Fifth Generation Astra Shows New Dynamic Design
Published: 16th July 2003
- Five-door is first variant of fifth generation model range
- Adaptive, electronic IDSPlus suspension system
- Continuous Damping Control (CDC)
- Common rail turbo-diesels up to 150 hp
- Petrol engine power up to 200 hp
The new model goes on sale next spring and will first be seen at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September.
The technological highlights of the fifth generation Astra include the adaptive suspension system IDSPlus (Interactive Driving System) with Continuous Damping Control (CDC).
Lighting First
Vauxhall’s new AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting) headlamp system, is offered for the first time in the Astra-size segment.
More state of the art engineering is illustrated with automatic headlamp activation, which switches the car’s lights on automatically in the dark, and new TWINPORT petrol and common rail turbo-diesel engines.
The new Astra offers more passenger space than its predecessor, thanks to its slightly increased overall dimensions (around 5.5 in/14 cm longer, 1 inch/2 cm wider and 4 cm/1.6 in higher).
