The new Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer made their public debut at this year’s Brussels Motor Show, set to arrive on Irish roads later this year.
New colours, a longer-range electric model (454km WLTP), Vehicle-to-Load charging, a clearer interior cockpit, the addition of Opel’s patented Intelli-Seats, and new recyclable materials all combine with the new front face and Intelli-Lux HD lighting technology, to deliver a new Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer range.
The front of the Astra is now narrower and even more precisely designed. The illuminated Opel Blitz, found on the top spec Grandland, now sits at the centre of the Astra face.
New rim designs for the 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels are available, along with new metallic paint options such as ‘Kontur White’ and ‘Klover Green’.
Inside, whilst the cockpit and multimedia infotainment system have been made even clearer and more intuitive, Astra drivers can look forward to extra comfort.
Standard across all trims, Opel’s patented Intelli-Seats are characterised by a special recess running in the middle of the seat. Inspired by the bicycle saddle design on road bikes, the technology reduces pressure on the tailbone to ensure relaxed driving comfort even on long drives.
Trim dependent, multi-adjustable, heated, AGR-certified seats with electric lumbar support, massage and memory functions are available.
With a 58 kWh battery, the new Astra Electric promises an additional 34km of driving range (454km) compared to the previous version.
Also new, the all-electric Astra offers Vehicle-to-Load for the first time, allowing the charging of external devices without having to rely on other power sources.
The Astra hatchback offers up to 1,339-litres of luggage space with the seats folded down, while the Sports Tourer offers a load volume of up to 1,634-litres. In addition, the rear seat backrest in the estate can be flexibly folded down in a 40:20:40 ratio.
