2016 Opel Astra K

Looks nice, but in the video it seems there is no gas strut for the bonnet? I have that on my mk5... Good to see it comes with a lot of kit as standard, I hope GMSA keeps it like that because that is what could steal buyers from the Golf.

Interior space seems huge, I guess the smaller engine bay that now only takes up to 1.6 engines is a good move. Kind of strange to think a decade ago they sold them with up to 2.2 engines, however the interior was cramped.
 
Rouxenator said:
Looks nice, but in the video it seems there is no gas strut for the bonnet? I have that on my mk5... Good to see it comes with a lot of kit as standard, I hope GMSA keeps it like that because that is what could steal buyers from the Golf.

Interior space seems huge, I guess the smaller engine bay that now only takes up to 1.6 engines is a good move. Kind of strange to think a decade ago they sold them with up to 2.2 engines, however the interior was cramped.
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The world is moving to smaller and smaller engines. GMSA will probably bring the car in with a high spec. Opel is all about being 'upmarket' and charging higher prices than Chevrolet.
 
GM will now be offering the Opel Corsa E with R4.0 IntelliLink Infotainment and TomTom Navigation, just like you get in the Astra K

Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/o...infotainment-system-photo-gallery-102403.html

For the fifth-generation Corsa, Opel uses pretty much the same vehicle architecture found in the previous generation, give or take a few modified or new components. However, engineers in Russelsheim decided that the Corsa could use more hi-tech toys on the inside, which is why the Corsa E is now available with the R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment system taken from the Astra.

General Motors’ German stronghold makes a case for the R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment system because, well, it’s a seriously versatile piece of kit. We played with the damn thing first-hand and the bottom line is that there’s no lag whatsoever and there are no glitches while browsing from menu to menu. To put it simply, R4.0 IntelliLink is great.

The privilege of getting this infotainment system on the Opel Corsa E costs €350 in Germany, which is peanuts considering how many functions you get. Compatible with devices that run from Android 5.0 Lollipop and iOS 7.1, the R4.0 IntelliLink system also integrates Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Connect your smartphone via USB and voila! Your device’s interface is adapted to the 7-inch touchscreen of the R4.0 IntelliLink system. By mirroring Google Maps and Apple Maps on the display, you’re sure to benefit from the latest map data available and real-time traffic conditions. A further advantage is that WhatsApp or Skype messages are read aloud once you receive them, helping you concentrate on driving duties.

If you want to transform your Opel Corsa E into a Wi-Fi hotspot on wheels, the hardware alone will cost you €490. But what if you don’t want the costly Wi-Fi and you can’t be bothered to surf the Internet on your mobile phone, but you want satellite navigation? Opel has got you covered with the TomTom GO 40 system. The 4.3-inch sat-nav is not the most sophisticated navigation system available in the supermini segment, but we have to give it to Opel that it integrates seamlessly with the car’s dashboard.
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Guess not, however only the Astra continues to upset the upper class

[video=youtube;zHg8Ye_cf8s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHg8Ye_cf8s[/video]
 
If you don't like hitting wildlife with your car, not sure about drunk pedestrians, then maybe consider Intellilux LED matrix headlights, now available in the new Astra :

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Apparently, Volvo isn't the only company that cares about cars crashing into wild animals. Although Opel has yet to develop an anti-kangaroo system, the German automaker believes its new headlight system called IntelliLux LED Matrix decreases the likelihood of hurting the local fauna and yourself.

The Russelsheim company quotes statistics from the local Hunting Association that show car collisions with a deer, a stag or a wild boar occur once every 2.5 minutes in Germany. Because animals become hungry in winter due to the scarcity of food, accidents occur more frequently.

Darkness is also a large contributing factor. So, obviously, drivers who can see better at night have a higher chance of braking to avoid the impact. Unlike high-end LED headlights from BMW or Mercedes-Benz that flick the beams onto potential dangers, Opel's system only does the basic high-beam dimming trick so as not to blind other cars. But even that could prove very useful.

Right now, the IntelliLux LED system is only available on the Astra, but it might arrive on the Mokka in 2016. At €850, it's cheaper than most of the systems from competitor companies.

“We are democratizing technology by making innovations affordable and bringing them to high volume vehicles. Our new LED matrix light, IntelliLux, is a perfect example. With the introduction of this lighting technology to the Compact Vehicle Class, Opel is the first automaker to offer this highly efficient and high-performance lighting system in this segment. Our integration of the LED Technology provides outstanding night time performance enhancing safety for the driver and those around them,” says Charlie Klein, Vice President Vehicle Engineering at Opel.

Does the system really make a difference? We'll let you be the judge after giving you the numbers. At speeds of 80 km/h, drivers with the full LED matrix systems see objects 30 to 40 meters further than normal, giving them an extra 1.5 seconds to reach. That's not enough time to stop the car fully, but the slower the speed is, the less dangerous a crash becomes.

At 60 kilometers per hour, the force exerted by hitting a wild boar is equivalent to 3.5 tons, so it's like having a rhinoceros sitting on your car. Equally, a male deer is equivalent to 5 tons or the weight of an elephant.

Source : http://www.autoevolution.com/news/o...ldlife-collision-likelihood-video-102667.html
 
So that means maybe in 2026 I will be able to afford one. Took 4 years from launch to afford a Astra G, 8 years from launch to afford the H... ag who am I kidding I'll never be able to afford the K.
 
Depends on how many they want to sell. Historically the Astra used to be the same or slightly more expensive than the Golf but it offered a lot more stuff as standard. With GMSA trying to move the brand up market it could be even more expensive which will not be good for sales. I doubt they will be able to push the new Cruze as an affordable alternative to people that were looking to buy a Golf or Focus.

However if they price it right I think it will sell very well.
 
Stunning looking car as always... but I think I'll hold onto my Astra J for now, probably until an OPC is within my grasps. Was next to one at the robots today... I felt like a love sick puppy.
 
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