Opel Astra: the Cabriolet will have the canvas roof

A few days after submitting the GTC version, which will be exhibited during the Frankfurt Motor Show (15-25 settmebre), Opel creates an anticipation of the first quarter Astra model in the family. This is the open version, expected in 2013 and renamed Cabriolet forwarded. The car originates from the Astra sedan and proposes the technical scheme and the engine range, while the car body will grow a few inches at the rear to get more recess for the hood.

Opel Astra: the first reconstruction of the new Cabriolet

Will also be more practical and quiet, but the coupe-cabriolet have been shown to have the thrill of discovery with the traditional canvas roof. The manufacturers seem to have understood this, and come back to watch with interest to the "old" convertible. One of these is certainly Opel that will replace the existing Astra TwinTop Astra Convertible equipped with the most classic soft-top.

The German manufacturer has already officially confirmed in late February it planned a new version of the Astra Cabriolet, destined to debut in 2013. The new German convertible will therefore monitor the ever-increasing "return to origin" of the convertible, choosing a light (also good ...) canvas roof.