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Next week's 2004 Australian International Motor Show will be the launch pad
for an exclusive ‘Linea Rossa' edition of Australia's top-selling* convertible,
the Holden Astra Convertible.
The soft top sportster, the name of which is Italian for ‘red line', offers
plenty of individual appeal with its striking red-on-red colour combination and
additional features for little extra cost.
Holden will release just 150 of the Astra Convertible Linea Rossa, which is
set apart by a unique Magma Red exterior finish, teamed with red and black Nappa
leather trim.
The limited edition offers larger, 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels and adds
Rear Park Assist to the Convertible's specifications.
Buyers have a choice of five-speed manual or four-speed electronic control
automatic transmission, matched to Astra Convertible's fuel-efficient 2.2 litre
ECOTEC four-cylinder engine.
Special interior touches include signature ‘Linea Rossa' sill plates and
floor mats, red and black leather wrapped steering wheel, unique instrument
cluster with red pointers, aluminium-look gearshift lever and black soft-touch
handbrake.
Alan Blazevic, Holden's Marketing Manager, Passenger Cars, said it was
appropriate that the limited edition Astra Convertible should make its debut in
Sydney, which was regarded as the open top capital of Australia.
"There's nothing like the approach of summer to bring out the open air
driving enthusiast in all of us - and this is a particularly tempting
proposition," Mr Blazevic said.
"The Linea Rossa offers stand-out style and extra features for $46,490 for
the manual and $48,490 for the automatic, just $500 above our standard
Convertibles which have always represented exceptional value for money."
The Australian International Motor show opens in Sydney on 7 October and the
limited edition Holden Astra Convertible Linea Rossa will hit Holden dealer
showrooms from mid-October.
Feature Highlights
The Bertone-designed Holden Astra Convertible
seats four people in comfort and its soft top opens and closes with the press of
a button or remote control key.
Among further highlights are heated front sports seats, remote control
central locking, electronic climate control air conditioning, four power
windows, cruise control, sports tuned suspension, ABS, traction control and an
electronic stability program (ESP) for improved driving control. The safety
characteristics of its high-strength body construction are complemented by
driver, passenger and front side airbags, active head restraints, rollover
protection and a pedal release system that protects against lower limb injury.
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