iD Series bodykit released for Astra (and a price rise slips in..) 15/12/99

December 15^th, 1999 Holden.gif (1627 bytes)

iD Series bodykit released for Astra (and a price rise slips in..)

Astra iD Series Dec.99.jpg (14543 bytes) Holden has extended its range of specially tailored iD Series body kits and styling options to include the popular Astra five-door compact.

Customers can now individualise their new Astra with a well-integrated iD Series package, highlighted by a sporty rear spoiler, bold new front bumper treatment, body coloured side skirts, rear bumper skirt, chrome exhaust, striking 16x 6-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and 205/55 tyres.

The new styling options are available from Holden by Design (HBD) as a total package, complete with iD badging, or some items may be chosen separately. The Astra iD Series was created by TWR design and top international designer Ian Callum for HBD.

Gerry Groenewegen, Holden's marketing manager for small and medium cars, believes the availability of iD Series body kits and HBD options will boost Astra's already strong market appeal.

"Although Astra has a stand-out style of its own, we know that many people like to add a personal touch, he said.

"Now they have the flexible opportunity to order just the look they want. It's an additional incentive to buy a car that is widely recognised as a value-for-money package with exciting aesthetic appeal; a car that offers high feature levels, advanced safety systems and great performance."

Each iD Holden Astra, whether it's fitted with just one or a number of styling enhancements, carries a Holden by Design build plate to ensure authenticity and to protect the owner's investment. High-quality iD Series body kits and styling options are factory-fitted by HBD and are fully covered by Holden's three year/100,000km warranty.

Now available to order on Astra, Vectra, Commodore sedan and wagon, Calais, Ute, Statesman and Caprice models, HBD options are styled and engineered to integrate with Holden design, electrical, mechanical, engine management and security systems, and meet all relevant state and Federal regulatory requirements.

Astra iD Series Dec.99 (rear).jpg (15057 bytes) All HBD body kit components are produced using reaction injection moulding (RIM) technology for superior quality and durability, rather than fibreglass.

The wider HBD range (dependent on model choice) includes a tilt/vent sliding one touch electric sunroof, sound systems, leather-bound steering wheel, power antenna, Power Key-controlled audible alarm system, cruise control, country roo bar, 'dual fuel' LPG option, wagon cargo barrier, self-levelling rear suspension and SatNav.

Recommended Retail Price:
Astra iD Series package (as shown)	$3,735
Body kit (rear spoiler, front bumper, body-coloured side skirts, rear bumper skirt, chrome exhaust, wheels and tyres)	$2,090
Alloy wheels and 205/55 tyres	$1,795
Rear spoiler	$540

Astra CD models now carry 15-Inch alloys as standard
To consolidate its positioning in the compact-sized passenger car market as a high quality vehicle that delivers an exceptional level of standard equipment features, the top-specification Holden Astra CD now comes with stylish 15-inch alloy wheels as standard.

Recommended retail pricing for manual and auto models has increased by $500 and is now as follows:

Astra CD Hatch (manual)	$23,990
Astra CD Hatch (auto)	$25,940

The addition of alloy wheels complements the distinctive, European-flavoured styling that has proved such a factor in the success of the Holden Astra City and CD models, which benchmark new levels of technology, performance and refinement in small cars.