Every component was checked for compact design and lightweight materials. This brings smartphone connectivity and apps in to the cabin for customers with compatible Android 5. Manoeuvring Light To assist the driver when parking, the Static Bending Light also illuminates poorly lit areas when the reverse gear is engaged. The Opel Astra delivers a very impressive ride quality overall. Images are used to represent make and model of car. The Lane Departure Warning is enriched with a Lane Keep Assist with automatic steering correction in case a driver unintentionally veers out of lane.
Despite the new Opel Astra having a marginally smaller body mass than its predecessor, it actually has more room inside thanks to some clever chassis design. Roof Load Minimum Kerbweight No. While the front track is identical to that of the previous Astra generation, the rear track is now 8mm narrower and the vehicle's wheelbase 23mm shorter. The new motor is a fine thing. In brief: the new Astra combines efficiency with elegance and will redefine the compact class with its leading innovations - be it as a five-door or Sports Tourer variant that also celebrated its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will be introduced to the market in the coming months. Engineers managed to achieve further improvements by overhauling the design of the underbody.
The wheelbase may have been reduced by 2cm but the amount of space inside increased. Up to 60 favourites including radio stations, phone contacts, artists, playlists and navigation destinations can be stored. All three engine variants come with strong levels of refinements with the 1. The rest of the road and its surroundings remain brightly illuminated. Show more This vehicle has previously been registered to a business or a vehicle rental company, or been used by a business, so it may have been driven by more than one driver. Available later this year, the all-aluminium 1. In addition, Navi 900 IntelliLink offers a high level of personalisation - the home screen can be tailored according to customer preferences.
Stick to the essentials that will make the vehicle more appealing to its potential second owner and you shouldn't do too badly. OnStar's only visible feature inside the car is a module comprising three buttons that is located close to the interior rear view mirror above the windscreen. If operating costs are your biggest worry then step forward the 1. If there is no response, emergency responders are immediately sent to the exact location of the vehicle. Both petrols and diesels should benefit from a new six speed gearbox that should make for sweeter shifts.
There's a lot more room inside, and the use of high-strength steel has helped it shed weight and in doing so improved its handling and ride. Even the C-pillar with its small edges was designed to split airflow more efficiently to reduce drag even further. Functions related to keeping a safe distance to vehicles ahead are enhanced as well. On a Lease Purchase plan you are responsible for the final payment. The decision not to use a full underbody paneling also means less weight and consequently lower fuel consumption along with reduced production costs. As usual, you can help yourself in terms of model depreciation by exercising a little restraint when it comes to ticking boxes on the options list.
These inputs are then correlated with the speed of the vehicle, and the system is programmed to execute whatever actions will most effectively prevent the onset of a loss of control. Depending upon the driving situation, it is possible for braking to be applied to one, two or three wheels at once, and, if necessary, the electronic throttle opening may be reduced. The intelligent software required for Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning has been developed completely in house. This brings additional phone integration benefits such as real-time traffic information or the latest maps, and thanks to the map data being stored on a server instead of the phone, it saves memory on the device. The open, U-section torsion beam is mounted between the trailing arms just ahead of the rear wheels.
The delicate rear spoiler serves as an effective separation edge that cuts the airflow at the top without creating any disturbing wake turbulences. Park Assist is always active below 7mph and automatically notifies the driver when it detects objects within the range of its sensors. Wellness massage, ventilation and heating Seats should not only keep drivers securely in place, they should also keep them warm or cool depending on the prevailing conditions. Diesel fans will be able to order a new Astra from prices starting at 20,260 euros - 650 euros less than before. It utilises the front camera to detect moving vehicles on the road ahead and calculates the distance to them.
And the driver can enjoy 22 millimeters of additional headroom. A full list of supported apps is available at Android. Each system builds off of the features smartphone users rely on most. The lower, L-shaped control arms are made of mass-optimised sheet metal and attached through two bushings to a steel front subframe. Ultrasonic sensors permanently scan wide areas around the vehicle at speeds ranging from 6mph to 87mph. We quizzed Vauxhall about reasons for this, and the answer was that how they've been bled could cause it to differ.
At speeds below 25mph the system can avoid the collision by performing full braking. As soon as the vehicle exits urban areas, the high-beam lighting is automatically switched on and it always remains on. Cornering Brake Control provides directional vehicle stability during cornering while braking. With the integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, users can access maps and message reading, and additional, third party apps such as Stitcher, Podcast, Spotify and Umano depending on the integration system via the car controls and large touchscreens. Enhanced lateral stability for improved handling and greater ride comfort is provided by the Watt's link, now even lighter in weight.
The really desirable and efficient variants may well require you to negotiate a sharp deal with your local Vauxhall showroom to keep within budget, but such is the value emphasis in today's Griffin brand network that you're pretty likely to be able to do that. The driver should not detect such interventions, which are sensitively applied according to steering behaviour. The previous owner of this vehicle may have been a rental or fleet company, and of course has been subject to our 114-point mechanical inspection and preparation process to ensure it meets our extremely high preparation standards. Despite this, fuel consumption is still 76. OnStar The Astra is the first all-new Vauxhall model that will be available with OnStar's ground-breaking connectivity technology from launch.