Vauxhall tries POSH with new Astra and Grandland X Ultimate models

Vauxhall has revealed a new ‘Ultimate’ trim level for the Astra Hatch and Grandland X Crossover/SUV with lots of toys to tempt buyers in to a Vauxhall.

Mainstream car makers, like Vauxhall and Ford, have been struggling for years to keep the rise and rise of the ‘Premium’ badge from cutting too deeply in to their sales, and they seem to continue to believe that adding range topping models with big equipment lists and cosmetic titivation is the way to combat the problem.

Step forward Vauxhall’s latest salvo in this battle for sales – the Vauxhall Astra Ultimate and Grandland Cross Ultimate.

The new Grandland X Ultimate comes with a new 2.0 litre diesel turbo good for 174bhp and a long list of extras and toys in the price.

That spec list includes heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, wireless phone charging, Denon Sound, 360 camera, LED Adaptive Lights and Adaptive Cruise. Prices start at £34,040.

The Vauxhall Astra Ultimate offers a choice of a 1.4 litre 148bhp petrol, 106 litre 197bhp petrol and 1.6 litre diesel with 158bhp, with additional goodies including 18″ Bi-Colour alloys, Navi 900 IntelliLink Sat Nav system, LED matrix lights, Driver Assistance Pack and Parking Pack.

Other titivations include perforated leather seats, ergonomic sports seats for the driver and front passenger, LED rear lights and privacy glass.

If you want to splash more cash on a top spec Astra or Grandland X, the new Astra Ultimate and Grandland X Ultimate are now up for grabs.