OPEL Astra · photos, packages and modifications

A portion of the 1991 line-up of Astra the five door model had a similar success which was tasted by its three door opposite number. Both of them were launched together and were successful in developing a stronger fan base for themselves. After they arrived in the South African region in the year 1992 both cars were given a specialized 2.0 l engine. The conversions which were made by the engineers of South Africa made the inclusion of switch to the anterior wheel drive which bought more fame to the car's popularity all around the globe.

The model of Astra which received facelift was introduced with complete engine range, which can be located under the bonnet of the three door hatchback excluding GSi. the 2.0 liter 4 valve cylinder head engines were only associated with the three door model, but it is said that shortly this differentiation will be abolished with the presentation of Ecotec units of power which will place for sporty GSi. The range of displacement for the engine will range from 1398cc-1998cc.

Second generation Astra came with many alterations for the vehicle and this also had the inclusion of improvements related with the level of equipments and new and bold body work was introduced. The facelifting was carried out in the year 2003 and its selling continued in Brazilian as well as in other markets of Latin America and it attained great popularity in the circles of drivers who drive taxis. It is ideal as far as the transportation of travelers is concerned because it is efficient as far as the consumption of fuel is concerned, smaller in size and modifications were introduced in the five door version for showing compatibility with the demands posed by the market of Brazil. So, it was given GM 2.0 8V 14 engine which is capable of running upon petrol as well as fuels which contain alcohol.

When the 2004 introduced model is considered, then the greatness of the designs of modern era as well the capabilities of technology surely make their presence felt. It is based upon newer and larger medium and the newer Astra was first introduced as a five door vehicle and three door models were introduced after this. It has a great style when considered from outside and a higher degree of innovation inside can also be seen. The newer framework of Astra presented with suspension settings that are lotus-adapted. This makes the vehicle sportier than the models which have been released previously.

As a continuation of the Astra series, which received great sales the facelift of 2007 brought forward many changes. The highlights of chrome decorate the vehicle from the front to the posterior horizontal beam, which crosses the trunk. A newer and wide range of engine was presented which allowed the customers to select from 11 various models and the range of power is 90-240 hp. Coming towards the protection, which is being offered the Euro NCAP has given it five stars as far as the safety of driver and passenger is concerned.

Opel's Astra J was introduced in the year 2009. It's a noted European five door solid vehicle that has been based upon the platform GM Delta II. This most awaited model had its design taken from the newer language of design. The inside as well as outside shows a marked difference from the models which have been released earlier. According to the expectations the newer generation of Astra extracts the benefit from a detailed range of diesel as well as petrol engines, which have better efficiency of fuel and reduced emissions of carbon monoxide.