Vauxhall triumphing in Co2 stakes
The new Vauxhall Astra debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show with the promise of outstanding quality, cut-throat pricing and competitive CO2 levels. With annual vehicle excise duty rates for cars based on their CO2 emissions and type of fuel used, this initiative by Vauxhall is more relevant to today’s economising motorist than ever before.
Compared to the current SRi 1.8-litre petrol model, the new cutting-edge SRi 1.4i Turbo, maintains an output of 140PS, yet reduces C02 emissions by 18 per cent so benefiting by several reduced tax bands. Additionally the standard equipment now includes a central armrest, active head restraints and an electronic parking brake.
Regarding the diesels, the new and more powerful Exclusiv 1.7 CDTi 110PS, complete with more standard features, drops one VED band, thanks to a 11g/km reduction in C02 emissions, compared to the current Life 1.7 CDTi 100PS.