One of Australia’s most popular cars, the TS Astra, will be renamed and re-specified to be sold alongside the new generation AH Astra hatch later this year.

The two most popular TS models - the Holden Astra City and Holden Astra CD - are on sale from July, re-named as the Astra Classic and Astra CD Classic respectively.

The Astra Classics will continue to be sold once the AH Astra is introduced, offering a range of prices and options for buyers seeking Astra’s proven Euro styling, features and benefits.

Astra Classic will be available in sedan or hatchback configuration, while Astra CD Classic will be available as a sedan only. The Astra Convertible will remain, whilst the TS Astra models CDX, SXi, SRi and SRi Turbo models will be phased out over the coming months.

To mark the introduction of these new models, introductory pricing for Astra Classic will start at $18,990 and Astra CD Classic at $21,990.

Holden’s Marketing Manager Passenger Cars, Alan Blazevic, said the Astra Classics would enable Holden to continue to cover various price points and suit the broadest possible range of Astra buyers.

"Astra is a consistently popular performer and remains Holden’s second biggest-selling passenger car. Holden has sold more than 120,000 Astras since the TS was introduced in 1998," Mr Blazevic said.

"The reaction to the new AH Astra in Europe has been fantastic and we believe there will be a place for both body styles in the Australian market when it is released here.

"We will introduce the AH model in hatch body style, as we did with the current Astra. The range will be extended over time as they become available from Europe."

Both Astra Classic models are equipped with air conditioning as standard and Astra CD Classic now features ABS and traction control.

Both Classic models are powered by a 92kW 1.8 DOHC four-cylinder ECOTEC engine, teamed with five speed manual or four speed automatic transmission.

Other features include driver and passenger airbags, pyrotechnic seat belt pre-tensioners and six speaker Blaupunkt CD stereo.

Astra CD Classic receives ABS and traction control, Piazza black interior trim and 15-inch alloy wheels.

Astra Classic Pricing

Astra Classic sedan or hatch manual	$18,990	(RRP $19,990)
Astra Classic sedan or hatch auto	$20,990	(RRP $21,990)
Astra Classic Pack - ABS, traction control, front and rear power windows, 15-inch steel wheels	$990
Astra CD Classic sedan manual	$21,990	(RRP $22,990)
Astra CD Classic sedan auto	$23,990	(RRP $24,990)
Options
Metallic Paint	$300