Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch Edition 2 2011, Quick Manual

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Engines and dynamics
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Automatic transmission.
1.8i 16v TwinTop Sport and Design
models are available with a four-speed
automatic transmission.
The Sport switch. Performance
to suit your mood. It’s like having two
cars in one, each with its own unique
character and instant switching
between the two. Push the button
for quicker throttle response and
sharper steering, plus sportier gear
changes on automatic models.
Intelligent ABS. Most people appreciate the benefits of our standard Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) – and four-wheel disc brakes on all models – but these Astras take things
even further. Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and
Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) make the cars even easier to control and stop in
emergency cornering and braking conditions.
High tech petrols. Astra Sport Hatch and TwinTop come with a choice of multi-valve
petrol engines. Both are brilliantly efficient. The VVT engines – 115PS 1.6i 16v and
140PS 1.8i 16v – use Variable Valve Timing, allowing them to provide most of the
maximum torque across a wide rev band. The result? Incredible flexibility through
the gears, high power and low fuel consumption.
Electronic Stability Programme-
plus (ESP-plus). Whether it’s a wet
roundabout or a greasy road – one day
you might meet a slippery surface that
catches you out. That’s the day you’ll be
glad you had our latest ESP-plus system,
which applies corrective braking to help
you regain control.