Opel Astra. The Spirit of Insignia
12th July 2009
The new generation of Opel Astra for comfort, safety and availability of innovative technologies will not yield to a more expensive model Insignia, because the price to model will be substantially lower. The exclusive technologies, such as a completely new chassis, modern lighting, the camera front type, which detects road signs and seats made in compliance with modern ergonomic technology – all of these Opel Astra offers to its potential buyers.
In the design of the new Opel Astra is also a spirit of Insignia, the same wing and outlined brinks. But there is a firm decision – the rear lights made in the form of a double wing, a dynamic cut in the rear arches, visually linking with the dynamic profile of the rear window and rear racks.
IOpel Astra interior uses the same motifs and wing edges, as in the exterior, which is why a feeling of coherence in the image. Inside, new items provide more space for passengers. Comfort is provided at both the front and rear, thanks to 71 mm long wheelbase.
Customers choosing to purchase a new Opel Astra will be able to choose a car with one of the eight engines, each of which fully complies with the requirements of «Euro-5». In a couple of them can be ordered as a mechanical CPR, and a new automatic transmission with the function of Active Select.
Four-cylinder petrol engine volume of 1.4 and 1.6 liters with power from 100 hp up to 180 hp Among them, the new turbocharged 1.4 liter engine with a capacity of 140 hp, which replaced the atmospheric motor volume 1.8 liters. Line of diesel engines includes four engine capacity from 1.3 to 2.0 liters, power 95 hp up to 160 hp, equipped with micro filter Diesel Particulate Filter. In addition, will be accessible version Opel Astra ecoFLEX, have low fuel consumption and emissions of CO2.
The new Opel Astra was developed in the German Russelheim with all-new chassis, set up as a mechatronic system that is fully integrated into a coherent whole mechanical and electronic control functions. As in the Insignia, Opel Astra can be equipped with «intelligent» suspension Opel FlexRide, which is a rarity in this class. The system offers the driver three settings – Normal (Standard), sports (Sport) and comfortable (Tour) – with the suspension constantly adapts to driving style and speed on the corners.
Combining German engineering excellence, dramatic sculptural design and innovative technologies, new car Opel Astra is a worthy successor to philosophy, which led to European Insignia bestsellers among middle-class sedans. World premiere of Opel Astra will be held Sept. 17, 2009 at the Frankfurt International Motor.
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