The new model Astra built at Vauxhall's manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is up to £2,200 less expensive than the outgoing model with a simplified range. The new Astra range includes Design, Tech Line, Energy, SRi and Elite, with Nav versions of the SRi and Elite trims also available.
Range highlights include the 1.0-litre three-cylinder Turbo Start/Stop ecoFLEX model priced from £15,995 on-the-road. With an Easytronic five-speed automatic transmission, the same model achieves a class-leading 96g/km CO2 emissions. The range-topping 1.6-litre (200PS) is available in SRi trim priced from £20,435 on-the-road. The diesel offering includes the 1.6-litre 'Whisper Diesel' (110PS) Start/Stop ecoFLEX model (prices start at £17,495 on-the-road) that achieves 91.1mpg and class-leading CO2 emissions of 82g/km (provisional).
Design
Prices start from £15,295 on-the-road, £150 less than outgoing model
16-inch alloy wheels
LED daytime running lights, 6 airbags
Air conditioning
R4.0 IntelliLink audio system with digital radio
7-inch colour touchscreen, USB & aux in
Bluetooth connectivity, multi-function trip computer
Cruise control and steering wheel controls
Electrically operated front and rear windows
Tech Line (over Design)
Prices start from £15,995 on-the-road, £775 less than outgoing model
Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition
Leather steering wheel, adjustable front armrest
Energy (over Design)
Prices start from £17,295 on-the-road, £625 less than outgoing model
17-inch 10 spoke alloy wheels
Heated front seats and heated leather steering wheel
SRi (over Design)
Prices start from £17,895 on-the-road, £970 less than outgoing model
17-inch five twin-spoke alloy wheels
Driving Assistance Pack (front camera system)
OnStar, Sight & Light Pack
Sports seats, sports switch
Leather steering wheel
Front foglamps
SRi Nav (over SRi)
Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition
Elite (over Design)
Prices start from £19,315 on-the-road, £1,960 less than outgoing model
17-inch multi spoke alloy wheels
Leather ergonomic sports front seats with extendable seat cushions, tilt and four-way electrical lumbar adjustment
Tilt and four-way electrical lumbar adjustment
Heated front and rear outer seats
OnStar, Sight & Light Pack
Electronic climate control
Front foglamps
Electrically foldable door mirrors
Two USB chargers for rear seat passengers
Elite Nav (over Elite)
Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition
In showrooms October priced from £15,295 OTR
Up to £2,200 less expensive than the outgoing model
Class-leading powertrains achieve up to 91.1mpg and as low as 82g/km
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