At the end of 2016, the German company Opel officially presented the new car in the hatchback - the Opel Astra. The demonstration of the car took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where the novelty was received very well.
Exterior
The new "Opel Astra" hatchback is made in a bright, sporty style. For optics, a new LED technology was used, which allowed the headlights and taillights to fit perfectly into the aerodynamic design of the car.
Eight LEDs with extended lifespan are installed in each headlight unit. The fog lights are made in a rectangular shape and were created on the basis of innovative technology that allows a ray of light to penetrate through a dense curtain of fog, which significantly increases the visibility and safety of movement in a car.
Decent clearance allows the hatchback "Opel Astra" to overcome any obstacles. The manufacturer made a new design of alloy wheels, increasing them to 17 inches. As the size of the Opel Astra hatchback has changed, the car has become lower and shorter than its predecessors.
The fifth generation of the Opel Astra is equipped with three- and four-cylinder high-performance engines manufactured by GM with a capacity of 197 horsepower. Opel plans to further expand its powertrain line.
Interior
The number of controls for infotainment and air conditioning systems located in the Opel Astra hatchback has been reduced significantly.
The vehicle is equipped with technological accessories, the main purpose of which is to ensure the safety and comfort of both the driver and passengers. The touch screen is one of these accessories that allows you to monitor the condition of the car and correctly evaluate the track. The hatchback salon "Opel Astra" is also equipped with a leather-trimmed steering wheel, satellite navigator and various decorative elements made in black and metal shades.
The car in different trim levels is equipped with the IntelliLink infotainment system, compatible with Android, Carplay and Apple. The comfort level for passengers in the new body has increased significantly: the distance for the legs in the back row has increased by 35 millimeters.
The trunk volume of the hatchback "Opel Astra" is 370 liters, with the rear seats folded down, it increases to 1235 liters.
Dimensions Opel Astra
The dimensions of the new hatchback are as follows:
- The length of the body is 4370 millimeters.
- Height - 1460 millimeters.
- Width - 1814 millimeters.
- The wheelbase has decreased by 20 millimeters, amounting to 2662 millimeters.
Options Opel Astra
The basic version of the car includes a 1.6-liter CDTI diesel engine with a capacity of 95 horsepower and a one-liter ECOTEC with a turbo injection of 105 horsepower. Also in the powertrain lineup is a four-cylinder aluminum engine with a capacity of 1.4 liters and a capacity of 145 horsepower with Turbo injection.
Better configurations of the hatchback "Opel Astra" are equipped with ItelliLink entertainment system with touch control, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The top-end version of the Opel Astra comes with an eight-inch IntelliLink display. The updated Opel Astra hatchback will also be equipped with adaptive LED headlights, with eight LED lamps in each segment.
Depending on the selected equipment, the car will be equipped with the following technical safety functions:
- Lane Keeping Assistant
- collision notification system;
- traffic sign tracking system;
- emergency braking system;
- TRIP computer;
- blind spot monitoring system with sensors located on the rear-view mirrors;
- automated parking function and much more.
Technical characteristics of the hatchback "Opel Astra"
On the Opel Astra, both gasoline and diesel engines are installed, coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox.
The line of power units is represented by three motors:
- One-liter three-cylinder ECOTEC with a capacity of 105 horsepower gasoline type.
- 145-horsepower 1.4-liter ECOTEC gasoline.
- 1.6-liter diesel engine niline-4CTDI with a capacity of 95 horsepower.
The fourth generation of the hatchback "Opel Astra" is equipped with internal combustion engines with a power spread from 95 to 180 horsepower. Russian dealers offer a model with five versions of engines: 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline units with a capacity of 100 and 115 horsepower, respectively, their turbocharged counterparts with a capacity of 140 and 180 horsepower and a two-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 160 horsepower. The car is equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and five- and six-speed manual transmissions.
Features Opel Astra
Experts and owners highlight the Opel Astra hatchback version with a six-speed manual transmission and a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. The motor runs almost silently, the gear changes smoothly, and the transmission lever itself fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The only drawback is the lack of traction in low gears. Acceleration to 100 km / h is carried out in eight seconds, upon reaching this speed limit it is easy to drive a car thanks to good traction. Difficulties with the aerodynamics or stability of the hatchback does not arise even at a maximum speed of 180 km / h.
Equipped with a two-liter diesel engine and automatic transmission, the version of the Opel Astra vibrates noticeably at idle, and the engine makes a rather loud sound. The main advantage of this power unit is to maintain a smooth and confident traction at any speed. For such a power unit, a six-speed automatic is not the best solution, since acceleration is delayed after pressing the pedal, however, such a transmission allowed to reduce fuel consumption.
The driver can control the electric power steering, shock absorbers, throttle, stabilization system and gear shifting through the on-board computer.
The new generation of the hatchback "Opel Astra" is equipped with adaptive lighting, the intensity of the light flux of which adapts to road conditions. The FlexRide system supports three driving modes - normal, comfortable and sporty - and automatically adapts to the specific style of the driver. When choosing a particular mode, the stiffness of the shock absorbers and the steering wheel, the reaction of the accelerator pedal changes.
For example, in the Sport mode, the steering wheel becomes tighter, the shock absorbers become tougher, the accelerator reaction increases, the vehicle roll decreases, the control of the car and its stability on the track improve. The Comfort mode makes the Opel Astra softer to drive: the steering wheel is easier, the stiffness of the suspension is reduced, there is a significant roll in corners and rolling, but the car goes more easily and smoothly on poor tracks. For daily use, the "Standard" mode is best suited.
Ease of use
Since the hatchback was originally created as a car for family needs, it is equipped with two interesting technologies aimed at increasing ride comfort.
For bicycles, a special mount is provided - FkexFix. It is invisible and extends from the rear bumper of the car. The mount is solid, the bike will not fall during transportation. In addition to the reliability of such a mount, it is very convenient and allows you to not place the bike on the roof of the car.
The load level of the luggage compartment can be increased by the Flex Floor system. In previous models, the boot volume increased only by folding the back row seats, however, in the new version of the Opel Astra, you can change the height of the trunk, which allows you to increase the free space to 1235 liters.
Cost
The basic equipment Opel Astra will cost customers $ 19 thousand (about 1 million rubles). Upgraded versions, of course, will cost a little more. In addition, many motorists resort to tuning the hatchback "Opel Astra", which also requires additional investment.
The new generation Opel Astra is a comfortable, convenient and dynamic car in the hatchback, which is very popular among motorists.