OPEL Vectra Sedan 2005-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

Opel refreshed the third and last generation of the Vectra lineup in 2005 and dramatically improving its styling, but it was a little too late for the European sedan.

The German carmaker built the third generation of the Vectra on the GM's Epsilon platform and introduced it on the market in 2002. It made it in three body shapes: three-box sedan, two-and-a-half hatchback, and station wagon.

On the outside, the most striking difference was on the headlights, where a pair of swept-back, tear-shaped headlights replaced the previous, squared-looking lamps. The Vectra finally received the face it deserved. It provided an improved appearance on the road with a taller grille and a wide V-shaped chromed trim. The carmaker also changed the taillights at the back, introducing clear turn-signals lenses on the upper side of the lamps.

The top section of the cockpit and the door trims were redesigned by leather-like grain. Its front bucket seats offered better support. For the infotainment unit, the Vectra C offered a Bluetooth connection. A new steering wheel with rotary knobs and buttons improved the controls over the infotainment unit.

Opel improved the engine range, according to the Euro 5 emission standards. For the gasoline versions, the Vectra was available with five choices that offered between 100 and 230 hp. Fiat and Isuzu supplied the turbo-diesel engines. The carmaker enhanced the independent suspension on all corners with adaptive dampers that could have been stiffened via a button on the dashboard.