2011 Opel Astra Review

New Opel Astra hatchback brings style, practicality and environmentally-friendly technology, compact car segment, where the owners the opportunity to combine professional and private use of a vehicle.

Sharing the same design DNA and the name of Opel Sports Tourer as his great counterpart of the Insignia, Opel Astra Sports Tourer also introduces a similar approach on the premium quality and functionality. The sculptural form encapsulates a cabin with all the attributes of the acclaimed Astra sedan, while adding a generous payload capacity. Design of the trunk space savings, allowing impressive charge up to 1550 liters, is complemented by chic, high-end features like the new Flex folding rear seats - a system that bends the back seat with the touch of a button.

Opel Astra sporty looks are backed by a sporty driving experience. The new car is the same innovative rear suspension and Mechatronics FlexRide the beginning of his sedan. Other class-leading features such as Adaptive AFL + lighting and physician-approved ergonomic front seats for maximum comfort and safety of driving experience on offer.

A wide range of powertrains nine fuel-efficient engine provides a bandwidth of 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp. Energy Efficient Start / Stop technology will first be introduced on the 1.3 CDTI engine (70 kW/95 hp) early next year, resulting in CO2 emissions as low as 109 g / km.

In addition to reducing fuel bills, Opel engineers are leading the industry in reducing the cost of repairing damage in low speed crashes - the most common, according to insurance companies. As a result, new Astra owners can expect to pay a portion of insurance premiums in the lower segment year.

Opel was one of the first car manufacturers in Europe to introduce the wagon body style in the early 1950's. The new Astra sedan is now used by more than 50 years of experience in the design and construction of Opel station wagon.

Opel Astra is built on the momentum generated great sales success of its partners sedan, which received nearly 200,000 orders so far. In recent years, about 25 percent of all Astra models sold in Europe were wagons.
 


Designed and developed by the International Centre for Technical Development at Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the Opel Astra sedan built in the company's factory in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom. Deliveries will begin in November this year.

New Opel design language debut in the category of compact cars

Astra Sport Tourer is now exciting new Opel design language - sculptural artistry combined with German precision - in the compact segment. Designed in parallel with its hatchback stable mate, the wagon variant has its own stand alone identity. The athletic piece proportions give it a unique presence, beyond being simply a wagon version of the sedan.

From the rear B-pillar, the bodywork is all new. Athletic character Opel Astra Sports Tourer is defined by a single graphical window that tapers towards the D-pillar and a strong shoulder line that resulted in large units sculpted rear light, which adds a feeling of muscle tone.

The sleek lines are accented by long, flat roof bars that flow well in a long roof spoiler integrated into the top of the tailgate. Its raked angle to create a dynamic profile that is in perfect balance with the arrow, frontal styling. The leaf motif signature Astra, carved into the body at the front side of the rear wheels, contributes to the sensation of movement.

Spacious boot easy to use features observed in high-end cars

This sleek, stylish body houses a surprisingly spacious cargo deck. Deep, flat side, the body is completely devoid of paved Odd, eating space in the corners, or bumps from the rear wheel-arches.

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer is the first compact car outside the premium segment to offer a folding seat function remote. This ergonomic comfort provided by the rear seats can FlexFold load capacity will increase from 500 to 1550 liters with the touch of a button. It automatically releases and lowers each section of the 60/40 rear seats fold. No need to walk around the vehicle lower than the proportion of each seat. Opel's engineers have designed the system to operate without having to move the belt clear of the seat backs. With the back seat, the cargo has been extended to an impressive 1835 mm - 28 mm more than the current Astra Station Wagon.

Opel Astra Sport Tourer ends premium compact cars that offer coverage two keys safe. The cover slides and easy access out of the way with a simple tap to load or remove smaller objects. For larger loads, which will pull the cover completely into the cassette with a quick movement of the hand for a smooth stop. When not in use, the entire unit can be easily removed and stored under the cargo floor in the cargo hold.

Versatility includes:

Tailor-made, often the trunk liner, which protects the load of carpet, opening the rear door, rear bumper and the rear seat lowered.

Opel suitable storage system comprising FlexOrganizer networks and dividers that allow owners to customize the configuration of space.

A new generation of innovative integrated bicycle carrier FlexFix Opel will be available next year.

Since Opel Astra Sports Tourer is likely to pull trailers, electronic stability Opel Trailer Assist (TSA) system is activated when an Opel-approved hitch mounted on the vehicle. This function uses the sophisticated security system standard electronic stability control to counter any instability that may occur when towing a trailer or caravan.

Carved Cabin offers world-class storage

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer benefits from the same harmony sculpted, high quality interior for the first time in the tailgate. The arches around the wing front fascia through the cabin at the top of the door trim, creating a warm and welcoming.

A sense of space and movement is further underlined by an elegant central console, the installation height of the low angle, which flows down to the gear lever on the dashboard. Details of the interior - such as chrome-ringed indicators, controls and frames the center console - in combination with the use of soft-touch materials and subtle lighting gives a warm quality of the presentation.

The four internal levels are offered. The new interior design with warm colors and elegant, the atmosphere is now presented in Cosmo variant, with different shades of cocoa as an alternative to black.

The cockpit is an elegant y. No other compact wagon offers much storage space inside - 25 liters in total, or double the current generation wagon. Now the car is full of intuitive storage areas, including door pockets able to take large, 1.5-liter bottles, a large central console adaptability allowing various configurations, a good-sized glove box and a drawer storage slips over the driver's side.

First-class long-distance driving comfort

Many of the Opel Astra sedan drivers use the car for commuting, as well as private / family weekend trips, and they expected to clock more mileage than usual annual trip for drivers in Europe. To optimize long-distance comfort and safety, the Opel Astra sedan offers several key features.
 


The front seats offer a better range of length adjustment of the industry and customers can also choose ergonomic front seats in the segment of independent experts certified back to the German organization Aktion Gesunder Rücken (Action for back health , known as AGR).

Driving comfort and safety is enhanced by the latest Opel, the third generation Adaptive Forward Lighting System (AFL +). It provides up to nine lighting functions automatically validated to match the profiles of road and the real driving conditions. In addition, the Opel Eye, a camera system that warns the driver based on the presence of signs and gives a warning if the car inadvertently Veers off the track - which is particularly safe on long journeys. These two technologies is the first Opel in the compact segment.

Agility with the advanced chassis technology

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer inherits the chassis configuration and all fines Astra sedan driving dynamics. The benefits of the rear axle of a unique and innovative combination of a crank and a link made by Watt. This clever compact design and supports lateral cornering forces to provide a dynamic driving and agile, without sacrificing stability or comfort.

The behavior of the structure can be enhanced by the sophisticated FlexRide adaptive suspension system. Uses mechatronic chassis, integrating mechanical functions with electronic controls, and is a true rarity in the compact segment.

FlexRide continuously adapts to changing road conditions and driving style. The standard way completely customizable, offering the full bandwidth of available options. In Sport and Tour modes, selected by the driver, the system applies the most comfortable or sporty range of parameters. Sport mode also the time of throttle response and address - and managing the automatic transmission.

Advanced propulsion line-up of CO2 emissions to 109 g / km

Wide Opel powertrain assembly consists of four diesel engines, five petrol engines and one of the options for the supply of LPG Banda Power 70 kW/95 hp 132 kW/180 hp.

The diesel-electric line-up includes 1.3, 1.7 and 2.0-liter units - all equipped with common rail, multiple injection, variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) and a maintenance-free particulate filter. All meet Euro 5 -.

Start / Stop technology recently introduced in the Opel Agila and Corsa will be available next year for the Astra 1.3 CDTI (70 kW/95). Offer exceptional fuel economy cycle just 4.1 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of just 109 g / km.

The 1.7-liter CDTI comes in two states high, with 81 kW/110 hp and 260 Nm or 92 kW/125 hp and 280 Nm of torque. A combined fuel economy in both cases is 4.5 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 119 g / km.

The flagship 2.0-liter CDTI engine is now offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Packing 118 kW/160 hp and a torque of 350 Nm abundant only 1750 rounds, it delivers zero to 100 km / h in under ten seconds. The combined fuel consumption with manual transmission is 5.1 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 134 g / km.

Menu gasoline is 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines, each naturally aspirated and turbocharged, with a bandwidth of 74 kW/100 hp power of 132 kW/180 hp. Continuously variable valve timing on intake and exhaust, is present in all engines except the 1.6-liter turbo.

A new 1.4-liter turbo unit of gasoline was introduced with this new generation of Astra. Two outputs are available. 103 kW/140 HP version replaces the unit previous1.8 liters of air in the same power. In line with the strategy of downsizing the engine from Opel, which saves valuable by almost 15 percent in fuel consumption and torque by 14 percent for a combined fuel consumption of only 6.1 l / 100 km. Available with six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The new 88 kW/120 hp version made its debut in the Astra line with the 2011 model year with a six-speed manual transmission. It has an average fuel consumption of 6.1 litres/100 km.

Entry-level 1.4-liter naturally aspirated develops 74 kW/100 hp and returns an exceptional combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.9 l / / 100 km and 139 g / km of CO2. 1.6-liter turbo with 132 kW/180 hp and 230 Nm of torque at the top of the range petrol engines.

A six-speed manual is standard on the 1.4 turbo and 1.6 turbo petrol engines 1.7 and 2.0 CDTI. 1.4 and 1.6-liter naturally aspirated and 1.3 liter turbo diesel will be a five-speed gearbox. The new six-speed automatic is available with an optional 1.6-aspirated, 1.4 turbo (103 kW/140 hp) and 1.6 Turbo petrol and 2.0 CDTi.

Best in its class, the total cost of ownership makes Opel Astra Sports Tourer wagon of choice

Sports Tourer makes the interesting choice for fleets, which should exceed 50 percent of sales, such as Germany. A small car can be a flexible, high mileage workhorse of the week, and become a stylish family arranged for every weekend.
 


Because the cost of ownership is increasingly important Opel designers and engineers have focused on the maintenance repair costs of accidents. Although most of the collisions occur at relatively low speeds, they usually cause the body and damage expensive components. The key advantage of the Opel Astra Sport Tourer competitive is the design of the bumpers and body front and rear lower repair costs through payment of insurance and savings can amount to several hundred dollars per year.

Strong residual values ​​of the new Astra is already marked with the initial sales of used sedans on the market. Auto industry experts expect the new Opel Astra sedan enjoy similar success.

If all factors into account for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers the best TCO in its class, making it a great choice for the purchase of business.

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