- 1,000
- Donegal, IRL
- GTP_DaveB
Launched in 1983, the Nova promised much for Vauxhall. The dealers had long wanted a car to take on the Fiesta; the Nova proved to be an ideal competitor. An advantage it had over most rivals was the availability of a saloon variant (in both two and four-door versions), though these were never as popular as the hatchbacks, and their second hand values reflect this. However the 2 & 4 door saloon models have become very popular in Belgium, Germany and Holland.
Engines ranged from 1.0-litre, through 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4-litre petrol units to 1.5-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines; there was also the sporty 1.6 for the GTEi. This model was rebadged GSi after the 1990 facelift, which, amongst other spec changes, brought a new front grille and clear indicators with slimmer headlamps to give a sleeker, more modern look to all models.
Engines ranged from 1.0-litre, through 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4-litre petrol units to 1.5-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines; there was also the sporty 1.6 for the GTEi. This model was rebadged GSi after the 1990 facelift, which, amongst other spec changes, brought a new front grille and clear indicators with slimmer headlamps to give a sleeker, more modern look to all models.
