Local pricing for the new 2017
Holden Astra sedan have been released, ahead of the new model’s
arrival in Australia. Starting from AUD 21,990 drive-away, the Astra sedan is headlined by the standard fitment
of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with turbocharged petrol power.
Four trim levels are offered; LS, LS+, LT and LTZ,
all powered by the same 150 hp/245 Nm 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol
engine shared with entry versions of the Astra hatch. A six-speed manual is standard on the entry-level LS variant,
while a six-speed automatic is standard on all other versions, and optional on
the base LS.
Standard equipment on the LS (from AUD 20,490 plus
on-road costs) includes 16-inch alloy wheels, six airbags, rear-view camera,
rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment
system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and cruise control.
Moving up the range is the LS+ (from AUD 22,740 plus
ORCs), which comes standard with the six-speed automatic transmission, features
the Holden Eye forward-facing camera system including lane keep assist,
forward distance indicator and forward collision warning along with projector
headlights, LED daytime-running lights, a leather steering wheel, and automatic
high beam.
The LT kicks off at AUD 25,790 plus on-roads, and adds
extras like 17-inch alloy wheels, blind spot monitoring, keyless entry and push-button
start, automatic parking assistant, rain-sensing wipers, a larger 8.0-inch
touchscreen infotainment system with native satellite navigation, DAB+ digital
radio, heated mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors, rear lip spoiler and remote
start. Finally, the flagship LTZ (AUD 29,790 plus ORCs) gets 18-inch alloy wheels,
a powered sunroof, leather-appointed seat trim, single-zone climate control,
heated front seats and chrome exterior highlights.
Seven exterior colours are available, including five
prestige options which command a AUD 550 premium. The Astra sedan range also comes
with a lifetime capped-price servicing program.
