Opel Astra

2006 Steinmetz Astra Twin Top

Posted on 07.24.2006 15:09 by Andrew Coman

It’s a pleasure to devote yourself to something. The result can be addiction. And it can happen fast with the Steinmetz Astra Twin Top. Exciting design with additional aerodynamic components, accessories in the interior and the wheel and tyre combinations up to 19“ rims, will have both owners and observers in raptures again. Sporting and elegant, and ready for any weather, it’s always at its best.
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Opel Astra to come to U.S. as Saturn Ion in 2007

Posted on 05.9.2006 15:51 by Simona

General Motors plans to import rebadged Opel Astra compacts to replace the Ion at the bottom of Saturn’s lineup. The imports, starting at the end of next year, will sticker at about $16,000 - approximately $3,500 above that of the 2006 Saturn Ion 2 sedan, Ion’s base model. Ion production is scheduled to end in December. Importing Astras would fit GM’s strategy of repositioning Saturn as a Europeanized brand. At the New York auto show last month, GM Vice Chairman Robert Lutz said nearly (...)
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Saab to build vehible based on Astra?

Posted on 04.24.2006 17:48 by Simona

Saab hopes to make a new compact model at its plant in Trollhattan, Sweden, Reuters reported last week. Saab’s managing director, Jan-Ake Jonsson, told the Swedish news agency TT that the compact car would compete in the same segment as the BMW 3 Series and Audi A3 and be built on a platform similar to that of the next-generation Opel Astra. He did not say when the car would go into (...)

2006 Opel Astra TwinTop

Posted on 03.21.2006 11:14 by Simona

With its elegant, athletic figure, the Astra TwinTop stands out clearly among the new generation of hard-top cabrios. The first impression of the four-seater is reminiscent of that of a well trained athlete - not a gram of fat anywhere. Gradually the particularly elegant profile appears, confirming the Astra TwinTop as the coupé among cabrios; clean and uncomplicated lines from the arrow-shaped front end and the wedge-shape rising to the rear, to the curved roof and the taut rear end.

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Opel Astra Coupe

Posted on 11.30.2005 13:00 by Simona

Elegant, dynamic styling, impressive performance plus high equipment and safety standards - all at affordable prices - are the most striking features of the new Opel Astra Coupé that goes on sale throughout Europe in spring 2000.

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2002 Opel Astra Cng

Posted on 11.30.2005 13:00 by Simona

The economical and environmentally friendly Opel Astra 1.6 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is the company’s second versatile series production car with a monovalent natural gas-powered engine.

2002 Opel Astra Cabriolet

Posted on 11.30.2005 12:59

At the 2002 Burssels Motor Show, Opel launched the most powerful version yet of the Bertone designed and built Astra Cabriolet. Installed under the bonnet is the same turbocharged straight four engine that powers the Coupe Turbo. The top of the line package of the Cabriolet includes ESP, 17 inch alloy wheels and an aluminum centre consol.