Modern "Opel Astra" in a new body

"Domestic foreigner" - so in a few words you can characterize the "Opel Astra" in a new sedan car. For the first time it was introduced in Russia, it is also manufactured in Russia, and nowhere has it been so warmly received as we have. If the claimed manufacturer's merits are confirmed in practice, then the novelty has a chance to strengthen the popularity of the model line "Astra" among Russian motorists.

The company "Opel" has not casually chosen for presentation of a novelty the platform of the Moscow motor show. Our market is one of the key for the Opel Astra. In the hope of consolidating their positions, the Germans made Russia "the second homeland" for their sedan. In general, only two countries in the world, Russia and Poland, were awarded the honor of producing the Opel Astra in a new body.

Exterior design - sculptural style and elegance

The appearance of the new "Astra" is quite attractive. In the profile of the special differences from the previous five-door version is not observed. Although it can not be said that the designers just copied the novelty from the prototype. No, the design of the new sedan was developed thoroughly taking into account future generations. So the Opel Astra got a new body with its own stylistic trends. This and the relief side lines, clearly appearing closer to the trunk, and the original stamps on the doors, which visually make the car more elegant, and a short trunk, the dimensions of which include "Opel Astra" in a new guise in the category of compact sedans.

Interior - a combination of comfort and quality

Inside the sedan everything looks organic and comfortable. Do not spoil the impression of even different materials. Their combination and quality, with which the decoration is completed, will satisfy even the most demanding taste. In general, the interior design of the Opel Astra in the new sedan body is practically the same as the hatchback. The only difference is in the location of the tailgate opening button. In the sedan, it is located at the top of the center console.

In terms of comfort, the cabin is quite comfortable for people of medium height. However, passengers taller than 180 cm in the backseat will head to prop up the ceiling. And the fat driver will not be easy to accommodate in the driver's seat, made in a sporty style. The chair is perfectly profiled, but somewhat cramped for a large person. The new body impresses consumers with the beauty of design. It is done in a streamlined form, not at all associated with a full-size coupe, in which you can successfully accommodate a large family.

Specifications

Opel Astra in the new body sedan received at its disposal four gasoline units. In the basic configuration, under the hood will be a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a power reserve of 115 hp. In pair to it the six-step manual box is established. The second power unit, smaller in volume (1.4 l), but more powerful (140 hp), will be equipped with a six-band automatic.

Completely "charged" version will have at its disposal a 180-horsepower LET modification engine in volume of 1.6 liters paired with a six-speed automatic.

During the test drive "Opel Astra" in the new body left a lot of pleasant sensations. In addition to the fact that the sedan has an ideal controllability, its power units cheerfully and vigorously move the car in the city traffic. In general, the sedan is no less attractive than the hatchback, and even wins in the aesthetic parameters. The car is not designed for dashing races, but a neat owner with faith and truth will last for many years.

If you want to get a high-quality and reliable car, then you need "Opel Astra" (new body). The photo of the car speaks for itself.