Are ecoFLEX engines good?
Summary and Review of the Astra ecoFLEX Exclusiv It was a good all-round car with no major flaws. However we regret to conclude that the ecoFLEX version ruins what is a perfectly good car. The engine is seriously devoid of power and performance and it negatively impacts the entire package.
How reliable is 1.7 CDTI?
While its sturdy build quality suggests the Astra 1.7 CDTi should be a reliable choice, it dropped way down the order of our 2014 Driver Power survey by 21 places to rank 124th. However, Vauxhall does throws in a unique warranty that lasts the lifetime (or 100,000 miles) of the car.
What engine is in the Astra 1.7 CDTI?
1.7 Litre 16v Inline 4 diesel engine
With 123 BHP, the turbocharged 1.7 Litre 16v Inline 4 diesel engine accelerates this Astra 1.7 CDTI 125 to 62 mph in 11.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 121 mph. Having a kerb weight of 1373 kg, it achieves 62.8 mpg on average and can travel 773 miles before requiring a refill of its 56 litre capacity fuel tank.
What is Astra Ecoflex?
The Astra Ecoflex model is available across Vauxhall’s range of trim levels and uses a 1.3-litre turbocharged diesel engine with 95bhp. Mapped to offer greater efficiency, the engine drives through a five-speed manual transmission with lengthened ratios.
What does CDTi Ecoflex mean?
Answered by Edmund King AA President. This is Vauxhall’s latest lightweight, compact Common Rail Diesel Turbo Injection engine with stop/start technology. Vauxhall claims outstanding fuel economy and describe the engine range as ‘whispering diesels’. AC means air-conditioning.
What is Vauxhall Ecoflex engine?
The ecoFLEX variant is designed to offer all the refinement and quality of the standard car, but with reduced running costs and less of an environmental impact. The ecoFLEX is available with only one engine, but the 158bhp 2.0 CDTI turbodiesel is the pick of the range.
What is an ecoflex car?
This is Vauxhall’s latest lightweight, compact Common Rail Diesel Turbo Injection engine with stop/start technology. Vauxhall claims outstanding fuel economy and describe the engine range as ‘whispering diesels’. AC means air-conditioning.