Enhanced Astra

After the successful launch of the new Astra Vauxhall has now introduced a new more fuel efficient model. The new Vauxhall Astra with Start/Stop technology can do 62.8 miles per gallon on a combined cycle and has a 0-62mph time of 8.5 seconds. Vauxhall's Start/Stop technology automatically stops the engine when the driver engages neutral and releases the clutch pedal, sending it into 'Autostop' mode. Pressing the clutch will re-start the engine.

The Start/Stop technology has been added to the existing Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi hatch, Vauxhall has been able to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions whilst maintaining performance figures. Compared with the outgoing 2.0 CDTi, fuel consumption has been improved by over 5mpg, from 57.6 to 62.8mpg on the combined cycle.The Start/Stop technology has been added to the existing Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi hatch, Vauxhall has been able to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions whilst maintaining performance figures. Compared with the outgoing 2.0 CDTi, fuel consumption has been improved by over 5mpg, from 57.6 to 62.8mpg on the combined cycle.The Start/Stop technology has been added to the existing Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi hatch, Vauxhall has been able to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions whilst maintaining performance figures. Compared with the outgoing 2.0 CDTi, fuel consumption has been improved by over 5mpg, from 57.6 to 62.8mpg on the combined cycle.

There is good news for business users, the new start/stop technology in the Astra sees Co2 emissions fall too, as a result the car's BIK rate (percentage of the car's price to be taxed) fall to 13.0%. The road fund tax license fee is also lower; it has gone down from £95 to only £30.

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is also available with Start/Stop technology, which sees a 4.7mpg rise on the combined cycle, from 55.4 to 60.1mpg. The Astra 2.0 CDTi Start/Stop 5-dr Hatch and Sports Tourer are available to order now including orders through Vauxhall Motability. The model replaces the outgoing Astra 2.0 CDTi and is only available with manual transmission. A 2.0 CDTi auto model is also available without Start/Stop.The model replaces the outgoing Astra 2.0 CDTi and is only available with manual transmission. A 2.0 CDTi auto model is also available without Start/Stop.

Pricing wise, the 5-door Hatch starts at £22,410 for the SRi model, and £23,430 for the Sports Tourer SRi. The 2.0 CDTi Start/Stop can also be ordered in SE and Elite trims (Hatch) and SE (Sports Tourer).