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The Opel Astra is one of the best selling cars on the European continent. The current generation, born four year ago, was even named European Car Of The Year in 2016. But as with all things in life, this car’s existence comes to an end this year, as it will be replaced by a new version, unveiled by the Germans this week.
The facelift for the Astra will begin selling in just a few weeks, says Opel, and it will bring improved engines, new transmissions, a new sport chassis and, above all, better aerodynamics than ever before.
Engine wise, the facelift will field units ranging in size from 1.2- to 1.5-liters and with power outputs from 105 hp to 145 hp. In all, between the gasoline and diesel models, there will be no less than seven Astra variants on the road.
The engines can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed CVT. For the first time at Opel, the Astra range gets a new nine-speed automatic.
Depending on the configuration, the emissions levels for the new model have dropped by 19 percent, say the Germans, to a value of 139-117 g/km CO2. That should get the model well through the stricter emission rules coming in effect in Europe in coming years.
Visually, the car hasn’t changed much compared to the 2015 model, but its’ aerodynamics have improved. In hatchback configuration, the new Astra has a drag coefficient of 0.26, “class leading,” while the Sports Tourer rates at 0.25, one of the lowest for a station wagon anywhere.
On the inside, there are more changes than out, including the addition of a digital speedometer, the E-Call emergency call function or optional Bose sound system. Above all, the new Astra is the first to get a heated windscreen.
Pricing for the car was not announced. Full details on the facelift can be found in the document attached below.
Engine wise, the facelift will field units ranging in size from 1.2- to 1.5-liters and with power outputs from 105 hp to 145 hp. In all, between the gasoline and diesel models, there will be no less than seven Astra variants on the road.
The engines can be paired to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed CVT. For the first time at Opel, the Astra range gets a new nine-speed automatic.
Depending on the configuration, the emissions levels for the new model have dropped by 19 percent, say the Germans, to a value of 139-117 g/km CO2. That should get the model well through the stricter emission rules coming in effect in Europe in coming years.
Visually, the car hasn’t changed much compared to the 2015 model, but its’ aerodynamics have improved. In hatchback configuration, the new Astra has a drag coefficient of 0.26, “class leading,” while the Sports Tourer rates at 0.25, one of the lowest for a station wagon anywhere.
On the inside, there are more changes than out, including the addition of a digital speedometer, the E-Call emergency call function or optional Bose sound system. Above all, the new Astra is the first to get a heated windscreen.
Pricing for the car was not announced. Full details on the facelift can be found in the document attached below.
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