With the elegant four-door Astra sedan, Opel expands its bestselling Astra range to seven models. The new variant complements the five-door hatch, station wagon, three-door GTC, OPC, cabrio-coupé TwinTop and van variants. Based on the station wagon’s long wheelbase, the new Astra sedan boasts great driving dynamics combined with high safety reserves. Its four engines – from 90 to 140 horsepower, will be an important addition to the line-up, particularly in the strong, thriving markets in Europe.
Opel continues a tradition with the new Astra notchback model, as the first two Astra generations were both available with four doors and a large, separate luggage compartment. The new sedan boasts Astra’s progressive, proportionally balanced design and dynamic lines. With the latest upgrade of the Astra family of cars, designers further honed the distinctive brand face that was first presented in this model line, while ensuring the car is still clearly recognisable as a member of the Astra family.
Elements such as the sharply drawn “eyebrows” above the fog lamps, together with the eye-catching V-shaped front, serve as a blueprint for future Opel models. The headlamp housings in stylish chrome also convey an additional sense of quality. The new roof line flows elegantly into the tailgate, which turns slightly upward at the end to form an integrated spoiler for optimised aerodynamics.
The newest addition to the Astra family can be further personalised with a selection of four equipment packages: Visibility and Light; Winter Pack, Seat Comfort Pack; Leather Seats and Electronic Climate Control (ECC) with Air Quality Sensor (AQS).
The New Astra Notchback 1.6 litre 115hp petrol Essentia retails at e23,200 (Lm9,960), the Enjoy version at e26,000 (just over Lm11,000). The 1.7 CDTI Diesel versions start from e26,800 (LM11, 500).
To see what’s behind the new Astra Saloon visit the United Automobiles Showroom at Abate Rigord Street in Ta’ Xbiex, and find out more about the impressive and fascinating experience Opel has to offer. www.unitedautomobile.com.mt