Opel unveils the Astra Sedan

siko · 10-19-2006, 05:53 PM

Opel unveils the Astra Sedan

Following the five-door hatch, station wagon, three-door GTC and cabrio-coupe TwinTop variants, Opel unveiled the Astra Sedan which will make its world debut at the upcoming Turkish Motor Show in Constantinople (3 -12 November) with sales starting in autumn 2007.

Aimed to serve the Central and Eastern European markets as according to Opel (and we have no reason at all to question them), notchback sedans are highly sought after in these markets. 67 percent of Turkish customers who purchase a compact class car, for example, choose a notchback model. In Russia, this figure is 65 percent and in Poland and South-East Europe the total is around 15 percent. With a share of approximately five percent, this body variant plays a less significant role in the compact class in Western Europe.

The Astra Sedan, which will be produced in Opel's Gliwice plant in Poland is based on the long wheelbase Astra station wagon (2703 mm) boasting a 500 litre luggage compartment and it will feature a range of two gasoline and two diesel engines with output between 90 and 140 hp.

Leaving aside the fact that like all C-segment Sedans, the Astra's looks are shall we say, for your granddad's eyes only, according to Opel's press release the Sedan is 4.618 mm long (width/height: 1754/1458 mm) which makes it longer than it's D-Segment brother, the Vectra (4.611 mm).

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The Artist · 10-19-2006, 06:11 PM

OMG what an ugly rear..
all in all the car is ugly..whats wrong with opel.. ??
they must be able to make a better looking car..this is a disaster..

Centurion · 10-19-2006, 06:13 PM

Astra sedan I guess it will me smaller than a Focus sedan. At the right price it can become a hit.

NarutoRamen · 10-19-2006, 06:22 PM

That seriously is a fugly looking rear. Too bad I can't see the front, but if it is priced around the focus then that's not too bad.

siko · 10-19-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NarutoRamen

That seriously is a fugly looking rear. Too bad I can't see the front, but if it is priced around the focus then that's not too bad.

Probably the same as all other Astras... which is pretty nice IMO.

But that rear is pretty much crap.

phaeton · 10-20-2006, 08:48 PM

The rear apes the Brazilian Chevrolet Vectra, I don't mind it but I don't love it

Yannis · 10-21-2006, 02:44 AM

It's ok i guess. Nothing special but not bad either.

Giannis · 10-21-2006, 08:22 AM

OMG, IT HAS THE HOFFMEISTER KINK!!!

BTW, it's just an average car. Nothing special as Yannis said!

ree · 10-21-2006, 08:28 AM

OMG!!! What an ugly rear.

The new Ford Mondeo is a beauty in comparsion to the Opel!!

siko · 11-03-2006, 09:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NarutoRamen

That seriously is a fugly looking rear. Too bad I can't see the front, but if it is priced around the focus then that's not too bad.

Here's a front shot

10-19-2006, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Opel unveils the Astra Sedan Opel unveils the Astra Sedan Following the five-door hatch, station wagon, three-door GTC and cabrio-coupe TwinTop variants, Opel unveiled the Astra Sedan which will make its world debut at the upcoming Turkish Motor Show in Constantinople (3 -12 November) with sales starting in autumn 2007. Aimed to serve the Central and Eastern European markets as according to Opel (and we have no reason at all to question them), notchback sedans are highly sought after in these markets. 67 percent of Turkish customers who purchase a compact class car, for example, choose a notchback model. In Russia, this figure is 65 percent and in Poland and South-East Europe the total is around 15 percent. With a share of approximately five percent, this body variant plays a less significant role in the compact class in Western Europe. The Astra Sedan, which will be produced in Opel's Gliwice plant in Poland is based on the long wheelbase Astra station wagon (2703 mm) boasting a 500 litre luggage compartment and it will feature a range of two gasoline and two diesel engines with output between 90 and 140 hp. Leaving aside the fact that like all C-segment Sedans, the Astra's looks are shall we say, for your granddad's eyes only, according to Opel's press release the Sedan is 4.618 mm long (width/height: 1754/1458 mm) which makes it longer than it's D-Segment brother, the Vectra (4.611 mm). - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,425 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 715 Times in 447 Posts	Re: Opel unveils the Astra Sedan OMG what an ugly rear.. all in all the car is ugly..whats wrong with opel.. ?? they must be able to make a better looking car..this is a disaster..

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Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,073 Thanks: 592 Thanked 718 Times in 417 Posts	Re: Opel unveils the Astra Sedan Astra sedan I guess it will me smaller than a Focus sedan. At the right price it can become a hit.

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NarutoRamen Devotee Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,547 Thanks: 406 Thanked 209 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Opel unveils the Astra Sedan That seriously is a fugly looking rear. Too bad I can't see the front, but if it is priced around the focus then that's not too bad.

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Opel unveils the Astra Sedan The rear apes the Brazilian Chevrolet Vectra, I don't mind it but I don't love it

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,229 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Opel unveils the Astra Sedan It's ok i guess. Nothing special but not bad either.

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