Vauxhall cars

Most Vauxhall cars have a trustworthy five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. You can expect a wide range of safety equipment, from airbags to cruise control that slows down when it detects a car in front. Reliability is also excellent with Vauxhall featuring as the sixth most dependable brand in the JD Power Vehicle Dependability Survey.

VXR is the name given by Vauxhall to high performance versions of its models and includes the popular Astra VXR, which is faster than the normal Astra.

OnStar is an in-car concierge service for Vauxhall owners providing a link to a support team. As well as providing in-car wi-fi it can help you book a hotel or find parking. It can also alert emergency services automatically if you have a serious accident, solve technical queries or help trace a car if it’s stolen.

GTC is the sporty three-door version of the Vauxhall Astra, which is usually a five-door car. It comes with sportier features such as the suspension from Vauxhall’s performance range.

IntelliLink is Vauxhall’s infotainment system which allows drivers to stream music, make phone calls and use other apps with their smartphones handsfree.

The VX-Line is a sporty trim offered on Vauxhall models to give them the looks of Vauxhall’s VXR performance range.

Elite is the top-of-the-range trim level produced by Vauxhall which comes with lots of kit as standard, such as heated seats and automatic climate control. Unlike some of Vauxhall’s trims which are designed to look sporty, Elite’s styling is understated.

SRi are the sporty versions of Vauxhall cars with faster acceleration and better handling than regular models, perfect for those who enjoy the thrill of driving. The name stands for Sports Refinement Injection.

EcoTEC is the name given by Vauxhall for the technology it uses to make its engines more efficient. The name stands for Emissions Control Optimisation Technology and enables owners to achieve lower fuel consumption, lower running costs and lower emissions.