fourth generation Opel Astra J it appeared in 2012 and was restyled. In addition to the 3-door and 5-door hatchback and station wagon, a sedan was added to the re-tailed model. In this article, we will analyze the difference between the new model and the pre-styling one, the prices for the configuration, and some modifications will be considered in detail in the review.
The first thing that was affected by the change was the falseness of the radiator grille, the gap between it became narrower, and the change also affected the rear bumper. In general, the exterior of the new Opel has not undergone major changes, compared to how dramatically the Opel Astra J from Astra H has changed.
Salon
The interior is basically the same as in many new ones. Opel. Even in the poorest configuration, where there is no air conditioning and heated seats, there are still comfortable seats with many adjustments that can be adjusted individually for each.
The interior trim is varied, there are both fabric seats and expensive leather.
Engines and equipment
So let's start with the cheapest option. With a 1.6 engine and a power of 115 hp in the configuration Essentia the car will cost about 700 thousand rubles.
Acceleration time to 100 for a car with such an engine takes less than 12 seconds, and fuel consumption in the city is about 9 liters. The basic configuration already has ABS, ESP, 4 airbags, and for an extra charge you can get air conditioning and fog lights. This modification is equipped with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
For approximately 850 thousand rubles you can become the owner of a 1.4 liter turbocharged 140 horsepower engine that can accelerate the car to 100 in less than 10 seconds.
Fuel consumption in the city will be 9 liters. This car will be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or an automatic with the same number of steps. In this configuration, air conditioning, steering wheel adjustment, fog lights and cruise control are already by default.
It's time to talk about one of the richest configurations with a 1.6 turbocharged engine (180 hp) in a rich configuration Cosmo. There is already a climate control, heated seats and all power windows. This car with a gun is able to dial the first hundred a little later than 9 seconds. The price of this car will be about 1 million rubles.
Opel Astra a good car that has good equipment and tries to be more affordable than others.
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➖ Big doors / Problem parking
➖ Rigid suspension
➖ Maneuverability (large turning radius)
➖ Visibility
pros
➕ Design
➕ Quality of finishing materials
➕ Comfortable interior
➕ Manageability
The advantages and disadvantages of the Opel Astra J GTC 2012-2013 are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Opel Astra GTC 1.4 turbo, 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline and diesel with mechanics and automatic can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
At the moment I have covered my 12 thousand km, I will try to describe the sensations ... Living in the outback, I still clearly feel how people stare and turn their heads. Yes, this is an Opel, but a damn good appearance leaves no one indifferent.
When I bought a car, many kept saying how to live with it with a three-door. However, the landing back is quite normal, and sitting behind a person of average height is quite normal. My wife and I are not taller, the seats are pushed back quite a bit, so there is a solid space in the second row to the front seats. The rear also has its own lighting, speakers, places for glasses, bottles or something else, there are hooks for clothes.
In general, what I like about this car is that for all its "youth" it provides a very adult level of comfort and equipment. Rain and light sensors work adequately. The adaptive bi-xenon headlights are beautiful at night, the LED lashes around the headlights look cool.
The engine lives only from two and a half thousand revolutions, before that it’s completely a vegetable. In sixth gear at 3,000 rpm, the speed is exactly 130 km / h. My consumption is mainly on the highway, and in summer the average does not exceed 8.4 liters (of course, with a conder, and the power loss from the conder is minimal), in winter the consumption is a little more, somewhere up to nine liters. Engine 180 hp frisky in moderation, or rather the car is very heavy 1613 kg. In addition, there are large wheels, so there is no breathtaking acceleration here.
Review of Opel Astra GTC 1.6 (180 hp) with mechanics in 2012
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A month after the purchase, we go with a girl on a trip to Altai on the GTC. During the trip, I had to travel about 2,000 km. And then I realized how comfortable this car is for long trips on good roads. Active light, cruise control, rain sensor, good music - it helps a lot on a long trip. Then there were many other trips out of town - and each time the car was a real pleasure.
It keeps confidently on the track, there are enough dynamics to confidently overtake. It is worth switching to 4th or 5th gear, and you fly away. On the highways it is comfortable to drive at 125 km / h. Discomfort is caused only by unexpected bumps on the road - a more or less serious bump can “break through” the suspension with a characteristic sound.
Appearance at first drove me crazy, blissed out from everyone's attention. He constantly turned around when he got out of the car, contemplating his beauty. Now I’m more or less used to it, but Astra still gives aesthetic pleasure.
And now honestly about the cons:
1. Large turning radius. Compensated by beautiful big wheels.
2. The back of the car quickly gets dirty due to the lack of mudguards, and their presence greatly spoils the appearance.
3. Driver's seat. After adjusting the roll-out, the seat is not always fixed to the end, and it is necessary to insert the seat into the groove with additional force until it clicks. In addition, after a bad road in the city, the lower back begins to ache.
4. Electronic handbrake. There were a couple of cases when I did not put the car on the handbrake, and the car began to slowly roll back. A hard click doesn't always work. Therefore, you need to press the button with emphasis.
But the big doors will not be attributed to the minuses. Yes, when parking, you need to calculate the distance to a neighboring car, but what a pleasure it is to open and slam a large and heavy door!
Review about Opel Astra GTC 1.4 turbo (140 hp) on the mechanics of 2012
The comfort of the front sports seats, you sit like in a "capsule";
+ good insulation (only muffler buzzes at high speeds);
+ good information content of the instrument panel, a lot of buttons (feeling like in an airplane);
+ Beautifully illuminated interior (door opening handles, the panel at the gearshift knob).— It is inconvenient to sit in the seats, and it is also very inconvenient to get out of them (especially those who have a large 5th point);
— the disease of the combined seats (after 30 thousand km. Everyone cracks the lower lateral support of the leatherette seat, which they usually sit on when landing, for someone it is even torn into trash);
— Visibility is lost due to the wide front pillars.Let's move on to the body. The body is the hallmark of this model. Due to the large regular 18-inch wheels and design features, the car has a small turning angle, which is very inconvenient, especially in a large city. It’s also inconvenient with huge doors, which, although they open almost 90 degrees, that you can even jump in with a run, but because of this it’s difficult to find a parking place, because. With this opening of the door, you need a lot of space.
Suspension:
On the track with its weight and wheels goes like a tank.
— Though on the 18th wheels, but tough, every joint and bump is felt, it shakes notably!
Transmission manual transmission:
I think that the manual transmission of the GTC is a weak point. I was faced with the fact that in this box, with a NATIVE mileage of 75,000 km, the input shaft bearing whistled. The problem turns out to be massive, many people drive with it anyway, so when accelerating over 40 km / h, a whistle appears in the box (everyone thinks that this whistle is somewhere else). I also found information on the Internet that at high speeds there is a strong heating in the box, and then the oil overheats, and then the consequences are clear to everyone ...
Engine:
The 1.4 engine is a strangled engine with a small turbine, which, as they say, does not need to be cooled even after a trip, but I still got used to cooling it for a minute on long trips. He does not like racing, as well as high speeds, it is worth stomping and something is sure to be given somewhere, so there is only one word from the SPORT configuration and the exhaust system.
Review of Opel Astra GTC 1.4 turbo manual transmission 2012
In the parking lot next to the GTC, all other cars seem featureless and unprepossessing. When you start the engine, turn on the music and start smoothly (although you could light it up), you forget about all the problems and worries that tormented and haunted. You turn on the heated steering wheel and feel the vibration of the low frequencies of the audio system with your whole body. Well you have to!!! I ride without gloves, my hands do not freeze. It's just a holiday!
I let others pass, I get into the line with full confidence that they will let me through, and this happens. I easily go around any car that I see fit to go around, and I feel a huge supply of power under the hood.
But at the same time, I don’t want to drive at all. I am pleased to turn on fifth gear at 80 km / h and, slightly touching the pedal, see the message out of the corner of my eye: 4.5 liters per 100 km. But with this smooth movement, I know that at any moment, remaining in the same gear and gently pressing the pedal, the car with a cheetah growl will accelerate from 80 to 120 km / h in a couple of seconds.
On the GTC, you perceive all the small and natural bumps on the Russian roads as a slight vibration. But if you fly into a serious pothole at speed, then the blow will be strong. And at this moment you realize how stiff the car's suspension is. As a result, you have to work on the steering wheel, going around all this disgrace.
We drive up to the office, looking for a place to park. I find my usual space of 4.5 meters and understand that my car is exactly that long, so I can park on such a heel only with the help of a crane. I find a place a meter more. Seems like it should be enough.
I start to back up, and immediately I hear the chamberman scream. I get out of the car. My God, yes, there is still about a meter - to crawl and crawl. It would seem that turn off the parking sensors and calmly back another 50 centimeters, but the high-set rear window does not allow you to see the hood of the rear car. As a result, you have to maneuver, clinging to the front of the car, since there are no problems with visibility in the front.
Konstantin, review of Opel Astra J GTC 2.0d diesel (130 hp) MT 2012
Someone may not agree, but I personally think that today the GTC is the most beautiful and harmonious of all Opels.
There were no problems with adaptation, the wife got used to the car very quickly, which is not surprising. The steering wheel is very pleasant, light, the pedals are also very soft, getting into the car is comfortable, the steering wheel is adjustable both in height and in reach, there is powerful lateral support and a bunch of settings for the seat itself.
The finish and quality of materials in the cabin is also at its best, the seats are combined, and in the place where they have fabric, the fabric itself is very dense, I think it will be very difficult to kill it. Everything else is automotive leather stitched with stitching. In general, everything is done very soundly.
The sound of the engine is very pleasant, so deep with a roar, and the sound insulation is at the level for its class, and it is interesting that the car has become generally very quiet on winter tires.
The car holds the road excellently, and indeed excellent taxiing - this is the most vivid impression of this car. The clearance for a car of this class is also quite satisfactory, almost 16 cm. On winter tires, it’s generally 17 cm.
So, what is impractical and inconvenient in this car ... Firstly, these are huge doors, so when parking you need to think about it first of all, it’s better not to drive into a narrow place, because the door span is at least a meter. Secondly, the left stance - it really bothers me. You can’t see a damn thing in the rear window either, but actually there’s nothing to see there, since there are parking sensors.
Review about Opel Astra GTC 1.4 automatic 2013
The unique rear suspension of the new Opel Astra is a combination of a torsion beam and a Watt mechanism. Although the principle of the Watt mechanism has been known for over 200 years, until recently it was predominantly used in racing cars. In fact, the principle is very simple. A vertical element is installed in the center of the car, to which two horizontal rods are attached. The vertical element is able to rotate about the horizontal axis, and the ends of the rods are connected to the rear wheel hubs. As a result, any side impact from one side is immediately compensated from the other side, thereby increasing the vehicle's stability. The main advantage of this mechanism is the effective prevention of lateral displacement of the rear wheels, which helps to increase the smoothness of the ride.
The Watt mechanism comes standard with several engine types and trims, and is also available in combination with certain options such as FlexRide and an electrically operated parking brake.
Flex Ride Chassis
Imagine a car that changes its behavior depending on the road conditions and your driving style. This means that at the touch of a button you can choose between maximum comfort or a dynamic sports car. This is exactly what the FlexRide system is all about.
The FlexRide electronic chassis control system reacts instantly to changing driving conditions and constantly adapts to your driving style. The damper stiffness control system changes damper stiffness in real time. Quad-channel ABS with electronic brake force distribution, traction control and ESPPlus ensure fantastic driving performance.
The adaptive FlexRide chassis allows you to change the driving characteristics of the car at the touch of a button. Choose between three modes: Sport, Tour and Normal. Each of them is designed for different driving conditions.
Opel Eye
The Opel Eye is a windshield-mounted camera that scans the road and feeds information to other assistance systems: AFL+ (previous page), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Later models of the Opel Astra range are equipped with a new version of the Opel Eye system with an improved camera.
Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
The new Astra is available with Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL), the most advanced forward lighting system in the compact car segment.
The movable optics of the bi-xenon headlights automatically adjust to different road conditions, providing an increased level of safety and driving comfort. Nine headlight modes suit every situation, providing up to 90% better light levels than conventional headlights without dazzling other drivers.
The adaptive headlight system significantly improves visibility when cornering and increases safety when driving at night. The ride becomes much more comfortable.
Cruise control with speed limiter
Although cruise control is useful when driving in light traffic on the highway, etc., the advantage of the speed limiter function is that it can be used in city traffic as well as in heavy traffic, where it allows you to drive, strictly observing speed limits. The speed limiter allows the driver to set the vehicle's maximum speed from 25 km/h.
The limit function can be very useful for meeting speed limits of 30 km/h in urban areas.
The driver can disable the speed limit by downshifting. In this case, a warning is displayed. The speed limiter function automatically recovers after any braking, returning the vehicle to the speed allowed by reducing the torque.
Blind Spot Assist (SBSA)
A Blind Spot Alert Sensor, specially built into the side mirror, monitors traffic in adjacent lanes and alerts you if another vehicle enters the blind spot. The system is used at speeds up to 140 km/h.
Perfect parking
Thanks to the smart system, you will never miss a suitable parking space. After analyzing the situation, the system displays precise instructions on the central display, which help the driver to find the perfect parking spot.
Rear View Camera
The rear view camera, which is mounted on the tailgate handle, is automatically activated when reversing and provides a viewing angle of up to 130 degrees. The image is displayed on the infotainment screen.
Thanks to the high position of the camera, an image of the rear bumper is shown on the screen, which allows for better orientation. Reference lines are superimposed on the image output from the camera, showing the direction of movement of the car in accordance with the current position of the steering wheel. Horizontal lines are displayed at 1m intervals, which allows you to accurately determine the distance to any object or obstacle.
Passive safety
The new Opel Astra hatchback is equipped with the latest active safety systems; in addition, passenger safety is enhanced by the use of state-of-the-art passive safety systems.
In the body structure, technical solutions such as high-strength steel, rigid roll cage, programmed deformation elements, collapsible elements and parts with predetermined impact energy trajectories are widely used. The design and structure of these elements show that the new Opel Astra meets all safety standards. The main advantage of Opel technology is that damage to the car is minimized in collisions at low speed, which reduces repair costs.
Other passive safety systems include front seat belt pretensioners and curtain airbags. The Emergency Pedal Release System (PRS) automatically releases the pedal mounts to avoid injury to the rider's feet and lower legs in the event of a major crash.
To protect your new Opel Astra from theft, an advanced security system is designed that meets most of the most stringent requirements of insurance companies.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSA)
The TSA Traffic Sign Recognition system monitors traffic signs, displaying them immediately on the screen, and recognizes speed limits. The new improved version of the TSA system can recognize even more signs in more countries, even electronic signs on highways.
Ergonomic sports seats
Electric parking brake
The electric parking brake, activated at the touch of a button, reduces the effort required from the driver and improves parking safety. In combination with Hill Start Assist and Hill Hold, which prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards, the electric parking brake provides a comfortable and safe start.
Dual zone climate control
Creates a feeling of complete comfort. The driver and passenger in the front seat can choose the optimum temperature independently of each other. The climate control system is also equipped with an air recirculation function for more efficient heating and cooling.
panoramic sunroof
The transparent power sunroof panel gives the impression of open space overhead. The aerodynamics of the car with a sunroof was carefully designed - a deflector and two-chamber sound insulation are provided.
Infotainment systems
receiving traffic information, instructions from the navigation system, connecting to pre-set radio stations or your MP3 player, the integrated infotainment system in the Opel Astra is easy to operate and attractive in appearance.
You can choose between the CD 300 infotainment system, a three-line display showing time, temperature, etc., or the CD 400 with MP3 playback and an additional audio input. The state-of-the-art Navi 900 Europe system is equipped with a 7-inch color display that provides a three-dimensional view of the area and a navigator with an 8 GB SD card capable of storing map data, as well as a detailed guide.
Infinity audio system
Up to 18 storage spaces
In the new Opel Astra sedan you will find plenty of compartments for things that can be conveniently used by the driver and passenger in the front seat. Door upholstery pockets with bottle holders, a driver compartment, cup holders, a large glove box, and front and rear center armrests with lockable compartments - depending on the equipment, the car can have up to 18 compartments for storing relatively large and small items.
Luggage compartment with Flex Floor system
The folding backrest of the rear seat allows you to increase the volume of the luggage compartment of the new Opel Astra from 370 to 1235 liters. With the unique Flex Floor system, the floor level can be lowered to maximize the height and volume of the luggage compartment. In the center position, the floor is at the same level as the folded rear seatbacks, resulting in a flat floor. And when in the highest position, the floor is flush with the tailgate sill to facilitate loading and unloading. The backrest is easily removed and fixed, providing access to the spare wheel and additional hidden storage compartments.
FlexFix bike rack
Universal car attachments usually involve inconvenient additions. Forget about it! The FlexFix bike carrier appears when you need it - simply slides out of the rear bumper without taking up space in your garage or home.
The system is adapted to carry two bicycles, which are easy to set up due to the low position of the system.
Compared to its predecessor, the Opel Astra J Hatchback has become larger in size: length - 4419 mm (+170 mm), width - 1814 / 2013 mm (+61 mm), height - 1510 mm (+50 mm). Wheelbase - 2,685 mm (+71 mm). The track of the front and rear wheels (+56 mm and +70 mm) has increased in the car, which had a positive effect on the handling and stability of the car. Ground clearance - 160 mm. Curb weight - 1 373 kg. Load capacity - 497 kg. The volume of the luggage compartment is 370 / 795 liters. When fully loaded "to the ceiling" this figure is 1,235 liters.
In the Russian market, the 5-door hatch Opel Astra J was offered with four petrol power units. These are naturally aspirated engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters (100 and 115 hp) and turbocharged engines 1.4 Turbo and 1.6 Turbo (140 and 180 hp). In other markets, the car was available with diesel units ranging from 1.3 to 2.0 liters (95-160 hp). The engines were combined with a 5- or 6-speed "mechanics" and a 6-speed "automatic". Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h (depending on the engine) - from 14.2 to 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed is from 178 km/h to 221 km/h. The average fuel consumption is 5.5-6.8 liters for every 100 kilometers.
The 5-door Opel Astra J is built on a Delta II front-wheel drive platform with semi-independent rear and independent front suspension. The front suspension of the car is MacPherson strut. The rear suspension is a combination of a torsion beam with a Watt mechanism. The car was equipped with an adaptive FlexRide chassis, which, working in tandem with the CDC (Dynamic Suspension Control) system, is able to adjust the stiffness of the suspension in real time depending on road conditions. The FlexRide system has three preset modes "Standard", "Sport" and "Comfort", the activation of which changes the algorithm of the suspension, power steering and accelerator pedal.
Opel Astra J was produced in Essentia, Active and Cosmo trim levels. The basic set of options includes exterior mirrors with electrical adjustment and heating, an adjustable steering column, a radio with a CD player, front and side airbags. All proposed versions of the Opel Astra Jay hatchback were equipped with ABS + ESP and standard anti-theft alarms. As an option, customers could order dual-zone climate control, adaptive headlights and an infotainment complex with a 7-inch monitor. In addition, the car was optionally equipped with a blind spot monitoring system, traffic sign recognition and a parking assistant.
The Opel Astra Jay hatch was equipped with passive and active safety systems, including body parts with programmed deformation, a rigid roll cage, front, side and window airbags, active head restraints and an emergency pedal release system.
Owners of the fourth-generation 5-door Opel Astra J note a worthy combination of price and quality. The car is distinguished by high-quality assembly and attractive appearance, acceptable accelerating dynamics and handling. The soundproofing in the area of the wheel arches causes criticism: even on roads with high-quality coating, the interior of the car is “poured” with strong noise. Claims are caused by brake mechanisms: the calipers rattle so loudly that they cause discomfort to passengers. When operating the machine, there are problems with the electronics.
