New Opel Astra K Turbo 2019 Review Interior Exterior

New Opel Astra K Turbo 2019 Review Interior Exterior.

The Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel hatchback sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds, accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h in 7.1 seconds and keeps going up to a maximum speed of 225 km/h. This high performance blended with modest fuel consumption makes the twin-turbo Astra one of the most fuel-efficient cars in the compact class.

In addition to the outstanding efficiency, drivability is the major highlight of the top-of-the-line 110 kW/150 hp engine. The maximum 350 Newton meters of torque are available from only 1,500-2,250 rpm. In combination with the low vehicle mass and direct throttle response, the Astra 1.6 BiTurbo Diesel gains speed quickly from low rpm. Mated to a crisp six-speed manual gearbox, the four-cylinder engine revs smoothly and progressively throughout its rpm range. The engine is also very refined, making the Astra’s passenger compartment a particularly quiet, comfortable and roomy space in which to travel.

In the SCR process for diesel engines, AdBlue is injected into the exhaust gas. The solution decomposes into ammonia. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) enter the catalyst in the exhaust gas, and are then selectively reduced to nitrogen and water.

The rapid transition to Euro 6d-TEMP compliancy is part of Opel’s strategy to become a leader in vehicle emissions reduction. The next steps toward this goal are the introduction of four electrified models by 2020, including the next generation Corsa, which will be available as a fully electric vehicle, and the Grandland X as the first plug-in hybrid from Opel. By 2024 Opel will become fully electrified, offering a hybrid or a battery electric version of every passenger car model alongside those powered by internal combustion engines.

Light, frugal, agile: Astra designed for maximum efficiency

The Astra – voted “Car of the Year” in Europe in 2016 – is one of the bestsellers in the Opel portfolio. Light, frugal and agile, while offering excellent comfort, the Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer exude efficiency with every component.

Despite compact exterior dimensions, occupants in the Astra enjoy particularly generous legroom – especially in the rear. The Sports Tourer can also carry up to 1,630 litres of luggage and the extensive load area is easy to access thanks to the optional power tailgate, which can be opened and shut with a simple kicking motion under the bumper.

In addition to featuring a host of driver assistance systems such as Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, the Astra is the first car in its class to be made available with full LED matrix headlamps. IntelliLux LED® matrix lighting on the Astra consists of 16 LED segments – eight on each side of the vehicle – that automatically and constantly adapt the length and distribution of the light beam to every situation, without glare for oncoming traffic.

The optional equipment for the Astra also includes infotainment systems that can be operated by touch-screen, remote controls on the steering wheel and voice recognition. They additionally allow operation of suitably-equipped smartphones via the phone’s voice-control system, such as Siri or Google Assistant, and they are compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In 2019 Opel celebrates 120 years of automobile production – and thereby 120 years full of innovations for everyone. The German brand has a tradition of pioneering high-tech advancements and quickly bringing them to series production. This makes mobility affordable for many and the cars safer, cleaner, more comfortable and more practical. The motto “see and be seen” was already followed by Opel’s first car, the Patentmotorwagen “System Lutzmann” of 1899, as well as by all the other models that followed, from the famous Opel Kapitän, the legendary GT and the first-generation Insignia, to the current Astra. The IntelliLux LED matrix headlamps of the compact bestseller as well as the Insignia turn night into day. They will also start a revolution in the small car class when the next-generation of the bestselling Corsa debuts with adaptive full-LED matrix light. Opel will introduce the alternative of new Eco-LED light in future models, future reducing energy consumption while retaining light output.

Opel is equipping all its models with the newest light technology. For example, the Astra, which combines top technologies with first-rate driving dynamics. They are complemented by assistance systems such as Hill Start Assist and Cruise Control as standard throughout the Astra range. The same goes for air conditioning and Solar Protect glazing. The “120 Years” version additionally features Park Pilot, front fog lights and 16-inch light alloy wheels as standard - all for a RRP of only €21,725.00 including VAT in Germany. And the optional bright-as-day IntelliLux LED matrix light ensures optimum illumination in every situation.

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