Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Astra - City 3-dr hatchHolden modelsTransmission24 Aug 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON A FIVE-SPEED manual and optional four-speed electronic-control automatic transmission are available across the Astra range. The manual shift mechanism is decoupled from the driveline movements to prevent lever movement and reduce transmission noise. The hydraulic clutch is designed to require only light pressure and provide better feel and quieter, smoother operation than a mechanical system. The auto has a sport, winter and economy mode plus a "neutral idle" feature where it slots into neutral when the engine is idling and the brake pedal is applied. It also has a safety lock which prevents the driver from shifting out of park without first applying the brake. Did you know?Holden claims the "neutral idle" feature on the automatic reduces fuel consumption by three per cent as well as engine vibration at idleAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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