Engines started from the 71 PS (52 kW) 1.6 L, Family 1 but eventually the 8-valve engines were all replaced by 16-valve powerplants. In 1998, Holden began assembly of the Vectra for export to other right-hand drive markets in the region, although this was aversely affected by the Asian economic crisis, and ended in 2001. The model was badged as the Holden Vectra in Australia and New Zealand. The Vauxhall badged Vectra B was the last Vauxhall to be produced at the company's Luton plant, where the end of automobile production was announced at Christmas 2000, taking effect just over a year later. This model replaced the Vauxhall Cavalier in the UK.
The Vectra B, was introduced in 1995, and the model range included an estate version for the first time.
