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Vauxhall Astra Electric Hatchback 115kW Ultimate 54kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Ultimate
Price	£39,395
Battery Capacity	54
Engine Power - BHP	156
Acceleration	9.2
Top Speed	105 mph
Length	4374 mm
Width	1860 mm
Height	1441 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	352 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1679 kg

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 mode selector (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Drive Smart
Driver drowsiness alert system
Driver information display - Total mileage, service due indicator, oil life
E-remote control
eCall emergency system
EV information display
Extended traffic sign recognition
Front and rear parking distance sensors
Handsfree calls via steering wheel controls
In-crash braking
Intelli vision 360 degree panoramic parking camera
Intelli-HUD (Extended heads up display)
Lane change assist
Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
Lane positioning 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 pro 10" Digital instrument cluster and 10" Infotainment colour touchscreen with full glass execution
RDS with traffic programme
Rear cross traffic alert
Service interval indicator
Side blind spot alert
Speed sign recognition
Vauxhall connect
Vehicle microphone
Vehicle status and information
Wireless charger for mobile devices

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW onboard charger
Mode 3 charging cable

Entertainment

8 speakers
AM/FM stereo radio with 36 station presets
DAB Digital radio
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
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 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
Rear side wing doors
Shark fin aerial
Soundproof insulated windscreen
Third brake light
Twin electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors + puddle lights
Two speed rain-sensitive windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Windscreen and side window demist vents

Interior Features

12V electrical accessory socket in front
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
8 way electric adjustable drivers 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
Fade up/down front and rear courtesy light
Folding storage box on driver side lower facia
Four adjustable facia vents
Four lashing eyes in load compartment
Four way adjustable height, reach, backrest, head restraint in front passengers seat
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
ReNewKnit fabric upholstery with side bolsters and surrounds
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartment in centre console
Three spoke flat bottom perforated leather effect steering wheel
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

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

Wheels

18" Diamond cut alloy wheels
Emergency tyre inflation kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	54
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1585
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	480
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	345
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	20-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	100
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	100
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	51.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	15.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	14.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	19.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	13.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	11.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	11.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	4.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	3.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	4.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	5.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	525
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	413
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	409
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	416
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEH	406
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEL	418
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	326
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	257
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	254
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	259
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEH	252
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEL	260

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	26E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	1
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	24
Service Interval Mileage	16000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.2
Engine Power - BHP	156
Engine Torque - NM	270
Top Speed	105 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	215/45 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

Gross Vehicle Weight	2100 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1268 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	352 l
Max. Loading Weight	421 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Minimum Kerbweight	1679 kg
No. of Seats	5

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