Opel Astra is a German car manufactured by Adam Opel AG since 1991. Until 2013, 4 generations of cars were produced, which differed from each other both in appearance and design features. The last series of Opel Astra J began to produce in 2009, today it comes in three versions: a five-door five-seat hatchback, a five-door five-seat wagon and the last - a sedan released in 2012.
Technical specifications of the car Opel Astra J hatchback
The length of the car is 441.9 cm, its height from the highest point of the body to the lowest point of the wheels is 151 cm, the width with open mirrors is 201.3 cm. The Opel Astra J boasts a roomy trunk, which is in normal condition, with installed seats, is 370 liters, and with the seats folded, it increases 1235 liters (if you count the volume to the ceiling). Depending on the type of engine, acceleration to 100 km / h is carried out from 8.5 seconds to 14.2. The maximum speed is also different: a car with a 1.4 engine accelerates to 178 km / h, and with a 1.6 Turbo engine up to 221 km / h.
Opel Astra: owner reviews
Citizens who are fortunate enough to become owners of this car, note a low fuel consumption both on a direct road and when driving in the city, which is important when the gas prices are constantly rising. Excellent handling - the car accurately obeys the steering wheel even at high speed. Many note the convenient location of the gearbox, as well as buttons and levers on the control panel of an Opel Astra car. Responses of owners say that all the necessary switches are at hand, no need to reach anywhere. There is a very short distance between gears, they are easily switched.
A comfortable interior and high quality materials used in the assembly - another positive quality of the car Opel Astra. Owner reviews indicate that the car is very comfortable, adjustable in six positions of the chair, quite rigid, well holding the driver’s back.
Power steering and heated steering wheel, electric parking brake, two-season climate control and other similar additional options make the car more comfortable, and the ride in it more pleasant. The cabin is spacious, it is comfortable to sit even for tall passengers
What other positive aspects can be noted when operating the car Opel Astra? Reviews indicate that the car is very stable at high speeds and when cornering. Pressing the brake stops immediately. High ground clearance - the car does not blink at the bottom, driving along the bumps of Russian roads, and does not catch the curbs. The car starts without problems at an ambient temperature below 30 degrees, which is important for the Russian climate.
However, despite the extensive list of advantages this car has a number of minuses. These include a stiffer suspension, thanks to which the driver will feel all the bumps and potholes on the track. Opel Astra starts well, but does not warm up very quickly at idle. A roomy trunk is also liked by all, without exception, the owners of the Opel Astra car. Reviews indicate that, depending on the position of the seats, its volume increases almost 3 times, which is very convenient when periodically there is a need to carry a large load. Very weak insulation of the wheel arches - when pebbles hit, a rumble is heard. The cabin has air conditioning, but it copes with its task to certain temperatures. When the air outside the machine warms up to 40 degrees or more, its efficiency decreases. Some note that the car is hardly driving backwards, you have to squeeze the gas pedal hard when parking backwards or turning with the use of the adjacent space.
In general, the Opel Astra is a modern, reliable and comfortable car for Russian roads.