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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.5 Turbo D 105 SE 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1496
Trim	SE
Price	£21,875
Engine Power - BHP	105
Acceleration	10.4
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	113
Length	4702 mm
Width	1809 mm
Height	1510 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	540 l

Driver Convenience

Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
Cruise control with speed limiter
Driver information - Total mileage, service indicator, oil life
Electric speed sensitive power steering
Handsfree calls via steering wheel controls
Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light
Lights on audible warning
Multi function trip computer - Trip odometer, vehicle range, average speed and fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and driving time
Multimedia audio 7" colour touchscreen, AM/FM/DAB, bluetooth/USB, apple car play/android auto, 3.5" monochrome instrument cluster display, 6 speakers
Phone book access
Smartphone projection
SMS read out and reply
Vehicle microphone

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Battery rundown protection

Entertainment

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Automatic hazard warning light
Automatic lighting control
Black door mirrors
Black roof rails
Black side glass molding
Black upper window surround
Body colour rear roof spoiler
Body colour roof
Body coloured door handles
Bonnet/headlight/wiper structure
Chrome bar with black radiator grille
Chrome effect headlight
Dipping rear view mirror
Door to door illumination
Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility
Flexible roof mounted aerial
Follow me home lighting
Gloss black finish C pillar
Halogen projector headlights
Heated rear screen with timed cut off
Hidden exhaust pipe
High level LED centre rear brake light
Intermittent rear window wash/wipe
Laminated windscreen
LED daytime running lights
LED side repeat indicators
Manual folding door mirrors
Manual headlight beam levelling
Matt black finish B pillar
Rear fog lamps
Reversing light
Solar absorbing heat front windscreen
Tinted windows
Twin electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Two speed windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Upper and lower bumper design
Windscreen and side window demist vents

Interior Features

12V electrical accessory socket in front
12V power outlet in centre console
3 spoke steering wheel
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air conditioning with particle, odor filter and manual controls
Anti submarining ramps in all seats
Assist handles
Central rear seat headrests
Chrome effect interior door handles
Driver's and front passenger's sunvisors
Fade up/down courtesy light
Folding storage box on driver side lower facia
Four adjustable facia vents
Four lashing eyes in load compartment
Four way adjustable height, reach, backrest, head restraint in front passengers seat
Front door pockets
Front passenger vanity mirror
Front/rear courtesy lights
Fully carpeted load area
Glovebox with lid
Illuminated load area
Interior tailgate handle
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats
Plain black fabric side bolsters and surrounds
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear door pockets
Retractable luggage cover
Satin chrome effect bezel on steering wheel
Six way adjustable height, reach, backrest, head restraint in drivers seat
Storage compartment in centre console
Talino cloth Upholstery
Three height adjustable rear head restraints
Twin gas assisted tailgate struts
Two drinks holder in centre console

Passive Safety

3 point centre rear seat belt
6 airbags - Driver and co-driver front, front side, head curtain roof airbags, front and rear row coverage airbags
Buckle activated smart seat belt reminder for driver only
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control
Deactivation switch for front passengers front and side impact airbags
Deformation zones front and rear
Drag torque control
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including Anti lock brake system (ABS) and hill start assist
Emergency brake assist
Energy absorbing steering column
Front and outer rear seatbelt force limiters
Front seat belts with crash locking tongues for driver and co-driver
Front seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light
Height adjustable inertia reel front seatbelts
Manual parking brake
Outer rear seatbelt pretensioners
Pedal release system
Reinforced passenger safety cell
Rollover mitigation
Side impact protection beams
Single tone horn
Smart seat belt reminders for co-driver and 2nd row seat, sensor in co-driver seat cushion
Straight line stability control
Three inertia reel lap and diagonal rear seatbelts
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system with full indication

Security

Electronically protected audio equipment
Engine deadlock and immobiliser
Freewheeling door locks
Key left in ignition audible warning
Locking wheel nuts
One flat and one rigid key with 2 button for lock/unlock
Remote control central locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Antelao sand trim inserts on front doors
Black facia with antelao sand trim inserts
Instrument panel bar in polar silver
Metallic silver raute trim inserts

Wheels

16" Silver ten spoke alloy wheels
Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

NOx	0.032
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	113

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1496
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	65.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	64.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	70.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	76.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	65.7

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	10.4
Engine Power - BHP	105
Engine Power - RPM	3250
Engine Torque - NM	260
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	10 SPOKE
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1510 mm
Length	4702 mm
Wheelbase	2662 mm
Width	1809 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2042 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	48
Gross Vehicle Weight	1945 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1630 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	540 l
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1300
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	680
No. of Seats	5

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