Test drive Vauxhall’s greenest Astra – the new EcoFLEX model is available now
Astra ecoFLEX in a number of derivatives and trims are on sale now at a starting price for the Life (a/c) model of £16,340.
- CO2 emissions of 119g/km
- Lowest tax band for company car drivers
- Fuel consumption of 62.8mpg (combined)
- Power output increase over current Astra 1.7 CDTi
- Most economical Astra in range
- Available in Hatch, Sport Hatch 3 door and estate
- Band B so private buyers pay only £35 per year in Vehicle Excise Duty
- 110PS and 260Nm of torque at 2000rpm
- Top speed of 117mph
In addition, ecoFLEX’s kerbweight has been reduced by 30kgs, while aerodynamics have been improved by lowering the suspension, modifying the front air intakes and fitting a drag-reducing lower engine compartment panel. Engineers also reduced the power steering pump’s idle speed and fitted low rolling-resistance, 15-inch tyres (16-inch optional).
In 2009, Vauxhall will introduce two further ecoFLEX models: a 109g/km Corsa 1.3 CDTi with combined mpg of nearly 69mpg, and a low-emissions version of the Insignia.