Opel Astra Sedan (2013) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Opel Astra Sedan (2013) | The new four-door Opel Astra Sedan is an Important Addition to the latest generation of the Astra Successful family models. In Western Europe, especially in Germany and Spain, Opel marketing experts see growth opportunities for the new four-door models as an elegant, more affordable alternative to sedans from the upper segment. Moreover, there is strong demand for compact notchback variants in the high growth markets of Eastern and Central Europe, particularly Russia and Turkey. Across all segments, more than 60 percent of all sedans sold in Europe are sold in Russia. Last year, in the compact segment there 51 percent of customers opted for a notchback version. Russia is also the third biggest market for the Astra in Europe.

The new Astra notchback sedan (Length / Width / Height: 4.658 / 1.814 / 1.476 mm) has a wheel base of 2.685 mm and provides generous interior space. Its separate offers 460 liters of trunk volume - 90 liters more than the five-door model. By folding the 60:40 split rear bench flat the luggage volume can be Increased up to a maximum of 1.010 liters. "With its sporty and elegant design, the new Astra sedan re-energizes the compact four-door segment. Our new Astra notchback is an Important part of our product offensive and plays a key role in our growth strategy. At the start of sales in June 2012, customers can initially choose Between seven engines for the new Opel Astra sedan: four gasoline units (74 kW/100 hp to 132 kW/180 hp), of the which three can be combined with a six- speed automatic and three diesel engines (70 kW/95 hp to 96 kW/130 hp). The two ultra-efficient 1.7 CDTI Astra notchback Ecoflex models with Start / Stop system and further enhancing efficiency technologies combine powerful kW/110 hp outputs of 81 hp or 96 kW/130 with diesel consumption figures as low as 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

The Advanced Forward Lighting (AFL +) with bi-xenon headlamps and a host of sophisticated lighting functions Including variable light distribution, light curve, cornering light and high-beam assist greatly enhance active safety.  The Opel design team gave the new Astra notchback a very stylish and sleek silhouette. The feature line running through the door handles Becomes more defined towards the rear, creating a muscular "shoulder" effect below the base of the C-pillar and the rear deck.

The rear is characterized by the steeply raked rear screen, the integrated deck spoiler, and the broad sweep of the sculpted bumper.  The Vice President of Design, Mark Adams, says: "The Astra model of our design language family implements sculptural artistry with German precision in meeting a very dynamic fashion. We believe That the four-door Astra we're now launching the sedan is the best proportioned and most stylish notchback currently available in the compact segment. " who Customers to Make Their wish Opel Astra Sedan even more visually attractive, can choose from a wide offer of wheel designs of sizes up to 19 inches.