Vauxhall launches high-spec Astra ES Tech

Former Contributor
Tue, 01 Feb 2011

Vauxhall has launched a new Astra ES Tech, which is squarely aimed at similarly-priced rivals from Ford and Volkswagen. Starting at £18,110 for the 140bhp 1.4-litre Turbo model, the ES Tech comes as standard with a CD500 Satnav 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.

This adds to the standard equipment of curtain airbags, ESP, daytime running lights, cruise control and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

For diesel buyers, the Astra ES Tech is available with the 125bhp 1.7 CDTi engine with sub-120g/km emissions and is one of Vauxhall’s growing range of ecoFLEX models. At £19,530, the ES Tech ecoFLEX gains key items of standard kit over Ford’s excellent new Focus including sat nav and cruise control. Performance is adequate with a 0-60mph time of 10.7 seconds with a combined fuel consumption of 62.8mpg.

Astra ES Tech Model Pricing

Model New Astra	Engine	Bodystyle	Trans	Price (£)	VAT @ 20% (£)	Total (£)	On-the-road RRP (£)	CO₂ (g/km)
ES Tech	1.4 Turbo (140PS)	5 door hatchback	6 speed	£14,370.83	£2874.17	£17,245	£18,110	138
ES Tech	1.7 (125PS)	5 door hatchback	6 speed	£15,645.83	£3129.17	£18,775	£19,530	119

Fuel Economy & CO2 Emissions

Engine / Wheel Size	Urban driving	Extra urban driving	Combined figure	CO₂ emissions (g/km)
1.4 Turbo (140PS) / 17” wheels	35.8 (7.9)	60.1 (4.7)	47.9 (5.9)	138
1.7 (125PS) / 17” wheels	52.3 (5.4)	70.6 (4.0)	62.8 (4.5)	119