Contents Dynamic handling Engines and transmissions VXR styling Exterior styling Environmental issues Accessories Interior styling Features Colours Innovative technology Infotainment Trims Safety New Astra range Equipment Driving dynamics Wheels Technical data...
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Introducing the new Astra from Vauxhall. A bold new shape and a dynamic driving experience. Innovative technology and a premium feel, inside and out. Your new Astra. Sleek. Stylish. Dynamic. This brochure covers new Astra Expression, ES, Exclusiv, SRi, SE and Elite models only. Some of the models shown include options and accessories available at extra cost.
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Engineered to thrill you. New Astra drives as dynamically as it looks. You’re connected to the road with a new suspension set-up for seriously improved ride and agility. Add powerful, more effi cient engines and the result is an altogether more exhilarating experience.
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Designed to move you. New Astra has a lean sculpted shape, a fi ve-door silhouette, yet athletic coupé-inspired lines. And a sporty confi dent stance accentuated by signature lighting. New Astra – redefi ning traditional hatchback design inside and out.
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Quality to surround you. The ethos of new Astra design continues inside. Not just fl exible space and comfort for fi ve, driver-orientated ergonomics, intelligent features and unique storage solutions. But superior quality and almost obsessive detailing that fl ows throughout the car.
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Ideas to work for you. When you’re in touch with the latest technology, life just becomes more simple, safer and stress-free. New Astra can provide a different driving feel to match your mood. And intelligent headlights that change with the conditions.
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Intelligent Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL). New Astra’s intelligent LED daytime running light. Increases AFL headlights change their pattern to suit the location and the weather. your visibility to other road users without Sensing where you need the light most, they can even help you see around increasing fuel consumption (unlike corners.
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It won’t surprise you to learn that Vauxhall innovation is helping to keep your insurance premiums down with advanced security systems and smart new bumpers that minimise damage in low speed impacts.
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Even greater ride comfort, sharper steering response and exceptional agility were serious targets for the new Astra chassis. And our success is partly due to the new rear axle design with its clever Watt’s link. Providing greater lateral control, improving the car’s composure in corners, it delivers similar performance to more complex multi-link systems.
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Power and efficiency. New Astra balances lively performance with fuel efficiency and low, Euro 5 compliant emissions. And as you might expect, it’s all down to innovative Vauxhall ECOTEC engine technology. Three ECOTEC petrol engines – a 1.4i 16v VVT available with 87PS and 100PS power outputs, and the 115PS 1.6i 16v VVT – feature 16 valves and the latest in Variable Valve Timing (VVT) with optimised swirl characteristics.
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Always respecting our world. We all share a responsibility to look after our world. That’s why Vauxhall has been at the forefront of green automotive initiatives for many years. Most recently, we have been researching ways of developing new cars that are more efficient than ever before.
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Everything has its place. And the latest generation Astra has a whole new attitude to practical, ingenious interior stowage. Door pockets with room for bottles, a driver’s storage compartment, drinks holders, front and rear centre armrests with closed storage compartments – to name just a few examples –...
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From the new Astra’s driving seat, the world is an altogether calmer, more comfortable Ergonomic sports seats. place. There’s space, comfort and stowage for every passenger. New levels of interior New Astra’s orthopaedic style and quality combine with intuitive ergonomics that put you in total control. And ergonomic sports front the interior attention to detail borders on the obsessive.
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New Astra audio equipment offers a Navigation made clearer. Located high choice of CD player with MP3 format/ in the driver’s sight line, the CD 500 stereo radio or a CD-based satellite seven-inch colour monitor provides navigation unit with seven-inch colour superb clarity.
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Choices to inspire you. The new Astra fi ve-door hatchback is available in a choice of six different trim levels – Expression, ES, Exclusiv, SRi, SE and Elite – each one a different and special interpretation of the new Astra character.
Exclusiv Additional features over and above ES models: Cruise control • Steering wheel mounted audio controls • Chrome-bezelled steering wheel • Ambient light in centre console and roof • Front seat back storage pockets • Engine Insurance availability groups (ABI) 1.4i 16v VVT (87PS) 1.4i 16v VVT (100PS) 1.6i 16v VVT...
Additional features over and above Exclusiv models: 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels • (steel space-saver spare wheel) Three-spoke leather-covered sports • steering wheel Ribbon cloth/Morrocana trim • Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers • Automatic lighting control with • tunnel detection Electro-chromatic anti-dazzle • rear-view mirror Front fog lights •...
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Elite Additional features over and above SE models: Dual-zone electronic climate control • with humidity sensor Perforated leather seat facings • Heated front seats • Ergonomic sports front seats with • extendable cushions Driver’s seat with tilt and four-way • electrical lumbar adjustment Fold-down rear seat centre armrest •...
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Astra. VXR Styling Pack. This pack is available as a factory-fit option for most models or as separate accessories fitted by your Vauxhall retailer. Styling products include: Front lower spoiler •...
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Styling Whatever you’re into, there’s certain to be a Vauxhall accessory with your name on it, all fitted by trained Vauxhall professionals. We’ve only featured a small Developed in conjunction with auto design selection of what is available here, so please check with your Vauxhall retailer specialists Irmscher International, Astra styling accessories perfectly complement the vehicle’s...
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With its sculpted shape and athletic lines, new Astra is the perfect blank canvas for our carefully selected range of contemporary exterior colours – each one reflecting new Astra’s premium style. So you’re sure to find one that perfectly Olympic White – Solid complements your own taste, Available on all models.
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As a result, they should Waterworld – Pearlescent* be used as a guide only. Your Vauxhall retailer has a comprehensive Not available on Expression models. display of our paint samples. Vehicle illustrated is a non-specific model.
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Cordoba cloth Scene cloth Ribbon cloth/Morrocana Standard on: Expression/ES models. Standard on: Exclusiv models. Standard on: SE models. Lace cloth – sport seat Lace cloth – ergonomic sport seat Leather – ergonomic sport seat Standard on: SRi models. Optional at extra cost on: Exclusiv/SE/SRi models. Standard on: Elite models.
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Due to the limitations of the printing process the colours reproduced may vary slightly from the actual trim material. As a result they should be used as a guide only. Your Vauxhall retailer has a comprehensive display of our trim swatches.
Adaptive brake lights – If the driver brakes hard enough to activate the ABS function the brake lights fl ash on and off at Performance, fuel economy and emissions a frequency of four times per second, warning following vehicles that heavy braking is in progress Vauxhall Assistance and warranties, Body: ● Energy-absorbing steering column ●...
Heating and ventilation Standard features ● Air blend heater with six-speed fan ● Side window demist vents and adjustable face-level air vents Interior pollen fi lter Rear passenger compartment heating outlets ● ● Additional features Exp. Exclusiv Elite Air conditioning with air recirculation ●...
Seating and upholstery Standard features ● Driver’s and front passenger’s seats with reach and recline adjustment ● Driver’s seat height adjuster 60/40 split-folding rear seat back Front centre armrest with storage facility ● ● Additional features Exp. Exclusiv Elite Cordoba cloth seat trim ●...
Exterior and convenience features Standard features ● Hill Start Assist (HSA) – see on page 62 ● Electrically operated front windows with safety autoreverse and one-touch facility Twin electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors (wide angle on driver’s side) Tinted glass Heated rear ●...
Audio, communication and navigation Features Exp. Exclusiv Elite CD player with MP3 format/stereo radio (CD 400) ● CD player with MP3 format AM/FM stereo radio with 36 station presets Auxiliary-in socket ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
* = Warranty is only available on vehicles sourced from General Motors UK Limited. Terms and conditions apply ● Turning circle (kerb-to-kerb): – please see your Vauxhall retailer for details. Fuel tank capacity – 11.0m (36.1ft.) 56 litres (12.3 gallons).
With a trailer fully loaded, maximum noseweight should not exceed 75kg. Always fi t Vauxhall towing attachments and accessories available from your Vauxhall retailer. They are designed specifi cally for Vauxhall models and carry a 12-month guarantee.
Features explained Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Cornering Brake Control (CBC) Electronic Stability Programme-plus (ESP-plus) D1. Cornering brake control makes the car easier to control in extreme situations, particularly D2. ESP-plus provides enhanced yaw compensation during understeer or oversteer. It works by when braking sharply on a bend.
FlexRide chassis with Drive Mode Control (DMC) time. For example, when braking the dampers are adjusted accordingly, avoiding excessive D6. An integrated, fully adaptive chassis control system that signifi cantly enhances the ride body pitch and promoting more comfortable braking behaviour. Fast steering manoeuvres and handling performance –...
Adaptive brake lights – If the driver brakes hard enough to activate the ABS function the brake lights fl ash on and off at Performance, fuel economy and emissions a frequency of four times per second, warning following vehicles that heavy braking is in progress Vauxhall Assistance and warranties, Body: ● Energy-absorbing steering column ●...
Heating and ventilation Standard features ● Air blend heater with six-speed fan ● Side window demist vents and adjustable face-level air vents Interior pollen fi lter Rear passenger compartment heating outlets ● ● Additional features Exp. Exclusiv Elite Air conditioning with air recirculation ●...
Seating and upholstery Standard features ● Driver’s and front passenger’s seats with reach and recline adjustment ● Driver’s seat height adjuster 60/40 split-folding rear seat back Front centre armrest with storage facility ● ● Additional features Exp. Exclusiv Elite Cordoba cloth seat trim ●...
Exterior and convenience features Standard features ● Hill Start Assist (HSA) – see on page 62 ● Electrically operated front windows with safety autoreverse and one-touch facility Twin electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors (wide angle on driver’s side) Tinted glass Heated rear ●...
Audio, communication and navigation Features Exp. Exclusiv Elite CD player with MP3 format/stereo radio (CD 400) ● CD player with MP3 format AM/FM stereo radio with 36 station presets Auxiliary-in socket ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
* = Warranty is only available on vehicles sourced from General Motors UK Limited. Terms and conditions apply ● Turning circle (kerb-to-kerb): – please see your Vauxhall retailer for details. Fuel tank capacity – 11.0m (36.1ft.) 56 litres (12.3 gallons).
With a trailer fully loaded, maximum noseweight should not exceed 75kg. Always fi t Vauxhall towing attachments and accessories available from your Vauxhall retailer. They are designed specifi cally for Vauxhall models and carry a 12-month guarantee.
Features explained Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Cornering Brake Control (CBC) Electronic Stability Programme-plus (ESP-plus) D1. Cornering brake control makes the car easier to control in extreme situations, particularly D2. ESP-plus provides enhanced yaw compensation during understeer or oversteer. It works by when braking sharply on a bend.
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FlexRide chassis with Drive Mode Control (DMC) time. For example, when braking the dampers are adjusted accordingly, avoiding excessive D6. An integrated, fully adaptive chassis control system that signifi cantly enhances the ride body pitch and promoting more comfortable braking behaviour. Fast steering manoeuvres and handling performance –...
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For further details call 0800 010 304. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication were accurate and up-to-date at the time of going to press (July 2010). Vauxhall vehicles are equipped with components manufactured by various General Motors operating units and outside suppliers. The Company reserves the right to alter specifications and withdraw products from sale without notice.
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