"Opel Astra" - a small car manufactured by the company "Opel" from 1991 to the present. The Astra model is a continuation of the Cadet line, the production of which was started back in 1962. Dimensions "Opel Astra" leave much to be desired, so the car is also available in a station wagon. Analogs of this model are Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, Mitsubishi Lancer and many other compact passenger cars.
Technical features
The latest generation has three modifications:
- 1.6-liter engine with 115 horsepower, front-wheel drive, five-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission, maximum speed of 188 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.3 seconds;
- 1.4-liter turbo engine with 140 horsepower, front-wheel drive, six-speed automatic transmission, top speed of 202 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.9 seconds;
- 180-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo engine, front-wheel drive, six-speed automatic transmission, top speed 211 km / h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 9 seconds.
Dimensions "Opel Astra" are independent of configuration and always make up 441x181x141 centimeters. Also an important plus for Russian roads is the vehicle’s ground clearance of 16 centimeters.
Overview of the car "Opel Astra", dimensions, exterior and interior
The company "Opel" for the past twenty years adheres to the concept of updating the model every 5 years, which happened with the latest generation of "Opel Astra." In 2015, the latest generation was introduced. It was released many variations of the car, differing in both external elements and interior materials. The main new element is the large touch monitor, which received many of the functions that were available in the devices of the center console.
The most popular body option is the hatchback, and the most popular color is red. The car of the latest generation received a more dynamic and aggressive design, as evidenced by embossed lines, optics, a new disc design and many other elements. The rear dimensions of the Opel Astra were also subject to change, were replaced by LED.
The car interior has become more modern due to the large touch screen. It is located between two climate control or air conditioning vents, depending on the configuration. On the center console there were only buttons and climate control controls, as well as a small compartment. Depending on the configuration, the car has an automatic or manual gearbox.
The dashboard consists of a speedometer, tachometer and a large display that occupies half of the panel. It displays the speedometer, gearbox stage , system errors and much more.
Reviews
The advantages and disadvantages listed below are compiled thanks to the feedback from the latest generation of Opel Astra owners. Even if you consider that two different people will buy the same car, reviews about the car may be different. Therefore, it is worth talking about the objective advantages and disadvantages of the Opel Astra. The advantages include:
- new LED optics consisting of 16 LEDs;
- comfortable front seats;
- the front desk has become smaller, which improved visibility for the driver;
- thanks to the addition of a large touch screen display to the center console, some buttons were removed and their functions were transferred to the on-board computer;
- the appearance of the car has become much more attractive than the design of previous generations of the Opel Astra N.
No flaws were found at the moment, as the car recently went on sale. It is worth saying that with the advent of the latest generation, the car can easily compete with the cars of the Golf line. Dimensions "Opel Astra N" can not boast, but not for the size of the vehicle.
Output
Today, many cars can envy both the appearance and functionality of the latest Opel models. The dimensions of the "Opel Astra" do not allow the transportation of tall passengers, as they will be quite crowded in the cabin. During the operation of the machine, you can forget about any serious problems of up to 200 thousand kilometers, since now the company guarantees the safety and reliability of the assembly of each of its models.