Used Vauxhall Adam cars for sale

There’s a wide variety of choices available if you’re looking for a used Vauxhall Adam. A great car for driving around cities and towns, it is compact, nimble and an easy drive. Named after the company’s founder, Adam Opel, the car sets itself apart from the crowd through its distinctive looks and colour options available.

The Vauxhall Adam rivals other city cars on the market, such as the Fiat 500, the MINI Hatchback and the Toyota Aygo. Compared to its rivals which focus on a retro design, the Vauxhall Adam brings a more contemporary and modern aesthetic to the small car market.

Practicality and style of the car

As a small city car, a used Vauxhall Adam comes with a compact boot space of 170 litres, which expands to 484 litres if you fold the rear seats down. The Adam is also perfect if you have little ones, thanks to its ISOFIX mounts on the rear seats.

There is decent legroom for both the driver and the front passenger. Drivers can also easily adjust their driving position by adjusting the seat and steering column, allowing for a more comfortable driving position. Although the Vauxhall Adam is compact, two adults could sit in the rear seats for shorter journeys.

Running costs

The Vauxhall Adam falls into an affordable insurance group, ranging between 2 to 15. With the higher-spec trims, such as the Adam S, being in group 15. Similarly, road tax is also affordable, ranging between £30 to £180. All this makes a used Vauxhall Adam cheaper to run than its rivals, such as the MINI Hatchback which has a road tax of up to £240 and falls into insurance groups 11 to 33.

How a used Vauxhall Adam drives

The 69bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine is exclusive to the Energised trim and can achieve 50.4–57.6mpg. The 1.4-litre 89bhp petrol engine offers a good amount of torque for city driving. There is also a slightly more powerful 99bhp version of the 1.4-litre petrol engine which takes 11.5 seconds to reach 0-62mph in comparison to 12.5 seconds for the 89bhp version.

For a sportier ride and feel, choose the Adam S trim which comes with a 148bhp turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol engine. This engine can hit 0-62mph in 10 seconds, making it the fastest engine that Vauxhall has to offer with this model and is also available in automatic transmission.

Engines and Official MPG

For more information about the performance and fuel efficiency of each engine, please refer to the table below.

2013 - 2019

Features you can expect in a Vauxhall Adam

Interior

High-quality materials feature throughout the cabin, including soft leather on the three-spoked steering wheel, which comes as standard. These quality materials also help to insulate the cabin from road noise and ensure a quiet and pleasant ride. There are plenty of convenient storage spaces in the front and the rear, such as cup holders and door bins, providing handy spaces to keep the compact cabin neat and clutter-free.

Technology

Depending on the trim of the used Vauxhall Adam, the car can feature a host of technology such as climate control, a DAB radio and USB/AUX connectivity all located conveniently on the dashboard. Higher trim levels can include a panoramic sunroof that makes the cabin feel spacious and bright, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

Parking with a Vauxhall Adam is particularly practical, especially in urban settings. The electrical power steering system helps to make tricky manoeuvres much easier. Put the car into the dedicated city mode and parking becomes even easier. On higher trim levels you’ll also find features such as the Advanced Park Assist II, which can be engaged to automatically park the car with only some mild assistance from the driver.

Safety

Safety features can include six airbags, stability control to prevent skidding and hill hold assistance to make hill starts easier and safer. The Vauxhall Adam was awarded four stars by Euro NCAP. The model scored well on occupant safety tests, achieving 87% for adult protection and 72% for child protection.

Trims available on the Vauxhall Adam