Opel Astra GTC

The Opel Astra GTC is available in three door and five door versions, as well as estate and van models. There are 13 trim levels to choose from, starting with the entry level Expression ranging all the way up to the Elite with additional SRi and VXR models available too. The Astra has petrol engines ranging from a 1.4 up to a 2-liter turbo in the VXR hot hatch. The diesel choices are 1.3, 1.7 or 1.9-liter units producing power from 90bhp to 150bhp.

Did You Know?

* The griffin emblem which is still used on all Opel Astra GTC cars today is derived from the coat of arms of Fulk le Breant. He was a mercenary soldier who was granted the Manor of Luton for services to King John in the thirteenth century.
* The new Vauxhall Astra has been awarded a 5 star rating for adult occupant protection in the EuroNCAP crash test programme.
* The Vauxhall Astra is also available in the top-of-the-range VXR format. The team behind the VXR model combined their racing knowledge and experience to produce high performance road cars. The Astra VXR runs on a 2-liter Ecotec turbocharged engine producing a maximum output of 237bhp. This power allows it to get from 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 140mph. /li>