The new Astra saloon further strengthens the product links between Vauxhall / Opel and Buick, because it’s essentially a rebadged edition of the American brand’s Verano.
Measuring 4,658 mm (15’ 3”) in length and with a luggage capacity of 460 litres (1,010 litres with the rear seats folded down), the elegant four-door Astra should have a strong appeal in several European countries including Ireland, Germany and France. Additionally, Opel also anticipates high demand in emerging markets such as Turkey and Russia.
However, a different situation exists in the UK, as buyers tend to prefer their compact cars in hatchback form - indeed, there’s no word yet on whether a Vauxhall version will even be offered. Borrowing the running gear from the three-door Astra VXR to create a niche performance saloon could have a certain charm, though.
Sales of the Opel Astra saloon have just begun, with a choice of three petrol and four diesel engines.
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Measuring 4,658 mm (15’ 3”) in length and with a luggage capacity of 460 litres (1,010 litres with the rear seats folded down), the elegant four-door Astra should have a strong appeal in several European countries including Ireland, Germany and France. Additionally, Opel also anticipates high demand in emerging markets such as Turkey and Russia.
However, a different situation exists in the UK, as buyers tend to prefer their compact cars in hatchback form - indeed, there’s no word yet on whether a Vauxhall version will even be offered. Borrowing the running gear from the three-door Astra VXR to create a niche performance saloon could have a certain charm, though.
Sales of the Opel Astra saloon have just begun, with a choice of three petrol and four diesel engines.
Related posts:
Astra VXR / OPC revealed
99 g/km Astra ecoFLEX
Buick unveils 2012 Verano
Images © General Motors.
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