2016 Opel Astra K

[FiestaST]

Launch today

 

[FiestaST]

 

[phoenix99]

I wonder if we'll get a GTC version of the Astra K?

 

[FiestaST]

RANGE AND PRICING

1.0T Essentia - R254 000

Key specs: Aircon, cruise control, 4-speaker audio system with Bluetooth and steering-mounted controls, electric mirrors, ESP, six airbags.

1.0T Enjoy - R284 300

Adds: 17-inch alloy wheels, six-speaker Intellilink system with 18cm touch-screen, onboard computer, front/rear park assist, auto headlights & wipers, leather steering wheel.

1.4T Enjoy - R328 000

1.4T Enjoy AT - R338 000

Adds: Driver assistance pack with forward collision alert, following distance indicator, lane keep assist, auto-braking and traffic sign recognition.

1.4T Sport - R354 000

Adds: 18-inch alloys, sports front seats with power lumbar adjustment, automatic climate control, blind spot alert, semi-automatic parking assist, reverse camera, keyless start.

1.4T Sport AT - R374 000

1.6T Sport - R387 000

Adds: Heated leather seats.

1.6T Sport Plus - R407 000

Adds: LED headlights with adaptive forward lighting, LED taillights.

Aftersales back-up comes in the form of a five-year/120 000km warranty and five-year/90 000km service plan.

OPTIONS:

Essentia: R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment - R4000
Enjoy: Driver Assist Pack with front camera system - R6300
Sport: IntelliLink with navigation - R10 700

http://classic.iol.co.za/motoring/l...w-opel-astra-now-in-sa-1.2009721#.Vw_QgHF95hE

 

[TheChamp]

there is something not quite right with that roofline

 

[FiestaST]

IntelliLink system looks really good on paper as well.

Should be arguably best in class

http://youtu.be/aTxZnxNeQm4

 

[GlassMirror]

IntelliLink system looks really good on paper as well.

Should be arguably best in class

http://youtu.be/aTxZnxNeQm4

Sounds like that system they used in south park

 

[Rouxenator]

It is a very good system, scored pretty well in a recent infotainment systems comparative test. Looking at the prices of the new Astra it is the best deal in the segment.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[Rouxenator]

I love the direction these cars have gone in. Having owned two Astra's and thoroughly enjoying them it is nice to see how grown up they have become. The reality is that I will have to wait many years before I can own the new K. It's been less than 18 months since I got the H so I guess 5 more years before I'll have the K.

Somehow I end up thinking those buying a new Astra K today are a breed apart from the Opel buyers of years before.

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

@Roux read the comments

 

[Rouxenator]

WTF when did they take that picture? I cycle past that spot every afternoon and I have never seen the best car produced by mankind there

 

[Splinter]

@Roux read the comments

Where those VW boys again....

 

[Rouxenator]

Where those VW boys again....

The K worked out very nicely for Opel, especially in Europe. With VW still seen by many in a negative way due to the whole dieselgate scandal all Opel needed to do was deliver a good alternative.

The new Astra is not a good alternative - it is the new benchmark.

VW boys will try to ignore that fact.

 

[FiestaST]

Car Mag test of the base model.

Not bad actually for a "poverty spec" model.

7" Intellilink system is an option on base Essentia spec; standard on all others

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-opel-astra-10-t/

 

[Rouxenator]

I love the sound of a 3 cylinder engine. My guess is the Essentia will sell very good.

 

[FiestaST]

The price is very keen mostly due to the EU Trade Deal for sub 1L engines

Also to get the Intellink system on the base model is like R4k or so. Hardly a deal break for the functionality it offers.

http://mini.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/want-a-duty-free-car-in-sa-try-these-2008375

Most models get a normal handbrake/handbreak. Top models get an electronic unit.

 

[GlassMirror]

Really not bad for the "poverty spec" model. I actually quite like it. I didn't think it would look this good in base trim.

 

[Rouxenator]

In SA you do get a lot on Essentia spec, otherwise it would not look favourable against the competition.