Ah sri 2.2lt

[sparks]

Got the news today that the ah astra sri will be coming out in a 2.2lt version..

[EL BURITO]

thats great

[Shaun]

Interesting. I think all Astra AH Should come out with 2.0ltr or 2.2 in the CDX And CDXI form.

[sri guy]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its about time too

[Red AH SRI T]

and where exactly did u get this "NEWS"???

[sparks]

I've got my sources from where i get my infomation...

[Red AH SRI T]

hmm, I haven't heard anything about this.


Hey, if its true then BRING IT ON!!!!

[Red AH SRI T]

Interesting. I think all Astra AH Should come out with 2.0ltr or 2.2 in the CDX And CDXI form.


CDXi doesn't exist any more :p

[JohnBu]

Got the news today that the ah astra sri will be coming out in a 2.2lt version..

to be honest i dont really see the point now that the astras come with turbo diesels, which has the similar power and much more torque...

if you wanted something sportier, noting the weight increase of the AHs, just go for the AH turbo, which has dropped in price

[Red AH SRI T]

i wish they would just fit the 2.2 as the Standard engine in all Non Turbo Astra's. Then it would kill everything else!!!

[rjastra]

Would make far more sense to just fit the 100+kw 1.8L to the upspec Astras (CDX etc). Leave the 92kW version for the base CD spec.

AFAIK they don't put the 2.2L engine in the Astra in any of the european markets.

[entice]

the 2.2 is pretty sluggish for a 2.2 ..well that's what I think anyway.

Much nicer to have a barn screaming 2L.. be a sweeter revving unit than the 2.2l.

[EL BURITO]

to be honest i dont really see the point now that the astras come with turbo diesels, which has the similar power and much more torque...

if you wanted something sportier, noting the weight increase of the AHs, just go for the AH turbo, which has dropped in price
This is manly due to the cost of fuel. and turbo diesels being more ecconomical over long trips as well as tax brakes and the such. The turbo diesel is also more nippyer than the 1.8 and if u are lookin for a 5 door the option is the petrol or the diesel and i know witch i would prefere

[rjastra]

This is manly due to the cost of fuel. and turbo diesels being more ecconomical over long trips as well as tax brakes and the such.

What tax breaks?

How much more is CDTi over a CD or CDX? How long to recoup your initial outlay?

[bill142]

i wish they would just fit the 2.2 as the Standard engine in all Non Turbo Astra's. Then it would kill everything else!!!

The only thing that dissappoints me about the AH Astra is that mechanically its predominantly the same as the previous model. I agree that ditching th 1.8 in favour of the 2.2 with a six speed would make it better then it already is.

[Shaun]

The only thing that dissappoints me about the AH Astra is that mechanically its predominantly the same as the previous model. I agree that ditching th 1.8 in favour of the 2.2 with a six speed would make it better then it already is.


The 2.2 is used in europe still ? But your right there. considering the Viva is a 1.8 and cost about 5k less then the astra. Both have the same power out put. I actually know someone that just bought a Viva on Wednesday. Be interesting to see what they go like when she gets it.

Shaun

[aussie_in_london]

no 2.2lt is coming out in the astra H here in the UK/ Europe, the 1.8 is being uprated from 123bhp to a new 140bhp power plant which could be what your hearing about

over the current 1.8lt
14 per cent more power, consumes four per cent less fuel, has improved flexibility and is a good deal more refined. The generous power output means the new 1.8-litre engine is one of the most powerful in this class, but its far from being a highly-stressed race engine with peaky power delivery. Thanks to that advanced valve and cam phasing technology, 90 per cent of the 175Nm maximum torque is available from 2,200 to 6,200 rpm.

[EL BURITO]

What tax breaks?

How much more is CDTi over a CD or CDX? How long to recoup your initial outlay?
I am sorry i didnt explain myself properly, Just jumpin in there.

I was mainly refering to how it is seen in Europe, with diesels selling more than petrol and as such. And being less polluting are treated different in road tax just not here

[Red AH SRI T]

ok i just got to work and I can confirm that YES there will be and Astra SRi 2.2 introduced with the AH7 updates due to start arriving in November.

Available in BOTH 5 door and 3 door :D

6 Speed manual or 4 Speed Auto

110kW

[Dave]

your 1.8's put out 123 bhp? what the, the aussie 1.8's are lucky to put out 98 !

[bill142]

your 1.8's put out 123 bhp? what the, the aussie 1.8's are lucky to put out 98 !

123 is 91.7211kW. So its the same as our 1.8

[EL BURITO]

wats a 5 door SRI going to look like ?

[Dave]

ahh ok my bad

[Red AH SRI T]

wats a 5 door SRI going to look like ?


probably like a CDX 5 door, however it will have 17's and the body kit

ooh and leather is standard

[rjastra]

price... $29990 perhaps?

Will it have curtain airbags and esp as standard

[Red AH SRI T]

yes it will have ESP, and im not sure about the airbag count, but i think its a safe bet to say it will have all 6

[sri guy]

wats a 5 door SRI going to look like ?
im guessing it could look like a 2 door but with 2 extra ones

[mark_hamilton]

hee hee we allready have the 2.2lt astra over here...and yes it shifts....it keeps up with my v6 untill about 80/90mph then i can begin to properly pull away :)

[MatsHolden]

hee hee we allready have the 2.2lt astra over here...and yes it shifts....it keeps up with my v6 untill about 80/90mph then i can begin to properly pull away :)

As in the H?

[EL BURITO]

cant find it on Vauxhall.co.uk only 3 2L turbo models

[aussie_in_london]

hee hee we allready have the 2.2lt astra over here...and yes it shifts....it keeps up with my v6 untill about 80/90mph then i can begin to properly pull away :)


not on the astra H

5 door
1.4
1.6
1.8 will now be 140bhp
2lt 170bhp
2lt 200bhp

sports hatch
1.6
1.8
2lt 170bhp
VXR 240bhp

plus diesel range

[mark_hamilton]

sorry chaps was thinking astra g "ill just get my coat' lol

but im sure the 2.2 astra h will come to the uk....

[QLDer]

ok i just got to work and I can confirm that YES there will be and Astra SRi 2.2 introduced with the AH7 updates due to start arriving in November.

Available in BOTH 5 door and 3 door :D

6 Speed manual or 4 Speed Auto

110kW

Will there be any updates to the CDTi when the AH7 versions come out?

[Red AH SRI T]

i have no idea, lol

although i doubt there will be any huge revisions, why would u make major changes to a model thats been on sale less than 6 months?

[QLDer]

Yeah, that would have been my guess too...

Thanks mate!

[MatsHolden]

Yeh the changes will probably be like a few new colours, new wheel designs, maybe a few minor styling changes such as a different grille for an example.