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Before he had the physique of a boxer, Now that a runner. With these words, the Opel attempts to explain the conceptual and aesthetic transition between the old Astra and the new more small and light needs less horsepower under the hood and consumes less. Live, the Astra certainly seems more “lean” as before, with some edge in a more and more front pulled along horizontal lines. Inside, however, you do not perceive the decrease in the overall size, in fact, the cabin is roomy . Moved forward on the dashboard, door carved and large rear windows. In the rear seats is just comfortable, with plenty of room in front of the knees, while the boot although decent, does not shine for spaciousness.
Road The Opel Astra is expected: it is reassuring in any situation, the highway curves, and the engines that we tried – the three-cylinder 1.0 petrol 105 hp and 1.6 turbodiesel 136 hp – proved able to move with “nonchalance” the car. Too bad that in an effort to lighten the vehicle (between 125 and 200 kg less) and a back seat to the battle vibration and noise : the engine feels, especially diesel. Compared to the past, the driving experience is also improved because the command are clearer and bridge are gone a bit ‘of buttons in the previous generation were too many .
The Astra steer better thanks to the technology not only to rear camera (very useful, given the shape of the rear window), but also to the new headlights IntelliLux matrix of LEDs , which we have tested during a guided night near Bratislava. With these new lights, outside the city you can keep glaring always on, because the camera front detects vehicles that move in the opposite direction and turn off the light beam dazzle them, leaving them in a shadow. It is a type of technology that began to spread in the upper segments , but that of a compact had not yet seen. In our test, the IntelliLux proved effective day light always the outer side of the road – according to Opel, 80 km / h possible to identify a wild animal roadside with 40 meters in advance – and as soon as possible, even the rest of the way.
technological goodies, Astra offers us different. In addition to Intellilux, also heated seats , rinfrescabili and massage, and then the system On Star , which debuts in Europe on this model. It is a system call service built into the car that works by tapping the keys on the lamp on the roof: one red calls emergency which also starts automatically, according to European law, if the car suffers a crash or coats; blue button to talk to the call center , which responds 24 hours 24 in the customer’s language (even if it is abroad) to provide tourist information, navigation and even diagnostic of the car. With the On Star leads to a number of additional functions such as the ability to open and close the car via app or locate and lock it out if it stolen (but only if there is a complaint to the police). Accessories that is worth a try, especially if you buy the machine at once: for the commercial launch is planned not only one off of 2,500 on the list, but an additional 1,000 Euros on option.
Opel Astra 2015 – the
What: is the new generation Astra compact of which they have been sold in total nearly 12 million units. The so-called “C-segment” is the main European market, which represents 23% of sales. A quarter of compact cars sold each year are Opel Astra
What changes: shorter (49 mm) and low (25 mm) at the Astra previous, but still among the largest in the segment, is built on a new platform that saves 77 kg in body only. Overall, the car loses between 125 and 200 kg. The range of engines is completely changed
Additional body variants: 5-door and Sports Tourer family (the latter from early 2016)
Main competitors: Volkswagen Golf, Peugeot 308, Ford Focus, Renault Megane
Dimensions: length 4.37 meters, width 1.81, height 1.49, step 2.66
Petrol engines: 3-cylinder 1.0 turbo Ecotec 105 hp (manual transmission or Easytronic, 5-speed), 1.4 Ecotec aspirated 100 hp (5-speed manual transmission), 1.4 Ecotec turbocharged 150 hp (manual or automatic transmission, 6 gears), 1.6 Ecotec turbocharged 200 hp (6-speed manual transmission)
diesel engines: 1.6 CDTI with 95, 110, 136 hp (6-speed manual transmission, the most powerful version also automatic 6)
Drive: front
The version that uses less: The 1.6 CTDI 110 hp with Stop & Start, approved for consumption 3.5 liters / 100 km
Pros: good handling, precise steering, roomy and comfortable interior
Cons: a bit ‘noisy, the trunk is not huge
Production: Ellesmere Port (UK) and Gliwice (Poland)
Price: from 17.600 euro for the 1.4 100 bhp at 25,500 euro. In the launch phase, 2,500 euro discount, plus 1,000 euro discount on the optional list
For Sale: already ordered in late October in the dealership, commercial launch in November
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