Opel Astra - a German car producedcompany 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 started to be produced in 2009, today it goes in three versions: a five-door five-seat hatchback, a five-door five-seat station wagon and the last one - a sedan, launched in 2012.
Car Specification Opel Astra J hatchback
The length of the car is 441.9 cm, its heightfrom the topmost point of the body to the lowest point of the wheels - 151 cm, the width with the open mirrors - 201.3 cm. Opel Astra J boasts a spacious trunk, which in the usual state, with seats installed, is 370 liters, and with folded seats increases 1235 liters (if you count the volume to the ceiling). Depending on the type of engine, the 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 fortunate enough to becomeowners of this car, note the low fuel consumption as on a 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, electricparking 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 notedwhen operating an 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 prosThis car has a number of cons. They include a rigid suspension, thanks to which the driver will feel all the bumps and potholes on the track. Opel Astra is a good start, but it does not warm up very fast at idle. A spacious trunk is also popular with all owners of the Opel Astra. Reviews indicate that, depending on the position of the seats, its volume increases almost 3 times, which is very convenient when there is a periodic need to transport a large cargo. Very low noise insulation of the wheel arches - when the pebbles hit, there is a roar. The cabin is air-conditioned, but with its task, it manages to certain temperatures. When the air over the side of the machine is warmed to 40 and above degrees, the efficiency of its operation drops. Some say 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.
