Opel Astra sedan, reviews and features

In 2012, a new version of the Opel Astra sedan was introduced at the Moscow Motor Show. The car has a stylish, modern and dynamic appearance. Bumper, hood, roof - everything merges into a solid line and seems to be one whole.

Opel Astra sedan. Specifications:

The length of the model is 465.8 cm, its width without mirrors is 181, 4 cm, and the height is 1.5 m. The maximum volume of the luggage compartment with the retracted rear seats is 1010 liters, if they are installed in their places - 460 liters. The maximum gross weight of this car is 2040 kg. The dynamic characteristics and fuel consumption depend on the type of engine and the type of gearbox. The new Opel Astra sedan is produced in three trim levels: Essentia, Enjoy and Cosmo.

Essentia is a basic equipment. It includes mirrors with a heating system, power steering, anti-lock system and dynamic stabilization system. In the event of an accident, the protection of the front-seat occupant and the driver is provided by the airbags. Comfort during the trip provides air conditioning and heating for the front seats. You can also mention the built-in anti-theft alarm system, remote opening of the door locks, console with coasters.

In the pick-up Enjoy, in addition to all listed options, front fog lights, active headrests, electric windows for all mirrors, on-board computer and pockets for small items are added. Instead of a standard CD 300 car stereo with a three-line display in the car with the bundle Enjoy, a CD 400 version with an information display is installed.

In the maximum configuration of Cosmo, Morrocana trim is added from a quality leatherette, a leather-covered steering wheel with audio control buttons, a storage box hidden beneath the front seat. Comfortable temperature at any time of year helps to maintain two-zone climate control. The machine is equipped with parking sensors and a system of motion assistance on the rise, mirrors with electric drive.

Opel Astra sedan, owner reviews:

First of all, the car attracts the buyer with a stylish modern design, elegant appearance. The luggage compartment of this model is quite roomy for a sedan, it can include a heap of purchases from the supermarket, things for a picnic trip, household appliances of medium size. The salon of the car is also quite spacious, there is free space both behind and in front, there is enough room for passengers' feet.

Very conveniently decorated the driver's seat: informative control panel, armrest, departments for the necessary small things. The owners note the good dynamics and controllability of the Opel Astra sedan. The car listens responsibly to the steering wheel, reacts even to the slightest movement. Brakes the car is also very confident, quickly stops even at high speed. The ground clearance is sufficient for travel on uneven Russian roads, the car quietly parked, without touching the curbs.

There are drawbacks to this model. In particular, the owners note the occasional crickets in the cabin, not always adequate operation of the automatic transmission, a full-time audio system working with interference.