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Vauxhall Astra van Mk III 1.7 D (60 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 D (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A utilitarian engine focused on economy, providing basic performance suitable for city deliveries.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for its time, making it a cost-effective option for high mileage users.
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 II CC: 1990 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Astra |
| Generation: | van Mk III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 D (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 60 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 17DR More details about the engine 17DR |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.8 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4275 mm mm [277mm more] |
| Width: | 1696 mm mm [33mm more] |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm [75mm 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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