Vauxhall Model History

United Kingdom · founded 1857

Britain's oldest surviving carmaker (founded 1857; cars from 1903) — maker of the Astra, Corsa, Cavalier and Viva, and a GM, then Stellantis, brand.

Models

Prince Henry

One of the world's first true sports cars — the fast, light Edwardian Vauxhall that made the marque's name.

Sports car · 1911–1914
30-98

A revered Vintage-era British sports car developed from the Prince Henry — a 100 mph machine for the 1920s.

Sports car · 1913–1927
Cresta

Vauxhall's flashy six-cylinder flagship of the 1950s–60s, peaking with the American-styled PA.

Full-size car · 1954–1972
Victor

Vauxhall's big-selling family saloon for two decades (1957–1978), a major export success in its early years.

Large family car · 1957–1978
Viva

Vauxhall's popular small family car of the 1960s–70s and the last car the company designed entirely on its own.

Small family car · 1963–1979
Chevette

Vauxhall's first supermini (1975–1984) — a GM 'T-Car', and the basis of the fearsome HS/HSR rally cars.

Supermini · 1975–1984
Nova

The UK-market name for the first Opel Corsa — Vauxhall's hugely popular 1980s supermini (1983–1993).

Supermini · 1983–1993
Corsa

Vauxhall's perennial best-selling supermini — successor to the Nova and one of Britain's most popular cars.

Supermini · 1993–present
Cavalier

Vauxhall's fleet and family staple (1975–1995) — among the best-selling cars in British history.

Large family car · 1975–1995
Vectra

The Cavalier's successor (1995–2008) — Vauxhall's mid-size fleet car, topped by the V6 Vectra VXR.

Large family car · 1995–2008
Insignia

Vauxhall's flagship saloon/estate (2008–2022) — 2009 European Car of the Year, successor to the Vectra.

Large family car · 2008–2022
Calibra

A sleek 1990s coupe (the UK Opel Calibra) — at launch the most aerodynamic production car in the world.

Coupe · 1989–1997
Lotus Carlton

A twin-turbo Lotus-built super-saloon — at launch around 1990 the fastest four-door production car in the world.

Sports saloon · 1990–1992
Monaro

A rebadged Holden Monaro — an Australian rear-drive V8 coupe sold briefly in the UK (2004–2006).

Muscle car · 2004–2006
VXR8

An Australian Holden HSV super-saloon sold by Vauxhall (2007–2017) — a big rear-drive V8 sledgehammer.

Sports saloon · 2007–2017
Astra

Vauxhall's perennial family hatchback since 1979 — the UK Opel Astra/Kadett and a long-time best-seller.

Small family car · 1979–present
Mokka

Vauxhall's small crossover — a 2012-on subcompact SUV, reinvented in 2020 with a striking new look and EV option.

Subcompact crossover SUV · 2012–present
Crossland

A practical small crossover (launched 2017 as Crossland X) built on PSA underpinnings.

Subcompact crossover SUV · 2017–present
Grandland

Vauxhall's largest mainstream SUV (launched 2017 as Grandland X) on PSA/Stellantis platforms.

Compact crossover SUV · 2017–present

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