POLOKWANE – The Astra, which arrived in dealerships on April 15, represents a quantum leap for Opel in this segment, and will take the brand’s C-segment contender well into the next decade.
Smaller outside, bigger inside
Designers of the new Opel Astra have used intelligent engineering solutions to make a vehicle with smaller exterior dimensions while increasing interior space. The new Astra is 49mm shorter and 25mm lower than the outgoing model. Efficient use of space and clever packaging has resulted in a roomier interior with 35mm more rear legroom and 22mm more front headroom. Improvements in the driver’s seating position have resulted in better visibility for the driver.
Improved fuel economy from lighter and efficient powertrain
The new Astra will be offered with a choice of three light and efficient turbo charged petrol engines. Smooth and quiet, the engines have strong and energetic power delivery characteristics. Opel plans to introduce 17 new engines between 2014 and 2018 with the all-aluminium 1.0 turbo, 1.4 turbo, and 1.6 turbo ECOTEC engines mated to five- and six-speed manual gearboxes. A six-speed torque convertor automatic transmission is available for models equipped with the 1.4 turbocharged engine.
Class leading technology
For the first time in South Africa the new Astra is available with the latest generation Opel Eye front camera. The camera has a wide range of functions which include monitoring of the IntelliLux LED Matrix System, traffic Sign Assistance (TSA), lane Departure Warning (LDW), lane Keep Assist (LKA), following Distance Indication (FDI) and forward Collision Alert (FCA) with Low Speed Collision Mitigation Braking (LSCMB).
Standard safety features of which many are integrated with hydraulic braking and/or electronic engine control systems include:
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and Traction Control
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Cornering Brake Control
- Torque Vectoring by Brakes
- Cornering Torque Control
- Electronic Drag Torque Control
- Brake Assist System
- Hydraulic Brake Assist Fade
- Brake Disc Cleaning
- Trailer Stability Program.
New Opel Astra models and pricing:
- 1.0T Essentia – R254 000
- 1.0T Enjoy – R284 300
- 1.4T Enjoy MT – R328 000
- 1.4T Enjoy AT – R338 000
- 1.4T Sport MT – R354 000
- 1.4T Sport AT – R374 000
- 1.6T Sport MT – R387 000
- 1.6T Sport PLUS MT – R407 000
For more information on the new Opel Astra, contact Westvaal Polokwane at (015) 297 1149 or visit their showroom at 86 Landdros Maré Street.
