Vectra-C/Signum

[Maverick]

From my research, the Vauxhall/Opel models that were exported to Australia were :-

Holden Calibra
Holden Astra F (UK MK3 Astra)
Holden Astra G (UK MK4 Astra)
Holden Astra H (UK MK5 Astra)

Barina B (UK Corsa B)
Barina C (UK Corsa C) The current Holden Barina is a Daewoo?

Holden Vectra B
Holden Vectra C (But not the facelift model of 2005)

Holden appear now to be re-badging korean models now as Holdens, but I did read a report that now GM is keeping Vauxhall Opel, they may start shipping the latest models back to OZ.

[Jezzy]

the main difference is the signum has a longer wheelbase (same as the estate) with a more upright tailgate,the rear seat was designed for 2 people but has a centre seat if 3 are needed in the rear,the rear seats also slide forwards and back as well as sideways

The Signum's seats move sideways? I've never tried that on mine.

[Penfold101]

The Signum's seats move sideways? I've never tried that on mine.

reminds me of the old Captain Scarlet SPV's...

[Ruperts Trooper]

From my research, the Vauxhall/Opel models that were exported to Australia were :-

Holden Calibra
Holden Astra F (UK MK3 Astra)
Holden Astra G (UK MK4 Astra)
Holden Astra H (UK MK5 Astra)

Barina B (UK Corsa B)
Barina C (UK Corsa C) The current Holden Barina is a Daewoo?

Holden Vectra B
Holden Vectra C (But not the facelift model of 2005)

Holden appear now to be re-badging korean models now as Holdens, but I did read a report that now GM is keeping Vauxhall Opel, they may start shipping the latest models back to OZ.

I believe that several Opel/Vauxhall models are built in South Africa (as well as Europe) - they're sold in Africa as Opel and in Australia as Holden.

[mattv6diesel]

holden just sounds beter

[Maverick]

I believe that several Opel/Vauxhall models are built in South Africa (as well as Europe) - they're sold in Africa as Opel and in Australia as Holden.

All the Opels in South Africa are built by the Delta Motorcorperation under license from GM.

[Maverick]

The Signum's seats move sideways? I've never tried that on mine.

They don't move sideways.

[SeeDeeXeye]

I believe my Vectra-C was built in Germany.

[Maverick]

I believe my Vectra-C was built in Germany.

It will be. All Vectra C's built for Australia were european built.

[Ruperts Trooper]

It will be. All Vectra C's built for Australia were european built.

That figures - the world-wide market for rhd cars is smaller than lhd - UK, Ireland, Australasia, Japan and a few other minor markets - so rhd cars are only built in a limited number of plants.

GM like the other big manufacturers source assemblies from around the world so build plants often do no more than final assembly. When fuel injection became available on the Opel Ascona-C/Vauxhall Cavalier mk2/Holden Camira, demand far exceeded supply so complete 1.8i engine assemblies were shipped from Australia to supplement European production.