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Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.5 Turbo D Ultimate 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Ultimate
Price	£31,355
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	65.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	116
Length	4374 mm
Width	1860 mm
Height	1441 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	367 l

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control with intelligent speed adaption
Bluetooth connectivity
Breakdown call (b-call)
Digital central facia with audio information, digital clock with automatic RDS time adjustment and Outside air temperature with ice warning function
Digital instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light
Drive Smart
Driver drowsiness alert system
Driver information display - Total mileage, service due indicator, oil life
eCall emergency system
Extended traffic sign recognition
Front and rear parking distance sensors
Front camera and radar system
Handsfree calls via steering wheel controls
In-crash braking
Intelli vision 360 degree panoramic parking camera
Intelli-HUD (Extended heads up display)
IntelliDrive 1.0 - Lane change assist with side blind spot alert, Lane positioning assist and Rear cross traffic alert
Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
Lights on audible warning
Multifunction trip computer - Trip mileage, vehicle range, average speed and fueleconomy, instantaneous fuel economy and driving time
Natural voice recognition with satellite navigation commands, phone connectivity functions, choice of music playback and operation of electronic clima
Over the air updates and WiFi updates
PAS
Phone book access
Pure Panel Digital Display - 10" Digital instrument cluster
RDS with traffic programme
Satellite navigation system with natural voice recognition
Service interval indicator
Speed sign recognition
Start/stop system
Vauxhall connect
Vehicle microphone
Vehicle status and information
Wireless charger for mobile devices

Entertainment

8 speakers
AM/FM stereo radio with 36 station presets
Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Pure Panel Digital Display - 10" Infotainment colour touchscreen
Smartphone interface with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wireless smartphone projection
Steering wheel audio, phone and cruise controls
USB connection with iPod control

Exterior Features

Active bonnet/headlight/wiper structure
Adaptive brake lights
Automatic lighting control
Black door mirrors
Black Griffin logo and vizor frame
Black lower window frame moulding
Body colour sports style bumpers with high gloss black lower front grille decor blade and rear valance panel
Body coloured door handles
Dark tinted rear windows
Door to door illumination
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors + puddle lights
Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility
Frameless anti dazzle rear-view mirror
Heated rear window
Heated soundproof insulated windscreen
Heated windscreen
High beam assist
IntelliLux adaptive LED pixel headlights
Intermittent rear window wash/wipe
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lights
LED side repeat indicators
LED tail lights
Panoramic sunroof
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin aerial
Third brake light
Two speed rain-sensitive windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Windscreen and side window demist vents

Interior Features

12V electrical accessory socket in front
18Way - elec adjust height,reach,tilt,backrest,man adjust seat cushion extension,headrestraint,pneumatically adjust backrest side bolsters driver seat
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Alloy effect sports pedals
Ambient light (customisable with 8 colours)
Black headliner
Centre rear seat armrest and load through facility
Chrome effect interior door handles
Driver and front passenger ergonomic active sports-style seat (AGR approved)
Driver's and front passenger's sunvisors
Dual zone electronic climate control with intelli air
Eight way adjustable height, reach, backrest, head restraint, seat cushion extension in front passengers seat
Fade up/down front and rear courtesy light
Flex load floor
Folding storage box on driver side lower facia
Four adjustable facia vents
Four lashing eyes in load compartment
Four way electrical lumbar adjustment
Front and rear seatbelts
Front centre armrest with cupholder
Front door pockets
Front head restraints
Fully carpeted load area
Glovebox with lid
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated load area
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Interior tailgate handle
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Luggage compartment cover
Pollen filter
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre headrest
Rear door pockets
Rear head restraints
Rear reading lights
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in centre console
Three spoke flat bottom design perforated leather covered steering wheel with accent stitching and satin chrome effect accents
Twin gas assisted tailgate struts
Two drinks holder in centre console

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
8 Airbags - Drivers and front passengers airbags, Front seat side-impact airbags and Full-size curtain airbags
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control
Deactivation switch for front passengers front and side impact airbags
Drag torque control
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic parking brake
Emergency brake assist
ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control
Fading brake support
Forward collision alert at all speed
Front and outer rear seatbelt force limiters
Hill start assist
Outer rear seatbelt pretensioners
Rollover mitigation
Seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light
Straight line stability control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Upper and lower bumper design to reduce upper and lower leg injuries

Security

Deadlocking system
Key left in ignition audible warning
Keyless entry and start
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control central locking
Remote control ultrasonic security alarm system

Trim

Alcantara tramontane trim inserts on front doors
Black facia with high gloss black trim inserts
Instrument panel bar in Liquid palladium

Wheels

18" bi colour diamond cut alloy wheels with grey inserts
Emergency tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	116
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	114

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	67.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20P
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	80
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	82
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	67
NCAP Safety Assist %	66
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	300
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1441 mm
Length	4374 mm
Wheelbase	2675 mm
Width	1860 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2062 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52
Gross Vehicle Weight	1920 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1182 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	367 l
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1550
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	710
No. of Seats	5

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