Opel Astra: reviews and features

Opel Astra is a German car manufactured by Adam Opel AG since 1991. Until 2013, 4 generations of cars were produced, differing from each other both in appearance and in design features. The last series of Opel Astra J began to be produced in 2009, today it is in three versions: five-door five-seat hatchback, five-door five-seat station wagon and the last - a sedan, released in 2012.

Car Specification Opel Astra J hatchback

The length of the car is 441.9 cm, its height from the highest point of the body, to the lowest point of the wheel - 151 cm, the width with the open mirrors - 201.3 cm. Opel Astra J boasts a capacious luggage compartment, which in normal condition, with installed Seats is 370 liters, and with folded seats increases 1235 liters (if you count the volume to the ceiling). Depending on the type of engine, acceleration to 100 km / h is carried out from 8.5 seconds to 14.2. The maximum speed is also different: a car with a 1.4 engine accelerates to 178 km / h, and with a 1.6 Turbo engine to 221 km / h.

Opel Astra: owner feedback

Citizens who were lucky enough to become owners of this car, note the low fuel consumption both on the direct route and when driving in the city, which is important with the constantly rising prices for gasoline. Excellent handling - the car accurately obeys the steering wheel even at high speed. Many note the convenient location of the gearbox, as well as buttons and levers on the control panel of the Opel Astra. The feedback from the owners says that all the necessary switches are at hand, you do not have to go anywhere. Between the transmissions very small distance, they easily switch.

Comfortable salon and high quality of materials used in the assembly - another positive quality of the Opel Astra. The owners' testimonies indicate that the car is very comfortable, adjustable in six positions of the chair, quite stiff, holding the driver's back well.

Power steering and heated steering wheel, electric parking brake, two-season climate control and other such additional options make the car more comfortable, and the trip in it is more pleasant. The salon is spacious, it is convenient to sit even to tall passengers

What other positive aspects can be noted with the operation of the Opel Astra? Reviews indicate that the machine is very stable at high speeds and when turning. When you press the brake, it stops immediately. High clearance - the car does not shirk the lower part, passing through the unevenness of Russian roads, and does not catch curbs. The car without problems starts at an ambient temperature below 30 degrees, which is important for the Russian climate.

However, despite the extensive list of pluses this car has a number of minuses. They include a rigid suspension, thanks to which the driver will feel all the bumps and potholes on the track. Opel Astra starts well, but does not warm up very fast at idle. A spacious trunk is also popular with all owners of the Opel Astra. Reviews show that, depending on the position of the seats, its volume increases almost 3-fold, which is very convenient when there is a periodic need to transport a large cargo. Very weak noise insulation of wheel arches - when you hit pebbles you can hear a roar. The cabin is air conditioned, but with its task, it manages to certain temperatures. When the air outside the car warms up to 40 degrees or more, the efficiency of its operation drops. Some note that the car hardly travels back, it is necessary to squeeze out the gas pedal strongly, when parking the rear or turning using the adjacent space.

In general, the Opel Astra is a modern, reliable and comfortable car for Russian roads.