The modification of the German car "Opel Astra OPS" was designed on the platform of the well-known sedan of the same model, only with the GTC prefix. The new model range was presented to the public at the annual Geneva Auto Show in early 2012. For more than a year, this new generation German hatchback has been available on the Russian market. Well, let's find out whether the new Opel Astra OPS is worth attention.
Design photo and review
The appearance of the "German" really turned out to be fascinating. Stylish headlights and a huge bumper with a wide air intake will definitely not go unnoticed by the public. Additional ducts located along the edges of the shock element also look quite presentable. Muscular arches, twenty-inch wheels and an aerodynamic spoiler successfully complement the look and make the Opel Astra OPS hatchback even more sporty. In general, the designers managed to create a unique and unique exterior, unlike any other modifications of the Opel. For this, developers are separately praised.
Interior
The inside of the car is made in the style of the family “Astra” modification J. At the same time, the engineers managed to make several changes that can turn a modest city car into a real sports car. Interior design welcomes the familiar torpedo architecture. A functional console with a mass of small buttons is the Astra's family name, and a new dashboard with a speedometer scale of up to 300 kilometers per hour leaves a deep mark in the memory of motorists. By the way, the design of the seats and the steering wheel was not borrowed from other Opel models. Every detail was developed anew, from scratch. Therefore, the steering wheel of the novelty fits perfectly in your hands, and the driver’s landing does not have any flaws. The gear knob is also conveniently located.
What is noteworthy, only the "Opel Astra OPS" can have a combined upholstery as standard. For an additional fee, the buyer can get a pure leather interior. Pedals also have their own characteristics. Thanks to aluminum pads with rubber pimples, the risk of leg bouncing is reduced to a minimum. Therefore, even at the most unpredictable moment, the driver can confidently slow down and accelerate depending on the traffic situation.
"Opel Astra OPS 2013": engine characteristics
The car will be delivered to the Russian market along with a new gasoline engine with a capacity of 280 horsepower and a displacement of 2.0 liters. In terms of transmissions, buyers can only choose a six-speed “mechanics”. Up to a hundred, the car accelerates in just 6 seconds. The maximum that the engine can develop is a speed of 250 kilometers per hour. What can I say, "Opel Astra OPS" - a true sports car!
As for the cost, in Russia the updated OPC modification will be available to customers at a price of 1 million 115 thousand rubles. Given the "charged" design, no less spectacular interior and the corresponding dynamics of the car, we can confidently say that the "Opel Astra" is worth the money.