Vauxhall has paid particular attention to its new range of engines that will be incorporated into the upcoming Astra.

Scheduled for unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, the British-built model will be available with what the marque described as a "highly competitive" range of petrol and diesel parts.

These are promised to reduce fuel consumption and combined carbon emissions by about ten per cent.

An ecoFLEX version is planned for addition at a later stage but until then drivers can choose from a 1.4-litre Turbo, a 1.4-litre and two 1.6-litres for the petrol line-up.

Diesels will include 1.3-litre, 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre units.

Each Astra will come with a six-speed gearbox, except from the 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre models, as well as the 1.3-litre CDTi. These will be equipped with five-speeds.

The cars are manufactured at the Ellesmere Port plant.

Fans who want to keep up to date with the Frankfurt Motor Show will have 12 days to do so, as it runs from September 15th to 27th.

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