We tested the Opel Astra V, in this case, 1.0 Turbo engine. Let’s see how you feel all the technology and weight reduction that accompanies this fifth generation.

first proof New depth Opel Astra from fifth generation, In this case, the engine chosen is the new gasoline from three cylinder turbocharged 105 hp. With the new intelligent lighting system IntelliLux and Co. with lights type LED Matrix, the new Opel Astra It is clearly identifiable as capable and decisive that turns night into day.

Touch shift to test the benefits of the welfare system, information and driver services Opel OnStar, and all IntelliLink technology associated with your navigation system, entertainment and connectivity. "We want to be important and reach the end in every segment of the automobile"According to the actual words of the CEO from General Motors, Mary T. Barra in the last Frankfurt Motor Show. In this case, the new Opel Astra must play an important role among its competition, which is none other than the C compact segment.

He sporty design and dynamic welcomes you in the new Opel Astra, with elegant touches like small flakes of chrome window frames and sharp feature and posterior slope of the roof. his inside It is now much more functional with less abuse prior pushbuttons and controls strictly necessary, since much of the information and functionality available multimedia system are accessed directly going smoothly fingers on the touch screen.

Opel Astra 1.0 Turbo, we move

soft functioning, the new engine Opel Astra 1.0 Turbo perfectly fulfills its mission only has certain vibrations and sound "unsophisticated" below 1500 rpm. The entry into operation of the turbo is very early, later to continue offering progressive force and very linear. At the level of sonority and inner insulation, Opel ensure that they have made progress, although according to our measurements we obtain very similar data (measured in decibels Db) of this Opel Astra IV V against.

Moving, our first sensation is that the Opel Astra You feel a lighter car –1,239 kg is the weight This vacuum Asta 1.0 Turbo-. This fact must be transmitted in dynamic sensations (with a good balance between comfort and agility / dynamic), but not performance measures, since we obtained in our measurements 11.5 seconds in accelerating 0 to 100 km / h.

The seating new Opel Astra offer a subjection and we found them quite ergonomic. They are great allies if we want to squeeze chassis of the Opel Astra. In our view, it is an easy car to drive, noble behavior, with very precise steering and a great setup. Only in extreme conditions comes out a slight understeer, which in most cases own electronic stability control ESP will be responsible for taking the reins correct.

Our tests braking he passed with flying colors the Opel Astra. In the test 140 km / h 0 km / h I need 68 meters (By 74 meters it needed the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion).

And the consumption? According to our measurements and tour aboard the Opel Astra 1.0 Turbo We obtained a weighted average of 6.5 l / 100 km against the 4.4 l / 100 km approved by the German firm.

Opel Astra 1.0 Turbo Ecotec 5p. Technical data and measurements

Motor

No. Cylinders: 3 online

Displacement: 998 cm3

Power: 105 hp at 5,500 rpm

Maximum torque: 17.35 mkg at 1,800 rpm

Transmission

Front-wheel drive

Transmission: 5-speed manual

interior dimensions

front seat leg room: 890-1130 mm

Headroom front: 1,020 (1,012) mm

rear internal height: 955 (942) mm

Interior width front: 1,455 (1,462) mm

rear inner width: 1435 (1443) mm

Porter: 370-1210 liters

Official performance

Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 11.2 seconds

Maximum speed: 200 km / h

Performance test (own data)

Acceleration 0-40 km / h: 2.9 seconds

Acceleration 0-80 km / h: 7.7 seconds

Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 11.5 seconds

Acceleration 0-120 km / h: 15.8 seconds

Official consumption

Urban / extraurbano / medium (l / 100 km): 5.2 / 3.9 / 4.4

Consumption test (own data)

Average: 6.5 l / 100 km (15% in Eco mode, in Sport mode 15% and 70% normal combination of highways and urban areas).

Autonomy: 738 km

Braking distance

140-0 km / h: 68 meters

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