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Australia’s biggest-selling European imported car in 2007, the Holden Astra, is now available in a turbocharged diesel wagon, bringing the number of diesel models in Holden’s line-up to four.

The feature-packed Astra CDTi Wagon boasts ESP® as standard and a 1.9 liter turbo diesel engine delivering exceptional performance and fuel economy.

The Euro 4 compliant Astra CDTi Wagon will be available in a six-speed automatic transmission and delivers outstanding fuel economy (ADR 81/01) of 7.1 litres/100 km.

GM Holden’s Director of Marketing Philip Brook said the Astra CDTi Wagon was another example of the fantastic choice offered by Holden’s Astra range.

“The Astra CDTi Wagon will appeal to customers in search of something a little roomier as well as a vehicle that offers outstanding performance, combined with great fuel economy and safety,” said Mr Brook.

Astra CDTi Wagon’s standard features include ESP® with traction control, ABS, EBD, BA driver, front passenger and front side impact airbags, full length curtain airbags, four 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, cruise control, semi automatic climate control and trip computer.

The six-speed automatic SOHC Astra diesel engine produces 88 kilowatts of peak power at 3500rpm and 280Nm of peak torque at 2000rpm. An Active Select feature allows the driver to shift manually for a sharper driving feel.

On sale 1 June 2008, the Astra CDTi Wagon is priced at $32,490 # and is available in a range of colors including:

Casablanca White
Power Red
Star Silver Metallic*
Black Sapphire Metallic*
Pannacotta Metallic*
Metro Metallic*

Over 218,725 Astras have been sold in Australia to date, making Astra Holden’s second most popular nameplate behind Commodore, and Australia’s best-selling European import in 2007.

#Recommended Retail Price – Excludes dealer delivery and Government charges.
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG
*Metallic paint an additional $360

2008 Holden Astra 60th Anniversary

As General Motors celebrates the 10 millionth Astra rolling off the production line in Bochum, Germany last week, GM Holden has extended its own 60th Anniversary celebrations to include a special edition Astra.

Available in hatch and wagon, the Astra 60th Anniversary Special Edition offers customers
exceptional value with the inclusion of ESP®, 15-inch alloy wheels, and exclusive 60th Anniversary badging. This adds to a range of standard features including four airbags, steering wheel audio controls and air-conditioning.

Over 228,679 Astras have been sold in Australia to date, making Astra Holden’s second most popular nameplate behind Commodore, and Australia’s best-selling European import in 2007.

GM Holden’s Director of Marketing Philip Brook said the Astra 60th Anniversary Special Edition was a great way to celebrate the success of one of Holden’s most popular models.

“Since its launch, the Astra family has continued to grow both in Australia and around the globe and the introduction of the Astra 60th Anniversary Special Edition offers customers even greater safety, choice, versatility, and value.” said Mr Brook.

The Astra 60th Anniversary Special Edition is available in a range of colors including:
-Casablanca White
-Power Red
-Star Silver Metallic
-Black Sapphire Metallic
-Pannacotta Metallic
-Metro Metallic

On sale 1 June 2008, prices for the Astra 60th Anniversary Special Edition are as follows:
-Astra 60th Anniversary Hatch (Manual) $20,990 drive away*
-Astra 60th Anniversary Hatch (Auto) $22,990 drive away*
-Astra 60th Anniversary Wagon (Auto) $25,790#

#Recommended Retail Price – Excludes dealer delivery and Government charges.
*Drive Away – Includes dealer delivery and Government charges.
ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG
Metallic paint an additional $360

GM Holden continues its anniversary celebrations by introducing the Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition including a rear view camera, adding even greater safety and value to an already impressive list of standard features.

GM Holden’s Director of Marketing, Philip Brook, said the special edition was a great way to celebrate the success of the recently introduced model.

”This Special Edition is a perfect example of Holden’s commitment to safety and value which will continue throughout this year. An already exceptional product has just got even better with the addition of a number of significant features including a rear view camera enhancing safety for both passengers and pedestrians,” said Mr Brook.

Based on the Captiva LX with standard features such as AWD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP®), curtain airbags and seven seats, the Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition includes the following features:

Rear view camera
18-inch sports alloy wheels (four)
Seven inch driver information display & in-dash DVD player
Leather gear shifter
New front fascia
Front passenger under-seat storage tray
Electrochromatic mirror
Silver premium painted skid plate & fog lamp inserts
Silver premium painted roof rails & door handles
New black bezel headlamps
New tail lamps
Special ‘60th anniversary’ rear badge

The Captiva 60th Anniversary Special Edition is on sale 1 May and is priced from $43,990 for the petrol variant and $44,990 for the diesel variant.

In its first full year of sales, Captiva was the third best selling model in the highly competitive Medium SUV segment in 2007. The introduction of a diesel variant in March last year proved popular with customers, accounting for more than half of Captiva sales in the last three months of the year.