Opel Astra is one of the safest representatives of its class. The hatchback received a maximum rating of five stars from the leading European agency in the field of independent crash tests, Euro NCAP. The car received the following ratings by category: driver or adult passenger - 86%, child passenger - 84%, pedestrian - 83%, safety devices - 75%. Safety features on board include driver's front and side airbags and front passenger, anti-lock braking system, system dynamic stabilization ESP Plus.
The car is equipped with front fully orthopedic ergonomic sports seats, adjustable in six directions, with four-point lumbar support. The chairs have received certification from the German medical association AGR. Dual-zone climate control with air recirculation function is also installed here. With such equipment you will be comfortable, convenient and cozy even during a multi-hour long-distance trip.
The luggage compartment normally holds 370 liters of cargo and can be significantly increased if you fold the second row of seats. Which, by the way, can be done easily and simply with just one movement. In the hatchback interior itself, there are up to eighteen convenient places for storing various small items: pockets in the door trim with bottle holders, a compartment for the driver’s belongings, cup holders, a large glove box and so on.
technical characteristics of Opel Astra H Hatchback (Opel Astra N Hatchback) 1.6 MT
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Engine
Dynamic characteristics
Transmission
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Inner dimensions
Wheels and tires
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REVIEW AND DESCRIPTION
For the first time, an Opel Astra N car with a body three-door hatchback was presented in 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The presentation of the Opel Astra N car took place in the spring of 2004 in Andalusia (Spain). Since March 2004, a five-door hatchback appeared on the market, in the fall of the same year the production of the Opel Astra N station wagon began, and in March 2005, the production of the Opel sports three-door hatchback began. Astra GTC, and in September 2005 - Cabrio. In the fall of 2006, the family was restyled, and a year later production of the Opel Astra N sedan began.
For Russian market Opel Astra N cars are equipped with the following engines: 1.4 l Z14XEP (90 hp); 1.6 l Z16XEP (105 hp); 1.8 l Z18XEP (140 hp); 2.0 L Z20 LER (200 hp) and 2.0 L Z20LEH (240 hp). The Z14XER engine, equipped with the Twinport system, is installed only on the five-door hatchback; the Z16XER and Z18XER engines with variable valve timing are equipped in all Opel Astra N cars, except sports packages three-door hatchback. The Z20LER and Z20LEH turbocharged engines are installed only on the three-door hatchback in sports trim levels.
Opel Astra N cars can be equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission gears (Opel Astra N cars with Z14XER, Z16XER and Z18XER engines), 6-speed manual transmission (only on Opel Astra H cars with Z20LER and Z20LEH engines), 4-speed automatic transmission (only on Opel Astra H cars with engines Z18XER) or robotic manual transmission Easytronic (only available with Z16XER engines).
In Russia, Opel Astra N cars are offered in three basic configurations: Essentia, Enjoy and Cosmo. For a three-door hatchback there are additional Sport configuration and ORS.
All trim levels are standard equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), an immobilizer, driver and front passenger airbags and two side airbags, central locking With remote control, electric power steering steering, heating and air conditioning system with equipment packages for cold climates and with a dust filter, tilt and reach adjustable steering column, front door power windows, information display on the instrument panel, front and rear ashtrays.
Depending on the equipment of the Opel Astra N car, list additional equipment includes the following: electronic system directional stability ESP (OPS configuration), anti-theft alarm(Enjoy and Cosmo equipment), front active head restraints (OPS equipment), front passenger presence sensor (Sport equipment), two-tone sound signal(Cosmo, Sport, ORS configurations), suspension with sports characteristics and reduced ground clearance (Sport equipment), air conditioning with manual control(Essentia, Sport, OPC configurations), climate control (Enjoy and Cosmo configurations), automatic switching on air recirculation (all trim levels except Essentia), interior lighting and local lighting
(Enjoy and Cosmo equipment, can be installed on Essentia equipment upon request), Comfort front seats (Essentia, Enjoy and Cosmo equipment), Sport (Sport equipment), Recaro (ORC equipment, can be installed on Enjoy, Cosmo and Sport), driver's seat, height adjustable (Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo and Sport configurations); driver's and front passenger's seats with electric heating (Enjoy and Cosmo equipment, can be installed on Sport equipment upon request), six-way adjustable driver's seat (OPS equipment, can be installed on Enjoy, Cosmo and Sport equipment upon request), adjustable lumbar Driver's seat support (Cosmo equipment), three-spoke steering wheel, covered 
leather (Cosmo equipment, can be installed on Essentia and Enjoy equipment upon request); three-spoke steering wheel with two dark gray inserts (Enjoy equipment, optional for Essentia equipment); leather-covered OPC-line steering wheel (OPS configuration, optional for all configurations); leather-wrapped Sport steering wheel (Sport trim level); full size spare wheel(all configurations, except OPC), repair kit for tires (OPS configuration), sun visors with illumination and mirrors (Cosmo, Sport and OPC configurations, upon request can be installed on Essentia and Enjoy configurations), sports alloy pedals (Sport and OPC configurations ), interior upholstery XXVQ Alpha silver / Elbacharcoal (Sport equipment, can be installed on the Enjoy equipment upon request),
Fog lights (Cosmo and OPC trim levels, can be installed on all other trim levels upon request), side moldings painted in body color (all trim levels except Essentia), roof rails on a station wagon (Enjoy trim level), roof rails silver color on the roof of an Opel Astra N station wagon (Cosmo equipment, can be installed on the Enjoy equipment upon request), front bumper Sport (ORS equipment), rear spoiler (ORS equipment, can be installed on Enjoy, Cosmo and Sport equipment upon request), R15 wheel rims (Essentia equipment); R16 wheel rims (Enjoy equipment), R16 wheel rims with five double spokes (Cosmo and Sport equipment),
alloy wheels R16 Elegance II with seven double spokes (Cosmo equipment), alloy wheels R18 OPC with five flat spokes (ORS equipment), three-line information display (Essentia equipment), audio preparation - two speakers and an antenna (Essentia equipment), control units audio system on the steering wheel (Enjoy, Cosmo and OPC trim levels, can be installed on all other trim levels upon request), CD30 audio system with information display (Sport and OPC trim levels, can be installed on Essentia trim levels upon request), CD30 MP3 audio system with control units on the steering wheel (Enjoy and Cosmo trim levels, can be installed on all other trim levels upon request); for the Opel Astra N station wagon - rear tinted windows, black pillars, silver roof rails (Cosmo package, can be installed on the Enjoy package upon request), a package of Sport & Chassis ZQ8 options (OPS package, can be installed on request installed on all other trim levels except Essentia).
By order for various configurations The Opel Astra N car can be equipped with an interactive control system with a package of Sport & Chassis ZQ8 options, side curtain airbags (except for Opel Astra N sedan cars), bi-xenon headlights, an ISOFIX child seat mounting system, an adaptive headlight system, an automatic adjustment system ground clearance (only for Opel Astra N station wagon), indicator low pressure in tires, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, electrically adjustable and electrically heated exterior mirrors, automatically folding; power rear windows, six-way power front passenger seat, folding front passenger seat (station wagon only), boost defroster, thermal windshield, undermount engine guard, power sunroof, panoramic sunroof (station wagon only) Opel Astra N with a three-door hatchback body), an engine starting system, opening doors and trunk without a key, a front armrest, a rear seat with a backrest divided into three parts, an additional socket in the trunk (only for Opel Astra N station wagon cars), safety net in the trunk (only for Opel Astra N station wagon), a system of guides for securing luggage, 
leather upholstery, removable towing device, rear parking sensors(except for Opel Astra N sedan cars), metallic and diamond body paint, R16 alloy wheels, R17 Sport and Dynamic alloy wheels, R18 alloy wheels, R19 alloy wheels, color information display, audio systems various modifications, management pack mobile phone Bluetooth, rain sensor, self-dimming rearview mirror, automatic headlights, headlight washers, heating ducts for rear passengers.
The bodies of all modifications of Opel Astra N cars are load-bearing, all-metal, welded construction with hinged front fenders, doors, hood and trunk lid (tailgate). Wind and rear window(tailgate glass) glued. The driver's seat is adjustable in the longitudinal direction, for backrest tilt and height, and, upon request, for lumbar support. The front passenger seat is adjustable fore and aft and for backrest tilt; an optional six-way adjustable seat or a folding one (for station wagons) can be installed. The front and rear seats are equipped with height-adjustable headrests. Back rear seat can be folded forward in parts in a ratio of 60:40, and optionally installed in a ratio of 40:20:40.
The transmission is made according to a front-wheel drive design with front wheel drives equipped with equal joints. angular velocities. In basic configurations, Opel Astra N cars are equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission. Upon request for Opel Astra N cars with a 1.6 liter engine, it can be installed robotic box gears, and Opel Astra N cars with a 1.8-liter engine have an automatic 4-speed gearbox.
Front suspension MacPherson type, independent, spring, with stabilizer lateral stability, with hydraulic shock absorber struts. Rear suspension semi-independent, spring, with hydraulic shock absorbers.
The brakes on all wheels are disc brakes with a floating caliper, and the front brake discs are ventilated. IN brake mechanisms rear wheels drive mechanisms are built-in parking brake. All Opel Astra N cars are equipped anti-lock braking system brakes (ABS) with exchange rate stability subsystem (ESP), standard installed on the OPC equipment (on request for other equipment).
The steering is safety-resistant, with a rack-and-pinion steering mechanism, equipped with an electro-hydraulic booster. Steering column adjustable in tilt and reach. The steering wheel hub (as well as in front of the front passenger) has a front inflatable pillow security. Additionally, side airbags are installed for the driver and front passenger, and, upon request, inflatable curtains located on both sides of the ceiling above the front and rear doors.
Opel Astra N cars are equipped with a centralized control system for the locks of all doors with locking of all doors with a button on the key fob.
All Opel Astra N cars are equipped with seat belts for the driver, front passenger and rear seat passengers.
The overall dimensions of the Opel Astra N car with a five-door hatchback body are shown in Fig. 1.1, with three-door hatchback, sedan and station wagon bodies are given in Appendix 2. Technical characteristics of Opel Astra N cars are given in table. 1.1. Elements of the Opel Astra N car with a 1.6 l Z16XER engine, located in engine compartment, and the main units are shown in Fig. 1.2, 1.4, 1.5.
Review of Opel Astra H. What to look for when buying.
Considering specifications Opel Astra H, variations must be taken into account: more than 5 different volumes engine, sedan, station wagon, two hatchbacks and a convertible, 3 trim levels.
Opel Astra H - technical specifications for the whole family
Technical Opel characteristics Astra H cannot be described in one paragraph. Because Astra H is not one car, it is a whole family. A line consisting of at least 5 cars. Same at first glance, but different in essence, in their driving performance, appearance and size.
Astra H began production in 2004. In 2007 it underwent a slight restyling. The technical characteristics of the engines have undergone changes. They have become more powerful, economical and environmentally friendly. The front bumper, mirrors, and some interior trim elements have also changed. Astra H is still produced, in station wagon, sedan or 5-door hatchback body, but under the name Astra Family.
Body and chassis of the Opel Astra H
The body line has a wide choice: sedan, station wagon, 5-door hatchback, 3-door GTC hatchback, and Astra TwinTop coupe-convertible. Specifications various types Opel Astra bodies are similar, but there are differences. The wheelbase of the sedan and station wagon is 2703 mm, and that of hatchbacks and convertibles is 2614 mm.
The turning radius is approximately the same for all, about 11 m. The trunk volumes of the sedan and station wagon are surprisingly the same, 490 liters each. The 5-door hatchback has 375 liters, the GTC – 340 liters, and the convertible – 205 liters. The gas tank volume on all Opel Astras is 52 liters.
The front suspension in the Astra H is MacPherson link-spring, with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs, and anti-roll bar. The rear suspension in Opel Astra cars is semi-independent, lever-spring with trailing arms.
Read also: Where is it located, when and how does the replacement take place? air filter Opel Astra G, H, J
Engines: technical characteristics.
From 2004 to 2008, the Opel Astra was equipped with gasoline engines 1.4 (75 hp), 1.6 (105 hp), 1.8 (125 hp) and diesel 1.7 (101 hp). After restyling in 2007, production continued with gasoline power units 1.4 (90 hp), 1.6 (105 hp), 1.8 (140 hp), and CDTI diesels 1.7 (125 hp) and 1.3 (90 hp).
All gasoline power plants use a belt in the timing system, which needs to be changed every 90-110 thousand km.
The weak point of the 1.6 and 1.8 engines are the intake and exhaust camshaft gears and phase regulators. U diesel engines There is often a problem with the dual mass flywheel. And also when refueling low-quality fuel you will have to fork out money to replace the injectors.
It is worth mentioning separately about OPC, sports version Opel Astra N. They are equipped with 2.0 turbocharged engines (240 hp). At correct operation that's pretty reliable unit, but otherwise repairs can be very expensive.
Technical characteristics of the Opel Astra gearbox
On the Opel Astra H you can find manual, robotic and automatic transmissions. They are installed regardless of the Opel Astra body, be it a sedan or a hatchback, at the request of the buyer. The F23 manual 5-speed gearbox is a fairly reliable mechanism. But there were some shortcomings. These include rear crankshaft leaks and output shaft bearing problems.
When considering the technical characteristics of the Opel Astra H, it is necessary to take into account the variations: more than 5 different engine sizes, a sedan, a station wagon, two hatchbacks and a convertible, 3 trim levels.
Opel Astra H - technical specifications for the whole family
The technical characteristics of the Opel Astra H cannot be described in one paragraph. Because Astra H is not one car, it is a whole family. A line consisting of at least 5 cars. The same at first glance, but different in essence, in their driving performance, appearance and size.
Astra H began production in 2004. In 2007 it underwent a slight restyling. The technical characteristics of the engines have undergone changes. They have become more powerful, economical and environmentally friendly. The front bumper, mirrors, and some interior trim elements have also changed. Astra H is still produced in station wagon, sedan or 5-door hatchback body styles, but under the name Astra Family.
Technical characteristics of Opel Astra H hatchback
Performance characteristics of Opel Astra hatchback
Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Acceleration time to 100 km/h: 12.3 s
Fuel consumption per 100 km in the city: 8.5 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km on the highway: 5.5 l
Fuel consumption per 100 km mixed cycle:
6.6 l
Gas tank volume: 52 l
Vehicle curb weight: 1265 kg
Acceptable full mass:
1740 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R15 T
Disc size: 6.5J x 15
Engine characteristics
Location: front, transverse
Engine capacity: 1598 cm3
Engine power: 105 hp
Number of revolutions: 6000
Torque: 150/3900 n*m
Supply system: Distributed injection
Turbocharging: No
Gas distribution mechanism: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Row
Number of cylinders: 4
Cylinder diameter: 79 mm
Piston stroke: 81.5 mm
Compression ratio: 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder: 4
Recommended fuel: AI-95
Brake system
Front brakes: Ventilated disc
Rear brakes: Disk
ABS: ABS
Steering
Steering type: Rack and pinion
Power steering: Power steering
Transmission
Drive unit: Front
Number of gears: manual gearbox - 5
Number of gears: automatic transmission - 5
Gear ratio main couple:
3.94
Suspension
Front suspension: Shock absorber
Rear suspension: Shock absorber
Body
Body type: hatchback
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Machine length: 4249 mm
Machine width: 1753 mm
Machine height: 1460 mm
Wheelbase: 2614 mm
Front track: 1488 mm
Rear track: 1488 mm
Maximum trunk volume: 1330 l
Minimum trunk volume: 380 l
Body and chassis of the Opel Astra H
The body line has a wide choice: sedan, station wagon, 5-door hatchback, 3-door GTC hatchback, and Astra TwinTop coupe-convertible. The technical characteristics of various types of Opel Astra body are similar, but there are differences. The wheelbase of the sedan and station wagon is 2703 mm, and that of hatchbacks and convertibles is 2614 mm.
The turning radius is approximately the same for all, about 11 m. The trunk volumes of the sedan and station wagon are surprisingly the same, 490 liters each. The 5-door hatchback has 375 liters, the GTC – 340 liters, and the convertible – 205 liters. The gas tank volume on all Opel Astras is 52 liters.
The front suspension in the Astra H is MacPherson link-spring, with telescopic shock absorber struts, coil springs, and anti-roll bar. The rear suspension in Opel Astra cars is semi-independent, lever-spring with trailing arms.
Opel Astra H configurations
Astra N has 3 configuration options: Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo. The simplest is Essentia, which includes a leather-trimmed steering wheel, air conditioning, and heated front seats. Enjoy adds climate control and a light sensor. Cosmo – maximum configuration, boasts 16-inch alloy wheels, rain sensor, seats with eco-leather inserts. Also for the 3-door hatchback there is an option with panoramic roof. IN OPC configuration, available only for the GTC hatchback, sports body kits, 17-inch wheels and Recaro seats are installed. Also, station wagons and sedans have additional cigarette lighters in the trunk for installing a refrigerator in the trunk. In 2008, it was possible to purchase the Astra H Limousine version, but only on order, from Germany.
Technical equipment and characteristics of the Opel Astra H
The least powerful, but at the same time the most reliable engine offered for the third Astra is a four-cylinder “gear” with a volume of 1.4 liters. Power of sixteen-valve 1.4 Opel – 90 Horse power.
In the range Astra engines H there are two petrol 1.6. The first produces 105 horsepower, and the power of the second is 10 horsepower higher - 115 horsepower. On 1.6 engines with mileage exceeding 40,000 km, vibration was noticed at rpm in the range of 2,500 - 3,000; as a rule, this unpleasant moment is associated with the variable valve timing system.
1.8L engines produce power of 125 and 140 horsepower. Power plants 1.8l with a mileage of 70,000 suffer from leaking camshaft oil seal, and may also leak front oil seal crankshaft Also, on engines with a volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, with mileages exceeding 50,000 km, the camshaft gear may jam. As a rule, before this, when starting the engine, a grinding noise is heard for 2-3 seconds.
The most powerful gasoline units are 2.0-liter turbocharged engines. Their power: 170, 200 and 240 hp.
Installed on Opel Astra H 2004 - 2010 turbodiesel engines: 1.3 - 90hp, 1.7 - 80 and 100hp, 1.9 - 120 and 150hp. According to experts, it is better to buy a gasoline Astra, since diesel engines require even more attention than gasoline units Opel. If on diesel Astra The power dropped significantly and the car began to smoke, perhaps the reason is the particulate filter, which is already asking for replacement. On diesel modifications Asters are equipped with a dual-mass flywheel, over time it becomes the cause of knocks and vibrations; as a rule, replacement will be required after a mileage of 150,000 km. 
On Astra modifications with 1.4 and 1.6L engines, they are installed at the rear drum brakes, on more powerful Astras on all wheels disc brakes. The Astra's front pads last for 30,000 km, and the rear drum pads last for 60,000 km. Sami brake discs Asters last 60,000 km.
It is best to buy a used aster from manual transmission. Mechanics from repair to repair will last at least 100,000 km, and sometimes 200,000 km. Reverse gear Astra's manual transmission is not equipped with a synchronizer, which is why immediately after stopping reverse speed On Astra it doesn't turn on well.
Four step automatic Asters equipped winter mode, but if you don’t use it for a long time, one day the activation button may simply not work. Jerks when switching from first to second on this box are considered normal, but jerks when switching from second to third indicate a malfunction. In some cases, repairs will require replacing the valve body. To the body automatic transmission Astra gearboxes have a built-in gearbox cooling radiator; it happens that the coolant leaks and mixes with the oil, which also does not increase the service life of the unit.
After a mileage of 100,000 km, the robotic gearbox will require replacement of the fork. Typically, the Easy Tronic robot lasts more than 100,000 km before overhaul, so as not to shorten its service life robotic gearbox When stopping for a short time, engage neutral gear.
The Astra's suspension is quite durable. According to the owners' reviews, it is a bit harsh. Most often, stabilizer struts and steering rods in the Opel chassis are replaced; this operation is carried out after a mileage of 50,000 km.
Price
You can buy an Opel Astra H 2004 – 2010 in almost any city in the CIS. Price for Opel Astra H 2007 is $11,000 - $12,000. Astra is a good option for a person living in the city, in moderation fast car with a non-gluttonous engine and spacious interior, besides Astra is different good level security. 
Figures and facts
According to statistics, the Opel Astra H is one of the cars that loses the least value over time. Plus relative cheapness to maintain. And adding to this the technical characteristics and big choice, we can conclude that the Opel Astra definitely deserves attention.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OPEL ASTRA FAMILY (OPEL ASTRA)
Technical characteristics of Opel Astra
| Body | 3-door | Sedan | 5 door | Station wagon | OPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height (mm) | 1435 | 1447 | 1460 | 1500 | 1405 |
| Length (mm) | 4290 | 4587 | 4249 | 4515 | 4290 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2614 | 2703 | 2614 | 2703 | 2614 |
| Width (including/excluding exterior mirrors rear view) (mm) |
2033/1753 | 2033/1753 | 2033/1753 | 2033/1753 | 2033/1753 |
| Front/rear wheel track (mm) | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 | 1488/1488 |
| Turning radius in meters | 3-door | Sedan | 5 door | Station wagon | OPC |
| From curb to curb | 10,48-10,94 | 11,00 | 10,48-10,85 | 10,80-11,17 | 10,95 |
| Wall to wall | 11,15-11,59 | 11,47 | 11,15-11,50 | 11,47-11,60 | 10,60 |
| Size luggage compartment in mm (ECIE/GM) |
3-door | Sedan | 5 door | Station wagon | OPC |
| Luggage compartment length from back door before second row seats |
819 | 905 | 819 | 1085 | 819 |
| Floor length cargo compartment, from the cargo door compartments up to the back of the front seats |
1522 | 1668 | 1530 | 1807 | 1522 |
| Width between wheel arches | 944 | 1027 | 944 | 1088 | 944 |
| Maximum width | 1092 | 1092 | 1093 | 1088 | 1092 |
| Luggage height | 772 | 772 | 820 | 862 | 772 |
| Luggage compartment volume in liters (ECIE) | 3-door | Sedan | 5 door | Station wagon | OPC |
| Capacity luggage compartment (with luggage compartment shelf) |
340 | 490 | 375 | 490 | 340 |
| Luggage compartment capacity with loading up to upper limit of the front seat backrests |
690 | 870 | 805 | 900 | 690 |
| Luggage compartment capacity with backrest loading front seats and roof |
1070 | — | 1295 | 1590 | 1070 | 3-door | Sedan | 5 door | Station wagon | OPC |
| Curb weight including driver (according to 92/21/EEC and 95/48/EC) |
1220-1538 | 1306-1520 | 1240-1585 | 1278-1653 | 1393-1417 |
| Maximum permissible weight car | 1695-1895 | 1730-1830 | 1715-1915 | 1810-2005 | 1840 |
| Payload | 323-487 | 306-428 | 320-495 | 336-542 | 423-447 |
| Maximum front axle load (minimum value) |
875-1070 | 910-1015 | 875-1070 | 880-1075 | 1015 | 840 | 860 | 860 | 940 | 840 |
| Gasoline engines | 1.4 TWINPORT® ECOTEC® |
1.6 TWINPORT ECOTEC® (85 kW) |
1.8 ECOTEC® | 2.0 Turbo ECOTEC® (147 kW) |
OPC 2.0 Turbo (177 kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 73,4 | 79,0 | 80,5 | 86,0 | 86,0 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80,6 | 81,5 | 88,2 | 86,0 | 86,0 |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1364 | 1598 | 1796 | 1998 | 1998 |
| Max. power in kW/hp | 66 (90) | 85 (115) | 103 (140) | 147 (200) | 177 (240) |
| Max. power at rpm | 5600 | 6000 | 6300 | 5400 | 5600 |
| Max. torque in Nm | 125 | 155 | 175 | 262 | 320 |
| Max. torque at rpm |
4000 | 4000 | 3800 | 4200 | 2400 |
Hatchback third Opel generations Astra H debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, and the car appeared at Russian dealers in 2004. The model turned out to be so successful that upon its appearance, the assembly of its predecessor was continued at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad, and the Family prefix was added to the name.
The design of the Opel Astra H hatchback is made in the style of the Vectra C model with strict body lines, large head optics and a signature radiator grille with a wide chrome strip in its upper part.
Options and prices Opel Astra H Family hatchback 2015
In general, the similarity of the Astra N with the larger Vectra added solidity and severity to the model, and the sloping roof line and rear pillars with a reverse slope introduced features of dynamism and sportiness. This was successfully used by the automaker when creating three-door Opel Astra GTC and Opel Astra OPC.
The interior of the car was also adjusted to the overall style model range. This is evident both in the design and in the location of the controls, which you won’t have to get used to when transferring to the Opel Astra H from other cars of the company of the same year.
Compared to the previous version of Astra G, the third generation hatchback is 132 mm longer - its overall length is 4,331 mm, but wheelbase remained the same - 2,614 mm. The trunk volume of the five-door Opel Astra Family is 375 liters, but increases to 1,295 liters with the rear seatbacks folded down. Ground clearance(clearance) of the hatchback is 160 mm.
The base engine for the car is a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which after restyling the Astra in 2007 began to develop 115 hp. against 105 forces previously. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed Easytronic robot.
As an alternative, a more powerful 140-horsepower engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters is offered, which can be ordered either with mechanics or with a four-speed torque converter.
For the Opel Astra H hatchback initial configuration Essentia with a 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission is asking 710,000 rubles. The price range for a five-door in the intermediate Enjoy version ranges from 740,000 to 780,000 rubles, and the price of an Opel Astra Family in top-end configuration Cosmo with a 1.8-liter engine and automatic transmission reaches 815,000 rubles.
At the same time, for the leather interior, sunroof, adaptive headlights, navigation system, metallic paint and much more need to be paid extra separately.
