Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) practicality
The Vauxhall Astra hatchback safety record is good. It scored the maximum five star rating in official Euro NCAP tests and gained the highest score - at the time - for its active head restraints which protect against whiplash. All models come with ESP electronic stability control, six airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and three, three-point seatbelts in the back.
There are also Isofix child seat mounting points and adaptive brake lights that pulse five times a second if the ABS is engaged above 20mph.
Vauxhall Astra hatchback practicality is not great. With 370 litres of boot space, the Astra can't quite carry as much as the Ford Focus but it is larger than the Peugeot 308 and Volkswagen Golf. As you'd expect, all models have rear seats which can split 60/40 and fold down to allow you to carry larger items. The boot area itself is around a metre wide and is easy to load awkward items into, although there's quite a pronounced load lip.
SRi models and above come with a clever Flex-Floor luggage compartment - basically a false boot which creates a hidden storage area underneath and means removing heavy items isn't as back breaking. It's an optional extra on S and Exclusiv models. In the front there's good storage with three cup holders in the central console and door pockets capable of holding large drinks bottles.
There's also a useful cubby in front of the gear lever where the auxiliary input for MP3 players/iPods is located along with a 12v socket.
Basic equipment
The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (09-15).
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Equipment by trim level
To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:
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Standard Trim equipment
Standard Trim standard equipment |
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Standard Trim optional equipment |
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Active equipment
Active standard equipment |
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Active optional equipment |
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Active Limited Edition equipment
Active Limited Edition standard equipment |
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Active Limited Edition optional equipment |
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Design equipment
Design standard equipment |
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Design optional equipment |
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None available |
Elite equipment
Elite standard equipment |
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Elite optional equipment |
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Energy equipment
Energy standard equipment |
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Energy optional equipment |
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None available |
ES equipment
ES standard equipment |
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ES optional equipment |
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ES Tech equipment
ES Tech standard equipment |
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ES Tech optional equipment |
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Excite equipment
Excite standard equipment |
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Excite optional equipment |
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Exclusiv equipment
Exclusiv standard equipment |
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Exclusiv optional equipment |
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Expression equipment
Expression standard equipment |
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Expression optional equipment |
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Limited Edition equipment
Limited Edition standard equipment |
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Limited Edition optional equipment |
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S equipment
S standard equipment |
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S optional equipment |
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None available |
SE equipment
SE standard equipment |
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SE optional equipment |
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SRi equipment
SRi standard equipment |
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SRi optional equipment |
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SRi Vx-line equipment
SRi Vx-line standard equipment |
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SRi Vx-line optional equipment |
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None available |
Tech Line equipment
Tech Line standard equipment |
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Tech Line optional equipment |
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None available |
Tech Line GT equipment
Tech Line GT standard equipment |
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Tech Line GT optional equipment |
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