THE 1.6-litre double overhead camshaft 16-valve powerplant is mounted transversely and drives the front wheels. The engine generates 78kW at 5500rpm and 145Nm at 4500rpm. The Astina 1.6 manual returns fuel economy figures of 8.0l/100km around town and 6.0l/100km on the highway. The auto returns 9.0l/100km and 6.6l/100km