Home » Auto News, CAR, New Cars » 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC

2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC

[ Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 | by automotiveroom | under Auto News, CAR, New Cars ]

Vauxhall has announced its latest product is a , the vehicle will of Actually go in production and it will from have its official debut on September 15 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC front angle view 2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC

“We wanted the Astra GTC to be the ultimate expression of Vauxhall’s design language, and to embody our passion for the motor car,” said Mark Adams, Vice President of Vauxhall / Opel design. “But We Did not Want emotion to get in the way of functionality: the Astra GTC still needed to be clever, affordable and practical.”

In profile, Mark and his team created tension in the GTC’s shape by minimising the lines running along the body. Vauxhall’s signature blade, a crisp line That sweeps up from the rocker at the front of the door, is now similar to the Insignia’s, but runs The Opposite Way to other Astras. A second line Strikes through the door handle, stretching to the rear, while a third line follows the roof’s profile, guiding the eye to the sharply integrated spoiler.

At the front of the car, a centreline crease is complemented by slim, ‘eagle-eye’-style wing-shaped headlamps featuring daytime running light graphics. A chrome emblem bar running across the dramatic trapezoidal grille – Lower Than mounted on other Astras – completes the picture from the front.

The GTC’s rear treatment is equally dramatic. Its powerful shoulder section Gives the car imposing proportions and a purposeful road presence. The line from the C-pillar wraps around the tail and the rear spoiler, the which integrates with the roofline. LEDs – GTC optional across the range – highlights the stretched ‘wing’ motif created by the tail lamps.

Four engine line-up, with high output for the unit to follow in 2012 VXR

The GTC cans be ordered with a choice of four engines – one diesel and three petrols.

The Vauxhall Astra GTC cans be ordered with a choice of four engines – one diesel and three petrols. With 165PS, the 2.0 CDTi is an upgraded version of the diesel engine that’s fitted to Some models in the Insignia and Astra ranges. All engines have a diesel particulate filter, a six-speed transmission and Start / Stop as standard, maximising economy and performance. Delivering 380Nm of torque (including overboost function) the 2.0 CDTi engine Provides excellent mid-range acceleration for the GTC, combined with a 0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 130mph.

That torque Also allows the Vauxhall Astra GTC a relaxed cruising gait, meaning a combined mpg of 57.6mpg and C02 emissions of just 129g/km. It Also Gives drivers a range of potential in excess of 700 miles.

Start / Stop and a six-speed gearboxes are standard on both versions Also of the 1.4-liter Turbo petrol engine. Either with 120PS or 140PS, the 1.4T achieves a combined 47.9mpg and 139g/km of C02 emissions, yet still delivers crisp EACH performance with maximum torque of 200Nm delivered Between 1850-4200rpm.

The most powerful engine in the range is the 1.6-liter turbo, the which produces 180PS and allows the GTC to hit a top speed of 132mph.

The Vauxhall Astra GTC range starts at £ 18.495 for the 120PS 1.4 Turbo Sport and extends to £ 22.430 for the 165PS 2.0 CDTi SRi.

2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC Gallery