General Motors has officially unveiled pictures and details of the 2010 Opel Astra ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show coming September.
According to GM the new Opel Astra will feature eight Euro 5 compliant engines including four gasoline engines and four diesel engines. The gasoline engines range from a 1.4L to a 1.6L with outputs ranging from 100-hp to 180-hp. A new downsized 140-hp 1.4L Turbo replaces the 1.8L. The diesel lineup includes a range of CDTI turbo-diesel units with outputs ranging from 95-hp to 160-hp. Besides the lowest entry-level model, all 2010 Opel and Vauxall Astras are mated to a 6-speed transmission.
The design of the new 2010 Astra is inspired by the Opel Insignia. The exterior features of the car include all-new “wing and blade” design, Advanced Forward Lighting bi-xenon headlights and Opel’s FlexRide system. The interior features of the car include new Opel Eye front camera system, which recognizes road signs and warns drivers if they veer out of their lane.
Sales of the five-door Astra are expected to begin towards the end of 2009, while a four-door sedan, three-door hatch and a two-mode hybrid variant are expected to debut in 2010. No pricing and availability details have been announced yet.
