Holden Astra

Holden Astra
Holden Astra (AH)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan (1984–1989) Opel (General Motors (1996–2009, from 2015)
Production	1984–1989 1995–2009 2015–present

First generation (LB, LC)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Pulsar (N12)
Production	1984–1987
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback

Second generation (LD)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Pulsar (N13)
Production	July 1987 – July 1989
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback

Third generation (TR)
Holden Astra City hatchback
Overview
Also called	Opel Astra Opel Optima Vauxhall Astra Chevrolet Astra
Production	1995–1998
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback

Fourth generation (TS)
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Viva Opel Astra Vauxhall Astra
Production	1998–2005
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback

Fifth generation (AH)
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Astra Chevrolet Vectra Opel Astra Saturn Astra Vauxhall Astra HSV VXR
Production	2004–2009
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé convertible 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 5-door station wagon
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,614 mm (102.9 in) (5-door hatchback)
Length	4,249 mm (167.3 in) (5-door hatchback)
Width	1,753 mm (69.0 in) (5-door hatchback)
Height	1,460 mm (57 in) (5-door hatchback)

Sixth generation
Holden Astra GTC Sport (PJ)
Overview
Also called	Opel Astra Vauxhall Astra
Production	May 2015-Late 2016
Assembly	Gliwice, Poland
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback
Platform	Delta II platform
Related	Buick Verano Cadillac ELR Holden Cruze Holden Volt Holden Cascada Opel Zafira Tourer
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Length	4,466 mm (175.8 in)
Width	2,020 mm (79.5 in)
Height	1,482 mm (58.3 in)

The Holden Astra is a compact car marketed by Holden in Australia. Spanning six generations, the original, Australia-only Astra of 1984 was a derivative of the locally produced Nissan Pulsar, as was the 1987 Astra. It was succeeded by the Holden Nova in 1989—another unique-to-Australia model line. From 1995, the Holden Astra name was used in New Zealand, for a badge engineered version of the Opel Astra, which had been sold locally as an Opel since 1993. The following year, Holden discontinued the Nova line in Australia in favour of the Opel-based Holden Astra. On 1 May 2014, Holden announced to import the Opel Astra J GTC and Opel Astra J OPC with Holden badges to Australia and New Zealand.

The original Holden Astra, introduced in August 1984 as the LB series was a badge engineered Nissan Pulsar (N12). The Pulsar, a Japanese designed model, sold alongside the unique to Australia Astra line-up. The Pulsar for Australia was assembled in Clayton, Victoria; however, for the Astra the body panels were pressed at Holden's Elizabeth, South Australia facility. Unlike its Nissan counterpart, the Astra was only offered as a five-door hatchback, with the three-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles omitted from the range due to fears they would overlap with Nissan's own Pulsar range. However, Holden's continuation of the Gemini sedan range was the nearest equivalent of this in the range.

The only engine available was a Nissan-designed 1.5-litre engine, locally manufactured, this engine produced 52 kilowatts (70 hp) and 115 newton metres (85 ft·lbf) of torque. Transmission options were a five-speed manual or a three-speed automatic.