A rear-wheel-drive model based on the Opel Ascona B and Manta. It aimed to modernize Vauxhall's image with sharp, aerodynamic styling.
Based on the Opel Vectra A, this final iteration featured a significantly more aerodynamic body (
The Cavalier's production history is divided into three "Marks":
The was a cornerstone of the British automotive landscape for two decades, serving as a primary competitor to the Ford Cortina and Sierra. Produced between 1975 and 1995 , it evolved through three distinct generations, shifting from a rear-wheel-drive platform to a highly successful front-wheel-drive layout that dominated the fleet car market in the 1980s. Model Overview