2016 Opel Astra K

[Dolby]

So what you're telling me they're not actually quick, they can handle well?
Like a Toyota GT86?

I'm not being funny, but all the straight line robot to robot runs aren't fantastic for the power the put out.

 

[crysis]

I guess beuty is in the eye of the beer holder. God thats ugly.

 

[Splinter]

I have put aside ; and did read.

Still come to the same conclusion. In fact the only time I read how an OPC is superfast, is when I read your posts. No one else seems to get anywhere near your times

What times? I just beat a number of other hot hatches in little drag races. Real life experience, is all.

 

[Splinter]

http://www.carmag.co.za/road-tests/...meo-mito-qv-vs-opel-corsa-opc-vs-vw-polo-gti/

That's not too bad actually - almost 8 seconds to 100km/h here and only slightly behind the lower powered GTI. Seems like a recurring theme to me :/

This was the model with the horrendous engine and reliably though, right?

Were you the one I was debating with when we discussed the fact that VW's in SA always seem to punch above their claimed times compared to international times?

 

[Rouxenator]

I'm not being funny, but all the straight line robot to robot runs aren't fantastic for the power the put out.

If you look at the lap times, those tracks are all but your typical straight line robot to robot turf. The bottom line here is that OPC cars are serious performance vehicles that are built for a purpose and it achieves its purpose. Otherwise they would have just kept on slapping GSi badges to the same old.

That said, it is well documented that previous generation OPCs (pre '05 MY) had tremendous torque steer problems. For decades Opel knew how to make powerful engines, yet only in the past decade did it manage to create a FWD setup that can cope with that power off a straight line. The current crop of OPC cars have good handling thanks to the use of LSD and non-electrically assisted power steering among other things.

 

[satanboy]

That sewing machine doesn't look too bad. Pity about that disgusting thing they've stuck in the middle of the grill though, and what it alludes to underneath.

This

 

[Rouxenator]

New Astra K will be the first to feature the new "Wellness seat"
[video=youtube;Y3nAfG1KFLM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=90&v=Y3nAfG1KFLM[/video]

Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...age-function-and-ventilation-video-97871.html

Over the course of two generations (in automotive years), the compact hatchback segment stepped up its game in terms of creature comfort and available features. With the newest-gen Opel Astra, the German C-segment hatchback boasts with an interesting optional feature referred to as the “wellness seats.”

Don’t be put off by the name though because the 2015 Opel Astra K’s wellness seats have something going on for them. Priced from €390, the optional seats promise only one thing: protecting the driver and passengers’ backs from getting sore.

“Seating is among the most important elements in a vehicle as it delivers safety, comfort, and design.” declared Charlie Klein, vice president of vehicle engineering at Opel. Truth be told, in-vehicle ergonomics is more than just adding thick bolsters and fancy seat countering. As many people complain - modern car seats are getting firmer and firmer for unfathomable reasons, yet Opel AG decided not to run with the pack on this occasion.

“We want to really speed up the democratization of good seats – more Opel models with AGR seats will follow,” adds Andrew Leuchtmann, senior manager at GME Interiors. The Astra K’s wellness seats are heralded as back-friendly and, based on our time seated in the outgoing Astra, that's doesn't seem to be an overstatement. There’s an AGR (Campaign for Healthier Backs) certification there for bragging rights, but that AGR certification is also a testament of these seats’ back-friendliness.

The front wellness seats come with 18-way adjustment (side bolsters included), massage and memory function, as well as ventilation. Yeah, that’s a unique combo in this segment. For the passengers seated in the rear, the 2015 Opel Astra makes do only with a heating functions, but still, don’t forget that this is the compact hatchback segment we’re talking about and a €390 option.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

I'm not being funny, but all the straight line robot to robot runs aren't fantastic for the power the put out.

Most robot-to-robot cars are not driver's cars. They were designed to be fast in a straight line, but are often schit around a track...

 

[Rouxenator]

Loads of pictures of the gorgeous new K and a nice first encounter write up: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...tact-suggests-notable-improvements-99344.html

 

[Rouxenator]

Upset the Luxury Class - New Astra jumps Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a Jaaaaaaaag
[video=youtube;0kT0FL834Po]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kT0FL834Po[/video]

 

[Drifter]

Not too bad, I want to see the OPC.

 

[Vegeta]

Looks lekke man but a pity about the low numbers it pushes in SA.

 

[Rouxenator]

Looks lekke man but a pity about the low numbers it pushes in SA.

It will never be a volume seller like the Opels of old. GMSA pushes [-]Deawoo[/-] Chevrolet as it's volume seller in SA.

 

[Vegeta]

It will never be a volume seller like the Opels of old. GMSA pushes [-]Deawoo[/-] Chevrolet as it's volume seller in SA.

Sure yet literally every 2nd car is a "more premium" Golf that would be the Astra's equivalent.

 

[ice_cubes]

Chev is a Daewoo?

 

[Rouxenator]

Chev is a Daewoo?

In SA most of the Chev models are Daewoo - yes.

 

[FiestaST]

In SA most of the Chev models are Daewoo - yes.

Same goes for most of the lineup in the Euro countries

 

[Rouxenator]

The Lumina is not a Deawoo, it is a Holden and with a bit of luck we might get this beast wearing a golden bow-tie.

 

[CamiKaze]

I'm sorry but this just doesn't do it for me...

 

[Rouxenator]

I'm sorry but this just doesn't do it for me...

Yeah Aussie bruiser cruiser are not to everyone's taste, but the new Astra is


It upsets the luxury class.