[Lesley]

Prices for the all-new Vauxhall Astra have been confirmed, with entry-level models starting at £15,295.

There will be seven trim levels at launch in September, but even the most basic Design cars come with 16in alloy wheels, air-con, DAB radio, Bluetooth and cruise control as standard.

Fleet-focused Tech Line models add a larger touchscreen with sat-nav and a leather steering wheel for a £775 premium. Energy models are geared more towards consumers and get heated seats and steering wheel and 17in alloys, but no sat-nav. Prices start at £17,295.

SRi models are £970 cheaper than the previous generation equivalent, starting at £17,895. It is the cheapest model to get the OnStar 24hr emergency assistance system, wi-fi hotspot capabilities and smartphone app. It also gets a front camera system, sports seating, leather steering wheel and front foglights. A SRi Nav version adds the 8.0in touchscreen navigation system.

The top of the range Elite model pricing starts from £19,315 and offers a full-leather interior with 18-way adjustable front seats, folding mirrors and electronic climate control. It also has rear heated seats and an extra pair of USB sockets in the back. Again, a Nav version is available.

 

[BrickFan]

It looks rather magnificent! Completely adore the styling of the rear-quarter panel. This could 'out-Golf' the Golf.

 

[Zantetsuken]

Good stuff, I like this car. It won't be £15k because it will be discounted, but there should be basic one around £12k before discount.

 

[AstraKFanBoy]

There will be seven trim levels at launch in September, but even the most basic Design cars come with 16in alloy wheels, air-con, DAB radio, Bluetooth and cruise control as standard.

 

[OpelAstraK]

The exterior features a design inspired by 2013's Monza concept, particularly at the front. The headlights will eventually be available with Matrix LED technology, allowing owners to drive at night with the high beams left permanently on. Inside, there's a clean design with a large, touch-screen display in the center stack and a secondary display in the instrument cluster. There are a number of premium touches, too, such as accent stitching, leather trim and metal inlays.