14 Vauxhall announces pricing details for new Astra model

Vauxhall has announced its newly revised Astra model will be priced from £15,295.

The model, built at Vauxhall’s manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, is up to £2,200 less expensive than its predecessor.

Engine options include a 1.0-litre three-cylinder Turbo with start / stop technology, emitting 96g/km CO2, a 1.6-litre 197bhp petrol (available in SRi trim), and a 1.6-litre ‘Whisper Diesel 108bhp that achieves 91.1mpg, with CO2 emissions of 82g/km.

Trim levels include Design, Tech Line, Energy, Sri and Elite. Design includes 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, R4.0 IntelliLink audio system with digital radio, 7-inch colour touchscreen, USB and aux in, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Tech Line trim adds Navi 900 satellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touchscreen and voice recognition.

Energy sees the addition of 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, heated front seats and heated leather steering wheel, while SRi trim has 17-inch five twin-spoke alloy wheels, driving assistance pack, with front camera system, sports seats, and front foglamps.

And, Elite trim gets 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, leather ergonomic sports front seats with extendable seat cushions, tilt and four-way electrical lumbar adjustment, heated front and rear outer seats, electrically foldable door mirrors, and two USB chargers for rear seat passengers

Nav versions of the SRi and Elite trims are also available. 

The new Vauxhall Astra will arrive in UK showrooms in October - check out our image gallery of the model, here.