Three is the perfect number three are also the generations of Opel Astra, which has been completely renovated to successfully face the challenge of the C-segment and face the car without awe reference category: the Volkswagen Golf. Of course, to be honest there are other cars from which you must beware of his back, as the new Alfa Romeo, Renault Mégane and, above all, the new Ford Focus daughter of kinetic design, but the Astra has all the credentials rule for the competitors to sit down and restart.
After all, the Opel has worked hard and the results are there for all to see. The new Opel Astra is not even a stylistic trait of the previous generation, except of course for the logo on the grille. But the rest is completely different and, above all, much more streamlined. Needless to say, the design incorporates the stylistic course undertaken by the House of Lightning with the Insignia, but despite this, the Astra has its own identity that makes it distinguishable from the first glance.
The credit is primarily a vehicle body slim, sleek, almost sporty, how they want the stylistic trends of today, a front but friendly staff and a sloping roof reminiscent of a coupe. The headlights from the design staff, the side carved with the chrome surfaces which surround the windows and rear spoiler complete the design of a fluid and full of character.
The set has benefited from stretching the body coach, grew by 17 cm, and represents a big step forward from the aesthetics of the previous models. The family feeling with the Insignia also covers the cockpit, where we find a simple and uncluttered instrument panel, with the color of light that changes from white to red when you push the sport button (with the optional Flex laughs) and a console Central full of buttons that can be confusing at first the driver and novices.
The leather seats and fabric, finishes and door panels and the soft top of the dashboard gratify the eye and are the litmus test of a quality grown considerably and is a blend that leaves no room for criticism of any kind. Astro is can travel comfortably, thanks to front seats that do not tire and say in a flawless curves, and also on the rear seat space is there.
Of course, the central place is not the most convenient way to tackle long distances, but also in five is not so bad. In addition, there are plenty of spaces empty pockets and there is even the sunglasses holder in the roof height of the driver. The trunk is large for 370 liters, far more spacious than that of other competitors, and lowering seats, comes to have a capacity of 1235 liters.
Of course, the threshold load is a bit 'higher than the inner surface, and this could make it harder, carrying heavy objects, but the hidden compartment under the load floor allows you to store items safely be subtracted from view. The first thing you notice on board the new Astra is the absolute comfort which help the engine quiet, comfort of seats and the low wind noise.
The choice of an automatic transmission coupled to the 1.4 petrol engine with turbocharger is a winner and you can enjoy the benefits of the new turbo, without that lag accelerator known as turbo-lag, along with those of the automatic transmission. The result is a cozy and pleasant driving dynamics that can eat up the miles in peace.
The torque of 200 Nm at 1850 rpm has been available for the guarantee of a swift response to the accelerator and lets you travel with a wisp of gas without straining the engine too. The latter, on the front wheels capable of downloading an output of 140 hp, it can be a quiet companion, but if necessary it can pull off a sports car verve.
Just press the Sport button on the center console to change the nature of abstraction: in a moment, even while driving, the instrumentation is colored red, the available automatic transmission makes the relationship that always gives you more inspiration delaying the shift into higher gear and the steering wheel becomes harder to attack the curves with less steering angle.
Although the suspensions are more rigid and seems to drive another car. Bends and curves in the medium-range are consumed without feeling the car break down, and only in roads with uneven and slippery, the Astra expects some minor corrections, or via a row and decided without hesitation.
A driving dynamics limiting intervention to a minimum of assistive devices to drive and gives a high degree of active safety to the average of Opel. The signal that the House of Lightning also wants to attract motorists sports and conquer new market shares also because of the dynamic qualities of its cars.
On the other hand, the Astra does not pale in comparison to competitors decidedly sporty look, while maintaining a structure capable of absorbing more decent that the harshness of city streets. Sure, the 6-speed automatic transmission reduces the use feeling sporty, but it is tremendously effective way to back up to speed coming out of the back.
Of the paddles behind the steering wheel would have been welcomed by motorists more dynamic and give a valid contribution to the driving involved. Convenient, fast (sprints from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 10 seconds and reach with ease the 200 km / h), although the Astra 1.4 Turbo 140 hp in his quiver is not a monster thirst for gasoline and capable of traveling about 13 kilometers on a liter of petrol if you do not tamp too much on the gas pedal.
With € 22,450 you could park in your garage abstraction 1.4 turbo Cosmo, but our test car, are fully equipped, well above the limit of 26,000 € 26,450 € and touched share. Merit expensive as the optional bi-xenon adaptive headlights (1,000 €) and other accessories like the radio DVD 800 from 1,200 €.
Among those available, however, there are some who believe essential as parking sensors front and rear, for 500 €, provide an important aid during operation, and the Flex laughs that, for 850 euro, allows you to change the character of the car in every moment. 
After all, the Opel has worked hard and the results are there for all to see. The new Opel Astra is not even a stylistic trait of the previous generation, except of course for the logo on the grille. But the rest is completely different and, above all, much more streamlined. Needless to say, the design incorporates the stylistic course undertaken by the House of Lightning with the Insignia, but despite this, the Astra has its own identity that makes it distinguishable from the first glance.
The credit is primarily a vehicle body slim, sleek, almost sporty, how they want the stylistic trends of today, a front but friendly staff and a sloping roof reminiscent of a coupe. The headlights from the design staff, the side carved with the chrome surfaces which surround the windows and rear spoiler complete the design of a fluid and full of character.
The set has benefited from stretching the body coach, grew by 17 cm, and represents a big step forward from the aesthetics of the previous models. The family feeling with the Insignia also covers the cockpit, where we find a simple and uncluttered instrument panel, with the color of light that changes from white to red when you push the sport button (with the optional Flex laughs) and a console Central full of buttons that can be confusing at first the driver and novices.
The leather seats and fabric, finishes and door panels and the soft top of the dashboard gratify the eye and are the litmus test of a quality grown considerably and is a blend that leaves no room for criticism of any kind. Astro is can travel comfortably, thanks to front seats that do not tire and say in a flawless curves, and also on the rear seat space is there.
Of course, the central place is not the most convenient way to tackle long distances, but also in five is not so bad. In addition, there are plenty of spaces empty pockets and there is even the sunglasses holder in the roof height of the driver. The trunk is large for 370 liters, far more spacious than that of other competitors, and lowering seats, comes to have a capacity of 1235 liters.
Of course, the threshold load is a bit 'higher than the inner surface, and this could make it harder, carrying heavy objects, but the hidden compartment under the load floor allows you to store items safely be subtracted from view. The first thing you notice on board the new Astra is the absolute comfort which help the engine quiet, comfort of seats and the low wind noise.
The choice of an automatic transmission coupled to the 1.4 petrol engine with turbocharger is a winner and you can enjoy the benefits of the new turbo, without that lag accelerator known as turbo-lag, along with those of the automatic transmission. The result is a cozy and pleasant driving dynamics that can eat up the miles in peace.
The torque of 200 Nm at 1850 rpm has been available for the guarantee of a swift response to the accelerator and lets you travel with a wisp of gas without straining the engine too. The latter, on the front wheels capable of downloading an output of 140 hp, it can be a quiet companion, but if necessary it can pull off a sports car verve.
Just press the Sport button on the center console to change the nature of abstraction: in a moment, even while driving, the instrumentation is colored red, the available automatic transmission makes the relationship that always gives you more inspiration delaying the shift into higher gear and the steering wheel becomes harder to attack the curves with less steering angle.
Although the suspensions are more rigid and seems to drive another car. Bends and curves in the medium-range are consumed without feeling the car break down, and only in roads with uneven and slippery, the Astra expects some minor corrections, or via a row and decided without hesitation.
A driving dynamics limiting intervention to a minimum of assistive devices to drive and gives a high degree of active safety to the average of Opel. The signal that the House of Lightning also wants to attract motorists sports and conquer new market shares also because of the dynamic qualities of its cars.
On the other hand, the Astra does not pale in comparison to competitors decidedly sporty look, while maintaining a structure capable of absorbing more decent that the harshness of city streets. Sure, the 6-speed automatic transmission reduces the use feeling sporty, but it is tremendously effective way to back up to speed coming out of the back.
Of the paddles behind the steering wheel would have been welcomed by motorists more dynamic and give a valid contribution to the driving involved. Convenient, fast (sprints from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 10 seconds and reach with ease the 200 km / h), although the Astra 1.4 Turbo 140 hp in his quiver is not a monster thirst for gasoline and capable of traveling about 13 kilometers on a liter of petrol if you do not tamp too much on the gas pedal.
With € 22,450 you could park in your garage abstraction 1.4 turbo Cosmo, but our test car, are fully equipped, well above the limit of 26,000 € 26,450 € and touched share. Merit expensive as the optional bi-xenon adaptive headlights (1,000 €) and other accessories like the radio DVD 800 from 1,200 €.
Among those available, however, there are some who believe essential as parking sensors front and rear, for 500 €, provide an important aid during operation, and the Flex laughs that, for 850 euro, allows you to change the character of the car in every moment.
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