GlassMirror
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Lol yes it's Roux's favorite car.
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2016 Opel Astra K
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Yes
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Quantum Theory
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Ouch 
Captain Beer
Executive Member
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Pffft! Should have compared it to the S-class or A8. Upset the luxury class, not the French.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
7 year warranty does sweeten the deal
FiestaST
Honorary Master
FiestaST
Honorary Master
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
This puts that into perspective : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/is-opel-s-dieselgate-a-european-payback-for-volkswagen-107505.html
FiestaST
Honorary Master
http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...stra-vs-volkswagen-golf-7/42390/#.Vz17S0lXeJI
The Golf is a fair bit lighter on juice (fuel) than the Astra K.
The Golf is a fair bit lighter on juice (fuel) than the Astra K.
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Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
In SA the Golf will always win. It has a VW badge.
It's funny how each and every review goes on about the interior quality of the Golf, but after 200,000km you will find the Golf looks a lot more worn out than a Focus or Astra. Talking of the interior, that dull sombre affair in the Golf will appeal to the masses of SA car buyers. They are morons with no class.
It's funny how each and every review goes on about the interior quality of the Golf, but after 200,000km you will find the Golf looks a lot more worn out than a Focus or Astra. Talking of the interior, that dull sombre affair in the Golf will appeal to the masses of SA car buyers. They are morons with no class.
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FiestaST
Honorary Master
Read the review bro. The K did beat the Golf overall.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
I did read it, very good review, however I am just nitpicking about the same old tricks people resort to when comparing something to the Golf. Obviously the Astra is heavier on the juice - it's got a higher performing engine. My main concern is when people say the Golf has an interior that will last long - unless you plan to do a follow up review at 200,000km then you can't say that.
Actually that would be nice, cause I would only be able to afford one if it is that old
Actually that would be nice, cause I would only be able to afford one if it is that old
crysis
Expert Member
The golf has the advantage of not being an opel though.
Rouxenator
Dank meme lord
Indeed, very advantageous from a hijackers point of view. also one of the best things about the Golf is when you get out of and into the Astra.
Golf also has the advantage of the emissions-cheating scandal..
Rouxenator
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True, although they are desperate to try and pin something like that on Opel too.
Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/g...le-on-emissions-testing-in-europe-107642.html
Opel is under fire in Europe again, and the topic is diesel engines and their emissions. This time, the German brand is accused of using an intricate engine control software on diesel power plants, which switches off exhaust treatment systems in particular conditions. The German Transport Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, accuses the company of exploiting a loophole in the law.
European legislation allows carmakers to turn off emission control systems in certain circumstances to prevent engine damage or failure.
The measure permits automakers to implement safeguards for their engines, and it is reported to be regular practice at an industry-wide level to disconnect emission control systems when specific parameters are met, but just to protect the engine itself.
In the case of Opel, the German Transport Minister had a committee check the Russelsheim-based automaker’s systems, and it turns out they “[have] doubts about whether this practice is entirely justified by the protection of the engine,” Automotive News reports.
In the meantime, Opel officials firmly state that their engines do not have “defeat devices,” or any systems used to deceive emission testing procedures. The automaker has signed up for full cooperation and disclosure with the authorities to clarify the matter, and has 14 days to provide appropriate technical information.
The accusations target the Zafira, as the committee discovered that its diesel engine would shut off emission control systems when operating at high speeds, of over 145 km/h (90 mph). The automaker explained that this practice exists for the protection of the power plant, and that it’s fully legal to do so if it would otherwise damage the engine.
For the time being, Opel and government investigators disagree on the way the automaker interpreted the relevant law. The German authorities have stated that the investigation will continue, and other carmakers will be asked if they used similar devices.
Opel’s situation came to public attention after a German environmentalist group called “Deutsche Umwelthilfe,” along with Spiegel magazine and ARD television’s Monitor program, did a joint investigation on the emissions matter. The automaker has already disputed the claims and the results of these inquiries, but is now collaborating with the government to provide clarification.
When Spiegel made those accusations, Opel explained that the allegations that they were using “illegal defeat devices” were wrong. The automaker also stated that it considers the findings presented as being “misleading oversimplifications and misinterpretations,” as modern emissions control systems of a diesel engine are much more complicated than a simple set of parameters.
Italy’s Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is also under the magnifying glass, as the same environmentalist group claims the Fiat 500X’s 2.0-liter diesel engine has NOx (nitrogen oxide emissions) above the legal limit.
Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/g...le-on-emissions-testing-in-europe-107642.html
Opel is under fire in Europe again, and the topic is diesel engines and their emissions. This time, the German brand is accused of using an intricate engine control software on diesel power plants, which switches off exhaust treatment systems in particular conditions. The German Transport Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, accuses the company of exploiting a loophole in the law.
European legislation allows carmakers to turn off emission control systems in certain circumstances to prevent engine damage or failure.
The measure permits automakers to implement safeguards for their engines, and it is reported to be regular practice at an industry-wide level to disconnect emission control systems when specific parameters are met, but just to protect the engine itself.
In the case of Opel, the German Transport Minister had a committee check the Russelsheim-based automaker’s systems, and it turns out they “[have] doubts about whether this practice is entirely justified by the protection of the engine,” Automotive News reports.
In the meantime, Opel officials firmly state that their engines do not have “defeat devices,” or any systems used to deceive emission testing procedures. The automaker has signed up for full cooperation and disclosure with the authorities to clarify the matter, and has 14 days to provide appropriate technical information.
The accusations target the Zafira, as the committee discovered that its diesel engine would shut off emission control systems when operating at high speeds, of over 145 km/h (90 mph). The automaker explained that this practice exists for the protection of the power plant, and that it’s fully legal to do so if it would otherwise damage the engine.
For the time being, Opel and government investigators disagree on the way the automaker interpreted the relevant law. The German authorities have stated that the investigation will continue, and other carmakers will be asked if they used similar devices.
Opel’s situation came to public attention after a German environmentalist group called “Deutsche Umwelthilfe,” along with Spiegel magazine and ARD television’s Monitor program, did a joint investigation on the emissions matter. The automaker has already disputed the claims and the results of these inquiries, but is now collaborating with the government to provide clarification.
When Spiegel made those accusations, Opel explained that the allegations that they were using “illegal defeat devices” were wrong. The automaker also stated that it considers the findings presented as being “misleading oversimplifications and misinterpretations,” as modern emissions control systems of a diesel engine are much more complicated than a simple set of parameters.
Italy’s Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is also under the magnifying glass, as the same environmentalist group claims the Fiat 500X’s 2.0-liter diesel engine has NOx (nitrogen oxide emissions) above the legal limit.
crysis
Expert Member
LOL