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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Opel Astra J is a modern golf-class car (C-class), the fourth generation of Astra cars.
The new Opel Astra is based on the global Delta II platform manufactured by General Motors (GM has owned the Opel brand since 1931).
The design of the Opel Astra new is an ideologically correct continuation of the advanced innovative strategy of the new Opel corporate style originally embodied in the model. The first production new Astra rolled off the assembly line of the British division of GM Vauxhall in September 2009. Since 2010, the car has been produced in Russia at a General Motors facility near St. Petersburg.
Overview of Astra J in general and Opel Astra J 2013 in particular in a short digest.
Opel Astra Sedan is a front wheel drive golf class sedan. Opel Astra Sedan is the latest modification in the range of Astra new models supplied to the market today.
The international debut of the model took place in August 2012 at the stand of the Moscow Motor Show.
Thanks to its elegant sporty design, as well as high quality and a wide range of available technologies, some of which are unique in this segment, the compact 4-door sedan from Opel Astra 2012 meets the highest expectations of buyers. The sedan is effectively distinguished by the spacious interior, which is guaranteed by a solid wheelbase of the car - 2685 mm. The luggage compartment volume is 460 liters, which is 90 liters more than that of the related 5-door hatchback. The rear seats fold in a 60:40 ratio, resulting in an impressive 1,010 liters of luggage space.
The new Opel Astra 2012 sedan received a standard for cars of this family, but a reliable suspension: MacPherson systems in front and a semi-independent beam with a Watt mechanism in the back. An optional FlexRide mechatronic chassis is available with three damping levels, allowing the vehicle to adapt to driving style and track conditions.
In the engine range of the Opel Astra sedan, there are seven engines - four petrol and three diesel. Gasoline units are represented by the ECOTEC brand line. The diesel range includes no less branded CDTi power plants. Engines can work both with a 5-speed manual transmission and with a 6-band “automatic”.
On the Russian market, Opel Astra Sedan is available in three trim levels: Astra Essentia, Astra Enjoy or Astra Cosmo. Depending on the degree of charge of the new Opel Astra J sedan, the price varies from 674,900 to 912,900 rubles.
Spot restyling of the 2013 Opel Astra was indicated in the appearance of additional optional packages "Driver Assistant 1", "Comfort" and "Cosmo Plus", as well as in updating the BSA blind spot monitoring system.
station wagon
Opel Astra J Sports Tourer is a front-wheel drive golf-class station wagon. The model has been produced since 2009, but already in the summer of 2012, Opel ideologists gave the fourth generation Astra an invigorating facelift.
Even if you study the new Opel Astra 2012 with particular captiousness, it is unlikely that you will be able to find many radical changes in it compared to the pre-reform release. Designers rethought the bumpers, grille and corrected the shape of the fog lights. Only the premium - the version with the most powerful of the proposed motors - stands out from the crowd. A daring aerodynamic body kit and special rims appeared on it, and the ride height sank by 6 mm.
In the front suspension of the new station wagon of the Astra family, all the same aluminum levers and MacPherson struts with spaced mounting of shock absorbers and springs are observed. At the rear of the undercarriage, a 4-link design with hydraulic bearings is installed to smooth out vibrations. But the main extraordinariness of the "cart" of the universal Jay can be seen in the use of the Watt mechanism on the rear axle. Among other interesting features, it is necessary to highlight the U-shaped torsion bar of the body with a variable profile thickness.
From the start, the Opel Astra J Sports Tourer has been equipped with all the necessary safety and comfort systems. Nevertheless, the wise men from Rüsselsheim also provided for additional equipment, the list of which in the restyled version has become noticeably wider. So, for example, it includes a traffic control system on the occupied lane, a rear view camera, as well as a monitoring system for "blind" zones.
The main advantage of the Sports Tourer 2013 is the appearance of another power unit in its engine range - a 2-liter bi-turbo diesel engine, demonstrating 195 hp and 400 Nm of torque. This "heart" allows the station wagon to reach the mark of 100 km / h in less than eight seconds. The maximum speed of the model is limited by an electronic collar at a value of 222 km / h.
It's nice that, despite all the advantages that are atypical for this class, the price of this car is quite democratic, which the designers put into the new Opel Astra. Depending on the chosen configuration (Essentia, Enjoy or Cosmo), it varies from 723,900 to 947,900 rubles.
Opel Astra J Hatchback is a front-wheel drive golf-class hatchback. Actually the proud name Hatchback is used only to refer to the 5-door model. The new 3-door hatches offered by Opel Astra, depending on the charge, are individualized with GTC and OPC versions, respectively. In order to avoid unnecessary verbiage, let's consider the entire Opel Astra Jay hatch line in comparison.
As in the case of the station wagon, the restyled appearance of the Opel Astra J Hatchback is very modest. Traditionally, the grille, front and rear bumpers, and fog lights have been revised. The only exception is the top version of the 5-door hatch. To emphasize its sportiness, the engineers lowered the ground clearance by 6 mm, and the designers added an aerodynamic body kit and new rims.
The approach to solving the 3-door GTC looks somewhat different. The hatch features an original front bumper with a false radiator grille, modified headlight contours, a different relief of the side panels of the body and a fresh design of the rear, which forms the ultimate individuality of the car. In the OPC version, we see an even more aggressive body kit and exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels.
The interior of the new Opel Astra hatchbacks is designed in a noticeably sporty style, although it is not without solid comfort and rich electronic filling. Particularly interesting are the racing bucket seats in the equipment of the OPC modification. Firstly, due to the use of advanced composite plastics in the design, the weight of the chairs has “shrunken” by 45%. And secondly, these seats are regulated in 18 directions. Optionally, for all hatch models of 2012-2013, it is possible to install "smart" bi-xenon headlights, which independently adjust the direction of light fluxes based on data received from the no less intelligent Opel Eye video camera. In addition, this camera reads road signs and can measure the distance to the car in front. Depending on the degree of charge of the new Opel Astra 2012 hatchbacks, the price can vary within a fairly wide range.
What can I say, because a lot has been said about this car? Let me tell you a short story:
The glorious day of March 8, 2015 was approaching … And I dug my nose into the ground, studied and compared the technical characteristics of all different cars, looking for a thread within 1,000,000 rubles. SUVs, class C, D and E sedans, hatches, both new and used, not older than 2-3 years, of all brands were considered. As you can imagine, I've lost my mind a little. As a result, the circle narrowed down to the new Mercedes A, BMW 1, Opel Astra GTC and (she really liked it .. so far) KIA Sportage diesel, (diesel is my only adjustment, because 2.0 aspirated gasoline for SUV ... too vegetarian car turns out, and in the gasoline line of engines nothing more powerful goes to Russia). There were no diesel sportages left in stock at dealers and therefore contender number 4 dropped out of the race (I did not regret it at all). In general, everything that united the remaining 3 cars was one class and 1.6 turbo engines; in other respects, these are quite different cars from each other. I note that the characteristics, equipment with options were studied to the details (so that cars would come out within about the same price) and then a test drive was passed, and ... in the category of the best price, equipment, handling, practicality and beauty, the Opel Astra GTC won.
Strengths:
Weak sides:
About cons: one hundred-oh-oyki-and-and! Well, what a "designer!" decided to make them so big and split them in two at the bottom by inserting a window into this “crotch”?! like a loophole, shoot back from enemies if you see them through it. Pedestrians, but what's there Kamaz racks easily cover from view. In some situations, the head and neck have to be moved like a dove when walking, just so that it does not become a habit.
Review of Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2014
Good day to all visitors of this site! Bought this car for my daughter, because. I myself don’t need the car yet (I live and work in Vietnam - I go on vacation once a year in my homeland), but when I’m on vacation I use the car unlimitedly. The review turned out to be great (I myself did not expect such masturbation from myself, therefore, after writing it, I divided it into parts and who needs which part for such information and read.
Choice and purchase:
I chose the brand of car myself, my daughter only chose the body type - I leaned towards the hatchback, it is more practical, but the sedan is so sedan, which I do not regret, because. the trunk in the sedan is much larger than in the hatch, well, the sedan looks somehow more impressive or something. Regarding the choice of a car brand, I needed a C class, an automatic (not a DSG or similar robots), not a Japanese or a Korean (the soul does not lie), the presence of a dealer in Syktyvkar is the nearest city (330 km) where there are off-the-shelf auto industry dealers. The price offer and reliability of the car also play an important role. The previous car was an Opel Corsa D 1.2l robot 2008gv, bought in 2001 in St. Petersburg with a mileage of 60tkm (bought for my wife and daughter, but I also drove and drove 1800km from St. Petersburg myself) sold with a mileage of 108tkm. So, there were no problems with the Opel Corsa, except for consumables (oil, filters, brake pads) and when examining the suspension at the dealer’s office for 90tkm, they said that the suspension was normal, although the machine had seen all sorts of roads. Yes, and I also did the adaptation of the setting point on the robot every 15k km, this procedure can be done if you have a dealer scanner, which only the dealer has. In general, all roads, taking into account the above requirements, led to OPEL. At first I wanted to order a car and wait 4-6 months, but the dealer in Syktyvkar had a car in stock, in which, to my requirements, only the armrest between the front seats was missing and the color was not black metallic, but brown (mahogany. As a result, an Opel Astra sedan was bought 1.4AT (140 hp) in Anjoy configuration plus a package with dual-zone climate control, heated seats and steering wheel and buttons on this very steering wheel (cruise and radio). and not a blonde, but they sold her rugs for 7tr), when examining the car, she found a small scuff on the front bumper, for which the first MOT was provided for free, and the scuff was then eliminated with a regular polish.
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Weak sides:
Review of Opel 1800 (Opel Astra) 2013
Review of Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2013
I already mentioned the acquisition of a new Astra Tourer in my review of the previous car - the Vectra S Caravan. Now the mileage has already reached 7,500 km, I think you can tell something about the machine, it may be useful to those who are considering it as a candidate for purchase.
As for the main motivation for buying a new car, I already wrote at the end of the review about the Vectra, I will not repeat myself. I can only say that among the pragmatic reasons for choosing the “station wagon” body, it was also important that the car (like all the Asters station wagons sold by us) was originally assembled at the GM plant in England with a small nodal assembly in Kaliningrad. And why exactly Astra in general - a very good (if not the best in this class) price-quality ratio played a role here, and the fact that he already imbued with well-deserved respect for the Opel brand in his previous cars. Yes, and I rented an Astra of this generation last year, drove 1,500 km in Austria - in principle, I liked it.
I’ll also add that if by the time of purchase (January 2014) a Skoda Octavia station wagon of the latest generation A7 had appeared on sale, I would definitely take it (albeit 150-200 Krub more expensive). But ... the prospects for their sales were uncertain then, the dealers mumbled that “we don’t know anything, they don’t tell us, etc.”, so I decided not to miss seasonal discounts and at the end of January I purchased a subject at a price of 720 Krub in deep sky blue metallic color , from available ones, restyling of 2013, in the Enjoy package with the Enjoy plus additional package. The latter, in addition to the so-called “2-zone climate control”, which is unimportant for me, included very useful things: a heated leather steering wheel (!), radio control on the steering wheel, cruise control - and all this goodness for only 15Kr surcharge . In general, this equipment completely suited me, in the cabin they offered Cosmo for the same price, but with an atmospheric engine 1.6 in 115ls - on reflection, I decided that I should change xenons, rain and light sensors and chrome-plated trinkets with LEDs for frankly weak dynamics not worth it.
Strengths:
- Price quality
- Design
- Dynamics
- Reliability (so far)
- Lack of attention of traffic police and hijackers
Weak sides:
- tight at the back
- Some flaws in ergonomics (see review text)
- Small washer reservoir
- The windshield is extremely weak - after a run of 7500 km it looks like 75,000
Review of Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2013 Part 2
Greetings to all!
Well, almost a year and a half behind, already 18,000 km on the odometer. The car runs and works as it should. I’ll start right away with the failures that happened during the reporting period (year), I must say, not very serious ones. Nevertheless:
1. At the end of 2014, the antifreeze leak began to intensify (about which I initially decided that this was a consequence of underfilling at the factory and the release of air jams). There was also a smell from under the hood. The total topping up to 10,000 km was already about a liter. Therefore, when traveling to the first MOT, it was indicated that the coolant and the smell were declining. The verdict of the inspection by the engineer under warranty was a coolant pipe leak, a warranty case (and what else!). They fixed it in half a day of work - it took a decent disassembly to get to this very pipe. Since then, 8 t.km. - coolant level is ok.
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review of Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2012
Review of Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (Opel Astra) 2013
Everyone knows that Henry Ford invented the world's first conveyor belt. But that was in the USA. And the first conveyor in Europe was installed at the factories not of Mercedes or Volkswagen, but at Opel. The flow of Opels poured into the European market. Historically, the "eagle" produced cars for the general consumer, with an emphasis on budget and affordability. There is no talk of any luxury to this day.
My acquaintance with the brand began around 1991/92, when the father of a classmate and friend brought an Opelkadet from Germany of some dense year. At that time, I thought that this is a separate brand of car and it is written together)). Opelkadet sounded worse to me then than Rolls-Royce today. Actually, I never saw the car. But I heard enough ... And in 1997, my father brought Opel Omega Caravan 2.3d 1992 from Poland. Restyling. Rare dark green. The car looked like a spaceship in the Belarusian expanses at that time, which was subsequently also cosmically hit in the face, and then safely rotted away. Little is preserved in the memory of the car. I only remember the royal feeling in the passenger seat during the first trip, its price was $ 5500, and that the numbers on the motor were broken ...
But a billion years have passed since then. Today is a trip to Germany. 800 km there. 800 - back. 2 drivers. Me and my colleague Leonardo. In the car 4 people + trunk to the eyeballs. Oh yes… Opel Astra J 2013 Motor 1.7d 110hp Hatch. 5 doors. White. The owner bought the car new for - 13 thousand euros. The car was taken from the display, so a decent discount was included.
Strengths:
Adequate price / quality ratio.
Weak sides:
Numerous minor bugs.
Review of Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2011
Good day everyone!
Decided to write a review about the Opel. This is the first German in the family before that were the Japanese (Toyota) and Fiat. Opel bought after the sale of Toyota Auris. Reviews about this car are here. Astra has been in the family for 2 years. They fought the car for my wife, because she uses it more often, I'm only on the weekends.
What immediately caught my eye on Auris — low landing — relative to Toyota and no second glove compartment — it was very convenient in Toyota, but now I'm used to doing without it. Opel took new in the cabin, COSMO equipment, only the light and rain sensor is missing, everything else is there. In terms of the quality of the interior, sound insulation - Opel is much better than the Japanese - this is my opinion. What else I liked very much in the Opel, and no one writes about it. Thanks to the built-in computer, you can set up the climate control, central locks, rear wiper as you like, set it and forget it.
Strengths:
- Good car
Weak sides:
- High consumption for a 1.4 engine
Review of Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2012 Part 2
Hello car enthusiasts!
I decided to write a short continuation-addition to the first review ... Although there is not much to write. :)
The car drives me every day, no problems. Everything works, nothing creaks anywhere now. Tfu 3 times!
Strengths:
- Design
- Dynamics
- Comfort
- Reliability
Weak sides:
- Popularity, there are more of them on the roads :)
Review of Opel 1.8 MT (Opel Astra) 2013
After a long and flawless operation of Fedor, comments about which are available here http://avtomarket.ru/my/garage/?c.id=18389&show=opinions, I bought myself a new car called Astra GTS. I will not describe the agony of choice, because they lasted a long time and until I saw Tisha. After looking at it and sitting in it, my hesitation went away completely.
Of course, it is too early to write about the reliability and safety of a car, to share impressions of the appearance is too selfish, so I will compare Tisha with Fedor. Fortunately, they have already appeared in 100 km of run.
Appearance - the car is still rare on the roads, so I catch a look at Tisha regularly. The design is uniquely attractive and here only a person without taste will argue with me. It's amazing how different the base version and GTS are, despite the fact that in the price category they are almost the same. The color range offered on the market is rather poor: black, white and yellow. So you will have to wash the typewriter regularly, unlike the silver one that was on Fedor. Yes, I think that there will be more problems with chips on black.
Strengths:
- chic appearance
Weak sides:
- Sluggish dynamics compared to classmates with the same volume
- bad signal
Review of Opel Astra J GTC (140 l / s. / 1.8 / 5MKPP) (Opel Astra) 2012
Good day, dear motorists! After a run to the Tver province, we have matured a thousand kilometers, and there was inspiration to sketch a few strokes about our new iron friend. This is my second machine and therefore, of course, there will be some comparison with the Corsa. Of course they are different in class, but still. I'll start, probably, with the fact that I planned to be friends with her for about half a year for sure. The machine was in full combat readiness. Another To was completed by 90 thousand, with the replacement of shock absorbers (rear), battery and brake system. I will not hide, no matter how much I like it, and no matter how it suits me in operation, and I will say more - the first car - it will be remembered for a lifetime - I planned to leave in the fall. Yes, and every long-distance outing made me think that I grew out of it, and the soul asks for more power. Everything flows, everything changes.
There were no special problems with the choice, because. already knew that the next car would be German, but who? She was here, somewhat, in disheveled feelings. I looked in the direction of large cars - SUVs, SUVs, but after driving a friend's car, I came to the conclusion - not mine. Such heavy horses are indifferent hard workers. Perhaps, but most likely - this was the feeling after my first baby.
The Audi A4 caught fire, began to reduce the debit with the credit, how to take possession of it, and the decision had already been made, but turning on the brain calculator and calculating how much it would cost me to maintain it, I had to part with this thought ... for a while. And the little wise man said that every person should have a dream. To have something to strive for. And that's right. So, without straining, I just waited and took my time.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Comfort
- Dynamism
- Maneuverability
- handsome
Weak sides:
- Spraying washer on the windshield in a fan
Review of Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo (Opel Astra) 2012
Hello car enthusiasts!
I bring to your attention a mini-review about the car Opel Astra GTC (J), 1.6Turbo, manual transmission, Sport equipment + packages.
Muk had no choice, because I bought it by accident, bypassing salons when looking for a new car. Initially I wanted a crossover, but when I saw the GTC-shku in the cabin, I realized that it would be my car. It cost 900 sput, taking into account the discount 62000r + the dealer gave floor mats. :)
Strengths:
- Driving pleasure
- beautiful appearance
- Pretty comfortable car (despite the R18)
- Good music "infiniti"
Weak sides:
- Low ground clearance + long front overhang
Review Opel 1.6 (116ls) 6AKPP (Opel Astra) 2012
Good evening everyone. More than 5 months have passed and 8.500 thousand km of the distance traveled on my "turik"
Well, what can I say, there are no complaints about the build quality, there are some little things, but this is a drop in the ocean.
Body — on the body I can say that the metal is good, the amazing shape of the car, which makes you pay attention to yourself, the station wagon looks pretty big, even more than the Mercedes E class. Large thick doors, lighting everywhere, even in the door handles inside, the front small glass in the racks block the view a little, but over time you get used to it and everything is OK.
Strengths:
- capacity
- Appearance
- Complete set
- Quality
Weak sides:
- Automatic blunt
- Small selection of engines
Review Opel Z 2.0 DTJ (96 kW / 130 hp), 6-speed automatic (Opel Astra) 2012
Hello drivers and Opel lovers!
I went to Opel Corsa for 3 years, the warranty is over, I decided to upgrade. A new aster JTC came out, came to the salon, saw, fell in love. I don't like acid colors, but this car looks beautiful in all colors. I chose the most charged version in black, took a 2.0 Turbo diesel, on the machine, the car became 963t.r. The car has everything: from R19 235/45 to navigation and other bells and whistles.
For the first time in my life, I'm buying a car that really has nothing to complain about. I'll start with the design of the car: from the back, the car is like a beautiful sexy girl, the shapes, the taillights are all right, from the front, the muzzle is aggressive and very beautiful, especially the headlights. By the way, who decides to buy, take it with bi-xenon headlights and LED running lights, they are very different from simple kits. Interior trim at the level of Mercedes, the Germans know how to make high-quality, chrome door sills, instrument panel lighting for five plus, USB output for a USB flash drive, its own good navigation NAVI-600, combined interior.
Strengths:
- Good strong five, I am happy and very satisfied with the car
Weak sides:
Review of Opel GTC 2011 (Opel Astra) 2012
Good afternoon
Ripe, finally, write a review about your car. In general, it is strange that there are no reviews of the new GTC on the site, because this car really deserves attention. I put all the marks to the maximum, but perhaps not all of them are objective. The car is new, on a run-in, so I can only objectively judge the appearance, comfort, and maybe. about driving performance (as far as possible during the run-in, because I haven’t driven “sneakers on the floor” yet :)
So, from lyrics to specifics. There was no choice. in cars just fell in love at first sight. He got me, IMHO, for a very sane money. The car itself is equipped with sports with USB and rear LED headlights in the most expensive color SEASHELL for 749000 (well, this is already taking into account all discounts and bonuses). Opel was not afraid, because. before that, though for a long time, he owned Vectra A and Astra F. I can say that both cars were very worthy representatives of their classes in terms of design, comfort, handling, and ergonomics. Someone will say that they had “bad”, corroded bodies, to be honest, after the nine ... they practically didn’t give me a headache at all, including the bodywork.
Strengths:
- Design
- Comfort
- Controllability
Weak sides:
- Stupid machine, but it can be handled
- While the expense is high
Review of Opel Astra J (Opel Astra) 2010
10.12.2010
After the sale of the previous Astra station wagon again the question arose of buying a new car. Of course, I compared it with other brands, I even wanted a little used one (now I know that this would be the right decision), but working in an Opel car dealership has its advantages, and the car (Astra J) was ordered in March 2010. By July I took it.
A few words about the configuration. As usual, the silver color is the cleanest, as usual the pen. Turbo engine 1.4 about one hundred and forty horses. Average equipment (Opel calls it Enjoy and now includes ESP, a useful thing) and a package with a 2-zone climate and a few little things. This device was assembled one of the first in the Russian Federation, and I understood that this was some kind of experiment. To date, running 19 500km, and the soul asks to talk a little.
Strengths:
- Beautiful and fashionable
- economical
- Controllability
- The price tag is moderate
- Safety at its best
Weak sides:
- Assembly let us down
- heavy body
- low ground clearance
- While reliability leaves a bad impression
Review of Opel Astra (Opel Astra) 1999
Finally, I found the strength and time to write a review of my first typewriter.
So, in March 2007, I got the rights and really wanted to buy a car. I didn’t have any experience in owning cars at all, respectively, knowledge of their technical features, care methods, etc. there were also few. Just then I came across this site and since then I regularly read reviews here and, I think, now I understand something about this topic. Many thanks to everyone who shares information about their machines on the pages of this site.
Let's continue. I didn't have much money at the time. There was no desire to buy an old basin. I went before to 14 uchebke, and how it rolled on another Nexia. Compared with 14 Nexia liked much more, and thus our auto industry has completely disappeared. In principle, the choice was made in favor of Nexia, 2-3 year old, expected to purchase for 200 rubles. Then, unexpectedly, an acquaintance offered me to see Astra, which was sold by his friends. He praised her, especially the machine gun. But the age of the car and my lack of knowledge in cars scared me away from this proposal. Right there, on a wreck, I rode in a BMW with a machine gun, and realized that the AUTOMATIC is VESCH !!! At least for a beginner. In general, I went to watch Astrochka, and fell in love with her at first sight. Despite its age, it looked very modern in design, alloy wheels, power mirrors, power steering, comfortable seats ... .. Ride — super (compared to 14 :))) I didn’t want to look at Nexia and decided to take it. Mileage was about 148 t.km, price 230t.r. A friend said that the car is in good technical condition and you just need to change the stabilizer links, but according to him, these are pennies, about 1.5 per pair. I waved my hand and didn't care anymore.
Most of all I like the second gear - sometimes I allow myself to get under way right from it if someone wants to chase at a traffic light. There are few pockets, there is nowhere to put a cell phone. The turn switch and the speed control of the wipers are a super notion. Those who still complain that they cannot turn off the turn or adjust the wipers in time, let them read the instructions, this is all done in an elementary way. But if you don’t read it, it’s hard to do it yourself and you can only swear. In winter, I put a studded Vredestein Ice Track. She showed herself well.
The spikes did not fall out, it is good to steer on asphalt, ice and snow. Regular wheels with five holes on 205/55 R16 discs add a couple of rubles overpayment for tire fitting services and to the cost of the rubber itself compared to 15 radius. Climate control proved to be an unnecessary option, which is a tuned air conditioner. Because in automatic mode, it often does not work the way you want, but manually adjusting the temperature on climate control is much more convenient than on an air conditioner. Seats, plastic, upholstery are excellent. I almost forgot - there is no engine temperature sensor. Chip for an amateur.
A large trunk is also a huge plus .. we recently went on a picnic, so many things were stuffed that we got tired of unloading later ... The interior is assembled qualitatively (as it should be for a German, albeit from Poland :)), ergonomics are excellent, it’s easy to use all available handles without being distracted from the road , I was especially pleased with the AUX input, my player fits perfectly and I don’t need a bunch of disks ... everyone says that regular music sucks, but because. I don’t understand shit about the sound (as probably many who call it sucks), it’s enough for me to get to work quietly listening to Elvis ... the climate works with a bang, right now the weather is getting hot and it’s always cool in the cabin, though with the air conditioning compressor turned on from under the hood is not a very pleasant sound (although Shumka is a separate issue).
On the go, the car is controlled perfectly, though the engine, like on all sawdust, except for the OPC trim levels, is stupid, because of the electronic gas pedal, you understand euro4, but because I don’t like sharp starts at all, then 115 hp is enough for my eyes. I specially chose the izyu, and I drive in manual mode, it’s no different from the mechanics, but it’s much easier to drive. but it’s unpleasant … that’s a good Camry, I’d like this … .. although it costs only 8t.r to make the arches and hood Shumko. at the dealer's office, I think I'll do it soon.
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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.
The three-door Opel Astra GTC sold 7,061 copies in Russia last year - a very worthy result for a niche model. The secret of success lies in the attractive price/performance ratio and the fresh, original exterior design. The new Seat Leon SC can boast of these qualities, but will it become as popular?
The choice of three-door C-Class models in our market is small: we counted only eight, and half of them come from the VW concern, namely the Audi A3, Seat Leon SC, Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Scirocco. Kia pro_cee "d and Hyundai i30 3d are puffed up for the Koreans, but it is difficult to consider them serious players, since the limit of their capabilities is limited by the dull aspirated 1.6 "times of Ochakov and the conquest of Crimea." France is represented by Renault Megane Coupe, but he also has a choice of power units not the most successful - either a 250-horsepower turbo engine of the top version of RS, or "vegetable" aspirated 1.6 and 2.0, and the second is only paired with a CVT - in my opinion, not the best automatic transmission for a model with a sporty image.
Opel Astra vs Renault Fluence: Prestige premium
"Horror! Such money! For a C-class car! I hear these moans almost every day since the debut of the latest generation Ford Focus, which, as you know, has greatly added equipment and price, especially in top trim levels. Well, since the Ford Focus in Russia is the most reference car for the C-class, a kind of national standard, then the competitors, of course, pulled themselves up.
