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7 October 2009
Engineered to energise
Following its World Premiere at this September's Frankfurt
Motor Show, the all-new Astra is set to revitalise Vauxhall's
presence in the lower medium sector in the same way that the
award-winning Insignia has re-established the company at the
forefront of the Upper Medium Segment. All-new Astra is poised
to raise the bar for compact cars with a combination of
ultra-efficient powertrains, exceptional quality and levels of
equipment and technology seldom seen in this class.
On sale now, and in UK showrooms from December, all-new
Astra will uphold Vauxhall's tradition of offering buyers
levels of innovation and technology normally found in a class
above, but at a price point that offers exceptional value for
money.
Green and lean engine line-up cuts Benefit-in-Kind
tax
The new, tax-efficient Exclusiv models offer great
advantages for businesses and Company Car Drivers alike. The
Exclusiv 1.4i 16v VVT (87PS) enters the market at £15,675
on-the-road and now offers as standard air conditioning,
electronic stability control, 16-inch wheels and a MP3-format
radio/CD player with aux-in.
The new Exclusiv 1.7CDTi 16v (110PS) model enjoys an 11g/km
reduction in CO2,
drops a full VED band and due to its lower list price, reduces
employer National Insurance contributions and delivers
Benefit-in-Kind savings for drivers. As the table below
highlights, 20% income tax drivers will be pleased to see
savings over the outgoing equivalent with a BiK tax bill of
only £53.50 per month (£642 annually).*1
| Benefit-in-Kind
Tax*1 |
All-new Astra
hatchback
Exclusiv
1.7CDTi 16v
(110PS) |
Astra hatchback
Club
1.7CDTi 16v
(100PS) |
| Taxable
P11D price*2 |
£17,840 |
£18,225 |
| CO2
emissions |
124g/km |
138g/km |
| BiK Tax
Band (2009/10 tax year) |
18% |
18% |
| BiK Taxation (20% tax
band) |
£642.24 |
£656.10 |
Projected all-new Astra
advantage - per annum |
£13.86 |
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| BiK Taxation (40% tax
band) |
£1,284.48 |
£1,312.20 |
Projected all-new
Astra
advantage - per
annum |
£27.72 |
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All diesel engines in
all-new Astra share cutting edge multi-injection common rail
systems, variable geometry turbochargers, DOHC 16-valve heads,
and electronic EGR technology and all meet the tough new Euro
5 emission standard. As a result, when it comes to the range
topping 2.0CDTi unit, CO2 emissions have reduced by
20g/km despite the increase in power.
As the table below shows,
Benefit-in-Kind tax has therefore reduced over current Astra.
Add to this an improved combined fuel consumption of 57.6mpg
(50.4mpg on current Astra) and a VED reduction of two bands,
whole life costs over the life cycle of the vehicle will
confirm all-new Astra's affordable position on Fleet Decision
Makers' choice lists.
| Benefit-in-Kind
Tax*1 |
All-new Astra
hatchback
SRi 2.0CDTi 16v
(160PS) |
Astra hatchbackSRi
1.9CDTi
16v (150PS) |
| Taxable
P11D price*2 |
£20,970 |
£20,550 |
| CO2
emissions |
129g/km |
149g/km |
| BiK Tax
Band (2009/10 tax year) |
18% |
20% |
| BiK Taxation (20% tax
band) |
£754.92 |
£822.00 |
Projected all-new Astra
advantage - per annum |
£67.08 |
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| BiK Taxation
(40% tax band) |
£1,509.84 |
£1,644.00 |
Projected all-new
Astra
advantage - per
annum |
£134.16 |
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Significant improvements
have also been made in the range of petrol engines. The
new-to-range 1.4i 16v VVT Turbo (140PS) engine reduces CO2 emissions by 18 per cent
and BiK tax by seven bands yet retains its 140PS output. With
substantial BiK savings (see table below) and an increased
level of equipment (electronic parking brake, centre armrest
and active head restraints now all standard), Company Car
Drivers will find all-new Astra affordable as well as a real
performer.
| Benefit-in-Kind
Tax*1 |
All-new Astra
hatchback
Elite 1.4i 16v VVT
Turbo
(140PS) |
Astra hatchback Elite
1.8i
16v VVT (140PS) |
| Taxable
P11D price*2 |
£20,295 |
£19,625 |
| CO2
emissions |
139g/km |
169g/km |
| BiK Tax
Band (2009/10 tax year) |
15% |
21% |
| BiK Taxation (20% tax
band) |
£608.85 |
£824.50 |
Projected all-new Astra
advantage - per annum |
£215.40 |
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| BiK Taxation
(40% tax band) |
£1,217.70 |
£1,648.50 |
Projected all-new
Astra
advantage - per
annum |
£430.80 |
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As you can see, all-new
Astra will appeal to the hearts and minds of Company Car
Drivers offering efficiency and performance without
compromise. And with the 95PS 1.3CDTi 16v ecoFLEX model to
arrive in early 2010 with ultra-low CO2 emissions of 109g/km, 13%
BiK tax and full 100% Writing Down Allowance, the all-new
Astra story builds and builds.
>>Click here to visit our all-new
Astra microsite, which has more information on this great new
model
Should you require further
details on all-new Astra or any other model in the GM UK Fleet
portfolio, please get in touch with our Information Centre on
0870 010 0651*3 or email us at gmukfleet@gm.com
Yours sincerley
Maurice Howkins
Fleet
Sales Director
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