Entry models added to each Vauxhall range

Vauxhall will be introducing new entry models in each of its ranges in a bid to appeal to a wider market, the car maker said today. Five new ‘Expression’ trim models, plus new ‘ES’ trim models in the Insignia and Astra ranges, will provide customers with a more cost-effective entry point into each range, and give them the opportunity to consider cars that may have been previously out of their budget. Company car users will also reap benefits via reduced tax, based on lower P11D values.

In addition to the entry level Insignia ES and new Astra ES, five Vauxhall ranges will benefit from the lower-priced Expression models: Corsa, New Astra, Astra Sports Hatch, Zafira and the Astra Twin Top.

For Insignia buyers, the Car of the Year-winning model now has an ES version to replace the current ‘S’ trim that is significantly cheaper than the outgoing model, yet features more equipment as standard. Including standard 17-inch Structure wheels and a CD400 CD player with MP3 format.

Better still, Vauxhall buyers won’t have to sacrifice equipment levels on Expression models. While the Corsa and Astra Sports Hatch Expression have slightly revised specification lists, the new Astra Expression trades no kit or cosmetics for its lower price compared with the S model, other than using the 87PS version of the 1.4-litre petrol engine.

While the new Zafira Expression has become the new entry-level version of the UK’s favourite seven-seat compact MPV, it loses no kit apart from roof rails and air conditioning compared with the current Life model.

“With the government’s Scrappage Scheme almost finished, we recognise that our customers will still be looking for the best offers around on new cars,” said Andy Gilson, Vauxhall’s marketing director. “With the Expression and ES ranges, we’re reducing the entry-level list price of all key models, while still offering generous specification levels on each car."

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