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EARLY LOOK: The first new Astra that’s coming to Australia.
New Holden Astra is on the way By EWAN KENNEDY similarities in buyer expectations, and worked together to develop a common vehicle setup. “Holden and Opel share very similar DNA, but we still made sure our engineers were involved in developing Astra and setting targets,” he said. “We’ve engineered our own unique Australian chassis input which, when combined with the new 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine options, we’re confident will excel on the variety of road surfaces in Australia.” Holden executive director of sales, Peter Keley, said it was exciting to see
the first all-new Holden Astra built and ready to ship. “It’s a stunning car, packed with state-of-the-art technology, and another great example of the exciting future vehicles we will be introducing over the next couple of years,” he said. “With Australian input and extensive global testing, you can be sure it will deliver the performance and refinement Holden has built its reputation on. “Standout features including Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert and Active Lane Keep Assist ensure the allnew Astra brings premium tech and
polish to the segment.” Holden Astra is all-new and has been built on a new vehicle architecture that features up to 130kg weight reduction. Infotainment is centred around a colour touchscreen and uses the latest Holden MyLink system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Holden Astra range has a newdesign all-aluminium 1.4-litre turbopetrol engine with 110 kW of power and up to 240 Nm of torque. Optional is a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol with 147 kW and 300 Nm. The new Holden Astra is coming downunder in three variants:
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KEEN to show that shutting down the Holden factories in Australia doesn’t mean the company is leaving the country, GM-Holden is keeping us in touch with progress on European imports. Pictures of the factory workers in Gliwice, Poland proudly showing off the first Australian Astra have been released to the media. There are also details of the car and its pricing, which starts as $21,990. Deliveries will start on a date in December 2016 that’s yet to be finalised. Holden’s director of vehicle performance, Ian Butler, said Holden and Opel identified efficiencies and
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1.4-litre turbo-petrol R: $21,990 (manual), $24,190 (automatic)
1.6-litre turbo-petrol RS: $26,490 (manual), $28,690 (automatic)
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Toyota Corolla our best-selling car TOYOTA Corolla has leapfrogged its stablemate HiLux to become Australia’s best-selling car in 2016. HiLux entered September at the top of the sales ladder with a narrow lead over Corolla, only to see the small-car champion reverse the pecking order by the end of the month. News that Corolla has grabbed the highest position on the podium coincides with the popular small car celebrating its 50th anniversary and more than 44 million sales around the world. The local Corolla-HiLux double act has enabled Toyota Australia to achieve higher sales for each of the past six months than in the corresponding months of 2015. At three-quarter time for the year, Australian motorists have bought more than 155,000 Toyota vehicles - a gain of 3.7 per cent over the same period last year. Toyota now has a virtually unassailable lead of more than 60,000 sales over its nearest rival as it moves to cement market leadership in Australia for the 20th time, including 14 years in a row since 2003. Corolla has contributed 30,948 sales VR IDU LQ RU RQH ² IWK RI 7R\RWD V market-leading total, while HiLux is a mere 121 deliveries away from snatching WKH FURZQ +L/X[ LV DOVR WKH FRXQWU\ V leading four-wheel drive vehicle. :KLOH &RUROOD KDV EHHQ $XVWUDOLD V best-selling car for each of the past three years, a full-year victory to HiLux would PDNH KLVWRU\ DV WKH ² UVW XWH WR DFKLHYH that feat. The Corolla nameplate was launched in Japan in October 1966 and went on sale in Australia the following year. The HiLux pedigree in this country is almost as impressive, stretching back to 1971.
„ CIVIC: The latest model sedan leads Honda’s long-running foray into the small-car market.
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a larger armrest and greater storage space. The main compartment is topped by a sliding, padded armrest and includes two outsize drinkholders, which can be removed to take tablet computers and other large items. A high-mounted, easy-to-view 7-inch Android-based touchscreen allows users to swipe, tap and pinch, like on a tablet or smartphone, to control the vehicle’s audio system, display settings and other advanced features. 7KH 97L /; PRGHO ERDVWV D SUHPLXP 452W audio system with ten speakers, LQFOXGLQJ VXE ZRRIHU DQG IRU WKH ² UVW WLPH in a Honda, digital radio offers greater choice of stations, clearer reception and quality sound. 7KH &LYLF 97L /; LV SRZHUHG E\ D QHZ turbo-petrol 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, producing 127 kW of power and peak torque of 220 Nm between 1700 and 5500rpm. The engine is mated to a new continuously variable automatic transmission that combines with the low-inertia turbo, variable timing and electronic control, and electronic waste gate to make the best of power delivery across the engine’s full rev range. The Civic’s top-line safety rating is underpinned by the ACE (Advanced Compatibility Engineering) body structure, which uses the engine compartment to absorb and disperse
collision energy during a head-on vehicleto-vehicle collision. However, prevention being better than FXUH DYDLODEOH IRU WKH ² UVW WLPH RQ D &LYLF is the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assist technologies that can reduce the potential for a collision. This includes collision mitigation braking, incorporating forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control with low speed follow, lane keeping assist and road departure mitigation. Particularly interesting is the lane-watch blind spot monitoring system consisting of the passenger-side mirror with an integrated camera. ,W RIIHUV DQ GHJUHH YLHZ RI WKH OHIW ODQH RI WUDI² F Drivers no longer have to set the mirror on the passenger side correctly, but still need to do it on the driver’s side. Digital instrumentation incorporates a ODUJH WDFKRPHWHU Âł DQNHG E\ D WHPSHUDWXUH and fuel gauge, while a digital speedo is positioned in the centre of the tachometer. On entry, the gauges progressively illuminate; when the ignition is switched on, the instrument lighting gradually brightens to full illumination. New Civic incorporates the most sophisticated chassis in its history. $ QHZ JHQHUDWLRQ RI * 'HVLJQ VKLIW ORJLF aids acceleration and has a more positive driving touch with reduced turbo lag, rather than the disconnected ‘rubber-band’ feel, compared to a conventional automatic WUDQVPLVVLRQ IRXQG ZLWK VRPH &97V RI ROG +RQGD FODLPV WKH &LYLF 97L /; ZLOO consume only 6.0 litres of petrol for every 100 kilometres travelled on the combined urban / highway cycle. The test car clocked up 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres on the motorway and 8.0 litres per 100 around town. ,Q WKH KDOF\RQ +RQGD GD\V ODWH ODVW century when the company packed )RUPXOD 2QH SRGLXPV DURXQG WKH ZRUOG much was made of its industry-leading design and engineering. This trickled down to its everyday cars, including the Civic. ,Q D FRQJHVWHG SUHVHQW GD\ VDOHV PDUNHW the Civic has a lot of catching up to do. The latest model makes a good start.
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CLASSIFIEDS ECONOMICAL AND STYLISH. 2004 Peugeot 206 XR, 80,000km, 3 doors, 5 seat Hatch, black exterior, blue interior, 5 speed manual, 2 x airbags. Full service history, will come with a 5RDGZRUWK\ &HUWL¿FDWH Registered till June 2017 (WMX305). This has been our second car and is a brilliant little car, it will be a shame to see it go as it offers huge value due to its low kilometres and low price of $4750. Inspections welcome, Wangaratta. Ph 0490 049 564.
MUST SELL CAMPER trailer, full off-road, front folding, Starvision model 2015, never used health issues, kitchen pull-out, annexe, o ff - r o a d c o u p l i n g , electric brakes, slide outs for storage, $11,500. Ph (03) 5729 8258.
FANTASTIC family van – sleeps 5, plenty of storage, airy and spacious and easy to tow, 2004 Jayco Swan camper trailer, excellent condition, full annexe and bed flies, 3 way cooker, fridge and microwave, inspections will impress, $16,500 neg. Ph 0423 871 198.
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MITSUBISHI Magna sedan, (MJP792), reg March 26, RWC, very well kept serviced, $2750 ono. Ph 0407 541 465.
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2004 Compass pop top, very good condition, as new inside, $15,000 ono. Ph 0400 675 038.
6 cyclinder Statesman, (NVA505), only owned TOYOTA Corolla 2007 by Granny, $1700 neg. (UIW097), 108,000km, Ph 0455 300 827. lady owner since new, serviced every 10,000km, great car, very economical and reliable, 5 speed manual, RWC, $8800, Ph 0409 831 175. 2003 Toyota Hilux, dual 2004 Toyota Camry, cab, diesel, 3ltr, 2WD, (TGV695), 216,300km, dual fuel, stretched body, a u t o m a t i c , RW C , low kms, (IBW5HW), $4850, only 2 owners, $6800. Ph 0439 766 purchased locally, all 211. regularly servicing has been completed, For all your excellent condition and classified well maintained, great advertising RSWLRQ IRU D ¿UVW FDU RU needs for anyone looking for an all-rounder reliable car! Please contact Pat Ph 03 5723 0101 on 0417 557 096.
3.5MT tinny with 10hp Merc, 2 near new life jackets, just been serviced, $2800. Ph 0488 298 410.
REDUCED! VW Touareg 2009, 3ltr V6 turbo diesel, 6spd auto, 175,000km, all leather, lady owner, immaculate condition, always garaged, (XCF600), RWC, Wangaratta. $22,995. Ph 0427 331 760.
2003 Prado GXL, diesel, 160,000km, (SEZ090), silver, auto, new tyres, reversing camera, bullbar, driving lights, 5 seats, drawers in back with Waeco fridge, watertank, excellent condition. Also to suit 20ft Jayco Heritage c a r ava n ( Q 0 5 0 3 2 ) , toilet, shower, washing machine, Hayman Reece with anti sway bar, reversing camera, dual axle, new tyres, electric brakes, large fridge, full stove, hot water, single beds, 2 water tanks, TV, microwave, radio, electric awning with curtain, $50,000 the lot. Selling due to medical reasons. Ph 5722 1991.
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Over two weeks your advertisement will appear in two editions of the weekly Motor Guide and six editions of the Wangaratta Chronicle. TOYOTA Camry 1989, Together these papers are read by over 80,000 people. (DZJ788), absolute collectors condition, Tbar auto, air cond, gleaming white duco, 4 as new tyres, low kms, many years reliable motoring to be had, $2200. Ph 0488 327 572.
1980 Toyota Landcruiser tray 4WD, manual, winch, new radiator, n ew c l u t c h , n o o i l leaks, good condition, (ROBJMR), $4500 ono. Ph 5776 2159 (after 7pm).
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