Underbody shields

[AAAC]

A few months ago I bought a new Opel Astra GTC Sport 1.6T here in Australia after Opel withdrew from the market and Holden took over the warranty and servicing. Prices were dramatically reduced. One of the things that I noticed is that it does not have a shield beneath the engine bay, for aerodynamics, like my other vehicles. Do European cars have this?
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[tucpal]

hi and welcome

i know the diesel cars over here have them as standard
dealer prices will most likely be over the top
but you can buy after market ones like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-ASTRA...20de571849

[cornishtaz]

Petrol cars don't have them fitted especially on turbo models due to the extra under bonnet heat generated

[AAAC]

Thank you for the advice Tucpal and Cornishtaz. I will consider my options.