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Vauxhall Calibra (1992-98)

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Version

2.5i V6 [leather]

Author

Ben

Overall Rating

4 stars

The 2.5 V6 is the best version of the car. Smooth and powerful with a comfortable, smart leather interior, this car has style. Years ahead of its time in its design, Calibra is an uncommon choice these days and is becoming increasingly rare. The 2.5 V6 will blow away johnny boyracer in his 'hot hatch' and yet inside still offers an element of style that only the Calibra can. It's sturdy, wide and heavy... yet smooth, powerful and commanding. If you can still find one that has been looked after with low mileage, then get it!

Star Ratings

Handling

3 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

4 stars

Roominess

3 stars

Running Costs

3 stars

Value for Money

4 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

4 stars
 

Version

2.5 V6 SE9

Author

Ben

Overall Rating

4 stars

A quality car that shouts class. Excellent value for money, although a bit expensive to run, but well worth the cost. The V6 engine is smooth and powerful and more than capable of holding its own. Great looks on the exterior, as well as a roomy interior that's very comfortable even on long journeys thanks to leather upholstery and features such as heated seats. The whole package is awesome, a terrific buy and the best car I have owned!

Star Ratings

Handling

4 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

5 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

3 stars

Value for Money

5 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

3 stars
 

Version

2.0 Turbo AWD

Author

Mick

Overall Rating

5 stars

The Calibra is one of the most underestimated sports cars around, especially the turboed model. If you can get one that has been well looked after with a working transfer box, then it will be a dream to drive. Tuned right and it will smoke most riced Jap cars.

Star Ratings

Handling

5 stars

Comfort

5 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

4 stars

Roominess

5 stars

Running Costs

4 stars

Value for Money

5 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

3 stars
 

Version

2.0 3 dr

Author

rachel smart

Overall Rating

5 stars

Love our car don't want to sell but growing family means we're forced to (unless we tie one of the kids to roof!) Best car we ever owned, do get lots of boy racers revving up at traffic lights untill they see me amd my family sat in it gives us a laugh. I know its seen as an uncool car but the fact that they want to race us constantly shows they actually know its a sporty car and if we wanted we would kick arse but being a sensible 32yr old with kids we don't bother.

Star Ratings

Handling

4 stars

Comfort

5 stars

Quality & Reliability

5 stars

Performance

5 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

4 stars

Value for Money

5 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

4 stars
 

Version

2.0 16v Coupe

Author

Tony Thomas

Overall Rating

4 stars

Now seen as an uncool car, the Calibra is most unfairly overlooked yet represents great value motoring in ever expensive times. With the 2.0 litre engine performance is not blistering, but it can give today's repmobiles a serious run for their money. As a previous boy racer with cars such as the awesome Nissan Pulsar, it is time for me to grow up and the Calibra makes a great transition gap from hot hatch to family holdall.

Star Ratings

Handling

3 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

3 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

3 stars

Value for Money

4 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

2 stars