4.7.2019 Rüsselsheim. With outstanding aerodynamics, a completely new engine generation and the newly developed Opel Astra sets standards Driven in terms of efficiency and low emissions.
Compared to its predecessor, the CO2 emission is reduced by up to 19 percent. Thus, the new Astra drives to the top of the compact class. Already on their debut the latest Astra Generation ushered in a new Era and was voted “European car of the year 2016”.
With the lightweight (200 kg lighter than predecessor), and Top technologies from higher vehicle classes, the Astra set Standards. This strategy, Opel will continue now without compromise: With the new Generation of extra-efficient, lightweight petrol and diesel engines. The 1.2 to 1.5 litre three-cylinder engines with a performance spectrum from 77 kW/105 HP, offering up to 107 kW/145 HP.
With these all-aluminum engines in the Astra five-door hatchback and the Sports Tourer combines real fuel – saving and CO2-Champions (fuel consumption in accordance with NEFZ1: urban from 6.1 to 4.5 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.0-3.1 l/100 km, 4,8-3,6 l/100 km, 115-96 g/km of CO2; fuel consumption in accordance with WLTP2, combined: 5,9-4,4 l/100 km, 139-117 g/km of CO2; provisional values).
The ultra-modern Astra three-cylinder is not only for lively driving performance, but also guarantee plenty of driving comfort with minimal noise. So a counter-rotating balancer shaft reduces, among other things, in the engine block, possible vibration. Even the Basic engine models have a manual gearbox as standard, six speed. As a Highlight there is an optional soft-switching, friction-reduced Nine-speed automatic.
The intensive development work in the wind tunnel has paid off: With a cw value of 0.25 the Sports Tourer is one of the suits with the lowest air resistance of any value whatsoever, while the five-door hatchback with a drag coefficient of 0.26, the class of hatchback and Compact heads. Thus, the new Astra is one of the most aerodynamic vehicles on the market.
A whole package of measures contributes to the outstanding values. Optimised engine cover, a deflector shaped Behind the axle guide, as well as a cover for the radiator grill. The upper and lower part of the grille of the new Astra opens and closes automatically and independently of each other. As a result, the frontal air flow. A significant contribution to this step change in aerodynamics, but also improved the under-floor air flow what is turbulence were reduced to a Minimum.
The known dynamic Chassis of the Astra has been designed with a fine Hand: New shock absorbers to increase the driving comfort. With the optional sports suspension for firmer dampers, more direct steering, and a driving active Watts-Link-rear axle, to come on Board.
“In the development of the new Astra, the reduction of fuel consumption and CO2 stand-emissions front-and-center. Thanks to our new engines and transmission generation, and the sophisticated aerodynamics, we were able to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 19 per cent. This is a huge step forward – so for the benefit of our customers, who can enjoy a low operating cost. In order for our new Astra sets standards in the compact class,“ says Opel development chief Christian Müller.
Modern technologies for minimising Emissions such as gasoline particulate filters and SCR catalytic Converter for Diesel (Selective Catalytic Reduction) to ensure that all engines in the new Astra, the future of the Euro 6d standard. The all-aluminium engines, standard fuel saving Start/Stop function.
Already in a few weeks to order new Opel Astra not only shines with outstanding aerodynamics, and superior engine technology. Added many more Top technologies of new Front – and rear-view camera to the digital Tacho and up-to-the-next Infotainment Generation. The emergency call system E-Call is also on Board at the request of the Wireless Charger for the Smartphone in the center console.
The new Astra’s Front is now characterized by a barbecue in 3D-optics. And while the interior, with the Bose High-End sound system for the concert hall, impressed the Astra on the outside with the High Gloss Black Pack velvet high-gloss black trim.
Efficiency Champions: gasoline with up to 19 percent less CO2 emission
For the exemplary efficiency with a lot of fun to drive, especially the equally economic as well as vibrant turbo petrol and turbo diesel are responsible. To lower fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions, contributes, in addition to a modern six-speed manual, a CVT transmission (Continuously Variable Transmission) gearboxes with modern electronic 7-speed Gradation.
The compact three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 1.2 and 1.4 Liter displacement are available. With a power range of 81 kW/110 HP to 107 kW/145 HP and maximum torque from 195 to 236 Newton meters, they combine the utmost efficiency with a lot of fun to drive (fuel consumption in accordance with NEFZ1: urban from 6.1 to 5.4 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.0-3.8 l/100 km, combined 4,8-4,4 l/100 km, 110-101 g/km of CO2; fuel consumption in accordance with WLTP2: combined of 5.9-5.2 l/100 km, 136-120 g/km of CO2; provisional values). The Astra 1.2 is combined with a six-speed manual transmission, while the Astra 1.4 is a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) provides the power transmission. The CVT transmission, the driver can leave everything to automatic, or alternatively, manually switch. The cylinder head-integrated water-cooled exhaust manifold contributes to the rapid engine warming, reducing emissions after the cold start to take effect.
Petrol engines
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.4
Performance
(kW/HP at min-1)
81/110
at 4,500
96/130
at 5,500
107/145
at 5,500
107/145
at 5,500 [5.000-6.000]
Max.
Torque
(Nm min-1)
195 at 2,000-3,500
225 at 2,000-3,500
225 at 2,000-3,500
236 at 1,500-3,500
Emission standard
Euro 6d
Euro 6d
Euro 6d
Euro 6d
Power transmission
6-Speed Gearshift
6-Speed Gearshift
6-Speed Gearshift
CVT
Provisional fuel consumption figures according to NEFZ1 (l/100 km)
– urban
– extra-urban
– combined
CO2 g/km
5,6-5,4
4,0-3,8
4,6-4,4
105-101
6,1
4,0
4,8-4,7
110
Provisional combined consumption according to the WLTP2
– l/100km
CO2 g/km
5,5-5,2
127-120
5,9-5,7
136-132
Comparing the consumption data of gasoline with 81 kW/110 HP, 96 kW/130 HP and 107 kW/145 HP, with the corresponding engines of the previous generation, the CO2 emission will be reduced each to about five, about 19 and 15 percent
Typical of Opel, the agile response remains behavior: When you open the throttle to 90 percent of maximum torque within 1.5 seconds at only 1,500 min-1 is already available.
Highly efficient turbo-diesel engine in the new Astra with under 100 g/km of CO2
The same positive picture, the 1.5-litre draw-diesel engines in the new Astra. The 77 kW/105 PS and 90 kW/122 HP, three-cylinder offering, depending on the performance level, a maximum torque of 260 to 300 Newton meter (fuel consumption in accordance with NEFZ1: urban 5.5-4.5 l/100 km, extra-urban 3,7-3,1 l/100 km, combined of 4.3-3.6 l/100 km, 115-96 g/km of CO2; fuel consumption in accordance with WLTP2: combined 5.3-4.4 l/100 km, 139-117 g/km of CO2; provisional values). The Common-Rail System operates with Injection pressures up to 2,000 bar.
Diesel engines
1.5 D
1.5 D
1.5 D
Performance
(kW/HP at min-1)
77/105 at 3,250
90/122 at 3,500
90/122 at 3,500
Max. Torque
(Nm min-1)
260 at 1,500 to 2,500
300 at 1,750-to 2,500
285 at 1.500-2.750
Emission standard
Euro 6d
Euro 6d
Euro 6d
Power transmission
6-Speed Gearshift
6-Speed Gearshift
9-Speed Automatic
Provisional fuel consumption figures according to NEFZ1 (l/100 km)
– urban
– extra-urban
– combined
CO2 g/km
4,6-4,5
3,1
3,6
96
5,5-5,3
3,7-3,5
4,3-4,2
115-110
Provisional combined consumption according to the WLTP2
– l/100km
CO2 g/km
4,7-4,4
124-117
The 5.3-to 4.9
139-130
Compared with the relevant predecessor model, the fuel consumption and CO2 values decrease in the case of the new diesel engines with 77 kW/105 PS and 90 kW/122 HP up to 17 per cent, respectively, by approximately ten percent.
As a special Highlight, the performance is stronger 1.5-Liter Turbodiesel switching on top of a new softly, low-friction Nine-speed automatic can be combined, which celebrates the Astra is your Opel Premiere.
The emissions from the 1.5-Diesel-engines can be reduced with a lot of technical effort to a Minimum. The System for exhaust gas aftertreatment consists of the passive oxidation catalyst, the AdBlue injection system, the SCR catalytic Converter (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and diesel particulate filter.
Digitized: New Front and rear reversing camera, digital Tacho
As exemplary as the drives of the other Top technologies in the compact class bestseller of Opel. In the past, the Astra has a Portfolio of cutting-edge Features and assistance systems in this vehicle class has no equal, above all, the intelligent, glare-free IntelliLux® LED Matrix light. The extensive range of systems, such as adaptive speed control, distance display, front collision warning system with automatic emergency braking, traffic sign and lane keeping assist to name just a few. Come by the campaign for Healthy backs (AGR) is a certified ergonomic seats with Ventilation and massage function. The Opel engineers have digitized the vehicle is also available with a new optional high-tech front-facing camera and a rear-view camera more consistently.
The new front camera is smaller, and in cooperation with a faster processor, significantly more powerful than in the past. So it now recognises not only vehicles but also pedestrians – an important safety plus. Furthermore, the traffic sign assistant can handle thanks to the high-resolution camera, now even more road signs and as a Symbol in the Display. In connection with the new Infotainment System Multimedia Navi Pro available digital reversing camera is also more powerful. The view on the Monitor from the road behind the vehicle appears to be rectified and sharper and the contrasts are in the dark more visible.
Well connected are Astra-customers, with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible system, Multimedia Radio, Multimedia GPS Navi and Multimedia Navi Pro. You can count on the latest Infotainment Generation – smarter, faster, and simply more intuitive to use. The Top-of-the-Line device Multimedia Navi Pro, as in the Opel flagship Insignia has an eight-inch color touch screen and optional voice control. Connected Navigation Services to be more relaxed with real-time traffic information, Online map updates, and predictive Navigation of the trip. The navigation view itself is displayed with the newly designed icons in a fresher, more modern Look. The same applies to the indication of the instrument: the driver’s look in the new Opel Astra, for the first time on a digital speedometer.
Optional with on Board is also the emergency call function E Call. In case of need, via the red button, within seconds, help reach. The belt tensioners or Airbags are triggered, the System automatically an emergency call.
Pleasure Driving: Wireless Charging and Bose sound system
Comfort is written in the new Astra big. Convenient for traveling Compatible Smartphones in the future will be in the compact-class model is very easy to inductively via the Wireless Charging load. The Smartphone must be plugged only into the Opening provided in the center console – a dead battery is a thing of the past.
The concert hall is the new Astra with the optional Bose High-End sound system. A total of seven speakers, including the rich bass of a Subwoofer under the Luggage compartment provide perfect listening pleasure. The driver and passengers a full room surround sound regardless of the space in the vehicle. In addition, the digital amplifier with up to eight individual sound profiles can be saved.
Last, but not least, it holds in the new Astra is another comfort Feature of the catchment, the travel in the cold Season more enjoyable and safer: the heated windshield. Fine, as good as invisible blades through the windscreen and ensure that Astra driver have on frosty days the full view and the disc no longer fogs up.
The new Opel Astra with these Top technologies, as well as exemplary fuel consumption and CO2 figures for the Diesel – like gasoline standards drives again in his class.
[1] The indicated – preliminary – consumption and CO2-emission values were determined in accordance with the prescribed WLTP-measurement procedures (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) and in the NEDC-values recalculated to ensure comparability with other vehicles, according to regulation (EC) no 715/2007, regulation (EU) no 2017/1153 and regulation (EU) no 2017/1151.
[2] The indicated – preliminary – consumption and CO2 emissions values according to the since 1. September 2018 in respect of a prescribed – WLTP-measurement procedures (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) according to regulation (EC) no 715/2007 and regulation (EU) no 2017/1151 determined. These values are in addition to the previously mentioned official fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (according to NEDC) and are not to be confused with these. Due to the more realistic conditions of the test, the WLTP measured fuel consumption and CO2 emission values are in many cases higher than the NEDC measured.
Further information on official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions and power consumption of new passenger can be taken from the cars to the “guide on the fuel economy, CO2-emissions and power consumption of new passenger cars”, of charge at all sales outlets and at DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Helmuth-Hirth-Straße 1, D-73760 Ostfildern is available for free.
Opel Astra (Photo: Opel Automobile GmbH)
