The new 2017
Holden Astra sedan arrival at the beginning of July. 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 and 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.
Next in 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 – which totals AUD 916 for the first three years or
60,000 km of ownership.
Stay
tuned for our first local review, closer to the Astra sedan’s July 1 arrival.
