Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Astra - SRi 3-dr hatchHolden modelsOverviewThe Astra SRI featured a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine for sportier performance28 Mar 2002 NO half-baked, body-kitted and badged version of what is otherwise an ordinary family hatchback, the Astra SRi reveals its intent with a strong 2.2-litre engine, reworked suspension and heavier-duty transmissions. And, of course, a few not so subtle body attachments that pay visual homage to the hot-hatch philosophy - including a massive, rear view impeding rear spoiler. Then there's a well kitted out interior complete with sports seats, white instrument faces and a decent line-up of equipment that includes ABS, traction control, air-conditioning, cruise control and a leather-rimmed steering wheel complete with auxiliary sound system controls. Dual front airbags are also part of a deal that makes the under-$30,000 SRi a very tempting hot hatch. Model release date: 1 October 2001 to 1 July 2004 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe current, TS model, Astra appeared Down Under in September 1998, but the hottest SRi version tested here didn't arrive locally until October 2001. Prior to the TS, the TR version of September 1996 was an Opel-sourced version of Astra with a short, two-year model life to replace the Astra-badged Toyota Corolla. Pictured is the Astra SRi's immediate predecessor, the 2.0-litre/100kW TR Astra GSi. |
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