They are mated to a bhp electric motor in the eight-speed automatic gearbox for a combined outputs of bhp and bhp respectively. The This will be the first Astra to ever offer plug-in hybrid drivetrains.
It will link a battery and electric motor to a 1. With the battery fully charged, it should be able to cover over 30 miles in electric-only mode. For those who don't want to plug their Astra into the mains, there is the option of a 1. And Vauxhall hasn't ditched diesel just yet, also offering a turbocharged four-cylinder oil burner with bhp. All conventional internal combustion engine versions will be married to six-speed manual gearboxes as standard, though with the option of an eight-speed automatic if you're willing to pay a little extra.
With Vauxhall announcing just days ago that it will sell only electric cars from , this is guaranteed to be the final Astra sold with a combustion engine. There is one styling feature that both the Mk1 Astra left and Mk2 version right shared that will also be used in the new eighth-gen car It is the vented inset in the rear window panel, which is be a nod back to the Astra's heritage and over 40 years of availability.
In terms of looks, the Astra takes a large leap into a more futuristic style. This means it gets a single black panel that runs the full width of the bonnet with LED headlight clusters flanking each end.
These can be upgraded - at a cost - to more powerful 'Intellilux' lights, which are made up of individual LED elements. The single black panel across the front is flanked by LED headlights at either end. It gets a more aggressive stance courtesy of larger wheel arches, and a choice of alloy wheels in sizes 16 to inches.
Rim designs include the sporty two-tone versions seen on the yellow car unveiled on Tuesday. While it does have a more forward-thinking design, there are styling elements that also look back to the past. This includes a nod to the Opel Kadett built at Ellesmere Port from - which went on to become the first Astra in - and the Mk2 version of the Vauxhall family hatchback.
That small styling cue is the vented inset in the rear window panel. Like all modern cars, the new Astra is longer, wider and lower than the model it replaces - meaning it will be difficult to squeeze into a domestic garage. In a bid to shave a bit of weight, the 'ASTRA' letters across the boot lid are no longer metal and instead made from plastic. As with all modern cars, the dimensions have increased read our report on the latest models being too big for garages and public parking bays.
The Astra has grown, but not by much. It now measures in at 4,mm long and 1,mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,mm. Standing 1,mm tall, it is 15mm lower than the car it replaces. As well as making next-gen models bigger, manufacturers are also striving to make them lighter - especially now they are heaving heavy lithium-ion battery packs along with them. Vauxhall has gone to extreme lengths to shave a gram or two from the hatchback's bulk.
Can you see a stick? That's because Vauxhall has done away with the conventional hand brake and gear selector for automatic variants. In terms of looks, the new Astra is a big leap from the bland car on sale today. This means it gets a single black panel that runs the full width of the bonnet and has a pair of LED headlight clusters flanking each end.
It also gets a more aggressive stance courtesy of larger arches, and a choice of alloy wheels in 16 to 18 inches. While it does have a more forward-thinking design, there are styling elements that look back to the past. This includes a nod to the Mk1 and Mk2 Astras — the vented insets in the rear window panel. It now measures in at 4,mm long and 1,mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,mm. Standing 1,mm tall, it is 15mm lower than the car it replaces.
As well as making next-gen models bigger, manufacturers are striving to make them lighter — especially now they are carrying heavy battery packs to supplement the fuel tanks. Vauxhall has gone to extreme lengths to shave a gram or two here and there. Every little helps…. Image source, Getty Images. The Vauxhall Astra is currently built in Ellesmere Port. Image source, PA.
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