The selling of Opel Astra was so slow at first - a lot of commotion over Opel and the potential sale of the label at the time the customer apparently prevented the purchase. But finally, the Opel Astra Compact has bravely in the second place of registration statistics (by segment). Any other case would be sad, after all, it is a truly excellent coupe. That the Hessian passes for small design highlight, however, one notices only at second glance - but that's enough, too: The fine saloon is like the reluctant-sporting gentleman. The brawny, no-frills but stern exudes grown-up signals to the observer; characteristic grooves in the hood and around the belt line around the front-wheel drive give proper pep.
Opel Astra with an Efficient 2.0 Lt. Engine
With regular two-liter and 160 hp acceleration fans get their money. The much-discussed rough running of the common rail interfere in any way, especially since the engine at operating temperature delivers quite pleasant sounds - and who wants to argue against something slightly pithy vocalization? The match also very well suited to sporty appearance. So the test follows the test: After a minimum starting weakness, the front wheels claw the asphalt and boost the 1.4 tonnes of loose bulk (140 kg heavier with more crew) Opel in the vertical. Nevertheless, already from 1750 rpm impressive 350 Nm of torque-free - from 2,500 rpm the curve flattens again. In practice, one must therefore hardly turn up, unless it is a matter for the next gear to be even faster way to optimize the speed connections for maximum performance gain. But as is the case with most diesel engines - high crankshaft rotations are implemented not only grudgingly, they are simply unnecessary.This fact fits well with the manual gearbox, although exactly which steps into place, but the shift lever may not be too hectic movements, so please be feeling fine when replacing the six gears.
Thanks to the electronic damping control system for € 980 extra charge, installed in the test car, adjusts the suspension to driving style - also the orientation can be changed by pressing a button, which can be felt in everyday life, however just a little. Even when operated Sport button can move the peace of the bumps passengers barely affected. In return, no mode means that the load of ponderous with the heavy four-cylinder on the front axle could only begin by sweeping waddles - quite the opposite.
Inside the Opel Astra
There are lush with beautifully streamlined chair cushions, sitting here at all sensitive natures spend a few hundred kilometers long without fatigue. In addition, the contoured surfaces ensure the absence of nasty back pain - a discipline that has taken up the cause of the manufacturer. And when one has penetrated the central menu system once and understood - for example, to include such trivial things, that the outer edge of the large round button and he's not pushing himself - remain a mystery left anymore. The entire interior, its consoles at night by the way intense light, is presented in excellent workmanship, so that spoiled interested parties who have previously purchased in Illinois, deterred by no means.
From € 24 465, there is the Astra 2.0 CDTi five-door, environmentalists asked the group with an extra € 300 for cash - then switched to the compact made at the lights and the engine promptly just before setting off again on. Always one of the party are anti-lock brakes, front, head and side airbags, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, electric windows, air conditioning, radio, electronic stability program, cruise control and central locking with remote control. Thus, the basic requirement is covered - a long list of optional equipment quenches excessive thirst for various features. Among the more interesting options is definitely the € 1,250 expensive innovative headlamp system (xenon) with different specific distribution modes road, turning and cornering lights. Screen navigation systems are already to have from € 900 Park beeper cost € 380-520, while the traffic sign recognition appears with € 525 in view of the technical effort for a bargain.
