A NEW model has joined Vauxhall’s Astra range offering levels of standard equipment and trim not usually seen outside the options list.
Starting at just £18,110 for the 140 bhp 1.4-litre turbo model, the ES Tech comes as standard with a CD500 sat nav system including CD player, MP3, USB, iPod control, seven speakers and aux-in socket, Bluetooth, a DAB radio, 17-inch alloy wheels and air-conditioning.
The Astra’s benchmark performance figures come in at 0-60mph time of 9.0 seconds and top speed of 126 mph.
For diesel buyers, the Astra ES Tech is available with the 125 bhp 1.7 CDTi engine, and with sub-120g/km emissions this version is one of Vauxhall’s growing range of ecoFLEX models.
It costs £19,530 and offers performance of 0-60 mph in 10.7 seconds, a top speed of 122mph and a combined fuel consumption of 62.8mpg.