New Opel Astra

After 1.5 years, the market will receive a new generation Opel Astra, which will compete with powerful rivals such as Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf limousines.

The current generation Opel Astra was submitted in 2003. Then, Astra has been one of the most popular cars in the segment "S". The model actually has been very successful - a modern design and a good price / quality ratio. According to the British edition of AutoExpress, the new Astra will be made in the same style of luxury car as the current generation model. Naturally, the design will undergo some changes, but without revolution decisions.

Already, the Astra passes the tests. The Germans want to make the new Astra slightly larger and wider. Rather, on the market Opel would issue two versions Astra - 3- and 5-door hatchback. A little later, there will be wagon, sedan and limousine. In addition, based Astra Opel will be launched a cabriolet.

Under the hood of a new generation Opel Astra will put a wide range of power units, ranging from petrol 1.4-liter. And the most powerful to be 2.0-liter turbocharged unit, which issues 250 hp.