NOW available with Start/Stop technology, the Astra Sports Tourer 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX brings greater efficiency to Opel’s recently launched stylish and practical compact estate. The Start/Stop system provides ultra low CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km and its combined fuel consumption stands at just 4.1 litres per 100 km.
Thanks to this technology, along with a raft of mechanical and aerodynamic improvements, Astra Sports Tourers offers significant tax savings to customers, and is eligible for road tax of just €104 per year. Astra Sports Tourer with Start/Stop is available in Ireland now from €22,725 excluding scrappage, or can be purchased under the government scrappage scheme from just €21,475.
Engine efficiency and driving dynamics have both been optimised for Astra Sports Tourer. The Astra ecoFLEX with Start/Stop is powered by an economical 95 PS 1.3 CDTi turbo diesel engine. Offering plentiful torque of 190 Nm between 1,750 and 3,250 rpm, it uses a common rail, multiple fuel injection system working at a pressure of 1,600 bar and a turbo charger with variable geometry.
It also receives a new E59 control unit, and its improved exhaust gas recirculation module (EGR) is now water-cooled to help reduce emissions. In addition, it is fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard. The Astra 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX is mated to a five-speed manual transmission optimised to obtain excellent fuel economy.
The Astra ecoFLEX is part of Opel’s ecoFLEX diesel range of low CO2-emitting cars, which include the 110 g/km Corsa 1.3 CDTi (75 PS) and the Insignia 2.0 CDTi (160 PS) with just 129 g/km. Opel has been at the forefront of green initiatives for many years and is investing approximately one billion euros in new powertrains as part of its core objective to establish clean mobility.
This starts with optimising and right-sizing the engine line-up whilst popularizing efficient technologies such as Start/Stop. It continues with new, alternative propulsion systems like extended-range electric vehicles including the Opel Ampera due in 2012, as well as hybrid and all-battery electric vehicles.
Refer to Eamonn McInerney’s sales team at Ennis Road Opel and to Hinchy’s in Garryspillane to book a test drive of any new Opel.
