07 Feb 2022

Press Kit: Opel Astra

The Opel Astra Begins a New Era: Electrified, Efficient, Confident

Astra now also as plug-in hybrid and from 2023 as purely electric Astra-e
Bold and pure design with Vizor and optional two-tone paint finish
Pure Panel fully digital cockpit with widescreens and intuitive controls
Newest Intelli-Lux LED^® Pixel Light with 168 LED elements
Numerous automated assistance systems for high safety and comfort
Ergonomic AGR-certified seats, optionally in leather and Alcantara
Designed, developed and manufactured at Opel's headquarters in Germany
Sporty five-door model orderable, starting price €22,465

Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Astra is here. The all-new, sixth generation of the compact class bestseller is a real design gem with Opel Vizor, fully digital Pure Panel and top technologies such as the latest version of adaptive Intelli-Lux LED^® Pixel Light. With the newcomer, the German manufacturer is now opening the next chapter of the more than 30‑year Astra success story: for the first time, the compact class model from Rüsselsheim is available with electric drive. The new Astra is now available to order as a plug-in hybrid, and a second performance level will be introduced this year. From 2023 a battery-electric Astra-e will complete the offer. In addition, there are versions with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines in combination with friction-optimised six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions.

The new Astra has something for everyone in terms of drive alternatives – it is the first Opel model that will soon offer customers the choice between pure electric drive, plug-in hybrid or combustion engine. The power range extends from 81 kW/110 hp to 165 kW/225 hp system output (WLTP¹ combined fuel consumption: 5.8-1.0 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions 131-22 g/km) – so superior driving performance is guaranteed. Opel combines driving fun with top efficiency and environmental consciousness in the latest generation of its compact class bestseller.

And does so at the usual attractive prices: the sporty five-door model is available from €22,465 (all prices RRP incl. VAT in Germany) – not a cent more expensive than the basic version of the predecessor. Numerous state-of-the-art assistance systems such as front collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and drowsiness detection are standard equipment in every version. Lively performance is provided by the 81 kW/110 hp 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo direct injection petrol engine with 6-speed manual gearbox (WLTP¹combined fuel consumption: 5.5-5.4 l/100 km, 126-123 g/km CO₂).

For those who prefer to drive electrically, the new Astra Hybrid is available from an attractive €35,800 or €28,622.50 after deducting the Environmental Bonus. It provides a system output of 133 kW/180 hp and a powerful 360 Newton metres of maximum torque (WLTP¹ combined fuel consumption: 1.1 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions 26-24 g/km). In pure electric mode, the new Astra Hybrid can cover up to 60 kilometres (WLTP²) emissions-free. The top of the range unit in the engine portfolio is the top-of-the-line hybrid, which will be available to order in the course of the year, with an impressive 165 kW/225 hp system output (WLTP¹ combined fuel consumption: 1.4-1.1 l/100 km, CO₂ emissions 31-24 g/km; preliminary figures).

Opel Vizor with Intelli-Lux LED^® Pixel Light: Eyecatcher with top technologies

The new Opel Astra is also a design statement for the brand. Dynamic as never before, with sheer, taut surfaces, detoxed of superfluous elements and with the new brand face – the Opel Vizor. This shows at first glance that the Astra is ready to define a new era.

Like its predecessor launched in 2015, the newcomer brings innovations to the compact class that customers previously only knew from more expensive vehicles. For example, the Astra can turn night into day: the latest evolution of the adaptive Intelli-Lux LED^® Pixel Light comes straight from Opel's flagship Insignia and, with 168 LED elements, leads the way in the compact and midsize market sectors.

A leap in time has taken place in the interior of the new generation Astra. With the fully digital Pure Panel, analogue instruments are consigned to history. Instead, the new human-machine-interface (HMI) with fresh, modern graphics offers customers a pure, more intuitive experience. Passengers can operate the new Astra intuitively via extra-wide touchscreens, just like a smartphone. The Opel designers and engineers have taken great care to ensure that the driver receives all the necessary information and useful operating options, but is not burdened with superfluous data or functions. In addition, key settings such as climate control can still be operated via physical switches and buttons.

Typically Opel is also the outstanding seating comfort of the new compact class model. The front seats, developed in-house, are AGR (“Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.” / “Campaign for Healthy Backs”) certified and, with their exemplary ergonomics, are exceedingly comfortable, especially on long journeys. The driver is supported by state-of-the-art assistance systems ranging from the head-up display to the Intelli-Drive 1.0 assistance system, which integrates many assistance systems up to the Intelli-Vision 360-degree camera.

Dynamic yet composed handling, “Autobahnproof” braking and stability

The new Astra is 4,374 millimetres long and 1,860 mm wide. It is only 4.0 mm longer than the previous model. The wheelbase increased by 13 mm to 2,675 mm. Notwithstanding the muscular, confident stance, the new Astra’s practical boot with adjustable floor still offers the driver and four passengers up to 1,339 litres of luggage volume (Astra Hybrid 1,268 litres) with the rear seats folded down.

The new Astra is based on the third generation of the highly flexible EMP2 multi-energy architecture, with Opel DNA built in from the start of development. This means that the handling is composed as well as dynamic and that the new model – like every Opel – is “Autobahnproof”. In other words, high-speed capability was a primary development objective.

The steering and lateral stiffness of the chassis – McPherson strut suspension at the front, torsion bar at the rear – are designed for high yaw control (damping of the movement around the horizontal axis). Under braking, the new model delivers strong stopping power and remains highly stable in curves as well as in a straight line. The torsional rigidity of the new Astra is 14 per cent higher than that of the previous model.

Order books for the new Opel Astra opened in October and it will roll out to the first customers in the spring. It will initially be launched as a sporty five-door model with coupé-like lines; the elegant Astra Sports Tourer estate version already presented in pictures will follow shortly. The new Astra was designed, developed and is produced with the highest precision at Opel's headquarters in Rüsselsheim. Opel Astra – made in Germany.

^[1] ^{The fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions figures mentioned comply with the WLTP homologation (regulation EU 2017/948). From 1 September 2018, new vehicles are type-approved using the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), which is a new, more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. The WLTP fully replaces the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), which was the test procedure used previously. Due to more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions measured under the WLTP are in many cases higher compared to those measured under the NEDC. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions figures may vary depending on specific equipment, options and format of tires.}

^[2] ^{Pure electric range according to WLTP: 59-60 km; electric range (EAER City) according to WLTP: 70-74 km. Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning}.

Contact:

Colin Yong
+49 (0) 6142-6922084
colin.yong@opel-vauxhall.com

Jan-Philipp Kreß
+49 (0) 6142-6921576
jan-philipp.kress@opel-vauxhall.com