The medium-large sedans industry has long been waiting for the renewal of this successful Chevrolet model. The new Vectra features a very well accomplished exterior redesign, harmonizing stylized lines, auto sport dynamism and a good standard sedan category.
The Chevrolet Vectra is presented with an engine of 2,400 cm3 of displacement that develops a power of 150 hp. You can choose 3 models (GLS, CD and CD automatic box) varying their options and levels of equipment. Chevrolet offers buyers of the Vectra a warranty of three years or 100,000 km.
The design of the new Vectra is interesting because it is related to another successful product of the brand such as the Chevrolet Astra, but clearly marking differences in segment and category.
The front is defined by a large central grille and large, pronounced headlights towards the hood. The upward waist line highlights the large windows. While the back is very high and sober, with large colored optics.
The new 2006 Chevrolet Vectra is equipped with a 2,400 cm3 in-line four-cylinder naphthous engine. It has 4 valves per cylinder with double camshaft to the head controlled by toothed belt. This impeller develops a power of 150 hp at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 23.2 kgm at 4,000 rpm.
The standard transmission is 5-speed manual, while in the CD version the automatic four-speed option is available. This automatic version has a mode for sport use. The Vectra has front-wheel drive.
With this standard equipment, the Vectra accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 km/h.
The most modest version of the Vectra, the GLS, comes as standard double front airbag, automatic air conditioning (with outputs for the rear seats) and radio with CD and mp3 player. The most equipped version called CD has options such as DVD player, portable refrigerator, Bluetooth and a holder in the cabin to hang clothes such as sacks. On the outside stand the 17-inch wheels and the electrically activated solar roof.
The new Chevrolet Vectra is 12 cm longer than its previous model, it is also wider and has greater wheelbase. All this aims to achieve better interior habitability for passengers. + Length: 4.610 mm + Width: 1.720 mm + Height: 1.460 mm + Wheelbase: 2.700 mm + Weight: 1.405 kg.
This vehicle arrives in Argentina imported from Brazil. Its direct market rivals are the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 307 sedan and Volkswagen Bora. The prices of the Chevrolet Vectra are as follows: + Chevrolet Vectra GLS: 65,900 pesos + Chevrolet Vectra CD manual box: 75.500 pesos + Chevrolet Vectra CD automatic box: 80.500 pesos These prices include the warranty of three years or 100,000 km.
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