Holden Vectra B 2.2 i 16V (141 Hp)


Holden Vectra:

The Opel Vectra is a mid-size car that was engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel from 1988 until 2010. Available in saloon, hatchback and estate body styles, the Vectra was also sold by the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Cavalier from 1988 to 1995 and then as the Vauxhall Vectra from 1995 to 2008, and it was also sold by Holden in Australia as the Holden Vectra, by Chevrolet in Latin America as the Chevrolet Vectra....(Read more on Wikipedia)

B Overview:

Holden Vectra (B). With 200 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1359 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.7 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

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4.1 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 11 discussions

Read What Owners Say
👍 POSITIVE
Definitely hood. I'd say they're pretty reliable too, judging by how many I still see on the road
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I see a lot of them in the hood, but they run forever
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Customer of mine has one with 260,000 on it. Check for rust around the control arms and rear suspension. From what I’ve seen these things are bullet proof!(not literally)
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My wife's 2002 made it to 320k. We only got rid of it because the roofline was rusting away at the front windshield. Which i think was purely from neglect from her father never washing the thing after the winters (gotta love road salt) prior to giving it to my wife. As long as the Timing belt has been replaced at the proper interval, I would recommend the car. That thing drove like a champ, and
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Those rear seats recline. This car was awesome lol
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my first car was an avalon that I started driving with 315k miles. they last forever
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They're wonderful cars. My friends parents bought a 00 Avalon new and got rid of it about a year ago at about 315k miles. Still drove like new, only needed a new steering rack which was leaking.
😐 NEUTRAL
Your fuel efficiency on highway is excellent bro! Have you cross checked it rather than just believing the odo reading? 52kmpl is such a high number. And for that point, you said buzz is higher than the RS/CB variants, can you confirm how did you get into that conclusion? And what could be the reason behind that?
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Adding to the cons. * The headlights aren't bright enough and the range is not wide enough for hard curves. * The side mirror has a very minimum range of blind spot vision.
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If Hness’s seat is cramped for pillion what will u say about RS then. I love RS but only negative was the seat and Hness negative is its silver exhaust and the sound too when compared to RS, no option of matte black…


Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (141 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Respectable acceleration of 9.7 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 8.7 L/100 km combined.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(B: 1999 - 2000).

General:
Brand:Holden
Model:Vectra
Generation:B
Modification (Engine):2.2 i 16V (141 Hp)
Start of production:2000
End of production:2002
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:141 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre:64.1 Hp/l
Torque:200 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement:2198
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:DOHC
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.7 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:9.7 sec
Maximum speed:200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:9.6 kg/Hp, 103.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6.8 kg/Nm, 147.2 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:9.2 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1359
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:500 l
Fuel tank capacity:60 l
Size:
Length:4477 mm mm [Same length.]
Width:1707 mm mm [Same width.]
Height:1425 mm mm [3mm less]
Wheelbase:2637 mm mm [3mm less]
Front track:1464 mm
Rear (Back) track:1458 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/65 R15 V
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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