digifish
27th July 2007, 04:27 PM
I recognise this car :)
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=37361&vf=15
HOLDEN ASTRA
Four Star
"The ride is pretty good, considering it has firmer suspension and 18" wheels. "
http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/UserReviewImageUploads/CDTI20070325000920.jpg
standard specificationsMake
HOLDEN
Model
ASTRA
Series
AH MY07 CDTi
Series Year
2007
Price (New)
$29990
Engine Size
1.9 L
Fuel System
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ
Fuel Consumption (City/ Hwy)
6 /0 L/100Km
Tank Capacity
52 L
Power
110 Kw
Torque
320 Nm
Body Type
5D HATCHBACK
Seating Capacity
5
Standard Transmission
6M
Drive
FWD
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1372 Kg
Dimensions (L/W/H) in mm
4249 x 1753 x 1460
Wheel Base
2614 mm
Search for new (http://www.drive.com.au/Search/SearchResults.aspx?m=HOLDEN|ASTRA&type=new) | used (http://www.drive.com.au/Search/SearchResults.aspx?m=HOLDEN|ASTRA) models.
Owned since New?Yes Owned for how long ?0 year(s) Buy this make again?Yes
Price and equipment
Three Star
i would have loved leather. what a pitty that's not on the options list. otherwise, it has pretty much everything, including cruise control, aircon, MP3 stereo, leather wrapped sports wheel with all those buttons on it...
Under the bonnet
Five Star
fabulous engine. a sports car that burns less fuel than a Yaris, even when pushed really hard. oh, and how about that fantastic torque (320 Nm), V6 Commodore like, starting just 2,000 rpm!
How it drives
Five Star
great handling, helped by the sport suspension (15mm lower than CDX), sticky 18" tyres (optional) and the upgraded brakes.
Comfort and practicality
Four Star
The ride is pretty good, considering it has firmer suspension and 18" wheels. boot is pretty large for a hatch.
Safety and security
Five Star
two front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, ESP and traction control. NCAP 5/5 stars. do i need to say more?
Quality and reliability
Four Star
early days yet, but is well known Diesels engines are more reliable than their Otto counterparts. the car feels solid and well built.
Servicing and running costs
Four Star
needs servicing every 15,000 km. fuel very cheap since it needs refueling (52 l tank) every 750km when driven in the metro area. on interstate roads it does over 1,000 km before running empty. maintenance costs could be somewhat higher than for petrol versions, but if you drive over 25,000 km/year is worth it. the Diesel is also much more fun to drive than a 1.8l petrol Astra!
Aesthetics/styling
Five Star
love the way it looks, stunning in black with 5 spoke 18" OEM alloys. a real sporty and fresh looking alternative to the sober German hatch. it should age very well, too.
Overall Verdict
Four Star
good looking car, well built, and very safe. fast while being easy on fuel. a great commuter during the week and so much fun to drive on winding roads in the hills during weekends. the engine never feels out of grunt, regardless of how steep the road! contrary of what people think, the Diesel is not noisy. sure, you can tell it burns oil when idle, but when you start moving it actually makes less noise than the petrol engine. for example, it is cruising at 110 km/h doing 2,100 rpm. at that speed is not only very quiet but also extremely efficient, using about 5.0 l/100km. if you are in the market for a hatch, just take a CDTI for a test drive. see for yourself why half of the cars sold in Europe are Diesels, and why this Astra model is such a smashing hit there.
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=37361&vf=15
HOLDEN ASTRA
Four Star
"The ride is pretty good, considering it has firmer suspension and 18" wheels. "
http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/Editorial/UserReviewImageUploads/CDTI20070325000920.jpg
standard specificationsMake
HOLDEN
Model
ASTRA
Series
AH MY07 CDTi
Series Year
2007
Price (New)
$29990
Engine Size
1.9 L
Fuel System
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ
Fuel Consumption (City/ Hwy)
6 /0 L/100Km
Tank Capacity
52 L
Power
110 Kw
Torque
320 Nm
Body Type
5D HATCHBACK
Seating Capacity
5
Standard Transmission
6M
Drive
FWD
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1372 Kg
Dimensions (L/W/H) in mm
4249 x 1753 x 1460
Wheel Base
2614 mm
Search for new (http://www.drive.com.au/Search/SearchResults.aspx?m=HOLDEN|ASTRA&type=new) | used (http://www.drive.com.au/Search/SearchResults.aspx?m=HOLDEN|ASTRA) models.
Owned since New?Yes Owned for how long ?0 year(s) Buy this make again?Yes
Price and equipment
Three Star
i would have loved leather. what a pitty that's not on the options list. otherwise, it has pretty much everything, including cruise control, aircon, MP3 stereo, leather wrapped sports wheel with all those buttons on it...
Under the bonnet
Five Star
fabulous engine. a sports car that burns less fuel than a Yaris, even when pushed really hard. oh, and how about that fantastic torque (320 Nm), V6 Commodore like, starting just 2,000 rpm!
How it drives
Five Star
great handling, helped by the sport suspension (15mm lower than CDX), sticky 18" tyres (optional) and the upgraded brakes.
Comfort and practicality
Four Star
The ride is pretty good, considering it has firmer suspension and 18" wheels. boot is pretty large for a hatch.
Safety and security
Five Star
two front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, ESP and traction control. NCAP 5/5 stars. do i need to say more?
Quality and reliability
Four Star
early days yet, but is well known Diesels engines are more reliable than their Otto counterparts. the car feels solid and well built.
Servicing and running costs
Four Star
needs servicing every 15,000 km. fuel very cheap since it needs refueling (52 l tank) every 750km when driven in the metro area. on interstate roads it does over 1,000 km before running empty. maintenance costs could be somewhat higher than for petrol versions, but if you drive over 25,000 km/year is worth it. the Diesel is also much more fun to drive than a 1.8l petrol Astra!
Aesthetics/styling
Five Star
love the way it looks, stunning in black with 5 spoke 18" OEM alloys. a real sporty and fresh looking alternative to the sober German hatch. it should age very well, too.
Overall Verdict
Four Star
good looking car, well built, and very safe. fast while being easy on fuel. a great commuter during the week and so much fun to drive on winding roads in the hills during weekends. the engine never feels out of grunt, regardless of how steep the road! contrary of what people think, the Diesel is not noisy. sure, you can tell it burns oil when idle, but when you start moving it actually makes less noise than the petrol engine. for example, it is cruising at 110 km/h doing 2,100 rpm. at that speed is not only very quiet but also extremely efficient, using about 5.0 l/100km. if you are in the market for a hatch, just take a CDTI for a test drive. see for yourself why half of the cars sold in Europe are Diesels, and why this Astra model is such a smashing hit there.