Vauxhall has revealed prices and specification details for its revised Astra line-up, which will be available to order from £18,885 on 1 August.  Launched in 2015, the Astra is one of the older models in Vauxhall’s line-up, meaning it was designed and engineered under GM ownership before the brand was taken over by PSA. It’s not possible to install the French firm’s engines in the Astra platform, so separate units bespoke to the Astra have been brought in. The overhauled range kicks off with a three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine in 108bhp, 128bhp and 143bhp forms. The former variant makes 143lb ft of torque, while the latter two put out 166lb ft. All are mated to a six-speed manual and manage between 51.4mpg and 54.3mpg on the WLTP test cycle. Emissions levels range from 94g/km for the 1.5-litre diesel Sports Tourer to 120g/km for a 1.5-litre hatchback with an automatic gearbox.  Also available – and not from the usual PSA stable – is a 1.4-litre three-cylinder also putting out 143bhp, but with torque up to 174lb ft, mated exclusively to a seven-step CVT transmission. Diesels are all 1.5-litre units making from 103bhp to 119bhp, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or a new nine-speed automatic. Vauxhall claims up to 64.2mpg combined for the most frugal variant.  The range opens at £18,885 for SE trim, with a choice of all three engines and transmissions. SE prices rise to £21,985 for a car equipped with a 1.5-litre diesel unit mated to the nine-speed automatic gearbox.  The Astra hatchback can be specified in six further trim packages, with prices ranging from £19,585 for Business Edition Nav to £29,310 for range-topping Ultimate Nav trim with the 1.5-litre diesel unit and automatic gearbox.  The Astra Sports Tourer estate is available from £20,355 for SE trim with the 1.2-litre unit, rising to £26,920 for a 1.5-litre diesel-equipped car in SRi Nav trim.   Entry-level trim comes equipped as standard with 16in alloy wheels, a 7in colour touchscreen, Bluetooth, air conditioning, cruise control and tinted windows as standard. Business Edition Nav trim adds an adjustable armrest, while SRi gains a front camera system and 17in wheels.  On top-spec models, the standard equipment list is much longer, with sports front seats, LED headlamps and an alarm system fitted from mid-range SRi Nav upwards. Top-spec Ultimate Nav gains leather seats, a Bose sound system, heated windscreen, wireless charging and a parking assist package.  Across the range, there are mild exterior upgrades aimed at improving aerodynamic performance, including a new engine cover, grille with automatic shutters and “underbody optimisation”.  The interior upgrades are focused on improving available kit rather than visual changes. Three new infotainment options, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are said to be smarter, faster and more intuitive to operate.  Safety kit has improved, too, with a new digital front camera allowing greater recognition of hazards and pedestrian detection for the autonomous braking system, while the traffic sign recognition system is enhanced.  Deliveries of the new Ford Focus rival are set to begin in
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