Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI SE 5dr
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI SE 5dr
What is it?
THE most important new Vauxhall ever. Following the excellent Insignia comes a new rival to the Ford Focus. New Astra gets a smart shape, revised chassis (it’s longer and wider), upmarket cabin and new engines. Priced from £15,405 but tested here in £21,407 on the road 125PS 1.7-litre CDTI SE trim.
What’s hot?
- Looks the part with a sporty Insignia-derived shape
- Solidly built cabin approaches Audi on quality and design
- Engine may be getting on a bit…
- …but decent sound-proofing means it’s quiet…
- …and quite punchy too with 0-62mph in 10.7 seconds
- Low running costs thanks to 60.1mpg and 124g/km of CO2
- And 18% company car tax benefit-in-kind banding
- Excellent motorway manners
- Compliant ride and well-weighted steering
- Agile handling
- Decent space inside
- Impressive equipment…iPod plug, air-con, cruise control standard
What’s not?
- This model is too pricey
- Could do with more steering feel
- Doesn’t excel in any one area
- Handbrake can pinch your fingers
- Gearlever is mounted too far behind you
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 21,232 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 321 (CH)/£377 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 18% |
| Monthly BiK: | 64 (20%)/£127 (40%) |
| Engine: | 1.7-litre 4cyl turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 124g/km |
| Power/torque: | 125PS/206lb ft |
| Economy: | 60.1mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
