The cool-looking Panoramic Windscreen shown on initial press photographs of the
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch has finally hit production and to celebrate its launch in the UK, Vauxhall has released a special edition version loaded with kit at a bargain price.
Based on the Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.8 SRi, the new GTC will retail at £15,995. Though that's only £5 less than the regular SRi, the GTC comes with £1,100 worth of added extras, including 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and the new Panoramic Windscreen. Only 500 examples of the GTC will be made available and once sold out the Panoramic Windscreen will be offered as an option across the Astra Sport range for a reasonable price of £850.
We're already fans of the coupe-like styling of the Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch and the Panoramic Windscreen takes the looks a step further, cutting into the roof uninterrupted. Not only does it enhance the car's appearance, it allows a unique view out of the car not even found in convertibles. We look forward to trying an Astra out with the Panoramic Windscreen later this year so watch out for our review in the
Vauxhall road tests page.
Shane O' Donoghue - 21 Jun 2006