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Holden Astra PJ GTC 1.6 (170 Hp) Automatic
Holden Astra:
The Holden Astra is a small car formerly marketed by Holden. The first couple of generations of Astra were made only for Australia, and was a derivative of the locally produced Nissan Pulsar. With the Button car plan coming into effect, it was replaced by the Holden Nova, a rebadged Toyota Corolla.
In 1995, Holden commenced selling the TR Astra in New Zealand. The TR was a rebadged version of the Opel Astra, which had been sold locally as an Opel since 1993. Holden discontinued the Nova line in Australia in favour of Opel's TR. Following its implementation as an Opel, it quickly became successful in its TS generation, where it came close to becoming Australia's best selling small car. The AH continued its success, before Holden discontinued Opel-sourced product range, replacing Astra with GM Daewoo's Cruze....(Read more on Wikipedia)
PJ Overview:
Holden Astra (PJ). With 260 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (170 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (380 L) suitable for daily needs.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
Overall Rating: 4/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabrio: 2002 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | PJ |
| Modification (Engine): | GTC 1.6 (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 4750-6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 106.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 1650-4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 380 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4466 mm mm [200mm more] |
| Width: | 2020 mm mm [311mm more] |
| Height: | 1482 mm mm [92mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2695 mm mm [89mm more] |
| Front track: | 1584 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1588 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/50 R18; 3 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Threaded twist beam |
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