VAUXHALL has launched a special edition of the Astra Coupe with extra features over the standard cars. The Coupe SE1 is available with either a 1.8 or 2.2-litre engine, and a total of 300 will be built.

The SE1 will be finished in Europa blue - a pearlescent colour previously only available on the Coupe Turbo - and standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, lowered suspension, while the 2.2 also gets cruise control.