New Astra features ‘winged lights’
Car bulbs customers may be interested to hear that the new Astra from Vauxhall, which is due to be in UK showrooms at the end of the year, features wing-shaped lighting.
The design team behind for the vehicle was led by Mark Adams, who was responsible for the Vauxhall Insignia, which took home the 2008 European Car of the Year accolade.
Mr Adams said that the marque is continuing with the same premium design cues that featured on the award-winning motor, both internally and externally.
"However, the main design themes, like the wing-shaped light signatures and the blade, needed an individual execution to avoid ‘cloning’ the model ranges. This is why, for instance, you see twin wings in the rear lights," he explained.
The motor will also feature optional bi-xenon lighting that is capable of changing its intensity and reach in order to best cope with prevailing road conditions.
In recent days the company announced the availability of an optional rear parking sensor on any of its models, which could help reduce the chance of damage to bodywork or car bulbs.
