Vauxhall : Cavalier Mk2
1981–1988
Model Introduction
The Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 launched in 1981 as a radical shift to front-wheel drive, lighter engineering, and greater fuel efficiency. Based on the Opel Ascona C, it was offered in saloon, hatchback, and an estate version sourced from Australia’s Holden Camira, giving the range a global flavour. A huge sales hit in Britain, it mixed space, comfort, and low running costs, with the sporty SRi and later SRi130 adding real driver appeal and helping the Cavalier become a cornerstone of 1980s motoring.
Magazine articles (9)
Magazine Articles
-
Newcomers : General Motors J-Car
The new front-drive Ascona's American cousins come out of hiding
-
Scoop : New Cavalier!
With front-wheel-drive and a Rover-like body, the new Cavalier pops this August - backed by a Vauxhall/Opel team aiming high
-
Newcomers : All-Vauxhall J-Car strikes!
Take cover, Cortina! GM are about to unleash their superb new fwd J-cars - all as Vauxhalls.
-
Group Test - Best Sellers
Ford Cortina 1.6GL v Talbot Solara 1.6GL v Triumph Acclaim HLS v Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6GL
-
Top Ten : Cortina Class Saloon
Vauxhall Cavalier GL five-door £6020
-
Giant Test
Talbot Alpine GLS v Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6GL v VW Passat GL5
-
Giant test
Vauxhall Cavalier 1.6L v VW Passat CL v Ford Sierra 1.6L
-
Long Term Test: The Charming Cavalier
-
Newcomers
Vauxhall uprate Cavalier and Carlton to give the cars more ammunition in their battle with the Sierra
