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Astra Sport Hatch
prices announced
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- Latest stylish addition to range starts at £13,795
- Panoramic glass roof option to cost just £850
- On sale from 10 April
The Astra Sport Hatch has just been added to the Vauxhall price
list, and it’s good news for style conscious buyers. Despite the
new model’s coupe-like styling, the range is no more expensive
than the equivalent 5-door versions, starting at just £13,795 for
the 1.4SXi.
What’s more, the Panoramic Windscreen option, which has become the
year’s most talked about automotive innovation, will cost just £850
when it becomes available in May. With a huge section of glass
stretching from the top of the bonnet over the passengers’ heads,
it’s set to bring a whole new dimension to driving, especially on
scenic roads.
With looks which are little changed from the stunning GTC concept
car, which starred at the 2003 Geneva motor show, the Astra Sport
Hatch’s bold styling has taken the industry by surprise, and makes
rivals’ offerings look instantly dull. But despite its coupe-like
looks, the Sport Hatch still offers the practicality you’d expect
from an Astra, with five seats and a 302-litre boot capacity.
"With the new Astra Sport Hatch we are introducing a model that
breaks away from the traditional 'two doors less than a five-door'
approach," says Kevin Wale, Vauxhall’s chairman and managing
director. "The Sport Hatch will particularly appeal to drivers
who want expressive design, innovative technology and exciting
driving, but have a lifestyle which still requires an element of
practicality. With the Sport Hatch there are no compromises."
Because of the Sport Hatch’s unique position, only the sporty SXI,
SRi and Design trim levels will be offered, all fitted as standard
with lowered sports suspension and alloy wheels. Petrol engines
range from the tax-efficient and sprightly 90PS 1.4i up to the 170PS
2-litre turbo. The diesels – a 1.7-litre and a pair of 1.9-litres
– are all EuroIV emissions compliant to minimise tax liability for
company car drivers, yet the 150PS unit can offer hot-hatch like
performance, with a 0-60mph time of just 8.3 seconds combined with a
42.2mpg average economy figure. The stunning flagship for the Sport
Hatch range, the 240bhp VXR, will go on sale in the summer.
On the road prices are as follows:
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On-the-road (£)
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Astra Sport Hatch SXi
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1.4i 16v
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13,795.00
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1.6i 16v
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14,295.00
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1.7CDTi 16v (100PS)
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15,695.00
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Astra Sport Hatch Design
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1.6i 16v
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14,795.00
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1.8i 16v
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15,295.00
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2.0i 16v Turbo 170PS
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17,945.00
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1.7CDTi 16v (100PS)
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16,195.00
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1.9CDTi 16v (120PS)
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17,095.00
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1.9CDTi 16v (150PS)
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17,945.00
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Astra Sports Hatch
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Astra Sport Hatch SRi
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1.8i 16v
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15,495.00
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2.0i 16v Turbo
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17,495.00
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1.7CDTi 16v (100PS)
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16,395.00
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1.9CDTi 16v (120PS)
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16,995.00
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1.9CDTi 16v (150PS)
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17,495.00
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Astra Sport Hatch SRi with Exterior Pack*
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1.8i 16v
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16,145.00
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2.0i 16v Turbo
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18,145.00
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1.7CDTi 16v (100PS)
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17,045.00
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1.9CDTi 16v (120PS)
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17,645.00
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1.9CDTi 16v (150PS)
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18,145.00
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* Exterior Pack comprises 18-inch five spoke alloy wheels, body
colour front/rear/side spoilers.
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