astra

Astra is a family car manufactured by the German company Opel since 1991 with numerous models of Astra being manufactured in multiple countries such as the United Kingdom and South Africa. Browse all articles on Astra

Long-term test: Opel Astra 1,4T Sport AT

Long-term test (Introduction): Opel Astra 1,4T Sport AT“Decline a VW [Golf] test drive and you’ll be happy with what the Astra has to offer, both in terms of refinement and comfort.” This line from the June 2016 comparative test between the 2015 European Car of the Year-winning Astra and its formidable ...

DRIVEN: Opel Astra 1,0 T

Opel’s Astra is an often overlooked competitor in the busy C-Segment of the hatchback market. It plays a supporting role to the likes of Audi’s A3, VW’s Golf and Ford’s Focus. With the recently launched new Astra range, Opel’s parent company, General Motors will be looking to change the current ...

DRIVEN: Opel Astra 1,6 Ecotec

BRATISLAVA - In an exclusive for CAR magazine, we travelled to Slovakia for a first drive of the new Opel Astra.What is it?The new Astra – the 11th generation – is the latest and the most important model in the Opel renaissance that’s unfolded over the last three years (there will be 29 new Opel’s ...

Revealed: The new Opel Astra

At this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel will unveil its new Astra hatch. Set to take on the current Golf 7, Ford Focus as well as cars such as Peugeot's308, the new Astra is between 120 and 200 kg lighter than the outgoing model.This has been achieved by the implementation of high-strength steels ...

Update: Opel Astra OPC Extreme for Geneva

UPDATEOpel has confirmed that the EXTREME will develop a very healthy 221 kW. More importantly, the EXTREME will tip the scales at 100 kg less than the standard model. When we tested the Astra OPC it came in at 1 560 kg, which means the EXTREME should be around the 1 460 kg mark. A significant improvement ...

From The Archives: Opel Astra OPC

In the past, Opel’s performance machines were always distinguishable by the GSi badge mounted on the bootlid or front seats or on the front bumper. But in the late ’90s, with the set up of the Opel Performance Centre, hot Opels were soon to wear a new badge – the first of which was the Astra OPC.Tested ...

Opel Astra updated

Addressing one of our main criticisms of the current Astra range, Opel has replaced the dated dot-matrix-like display on the centre console with a seven-inch touchscreen.The system comes in two versions: an entry-level one with USB and Bluetooth, and a Navi 950 item that adds sat-nav.Under the bonnet, ...

Opel Astra saloon on its way to SA

General Motors South Africa has announced that the booted Opel Astra will make its way to South Africa in October.The new variant has a boot that measures 460 litres, 90 more than the hatchback. By folding the 60:40 split rear seat, its maximum utility space grows to 1 010 litres.The range will be made ...