Vauxhall Astra TwinTop 2007






2007 Vauxhall Astra TwinTop - Summary

- Innovative three piece folding hard top gives interior space and style
- CDTi diesel engine and advanced 1.8-litre petrol available
- Prices start at UKP 16,995 - lower than outgoing model
- On sale May 27

If the neighbours proudly tell you they have bought a new three piece, it doesn't necessarily mean they have been down to DFS. They could have invested in a new Astra TwinTop; the latest version of Vauxhall's award-winning Vauxhall Astra. The stylish newcomer uses the latest in three-piece roof technology to ensure owners don't have to compromise to own a convertible.

The solid roof section consists of three main parts instead of the two used by most rivals. This means it can fold into a smaller space, so there are far fewer compromises to the car's rear-end looks and it can accommodate four adults. Perhaps more importantly in this style-conscious sector, the TwinTop retains all the style for which the Astra range has become renowned. 

And it's not just the looks and practicality which will have attracted them to the TwinTop. It's the first Vauxhall Astra drop-top in the UK to be offered with a diesel engine, and there is a highly-advanced new 1.8-litre for those who prefer petrol power. There's more good news with the price - with prices starting at UKP 16,995 the TwinTop doesn't just undercut rivals, it's also cheaper than the outgoing Astra Convertible!


Optimum space management: Three-part roof system and "Easy Load"

Just because you want a convertible needn't mean you can't carry four people. Vauxhall Astra TwinTop's 2.61m long wheelbase enables a spacious interior with the best-in-class shoulder and knee room.

It's the three-piece roof which makes the difference, allowing larger expanses of cabin to be covered than would be possible with just two folds. These individual sections are also smaller than in conventional concepts and therefore can be stowed in the boot without robbing all of the luggage space or needing an odd-looking rear end. It's a massive 440 litres with the top up (an Astra 5-door has 350-litres) and with the top down there is still 205 litres of space available.

Vauxhall has neatly got around the problem of getting your luggage into that space too. Rather than have to 'post' items through a thin slot, Vauxhall Astra TwinTop uses a state-of-the-art "Easy Load" system that makes the boot easily accessible. At the touch of a button, the stowed roof parts in the boot are raised automatically upwards by around 250mm.

And the car has another trick up its sleeve to avoid those embarrassing moments caused by the changeable British weather: the roof can be opened or closed while the car is in motion, up to a speed of 18 mph. This means you won't have to worry about putting the top up or down at those quick-changing traffic lights, or even while stuck in slow-moving traffic!

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