New Opel/ Vauxhall Vectra spy-photos.

Kowalski · 07-24-2007, 12:29 PM

It looks like a mix of Mercedes CLS with BMW 6-Series and a pinch of Volkswagen Passat.

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siko · 08-06-2007, 10:37 AM

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Kowalski · 09-14-2007, 09:25 PM

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Spy photographers have spotted one of the first - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Aura/Opel Vectra prototypes. The - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER spotted, actually a right-hand-drive Vauxhall version, gives us a good glimpse of what's to come for Saturn's largest sedan.

The prototype appears to draw lightly from - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, but it's definitely evolutionary, rather than revolutionary. Obviously the head and tail lamps are fake on this prototype, but we can imagine what will be in their place without too much difficulty. We're not really sure why the General Motors engineers are driving around with some sort of Volkswagen logo inside. Maybe it's a poor attempt to confuse spy photographers.

The upcoming Aura/Vectra is based on GM's fresh Epsilon 2 platform. We're expecting similar powertrains to the current model - a couple of V6s and a hybrid - as well as front wheel drive. All wheel drive is a rumored possibility. A new rumor suggests that Saturn might abandon the unique Aura name in favor of the global Vectra badge that is very well known in Europe and elsewhere, but the U.K.'s Vauxhall version will likely be renamed Insignia when it goes on sale, so anything is possible.

While the center stack isn't close to production form, it appears as though the rest of the dash is. The gauge cluster is highlighted by four chrome-ringed dials — two large and two small — with clean looking faces. Chrome also accents the center-mounted gear shifter, giving the interior an up-scale feel. The Vectra will be released in late '08 as an '09 model in Europe, with U.S. sales of an Aura or Vectra likely following a year later.

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I like it what I see on the outside...not sure about inside, though.

Giannis · 09-15-2007, 10:03 AM

Looks very promising!

Away better than this spaceship-Mondeo and the new odd looking Laguna!

coolraoul · 09-15-2007, 10:08 AM

Take the Passat, then, my friend... The Passat...

Seriously, the outside seems good. The inside, not really interesting... Ok, but not new or design... The quality does not seem top-notch, plastics seem gray... But let's wait then real deal.

What is the double space between the center heaters? Does not look like a GPS screen...

Giannis · 09-15-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by raoul

Take the Passat, then, my friend... The Passat...

I have my Volvo

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Originally Posted by raoul

Seriously, the outside seems good. The inside, not really interesting... Ok, but not new or design... The quality does not seem top-notch, plastics seem gray... But let's wait then real deal.

What is the double space between the center heaters? Does not look like a GPS screen...

I cannot say anything about the interior. It looks even less than half-finished so i can't say any final judgement. About that, we wait an see.

As for that screen, i think of the same, too. It must be a screen for the trip computer for the lower end models and it will host the satnav screen for the upper editions. I think that this is the case..

coolraoul · 09-15-2007, 10:33 AM

Why do you say the interior is not finished? Won't it be like that??

I've just seen, Opel seems to like the Hoffmeister Kink a lot... The last Astra has it too...

EnI · 09-15-2007, 10:42 AM

Hm ...

Noticed it before ...

BMW E60 5er sedan styled boot lid.

The "Bangle-butt".

Heavily criticized on E60 5er. Will press be more kind to the new Opel Vectra?

Btw, I like it. Much more dynamic styling then the competitors. Like all the current Opels.

Yet I agree: the H's kink is a bit too much. Opel - the new poor people's BMW?

coolraoul · 09-15-2007, 01:54 PM

Now that I think to that... The Passat also has the Hof-Kink!!! The two have the same kink and rear door than an e60 5-Series!

Pure Coïncidence, of course.

Every resemblace with existing vehicule or situation is fully unwanted and unvoluntary...

(sorry, don't know exactly how they say that in the films in english)

coolraoul · 09-15-2007, 02:00 PM

Did you notice, there is a line in the front door that continues the lines coming from the rear door, so that the angle of the end of the rear door is continued in the front door!!

You can see it more clearly in the cars with the black camo only.

Don't know if you see what I mean...

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coolraoul Advocate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France (but actually internship in Germany) Posts: 943 Thanks: 183 Thanked 371 Times in 206 Posts	Re: New Opel/ Vauxhall Vectra spy-photos. Why do you say the interior is not finished? Won't it be like that?? I've just seen, Opel seems to like the Hoffmeister Kink a lot... The last Astra has it too...

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EnI Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,905 Thanks: 124 Thanked 1,737 Times in 840 Posts	Re: New Opel/ Vauxhall Vectra spy-photos. Hm ... Noticed it before ... BMW E60 5er sedan styled boot lid. The "Bangle-butt". Heavily criticized on E60 5er. Will press be more kind to the new Opel Vectra? Btw, I like it. Much more dynamic styling then the competitors. Like all the current Opels. Yet I agree: the H's kink is a bit too much. Opel - the new poor people's BMW?

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coolraoul Advocate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France (but actually internship in Germany) Posts: 943 Thanks: 183 Thanked 371 Times in 206 Posts	Re: New Opel/ Vauxhall Vectra spy-photos. Now that I think to that... The Passat also has the Hof-Kink!!! The two have the same kink and rear door than an e60 5-Series! Pure Coïncidence, of course. Every resemblace with existing vehicule or situation is fully unwanted and unvoluntary... (sorry, don't know exactly how they say that in the films in english)

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coolraoul Advocate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France (but actually internship in Germany) Posts: 943 Thanks: 183 Thanked 371 Times in 206 Posts	Re: New Opel/ Vauxhall Vectra spy-photos. Did you notice, there is a line in the front door that continues the lines coming from the rear door, so that the angle of the end of the rear door is continued in the front door!! You can see it more clearly in the cars with the black camo only. Don't know if you see what I mean...

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