HOLDEN Astra Caravan Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

General Motors sold the Astra on many continents, and the Australians also got a version of it, re-badged with the known local brand Holden.

The Astra was designed as a successful, easy-to-live-with vehicle. It wasn't fancy at all, but it tried to not get into the bland territory. That's why, besides the station wagon, it was available as a hatchback with three and five doors and as a coupe and a sedan. Moreover, it had everything a driver needed and a family desired. It was also priced lower or similar to its competitors.

The station wagon featured the same front fascia up to the B-pillars with the 5-door hatchback version. The Holden round badge sat in the middle of a chromed bar on the grille. Its bumper featured a center secondary grille flanked by two side scoops where the fog lamps were mounted. Unlike its siblings, it featured a wider side window between the rear doors and the slightly tilted forward D-pillars. Finally, the tailgate was wide and tall, providing easy access to the loading area.

Inside, the straight and simple dashboard featured an option for an onboard computer located on top of the dashboard. The information and entertainment center controls were located on the center stack via a rotary knob and a few buttons. The rear split-backseat in 60/40 proportions allowed an extended trunk volume of up to 1,550 liters (54.7 cu-ft), which was among the best in its segment.