Vauxhall Sport Hatch, Hatchback and Estate 2007 Models Edition number 1 THIS IS EXTRA-SENSORY STIMULATION. CARS WITH SOUL AND POWER TO MAKE YOU FEEL ALIVE, ELECTRIFIED AND INSPIRED. A RANGE OF DRIVER-FOCUSED, PERFORMANCE MACHINES FOR THE ROAD, BORN ON THE TRACK. Astra Fall in love with driving again For a copy of this brochure in large print, Braille or on audio tape, please call 0845 600 1500. We can also be contacted using our textphone service on 18001 08456 785 785. Every effort has been made to ensure Please note that Vauxhall retailers are that the contents of this publication were not the agents of Vauxhall Motors Limited accurate and up-to-date at the time of and are not authorised to bind the going to press (August 2006). Company by any specific or implied undertaking or representation. 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VXR takes this racing experience, knowledge and passion and crystallises it into The specifications detailed within this or by any means, without the prior written brochure are not necessarily applicable permission of Vauxhall Motors Limited. a range of performance road cars. to alternative models such as Special Editions. Details of any such models will Published August 2006 (BMB) Astra VXR. New limits. be contained in specific literature or found on the Vauxhall website. Vauxhall Motors Limited, Luton LU1 3YT www.vauxhall.co.uk The colours reproduced in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual paint VM0606433 colour or trim material due to the limitations of the printing process. 41 CONTENTS 06 | Body style 22 | Drivetrain 30 | SXi & SRi 12 | Interior style 24 | Model choice 32 | Vauxhall by Design 16 | Five-door Estate 26 | Expression/Life & Club 36 | Colour & Trim 20 | Dynamic chassis 28 | Design & Elite 38 | VXR 03 Choose Astra and you know you’re into great looks, a truly Be bold. Be demanding. Make decisions involving chassis and plenty of innovative features. And that’s not just the five-door hatchback and spacious estate, but the radical three-door Sport Hatch. So now there are three ways to drive an that will define you. We have. Astra. Each one designed to fit the way you live. Lift your spirits. And match your energy for life. Right from the start. 04 ASTRA 05 06 ASTRA 07 You have your own opinions about style. You know what you want. And you know where to get it. So we know you’re going to appreciate the Astra Sport Hatch as much as the five-door hatch and estate. All three make a strong design statement, with simple lines and close attention to detail. 08 ASTRA 09 10 ASTRA Astra SRi with Exterior pack (see Vauxhall Car and Accessory Price Guide for details) 11 1 2 FULL-LENGTH SUNROOF 1 BIG SOUNDS 2 AIR-CON | ECC More light, more sunshine, If in-car audio, communication The benefits of air-conditioning Astra looks as good inside as out. It seemed logical to us that more fresh air. The optional or navigation are your thing, need little or no introduction. the team who designed the outside should do the interior too. electric slide/tilt glass sunroof, look no further. Astra is From chilled air on hot days to And we think it’s all the better for that. After all, it’s your available on Astra five-door available with the latest audio faster demisting on damp days, personal space. So don’t make do. Choose Astra. hatchback and estate, extends technology, including DAB it makes for a fresher interior virtually the entire length of digital radio stations, MP3 CD all year round. Move up to the roof. The front section capabilities, an integrated Electronic Climate Control (ECC) opens far wider than a typical phone* with voice activated and you can maintain your sunroof. It comes with an dialling and some very clever preferred interior temperature interior blind and there’s even GPS sat nav equipment. to within a single degree. a multi-position pre-set facility. * SIM card required. 12 ASTRA 13 1 2 SIX AIRBAGS KEYLESS ENTRY AND START PANORAMIC WINDSCREEN 1 + 2 COMFORTABLY SECURE Whichever Astra you choose, Simply carry the unique On Sport Hatch models choose Astra’s light, airy interior space was carefully designed to suit real Other features available include: you have a right to high levels system key-fob in your pocket the optional Panoramic people of all shapes and sizes. And to protect you with up to six airbags • Remote control central deadlocking of safety. So every front seat or handbag and the car will windscreen for a whole new and many other safety features. The more relaxed you are, the easier it • Full-size curtain airbags comes with front airbags automatically unlock as you driving experience. It’s not just a is to focus on the job in hand, of course. So we’ve also made it easy to • Front and side-impact airbags and side-impact airbags – operate a door or the tailgate. windscreen, it’s a giant window find the right seating position, the right temperature and your favourite • Satellite navigation For adult occupancy protection featuring a new ‘Thorax-Pelvis’ To start and stop the engine, on the world – extending all the audio choice. • Driver’s seat height adjuster design to protect more of your you simply press a button on way back to behind the front • Cruise control You’ll find more details of availability for all the features covered on these pages in the body. Most models have full- the centre console. And many seats – with heat-absorbing separate Specification insert. • Adjustable steering column size curtain airbags too. security features are built-in, glass and a full shading system including a conventional key with twin pull-out sunblinds. for emergencies. 14 ASTRA 15 If you’re looking for further space and flexibility to accommodate a non-stop lifestyle, here’s the answer. The Astra estate. All the same driving excitement. All the comfort, safety and security. Looks that are every bit as dramatic. In fact everything you love about Astra, with all the loadspace and versatility you’ll ever need. 16 ASTRA ESTATE 17 1 2 3 FLEXIBLE LOAD SPACE SPACIOUS LOAD AREA FLEXORGANISER® PACK 3 Astra Estate highlights include: • 60/40 split folding rear If you’re looking for space, we’ve got it. A cavernous load area that’s as The wide Astra Estate Sort your luggage space seat back perfect for your business as it is for home and family. And plenty of load platform offers up to a with this clever storage • Retractable load practical features too, including a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, and options generous 470 litres of luggage system comprising twin, compartment cover such as a vertical load-restraining net1 , a load-restraining floor net 2 space, extending to 1550 horizontal rails plus a flexible • Optional FlexOrganiser® pack and a 12-volt accessory socket – great for your accessory coolbox! litres with the rear seats arrangement of nets and • 470 litre luggage capacity lowered. The loading height dividers. It’s further enhanced (with rear seats up) You’ll find details of availability for all the features covered on is particularly low. And a with a range of accessories – • 1550 litre luggage capacity these pages in the separate Specification insert. retractable load compartment a side rail strap, divider, side (with rear seats down) cover hides your luggage net pocket and storage box. away from prying eyes. 18 ASTRA ESTATE 19 DYNAMIC CHASSIS ABS WITH CBC SPORT SWITCH ESP-plus ULTIMATE DRIVER CONTROL ASTRA CHASSIS Every Astra is fun to drive, Most people appreciate the Instant switching to a sharper Whether it’s a wet roundabout There was a time when computer controlled damping was future Features available include: striking a careful balance benefits of ABS, but Astra throttle and more responsive or a greasy road – one day technology for most drivers. Now it’s available on Astra as part of • Lowered sports suspension between ride comfort and takes things further with extra steering – and back. It’s like you might meet a slippery the Interactive Driving System with Continuous Damping Control. • Electronic Stability Programme agility. Choose the exciting technology – Cornering Brake sports performance to suit surface that catches you out. Basically, it senses changes in the vehicle dynamics and automatically • Traction Control Astra Sport Hatch or opt for Control and Emergency Brake your mood. Two cars in one. That’s the day you’ll be glad adjusts the damper rates – in real time – bringing you confident • Sport switch any SXi or SRi model and you’ll Assist – that makes the car Models with IDS-plus also you specified our latest cornering behaviour and sharper handling with reduced body roll. • IDS-plus with Continuous benefit from a more dynamic even easier to control and add noticeably sportier generation Electronic Stability Damping Control You’ll find more information and details of availability for all the features covered on lowered sports chassis.