The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car marketed by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1975 to 1995. It underwent three generations throughout its production lifespan, with each generation being based on Opel designs.

1. First Generation (1975-1981): The initial iteration of the Cavalier was introduced in 1975 and built until 1981. It was Vauxhall’s version of the General Motors ‘U-Car’ and shared its platform with the Opel Ascona B/Opel Manta, featuring minor visual discrepancies.

2. Second Generation (1981-1988): The second generation Cavalier hit the market in 1981 and was manufactured until 1988. This iteration was simultaneously released with the new Opel Ascona on the GM “J-Body platform,” showcasing global availability in various GM brands.

3. Third Generation (1988-1995): The final version of the Cavalier was launched in 1988 and produced until 1995. It was based on the first iteration of the Opel Vectra, coinciding with the same production period as the Opel model.

Key Points:
– The Vauxhall Cavalier was a popular family car in the UK from 1975 to 1995.
– It went through three generations, each based on Opel designs.
– The first generation was similar to the Opel Ascona B/Opel Manta.
– The second generation

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