Developed specifically for fleet user choosers, Astra Tech Line GT combines dynamic performance and unashamedly full-on attitude with low-emission, fuel-efficient ecoFLEX engines that offer genuine cost savings. Indeed P11D prices start from just £17,375.
Are Vauxhall Astra diesel reliable?
According to the latest survey by our sibling magazine, What Car?, the Astra diesel is the least reliable family car you can buy. The petrol version fares better, but better still are the Focus and the Golf.
Is the Vauxhall 1.6 CDTi a good engine?
New Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6 CDTi promises mixture of strong efficiency and great refinement. The new Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.6 CDTi ‘whisper diesel’ is a fantastic engine that lives up to its name. Stick to low revs, and it purrs away beautifully. It offers a sharp turn of pace, too.
What is the best Vauxhall Astra to buy?
Here’s our pick of the top 10 Vauxhall Astras:
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6i VVT Tech Line.
- Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi.
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Tech Line.
- Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Tech line.
- Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.6T 200 Sport.
- Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi 165 Sport.
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 115 Club (’04-’10)
What does Tech line mean?
The Techline is a trim level originally designed for business, but its generous level of equipment and low price means it is equally popular with private drivers looking to enjoy the extra features available on the Techline trim.
How many miles can a Vauxhall Astra diesel last?
Vauxhall Astra under great care can cover more than 100k miles comfortably, but neglected one can even cove 70k miles. As you can see, care and maintenance is the key secret to the longevity of your vehicle.
Are Vauxhall diesel engines reliable?
Vauxhall make pretty reliable cars, yes. They came fourth in the Telegraph’s top 20 brands for reliability, with 90 problems per 100 vehicles. They came ninth last year with 98 problems per 100 vehicles, so not only have they done extremely well, they are also improving.
Are Vauxhall diesels reliable?
What does Sri stand for Vauxhall?
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What does Sri mean Astra?
Only show this user. SXI – Sports Extra Injection. SRI – Sports Rally Injection. Or so I’ve heard. Nimraynn | Astra OPC Line 1.9 CDTi 150.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Astra do on a full tank?
Performance
| Power | 147 bhp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 245 Nm, 181 ft-lb |
| CO2 Emissions | 134 g/km |
| Euro Emissions Standard | 6 |
| Miles Per Tank | 517 miles |
How fuel efficient is the new Vauxhall Astra?
Vauxhall states its efficiency trumps all other engines in the new Astra’s range with a quoted combined economy figure of 91.1mpg for the 108bhp (110PS) ecoFLEX model. That’s the engine on test here, in mid‑range Tech Line trim. Optional 17‑inch wheels on our test car make emissions rise to 91g/km.
How much is a Vauxhall Astra ecoFLEX?
The basic price of the Vauxhall Astra Tech Line 1.6 CDTi 110 S/S ecoFLEX is £18,345. Our test car added a few choice optional extras to that list including Vauxhall’s OnStar SOS emergency help system at £395, and those emission-sapping 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels which cost the same.
What are the best-selling diesel engines in the Astra?
Fitted with a tax bill-stroking 1.6-litre diesel engine that offers a claimed 85.6mpg and CO2 emissions of 88g/km, this is will be the best-selling diesel in the seventh-gen Astra line-up. The 109bhp powerplant is the entry-level diesel engine and sits below the 134bhp 1.6 CDTi and 158bhp 1.6 CDTi BiTurbo units.
What are the new Vauxhall Astra’s whisper diesel engines?
Vauxhall is hoping that slotting its new, so-called ‘Whisper Diesel’ engines into its hatch will help make the Astra more competitive. The new diesel is available in 109bhp or 134bhp guises, and we’ve tried the former in our favourite Tech Line trim.
