Vauxhall ADAM S | The Perfect London Runaround | Car Review

I've had a long history with Vauxhall motors all the way back when I was 17 and passed my driving test. In fact my first car was a Vauxhall Corsa Breeze, if I recall correctly. It was a lovely 1.0 litre beast in a colour crossed between yellow and green. My love for the Vauxhall Corsa continued as my second car which was an upgrade to the first and was a black Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 litre...although I don't recall the exact model, I do recall driving it around in my early twenties, arrrr we had some good times together! As I grew older and my career was progressing, I wanted a sports car...ideally, 2-seater, soft-top, something a little bit impractical for the time in my life when I could be as I had zero commitments. I've always had a great experience with Vauxhall cars, and I read plenty of reviews on what a great car it was....so I brought a Lightning Yellow Vauxhall VX220, an incredible car and one that I wish I still owned.

Fast forward a few years when I moved from the sweeping free flowing country roads of the Kent countryside, to the gridlock of London. It was an exciting time but also a sad time in my life where I reluctantly sold the VX220 and decided to rely on public transport to get around.

However, having a car in London is very handy to have and I soon realised that I couldn't live without some form of personal transport. Especially when you like to head out of the Big Smoke for weekends away, take your dog to the park or a summer trip to the beach. So I have been looking for a small London run-around car. Something easy to park, is practical enough to go about everyday life as well as having a little oomph to it...because well its nice to get some feedback when you press the accelerator peddle! 

For me, the perfect London Car is the Vauxhall ADAM S which I have been test driving for the last week. Starting from £17,935 without seeing the car can seem expensive, but after having had the car for a week - I can see and feel exactly where that money is spent. 

THE VAUXHALL ADAM KEY FEATURES

• 18” alloy wheels
• Red painted calipers (disc front 16”, rear discs 15”)
• Performance chassis
• VXR Styling Pack
• Rear-mounted roof spoiler
• Rear lower spoiler extended with cut-out and visible chrome exhaust
• Roof Colour Pack
• ESP switch off button
• Aluminium sports pedals
• Dark-tinted rear windows
• Sports suspension
• Electronic climate control

• CD player with USB facility and aux-in socket
• Digital radio
• Bluetooth® connectivity
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
• Leather-covered steering wheel
• Black Cloth/Morrocana seats
• Cruise-control and trip computer
• ESP-plus
• ABS brakes
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Six airbags.

The Vauxhall ADAM is also customisable allowing you to add your own style and personality to your next motor. Here are some examples, which one do you prefer? Or could you create something better? Open the car configurator to design your own.

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