Holden’s new Astra strikes a pose that attracts attention. It’s not that it’s in your face or brash, but the chunky looks are sporty and dynamic. With a new 1.4-litre turbo motor, the car is fun to drive and dynamic out on the open road.
There are plenty of gadgets for occupants to enjoy. If you need to take the kids to school, along with their mates, they’ll enjoy what the Astra offers in terms of new technology. Even the Astra LS provides features like cruise control to keep the speed in check. The rear view camera displays what’s behind the car when reverse gear is selected. Everybody can help keep an eye out for any toddlers or objects like toys that are lying on the ground behind the car. The display is great for budding drivers to understand that there is more to driving than meets the eye. Rear park assist ensures you can get the maximum distance into a car park. Where information and driving aid systems are more for function and practicality, the LS also provides some really good phone connectivity with Apple Carplay and Android Auto leading the charge. The display touchscreen is 7.0-inches in size, just right for this trim. Opt for the LTZ and you’re loaded! LTZ features some nice stuff like an electric sunroof, leather-appointed seats, climate control and heated front seats for that little bit of extra LTZ luxury.
Off to the shops and the Holden Astra Sedan slips in and out of city lanes, car parks and driveways with ease. It has a nice solid feel to the way it travels over rougher roads, and the size isn’t too difficult to manoeuvre through tight streets. Boot space is a handy 445 litres, so you should easily have enough space to fill up with all your teen’s eating habits! Nicely sculptured seats do provide a pleasant level of comfort and support. Throughout the cabin there are a good number of storage compartments, while the drink holders will be a welcome sight on a hot day. When switching between various functions on the display, you’ll discover that the pronounced centre console in the middle of the dash is very ergonomic and simple to use. Switchgear is easy-to-hand and clear. Forward collision alert, Advanced Park Assist and Lane departure warning and lane assist are features that keep you ahead of the game. Blind Spot Alert and six airbags are other safety features that have helped the Astra score highly in ANCAP safety tests.
And now for the game of golf. Mates will enjoy the ride to the golf course out of town. The big guys will appreciate the leg room in the rear of the Astra, and you’ll be pleased the boot easily takes a set of clubs, no worries. Holding its line through the corners and tidy body control when pushed through the corners will impress you as the driver, but your mates will like the dynamic handling skills of this small sedan too. Head out on the open road, and the Holden Astra impresses with the smooth ride. New power comes from a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine that’s economical yet punchy. A very healthy 110 kW flows through a direct injection petrol engine that applies the power to the road via a 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic transmission for the Holden Astra Sedan LS – the base model. All models: the LS, LS+, LT and LTZ come with the sprightly engine and great handling dynamics.
City streets are a place for nice new modern cars, and the Holden Astra Sedan for 2017 is perfect for looking glitzy and elegant for a night on the town. The cars lines are smooth and well-developed giving an exterior that draws the eye. Boot and bonnet lines are counterbalanced, looking superbly in tune with the tear-drop profile of the roof-line. Designers have done a stellar job on this mid-size sedan; it’s attractive and puts itself in the front running for some of the best compact sedans.
A set of pretty nice accessory items can also be bought with your new Astra Sedan.
The current Holden Astra Sedan models include the:
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