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Vauxhall Cavalier Mk III CC 2.0i (129 Hp) 4x4
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Vauxhall Cavalier:
The Vauxhall Cavalier is a large family car that was sold primarily in the United Kingdom by Vauxhall from 1975 to 1995. It was based on a succession of Opel designs throughout its production life, during which it was built in three incarnations. The first generation of Cavalier, launched in 1975 and produced until 1981, was Vauxhall's version of the General Motors 'U-Car' — essentially an Opel Ascona B/ Opel Manta with a few minor visual differences.
The second generation of Cavalier, launched in 1981 and produced until 1988, was launched simultaneously with the identical new generation of Opel Ascona, which was sold across the world in various guises on the GM "J-Body platform". The third and final generation of Cavalier, launched in 1988 and produced until 1995, was a rebadged Opel Vectra A with the same production span. Cavaliers for the UK market were predominantly built at Vauxhall's Luton plant, but were also built alongside their Ascona/Vectra sister models at Opel plants in Continental Europe....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Mk III CC Overview:
Vauxhall Cavalier (Mk III CC). All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i (129 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Likely strong performance, building on the 115hp 4x4 with a bit more power, offering good acceleration and all-wheel drive traction.
Fuel Economy
Expected to have higher fuel consumption, typical for a powerful 4x4 petrol engine of its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of engines, from economical diesels to powerful V6 and 16V petrols
- • Spacious and practical interior, especially the hatchback (CC) variant
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for long journeys
- • Generally robust and reliable, with many examples still on the road
- • Excellent value for money on the used car market
Cons:
- • Entry-level engines can feel underpowered by modern standards
- • Interior design is dated and lacks modern amenities
- • Some models prone to rust, particularly around wheel arches and sills
- • Handling, while safe, is not as sharp as some contemporary rivals
- • Lack of modern safety features compared to newer vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mk II: 1987 - 1988).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Cavalier |
| Generation: | Mk III CC |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i (129 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 1988 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 129 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | 20SEH [Same engine] More details about the engine 20SEH |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.2 l |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1290 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4352 mm mm |
| Width: | 1706 mm mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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