Images: Holden AH.I Astra (2004-07)
Released in September 2004, the Holden AH Series I (AH.I) Astra was initially available as a five-door hatchback, with three-door hatchbacks and five-door wagons following in July 2005. Manufactured in Belgium, the front-wheel drive AH.I Astra was initially powered by a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, with 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engines following in June 2006. In December 2006, 2.2-litre direct-injected petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged engines were introduced for the SRi and SRi Turbo variants, respectively… Read full Holden AH Astra review
Images: Holden AH.II Astra (2007-09)
Released in April 2007, the Holden AH Series II (AH.II) Astra introduced the more powerful 1.8-litre Z18XER four-cylinder petrol engine and a revised range with the introduction of a five-door SRi hatchback. The Holden AH.II Astra could be identified by its new front fascia, headlights and grille (with a broader chrome strip and chrome radiator bars). In June 2008, the range underwent a further update with improved safety equipment, the introduction of a CDTi wagon and 1.8-litre engines replacing the 2.2-litre units for the Astra SRi.
