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Vauxhall Astra van Mk III 1.7 TD (68 Hp)
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Vauxhall Astra:
The Vauxhall Astra is a compact car/small family car that has been sold by Vauxhall since 1980. Over its eight generations, it has been made at several GM/Opel/Stellantis plants around Europe - however most versions have been sourced from Vauxhall's plant at Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
For its first two generations, the nameplate was applied to right-hand drive versions of the Opel Kadett for use in the UK. Since 1991, Opel has used the Astra nameplate on its B/C-platform. General Motors' Saturn division in the United States also offered a Belgian-built version of the Astra as a captive import from late 2007 until Saturn was discontinued following GM's 2010 bankruptcy....(Read more on Wikipedia)
van Mk III Overview:
Vauxhall Astra (van Mk III). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.7 TD (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The best performer among the diesels, offering good torque and improved highway capability thanks to the turbocharger.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy, making it ideal for longer journeys and frequent use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable workhorse
- • Excellent fuel economy from diesel engines
- • Compact size ideal for urban environments
- • Low running and maintenance costs
- • Good cargo capacity for its class
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Limited comfort for long journeys
- • Petrol engines can feel underpowered when loaded
- • Dated interior design and features
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Mk III Convertible: 1993 - 1994).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | van Mk III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 TD (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 68 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | X17DTL More details about the engine X17DTL |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.8 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4275 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Width: | 1696 mm mm [7mm more] |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm [65mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2517 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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