Opel's official convention is that the Astra is a logical continuation of the Kadett lineage, thus, the first generation of Opel Astra as the Astra F (the last Opel Kadett was the Kadett E). A few weeks ago, our spy photographers were able to capture a series of spy shots for the upcoming Opel Astra sedan, but it seems as though Opel is also preparing a facelift version for their hatchback version. In the UK, the GTC includes the SRi and VXR models. The “Nürburgring Edition” emphasizes the connection between the racetrack steeped in tradition and the Opel brand.

On the exterior the tuner added Front lower spoiler, radiator grille insert with carbon-effect upper or with aluminium-effect upper, side sills, roof spoiler hatchback and chromed number plate holder. All variants will also be equipped with a manual transmission including a shift-up indicator that helps in improving the fuel economy.

Sadly, and like any Opels these days, the U.S. won’t be seeing any on this side of the pond. We are.

Opel will officially bring the next generation Astra model to Frankfurt Motor Show, but before they do that the guys and girls in their PR department decided to have some fun at our expense. The new Opel Astra Convertible will be launched by the end of 2012, so stay tuned! The model will be available starting February 2016 at a price of €95,000 (about $105,000 as of 10/15/2015). June 3, 2015, 07:00, We may soon see a majority of PSA-owned models to use the same platform, Opel History: Celebrating its Compact Class of Cars, © Copyright TopSpeed. The latest tuning company that offers a new body kit for the Opel Astra GTC is the Portuguese tuner Ibherdesign.

Now you don’t go and buy an Opel because of the badge appeal or because it’s the most practical car you can, you are looking at one because you enjoy driving and don’t mind being a bit alternative, but it is far from a compromise if you are in the market for a performance car... Bought my Astra OPC in may of 2013. As well as the five-door shown here, there will be a three-door Sport Hatch model.

Why don’t we just make a call and try to have it become the next Buick.

Opel will unveil the fourth generation Astra next year in March, most probably at the Geneva Motor Show. Make offer - Astra estate .

Click past the jump for all in known info on the Astra OPC EXTREME.

This car features a turbocharged 2.0 L direct injection engine with a power of 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) and torque of 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft), HiPerStrut front suspension, a mechanical limited slip differential, an electronically controlled FlexRide active suspension, and Recaro-style sport seats, OPC badge on gear knob, steering wheel, and on instrument dials and different and distinctive front and rear bumper, rear standard spoiler as well as optional OPC spoiler compared to GTC version.

This version, which was imported to Europe from China, is not sold in the United Kingdom, although it is available in some other right hand drive markets, such as Ireland (as the: Astra Saloon),[46] Malta,[47] and South Africa.[48]. The rest of the vehicle will remain largely unchanged, including the technology and the engine line-up.

[35], In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests the Astra earned a Good overall score in frontal impacts, while in side impacts it received a Marginal overall rating.

A carbon-fiber engine cover helps dress up the engine bay that itself is covered by a carbon-fiber hood. As you know, the Opel Astra GTC is a beautiful car, still many tuning companies are offering a way to improve it. General Motors do Brasil sent the 2.0-litre, 115 bhp engines to Belgium, whence the completed cars took their way to Brazil. But in The Netherlands, the Astra Sports Tourer was available as Astravan at special order. Opel will also offer a GSI version that will deliver around 210 HP and will compete with models like Volkswagen Golf GTI. Some Astra models had a 1.6 L engine with 83 hp.

The all-new compact hatchback is also illustrated in a two-tone look to mirror the 2021 Mokka where the upper half of the body can be optionally had in black to contrast the main color. The third unique model in the new Astra generation is the most dramatic interpretation yet of Opel’s new design language. But when you add a comprehensive engine tune-up that includes a new Garret GT28 turbo-charger, a new sports exhaust system, a new manifold, and an ECU optimization, then you get a car that bumps up its overall output to an incredible 360 horsepower and 354 lb/ft of torque. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in the 8 second area and the top speed will be somewhere around 150 mph. As you know the new generation of the Opel Astra is set to return next year and will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, in 2008. The design is inspired by the upcoming Insignia and official debut will be made at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

It will feature a wider track, a filigree roof structure with a narrow C-pillar, more pronounced rear wheel arches, and the windscreen will be extended from a large glass roof up to a B-pillar. Full production came on line at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port Plant at the end of September 2009.

The front of the Astra will see a new spoiler and a totally black front grille. The production of the 2010 Astra will be moved from the Antwerp plant, Belgium, to Swedish Saab unit, Trollhattan.

The racing cars were powered by 4.0L V8 engines with nearly 500 hp (370 kW). However, the Opel brand and nameplate subsequently pulled out of the Australian market in 2013 due to poor sales, and later versions of the Astra J, namely the OPC and GTC variant, were sold under the Holden brand name from 2013 onwards. The Opel Astra GTC is a car I lusted after from the time I saw the first 3D renderings of it in 2010. The GTC Paris features a twin-scroll turbo-charged four-cylinder engine with direct injection - a range-topping 2.0-liter Turbo equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

Make offer - Astra estate . After all is said and done, the Astra rides away on 19" alloy wheels. This version was offered as an Opel in some Eurasian markets in 2006, following a debut at the international auto show in Istanbul, Turkey, including Ireland in 2008.

Under the hood the company will keep the same engine line-up: different headlights, but a hybrid version is also expected. [28] Also in 2006, the Astravan, a 3-door van variant of the estate, was launched. While these figures are impressive, they still do not beat Volkswagen’s Bluemotion diesel technology. A first for any major European car is the availability of digital radio on some versions of the new Astra, while for the Astra product class first are electronically controlled chassis (IDS+) and AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting). And don’t forget the “Sport 45″ signature, which was put in to remind everyone the special edition tag of this model. The Opel Astra has been around since 1991 and has seen four generational shifts since then, with the most recent being for the 2016 model year.

These photos give new meaning to the term “teaser”. Apart from European markets, these models were also sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Holden Astra Classic, until they were replaced by the Holden Viva (built in South Korea) in 2006.

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A six-speed manual transmission sends power through a limited-slip differential and out to the front wheels.

OPEL Astra Limited Edition 1.4T A/T for R423 000 *.

It’s becoming such an increasing occurrence that its come to a point where you can just leave a camera running at the Nurburgring for one week and you’re bound to come across a number of new car models from a wide range of brands doing some form of testing around the track.

With that said, take a look at our full review and let us know what you think about it in the comments below.

It was replaced by the flagship versions of the Chevrolet Cruze. Visual changes occurred at the front and back of the hatchback and sports tourer.

The designer’s hope is to take advantage of improving the car’s aerodynamics and take full advantage of the added benefits. Engines are available with the 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.

Inside, there are more upgrades, highlighted by original Irmscher seats, as well as leather-trimmed door panels and center armrest with matching yellow stitching and aluminum pedals. The new edition Opel Astra, with design and technological enhancements, is now available to order with two state-of-the-art 1.7-liter diesel engines. It arcs across the cabin into the top of the door moldings. The only difference is the lower reflector lights look to have been relocated into the bumper instead of being underneath it. The Astra GSI will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine also developing a total of 200 hp leaving the consumer to base their purchase mostly on aesthetics. The successor to the Saturn Astra in the North American General Motors lineup was the Buick Verano, introduced for the 2012 model year.

[2] On 1 May 2014, Opel announced that the Astra GTC and Astra VXR (Astra OPC) would return to Australia and New Zealand in 2015, again bearing the Holden badge.[3][4]. The only thing that makes sense for any automaker to do when they have a best selling vehicle on their hands, is to come up with a fun to drive variant of that very vehicle. In it, there are performance seats, a flat OPC sports leather steering wheel, and special instruments.

UPDATE 11/04/2011: This review has been updated with official images and details.

£2,600.00. Updated 10/15/2015: Opel dropped the official details and images on its new Atra TCR racer. The Opel Astra also became available in Australasia badged as a Holden, first in New Zealand in 1995, and then Australia in 1996.

It will be available with new full–LED frontlight techniques, A screen in the dash which connect to Android or iPhone comes as standard.