opel astra

Opel reveals bold new Astra hatchback

Looking nothing like its predecessor, the sixth-generation Opel Astra hatchback has been revealed, sporting Opel’s new ‘Visor’ face – as also seen on the new […]

Posted by Jason Woosey - 13 July 2021

All-new Opel Astra teased with daring new design

This is our first official peek at the all-new Opel Astra ahead of its reveal later this year and we are certainly intrigued by what […]

By Jason Woosey - 8 June 2021

Opel SA in 2019: Corsa GSi, Astra updates and plenty more…

Opel South Africa has outlined its local plans for 2019, confirming that a handful of new derivatives (including the Corsa GSi) will touch down over […]

By Ryan Bubear - 13 December 2018

Watch careless Toyota driver take out an innocent Astra!

This dashcam footage from Australia shows a careless Toyota Camry driver pull into the path of an Opel (or Holden, as it’s known Down Under) […]

By Ryan Bubear - 29 July 2018

Opel Astra OPC tries to outrun pair of BMWs … fails painfully

This footage filmed on one of the public days at the Nürburgring Nordschleife shows the driver of an Opel Astra OPC attempt to outrun a […]

By Ryan Bubear - 4 July 2018

Wait, what? Opel Astra driver ticketed for doing 696 km/h…

The driver of an Opel Astra in Belgium received a fine from police suggesting that he had been caught speeding at 696 km/h. The motorist […]

By Ryan Bubear - 11 May 2018

Opel shows trio of ‘black and white’ special editions

In a bid to take advantage of the increasingly popular two-tone paintwork trend, Opel has revealed a trio of special-edition models, each with various elements […]

By Ryan Bubear - 9 February 2018

Driver erratically changes lanes … and gets surprise

This dashcam footage shows a driver cutting across two lanes – despite a large truck blocking his or her view – and being served a […]

By Ryan Bubear - 6 December 2017

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, […]

By Terence Steenkamp - 1 November 2017

Next Opel Astra to be 308-based and made in France?

We’ve already heard that the majority of Opel products will switch to PSA Group platforms and engines over the next few years, likely bringing Opel […]

By Ryan Bubear - 11 October 2017

Watch Astra GTC chase Mégane RS … and crash hard!

This footage from the Nürburgring shows an Opel Astra GTC chasing a Renault Mégane RS, before crashing hard. The video shows the Astra enter the corner […]

By Ryan Bubear - 9 June 2017

DRIVEN: Opel Astra 1,4T Sport AT

CAPE TOWN – The South African compact hatchback market is stuffed to the gills with impressive contenders all vying for attention. Although, the newest Opel […]

By CAR magazine - 20 January 2017

ROAD TEST: Opel Astra vs. Peugeot 308 vs. VW Golf

While the prestige associated with global car-of-the-year awards results in much marketing fanfare, the biggest challenge the winners of these competitions face is their relevance to the buying public

By CAR magazine - 30 August 2016

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 […]

By Sudhir Matai - 19 April 2016

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 […]

By Steve Smith - 13 April 2016

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 […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 2 June 2015

Um, No, I Don’t Think You’ll Be Towing My Car Today [video]

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. According to reports this irritated Opel Astra driver, ignoring the fact that his car had already been loaded onto […]

By CAR magazine - 16 September 2014

Cool Car Ad: Claudia Schiffer Rates The Opel Astra’s Reliability [video]

Look, we like our Supermodels (did someone mention Cindy Crawford?! – ed) just as much as the next site but we reckon German beauty Claudia […]

By CAR magazine - 15 April 2014

Update: Opel Astra OPC Extreme for Geneva

UPDATE Opel has confirmed that the EXTREME will develop a very healthy 221 kW. More importantly, the EXTREME will tip the scales at 100 kg […]

By Sudhir Matai - 26 February 2014

Opel Astra OPC

Frustration sums up our previous acceleration-run attempts in the Opel Astra OPC on our test strip; 206 kW tried to dissolve the massive 20-inch Pirelli […]

By CAR magazine - 15 January 2014

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 […]

By Terence Steenkamp - 12 November 2013

Opel Astra sedan launched locally

Opel South Africa has just added a range of saloon models to bolster the current line-up of Astra hatchbacks on offer locally. “The arrival of […]

By Sudhir Matai - 19 September 2013

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 […]

By CAR magazine - 21 August 2013

Opel Astra OPC

By CAR magazine - 14 February 2013

Opel Astra OPC

By CAR magazine - 14 February 2013