The Vauxhall VX220 was given the 2.2L I4 16-valve motor also used in the GTE version of the fourth-generation Astra hatchback. Rated at 145 horsepower and 150 pound-feet of torque, ...

The Vauxhall VX220 needs to be serviced every 12 months or 10,000 miles, with maintenance alternating between Minor and Major check-ups, priced at £189 and £241 respectively.

The Vauxhall VX220 may have less kudos and heritage than the Lotus Elise, but it’s no less exciting to drive. This week, we give one of our all-time favourite roadsters the attention it deserves ...

The VX220's bonded aluminium chassis tub was assembled on the same line in Hethel by Lotus as the Elise. For the VX, Vauxhall had the wheelbase extended by 30mm and the rear track widened by 20mm ...

The Vauxhall VX220 is one of the forbidden fruits of the GM product portfolio we covet ferociously, and this heavily modified, 4.2-liter supercharged V8-equipped version dubbed the Caral V8XS ...

Vauxhall VX220 in a La Jolla garage – Click above for high-res image gallery. If you spend any time hanging out in the same areas frequented by the affluent, you’ll inevitably stumble across ...

Vauxhall VX220 Think of Vauxhall and you probably conjure up Vectras, Astras or Corsas. All are fine cars in their fields, but do little to stir passion.

And the Vauxhall VX220 saved the Elise. Which is a nice story to tell, almost 20 years since the first VX went on sale, even if more than a few on these pages will be familiar with it.

We found a used Vauxhall VX220 for less than £14k. Story by Shafiq Abidin • 8mo. F ourteen grand doesn’t buy you much these days in the car world, particularly if you want something fun.

Remembering the Vauxhall VX220 A pedigree underdog, or just a second-rate Elise? Ben Whitworth passes judgment on Luton’s legend. I still remember the launch of the VX220 with damp-palmed clarity.

The Vauxhall VX220 may have less kudos and heritage than the Lotus Elise, but it’s no less exciting to drive. This week, we give one of our all-time favourite roadsters the attention it deserves ...