Vauxhall has announced plans to offer the new VXR8 Tourer in the UK market, the most powerful estate car of Vauxhall. The new Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer is a part of the VXR8 range which includes the saloon and Maloo pick-up. It is a large car by load volume and one of the fastest Vauxhall estate.
It is powered by the 6.2-litre V8 engine that develops 431 hp (317 kW). The power is sent to the rear wheels by either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. This enables it to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and is capable of an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
On the exterior the Tourer has an aggressive front bumber with black accents, LED daytime running lights, ventilated front fenders, a bi-modal exhaust system and 20-inch Pentagon alloy wheels.
The interior comes with leather seats, alloy pedals and Vauhall’s Enhanced Driver Interface infotainment system with Aux-in/USB inputs; iPod support and Bluetooth connectivity. It has an 895-litre cargo volume, increasing to 2,000 litres with the rear seats folded down.
The VXR8 Tourer is covered by Lifetime Warranty and carries a price tag starting from £49,500.