Opel Astra: New design features for safety and comfort

Opel has redesigned its Astra. With its new lighting architecture, Opel is setting a new standard for even greater safety. A look at the features of the new model.

Who visites Opel listens, comes around the Keyword "Multi-Energy Platform" not around it. Because the Rüsselsheim-based company likes to emphasize that they offer vehicles for all drive types: Internal combustion engine, hybrid, electric.

For the Astra, this translates to: "Widest range of powertrains in the Opel portfolio, from battery-electric to plug-in hybrid and hybrid with 48-volt technology, all the way to efficient combustion engines," they write in their introductory report. The range extends from 96 kW/130 hp to 144 kW/196 hp system output.

New Astra models: Efficiency and lighting technology

With the new version, the engineers have refined all areas and giving the Astra, both as a five-door and its station wagon version, the Astra Sports Tourer, a new profileVisually, the changes are rather subtle, unless you remember which rims the car is sitting on. Technically, the new model offers improved fuel consumption figures, an improved range of 35 kilometers when Astra Electric with the 58 kWh battery has a range of up to 454 kilometers and above all a new light signature, which delivers an impressive performance during night driving – and that in the compact segment.

The basis for the clearly visible (light) sign is the new, narrower design. Opel Vizor designThe lightning bolt on the front of the Astra is fully illuminated for the first time; at the same time, a A striking band of light in both the vertical and horizontal directions creates a distinctive appearance.. works within it. Intelli-Lux HD lightWith its over 50.000 pixels, this system efficiently and optimally illuminates the area in front of the driver. Its increased range allows for clearer and earlier detection of distant objects, people, or animals. Intelligent control prevents oncoming traffic from being dazzled. The system even dims traffic signs so that reflections don't blind the driver, ensuring the system can easily recognize them.

Opel Astra: Electric, hybrid and plug-in variants put to the test

We were able to complete the test drives with the three versions: electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid carry out. The Astra is 4,37 meters long, 1,86 meters wide and 1,47 meters high, the values ​​for the Sports Tourer: 4,64 meters long, 1,86 meters wide and 1,59 meters highThe Astra plug-in hybrid weighs 1.682 kilograms, the station wagon version weighs 1.454 kilograms as a hybrid, and the electric station wagon weighs 1.765 kilograms. The all-electric Sports Tourer can reach 170 km/h. at its peak The 58 kWh battery provides energy for 445 kilometers. at a torque of 270 Newton meters, for which a 115 kW/156 hp electric motor provides.

The Astra proves to be beautiful on the narrow, mountainous roads. athletic, the The steering is precise. And so it can be elegantly steered through a curve even at higher speeds. Comfort is not neglected: the driver and front passenger, as well as the passengers in the rear, all enjoy a comfortable ride. plenty of space and HeadroomThe digital dashboard provides all the important information for a safe drive. As usual, Opel offers this in the GS trim level. Campaign for Healthy Backs (AGR) certified seats which make even long journeys not a strain.

The new Astra starts at a price of five-door model in the Hybrid version at €27.722,69 net The engine has 107 kW/145 hp. The diesel version delivers 96 kW/130 hp and starts at €29.109,24 net. The prices for the Plug-in hybrids start at a net price of €32.319,33 with the most powerful engine (144 kW/196 hp), the pure The electric car with 115 kW/156 hp is available from €31.924,37 net. to have. 

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