Vauxhall Astra CC

Overheat · December 17th, 2004, 3:37 PM

We've got some more pictures of the Astra Coupe Cabriolet out testing. Going on sale in 2006, it will go head to head with Peugeot's 307 CC and Renault's Megane Coupe Cabriolet, and later on after the Astra's debut, Ford's own Focus Coupe Cabriolet. The spy shots reveal, though, a crucial difference between the Renault and Peugeot metal-top convertibles - the folding roof section has three separate sections compared with the French duo's two. With smaller panels that are lighter individually, this should allow the Astra's roof to stow away quicker than the competition. The pictures also reveal that there should be reasonably generous room in the back for passengers, making the Astra Coupe Cabriolet a genuine four-seater.

The styling of the Astra Coupe Cabriolet, especially the flowing roofline, will make it a worthy rival for the competition. That said, the Astra also suffers from the 'big bottom' look that comes when engineers and designers compromise to get the roof to fit into the boot.

The Astra will need to compete on price with the Peugeot and Renault, which would indicate a price range between £17 and £21,000. The current Astra soft-top convertible offers 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines. As the Astra Coupe Cabriolet is likely to be a good deal heavier, 4Car reckons the entry-level engine will be a 1.8-litre.

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Jostyrostelli · December 17th, 2004, 3:47 PM

Not very pretty, liked the old Astra coupe more...

Derek · December 17th, 2004, 6:17 PM

Ugly, nice circuit though, slippery 'n wet! images/smilies/tongue.gif

Ethan · December 17th, 2004, 6:42 PM

Rubbish

I'don't like it

bihus · December 18th, 2004, 1:13 AM

Cover up the front lights and you can't tell the difference between this one and the Megane CC. images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Overheat · December 18th, 2004, 2:33 PM

I like the paintjob images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Daniel · December 19th, 2004, 12:23 AM

I think It will be astonishing. I've been waiting for other versions of the Astra... The 4door just looks a bit to dull... images/smilies/wink.gif

December 17th, 2004, 3:37 PM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 29th, 2009 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 30	Vauxhall Astra CC We've got some more pictures of the Astra Coupe Cabriolet out testing. Going on sale in 2006, it will go head to head with Peugeot's 307 CC and Renault's Megane Coupe Cabriolet, and later on after the Astra's debut, Ford's own Focus Coupe Cabriolet. The spy shots reveal, though, a crucial difference between the Renault and Peugeot metal-top convertibles - the folding roof section has three separate sections compared with the French duo's two. With smaller panels that are lighter individually, this should allow the Astra's roof to stow away quicker than the competition. The pictures also reveal that there should be reasonably generous room in the back for passengers, making the Astra Coupe Cabriolet a genuine four-seater. The styling of the Astra Coupe Cabriolet, especially the flowing roofline, will make it a worthy rival for the competition. That said, the Astra also suffers from the 'big bottom' look that comes when engineers and designers compromise to get the roof to fit into the boot. The Astra will need to compete on price with the Peugeot and Renault, which would indicate a price range between £17 and £21,000. The current Astra soft-top convertible offers 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines. As the Astra Coupe Cabriolet is likely to be a good deal heavier, 4Car reckons the entry-level engine will be a 1.8-litre. __________________

December 17th, 2004, 3:47 PM	#2
Jostyrostelli Joined: May 29th, 2004 Last Online: March 16th, 2010 Posts: 8,062 Rep Power: 33	Not very pretty, liked the old Astra coupe more... __________________ Your talents are not an achievement. What you do with them is. Owner of a 1970 Beetle 1300. (click for movies) Water is only to do the dishes.

December 17th, 2004, 6:42 PM	#4
Ethan Joined: Dec 13th, 2004 Last Online: March 16th, 2010 Location: Caracas, Venezuela Posts: 725 LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Rubbish I'don't like it __________________ Member of the Chris Harris' Fan Club

December 18th, 2004, 2:33 PM	#6
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: November 29th, 2009 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 30	I like the paintjob __________________

December 19th, 2004, 12:23 AM	#7
Daniel Joined: Sep 25th, 2004 Last Online: November 16th, 2008 Location: Stavanger - Norway Posts: 2,337 Rep Power: 0	I think It will be astonishing. I've been waiting for other versions of the Astra... The 4door just looks a bit to dull... __________________ Jeremy Clarkson's Online Articles

December 17th, 2004, 6:17 PM	#3
Derek Is Über Joined: Dec 7th, 2004 Last Online: 5:25 PM Location: Pays-Bas et le Belgique, c'est le très de nom! Age: 21 Posts: 1,493 Rep Power: 214	Ugly, nice circuit though, slippery 'n wet!

December 18th, 2004, 1:13 AM	#5
bihus Joined: Dec 7th, 2003 Last Online: December 18th, 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,618 Car: BMW 330Cd LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Cover up the front lights and you can't tell the difference between this one and the Megane CC.

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