Opel Astra

{{Short description|Compact car}} {{See also|Vauxhall Astra|Holden Astra}} {{Redirect-distinguish|Chevrolet Astra|Chevrolet Astro}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}} {{Use British English|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Opel Astra | image = Opel Astra 1.2 Turbo Ultimate (L) – f 13122024.jpg | manufacturer = [[Opel]]{{Efn|name=manufacturer|{{Plainlist| * [[General Motors]] (1992–2017) * [[PSA Group]] (2017–2021) * [[Stellantis]] (2021–present) }} }} | aka = {{ubl | Chevrolet Astra | Holden Astra | Saturn Astra | [[Vauxhall Astra]] }} | production = 1991–present | class = [[Compact car]]/[[small family car]] ([[C-segment|C]]) | layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel drive]] | predecessor = {{Plainlist| * [[Opel Kadett]] * [[Vauxhall Astra]] }} | successor = {{Plainlist| * [[Chevrolet Cruze|Chevrolet/Holden Cruze]] (for Chevrolet, Saturn and Holden Astra) * [[Chevrolet Cobalt#Second generation (2011)|Chevrolet Cobalt]] (South America) * [[Opel Combo]] (for Opel Astravan H) * [[Opel Cascada|Opel/Vauxhall/Buick/Holden Cascada]] (for Opel Astra HTwinTop) }} }}

The '''Opel Astra''' is a [[compact car]]/[[small family car]] ([[C-segment]]) developed and produced by the German automaker [[Opel]] since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the [[Opel Kadett]]. {{As of|2025}}, the car slots between the smaller [[Opel Corsa|Corsa]] [[supermini]] and the larger [[Opel Frontera (2024)|Frontera]] subcompact [[crossover SUV]].

==Overview== Initially, the Astra was available in [[hatchback]], [[Sedan (automobile)|saloon]], and [[Station wagon|estate]] (station wagon; known as the Astra Caravan, later the Sports Tourer) forms. A [[panel van]] ([[sedan delivery]]; Astravan) and a [[convertible]] (Astra Cabrio) also appeared in the early 1990s. These body styles were later followed by a [[coupé]] (the Astra GTC) in 2004, and the sporty Astra OPC appeared in 2005. The Twin Top [[Retractable hardtop|retractable hardtop convertible]] replaced the soft top convertible in 2006, while the Caravan was renamed to Astra Sports Tourer since 2009.

The Astra is branded the [[Vauxhall Astra]] in the United Kingdom. It was rebadged and sold as the '''Saturn Astra''' in North America between 2008 and 2009, as the [[Buick Excelle XT]] from 2009 until 2015 and as the [[Buick Verano (China)|Buick Verano/Hatchback GS]] in China from 2015 until 2021. The [[Holden Astra]] was discontinued in Australia and New Zealand in 2009, and was replaced by the locally assembled [[Holden Cruze]]. It briefly returned to the Australian market in 2012, for the first time badged as an Opel,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/opel_to_launch_in_australia/ |title=Opel to launch in Australia |publisher=carsguide.com.au |access-date=22 May 2011 |archive-date=6 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706102952/http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/opel_to_launch_in_australia/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> but was discontinued after Opel withdrew from the country a year later.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/companies/opel-abandons-australian-arm-after-less-than-a-year-after-poor-sales/story-fni0d54u-1226690333291 |title=Opel abandons Australian arm after less than a year after poor sales |publisher=Dailytelegraph.com.au |access-date=27 December 2013}}</ref> In 2015, Opel reintroduced the Astra GTC and Astra VXR to Australia and New Zealand in 2015, again bearing the [[Holden]] badge. Between 2017 and 2019, the Astra nameplate was also used for the Holden version of the Cruze sedan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/05-01-holden-australia.html|title=Opel to Build Vehicles for Holden in Australia and New Zealand|work=media.gm.com|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2014/05/holden-to-bring-astra-vxr-cascada-and.html|title=Holden to Bring Astra VXR, Cascada and Insignia VXR to Australia and New Zealand|author=Carscoops|work=Carscoops|date=May 2014|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

After Opel was sold by [[General Motors]] to [[PSA Group]], the Astra K continued to be produced under license until it was replaced by the Astra L. The Astra L was released after the merger of the company to form [[Stellantis]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Radu|first=Mihnea|date=2021-03-16|title=2022 Opel Astra Shows New Face of German Hatchbacks in Accurate Rendering|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2022-opel-astra-shows-new-face-of-german-hatchbacks-in-accurate-rendering-157752.html|access-date=2021-10-13|website=autoevolution|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=PSA Group purchase of Opel and Vauxhall completed with new financial company|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/vauxhall-PSA-Group-takeover|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Autocar|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-09|title=Here's how PSA will turn Vauxhall around by 2020|url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/insider/heres-how-psa-will-turn-vauxhall-around-2020|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Top Gear|language=en}}</ref>

The Astra nameplate originates from [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]], which had manufactured and marketed earlier generations of the [[Opel Kadett]] (the Kadett D and [[Opel Kadett E|Kadett E]]) as the '''Vauxhall Astra''' since March 1980. Subsequent [[GM Europe]] policy standardised model nomenclature in the early 1990s, whereby model names were the same in all markets regardless of the marque they were sold under.

As of 2021, there have been six generations of the Astra (or eleven generations of the Kadett/Astra family as a whole). In a fashion typical for Opel, they are designated with subsequent letters of the [[Latin alphabet]]. Opel's official convention is that the Astra is a logical continuation of the Kadett lineage, thus, the first generation of Opel Astra became the ''Astra F'' rather than the Astra A since the final Opel Kadett was the Kadett E. The Mk1 and Mk2 Vauxhall Astras are sometimes called the ''Astra D'' and ''Astra E'' by enthusiasts to mark the continuity with their sister models.

Models sold as Vauxhall, [[Holden]], or [[Chevrolet]] have different generation designations reflecting the history of those nameplates in their home markets and their naming conventions.

== {{Anchor|F|Astra F|1991|T91}}First generation (Astra F – T91; 1991) == {{Infobox automobile | name = First generation (Astra F) | image = 1994 Opel Astra 1.6i.jpg | aka = {{unbulleted list | [[Vauxhall Astra]] (United Kingdom) | [[Holden Astra]] (Australia and New Zealand) | Chevrolet Astra | Opel Optima (Indonesia) | [[Opel Kadett]] (South Africa) }} | production = June 1991 – 2003 | assembly = Belgium: [[Antwerp]] (1991-1998) Germany: [[Bochum]] (1991-1998) Germany: [[Eisenach]] (1991-1998) United Kingdom: [[Ellesmere Port]] ([[Vauxhall Ellesmere Port]], 1992-1998) Hungary: [[Szentgotthárd]] India: [[Halol]] ([[Opel India Private Limited|OIPL]]) Indonesia: [[Bekasi Regency|Bekasi]] ({{abbr|GMBI|General Motors Buana Indonesia}})<ref>{{Cite web |title=GM Bakal Buka Lagi Pabrik Perakitan di Pondok Ungu |url=https://oto.detik.com/berita/d-1063366/gm-bakal-buka-lagi-pabrik-perakitan-di-pondok-ungu |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=detikoto |language=id-ID |archive-date=20 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231020164240/https://oto.detik.com/berita/d-1063366/gm-bakal-buka-lagi-pabrik-perakitan-di-pondok-ungu |url-status=dead }}</ref> Italy: [[Grugliasco]] ([[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]]) Poland: [[Gliwice]] South Africa: [[Port Elizabeth]] ([[Delta Motor Corporation|Delta Motor]]) Taiwan: [[Xinzhuang District]] ([[Chinese Automobile Co., Ltd.|CAC]]) Thailand: [[Rayong]] ([[General Motors Thailand|GM Thailand]]) Turkey: [[Torbalı]], [[İzmir Province]] (1992-1998) | body_style = 3 and 5-door [[hatchback]] 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan / saloon]] 5-door [[Station wagon|wagon / estate]] 2-door [[convertible]] 3-door [[sedan delivery]] (panel van) | platform = [[GM T platform (FWD)|T-body platform]] | engine = {{ubl | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' | 1.4 L ''[[Family 1 engine|Family 1]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.6 L ''[[Family 1 engine|Family 1]]'' I4 | 1.8 L ''[[Family II engine|Family II]]'' I4 | 2.0 L ''[[Family II engine|Family II]]'' I4 | 2.0 L ''[[Family II engine|Family II]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4 ({{abbr|ZA|South Africa}}) |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' | 1.7 L ''[[Family II engine|Family II]]'' I4 | 1.7 L ''[[List of Isuzu engines#Opel E engine|Isuzu 4EE1]]'' I4 }} | transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] 6-speed manual 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] | wheelbase = {{convert|2517|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = Hatch: {{convert|4050|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Sedan: {{convert|4239|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|4278|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Convertible: {{convert|4239|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1696|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | model_code = T91 | caption = Opel Astra 3-door hatchback (pre-facelift) | layout = GM T platform | designer = [[Hans Seer]] }}

The '''Astra F''' debuted in September 1991. With the Kadett E's successor, Opel adopted the Astra nameplate, which was already used by Vauxhall for the Kadett D and E (see [[Vauxhall Astra]]). It was offered as a three- or five-door [[hatchback]], a [[sedan (automobile)|saloon]] (sedan), and an [[station wagon|estate]] (wagon) known as the Caravan and available with five doors only, bringing Opel's run of three-door wagons to an end at long last. The Caravan appeared in October 1991, immediately after the original introduction, as did the sporty, 16-valve GSI model with its aggressive bodykit.<ref name="TV1792.11">{{cite magazine | ref = AS92 | title = Vill ni se en stjärna? | trans-title = Would you like to see a star? | language = sv | magazine = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | pages = 11-12 | date = 1991-09-05 | issue = 17 | volume = 43 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }}</ref> A [[Convertible|cabriolet]] was also offered, designed, and built by [[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]] in Italy.

Compared to the Kadett, the Astra grew slightly in all dimensions except the wheelbase. The windshield was moved forward by {{cvt|7.5|cm|in|0}} while the roof was extended the same amount at the rear, meaning a significant increase in interior volume.<ref name="TV1791.11">{{cite magazine | ref = AS91 | title = Vill ni se en stjärna? | trans-title = Would you like to see a star? | language = sv | magazine = [[Teknikens Värld]] | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | pages = 11-12 | date = 1991-09-05 | issue = 17 | volume = 43 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }}</ref>

The Astra F received a cosmetic facelift in 1994,<ref>Danish Army Vehicles, 2024</ref> accompanied by improved rust protection. This included a new grille with a larger Opel badge, clear front turn signals, new door mirrors (replacing the earlier Kadett E units used on the pre-facelift model), and a generally smoothed-out appearance. While the Astra F finished production in Germany in 2000, Polish-built Astras remained on offer in [[Central Europe|Central]] and Eastern Europe, as well as Turkey, India and Asia with the name Opel Astra Classic from 1999 to 2003.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1998-07-16|title=L'industrie polonaise monte en puissance|url=https://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/l-industrie-polonaise-monte-en-puissance.N88766|journal=L'Usine Nouvelle|language=fr| last1=Nouvelle | first1=L'Usine }}</ref>

The Astra F consisted of two main revisions and was revised in 1995, with the launch of Opel's new [[Ecotec]] engine.

Aside from the South Africa-only 200tS, the lead model was the GSi – a 2.0-litre 16V fuel injected model with {{cvt|150|PS|kW|0}}, available as a three-door only. It also featured a sports body kit and widened front seats in the interior. However, this was substituted in 1995 and was renamed as ''SPORT'', although only a limited number were produced and the body kit was removed also and it could be selected with the lower-powered, but more modern '[[Ecotec]]' version, the {{cvt|136|PS|kW bhp|0}} [[X20XEV]] parallel with the [[C20XE]]. In Europe from 1994 all Astra models were offered with the 2.0 L 16V [[Ecotec]] [[X20XEV]] parallel with the eight-valve [[C20NE]] engine, but the three-door and station wagon models could be selected with the {{cvt|150|PS|kW bhp|0}} [[C20XE]] engine.

After the Astra F was replaced by the new generation Astra G in 1998, the so-called "REDTOP" [[C20XE]] engine was also taken out of production.

===Gallery=== <gallery widths="200" heights="135"> File:Opel Astra F rear 20081229.jpg|Hatchback (facelift version) 1991-1994 Opel Astra F GSi 01 Front.jpg|The Astra GSi received a bodykit and alloy wheels File:1994 Opel Astra 1.4i Sportive, rear left (Portugal).jpg|Sedan (pre-facelift) Astra f Caravan.jpg|Facelift version (Caravan) File:Opel Astra rear 20071030.jpg|Caravan (facelift) File:Opel Astra Cabriolet (50578844427) (cropped).jpg|Cabriolet File:Opel Astra F Caravan 1.7 TDS Club interior.JPG|Interior (facelift) </gallery>

===South African models=== The model was also launched in South Africa in November 1991, where it was produced under licence by [[Delta Motor Corporation|Delta]]. The "Kadett" name was retained for the hatchback Astras until 2000. The sedan and station wagon models were offered under the Astra name. The Kadett and Astra in South Africa won the title of 'Car of the Year' in two consecutive years (1994 and 1995) even though they were versions of the same car.<ref name="iol_coty">{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/09-sa-car-of-year-named-at-jozi-banquet-bash-1.843936?ot=inmsa.ArticlePrintPageLayout.ot|title='09 SA Car of Year named at Jozi banquet bash|work=IOL|date=17 March 2009}}</ref> South African nomenclature was denoted in centilitres, so the Astra and Kadett ranges featured 140, 160i, 180i and 200i models. Models with fuel injection received the "i" designation, while carburetor models didn't. Additional model designation was listed after the displacement with the inclusion of the letters "S" for sport or "E" for executive. Sport trim was typically for the Kadett (hatchback) model and included a different front bumper with spotlights and a rear spoiler. Executive derivatives included a higher specification level than non-executive models. The top variant in the Kadett (hatchback) model was the 200iS which featured a 2.0 SOHC 8v engine producing 95kw while the top spec Astra (sedan) derivative featured a 2.0 16v DOHC engine producing 110kw. The South African lineup also included a unique limited edition variant with a [[turbocharged]] [[C20LET]] engine called the 200tS offered in either Kadett (hatchback) or Astra (sedan) derivatives and was only available for two model years (1994-1995) and in limited numbers.<ref>[http://www.carmag.co.za/road_test/from-the-archives-ope-kadett-200-ts/ Opel Kadett 200tS], ''CAR'', September 1995</ref> The 200tS was built by [[Delta Motor Corporation]] and faster than the then-current [[BMW M3#E30 generation (1986–1991)|BMW M3]] in a quarter-mile drag race.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} The "t" stands for the turbocharger. The engine was sourced from the 4x4 [[Opel Calibra]] and [[Opel Vectra]] and converted from a six-speed, four-wheel drive transmission ([[Getrag F28]]) to front-wheel drive only with a limited slip differential. The 200tS was unique from other Kadett and Astra models as it used a 5 bolt wheel hub (all other cars used a 4 bolt hub), it also featured 16" alloy wheels same as were on Vectra Turbo and Calibra Turbo.

===Other markets=== The Opel Astra also became available in Australasia badged as a [[Holden]], first in New Zealand in 1995, and then Australia in 1996. These models were imported from the UK. The [[Holden Astra]] name had previously been used on rebadged [[Nissan Pulsar]] models from 1984 to 1989.

The Opel Astra's first generation was exported to Brazil from December 1994 as the Chevrolet Astra, possibly because of a lowering of import tariffs. [[General Motors do Brasil]] sent the 2.0-litre, 115 bhp engines to Belgium, whence the completed cars took their way to Brazil. In February 1996 the Brazilian government again changed the import tariff, from 20 to 70% - making the car prohibitively expensive and leading to its cancellation after just over a year on the market.<ref name=Best>{{cite web | ref = Samahá | url = http://bestcars.uol.com.br/classicos/kadett-6.htm | publisher = Best Cars Web Site | last = Samahá | first = Fabrício | work = Carros do Passado [Cars of Yesteryear] | language = pt | title = Chevrolet Kadett | page = 6 | access-date = 2 November 2012 | archive-date = 15 November 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121115182121/http://bestcars.uol.com.br/classicos/kadett-6.htm | url-status = dead }}</ref> Instead, the locally built Kadett was updated. The second-generation Astra was manufactured in Brazil.

Beginning in March 1995, the Astra sedan was assembled in Indonesia where it was marketed as the '''Opel Optima'''.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=RzFPAAAAMAAJ&q=%22opel+optima%22+astra ''Ward's World Motor Vehicle Data''], Ward's Communications, 2001, page 239</ref> The renaming was done as the global name was already used by [[Astra International]], a local automotive company and an assembler/distributor of several competing car brands. In India the Opel Astra was assembled for the local market in a joint venture with the [[CK Birla Group|Birla Companies]], beginning in 1996.<ref name=GM2000>{{cite book | title = General Motors in the Twentieth Century | editor-last1 = Binder | editor-first1 = Alan K. | editor-last2 = Ferris | editor-first2 = Deebe | date = 2000 | publisher = Ward's Communications | isbn = 0-910589-52-6 | location = Southfield, MI | page = 151 | ref = GM20th }}</ref> Indian production ended in 2002.

The first-generation Chevrolet Astra in Brazil had a [[Vauxhall Motors|Vauxhall]]-style front grille featuring a "V", containing the Chevrolet badge.<ref>[http://www.oficinabrasil.com.br/noticia/do-fundo-do-bau/chevrolet-astra-gls-um-belga-naturalizado-brasileiro-que-chegou-disposto-a-enfrentar-os-alemaes-e-italianos Chevrolet Astra GLS, um Belga naturalizado brasileiro que chegou disposto a enfrentar os alemães e italianos], Oficina Brasil, 10 August 2015</ref><gallery widths="200" heights="135"> File:K41KGH 1992 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4L.jpg|[[Vauxhall Astra]] Mk 3 (United Kingdom; pre-facelift) File:1995 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk 3 (United Kingdom; facelift) File:1998 Holden Astra (TR) City 5-door hatchback (18852705302).jpg|[[Holden Astra]] TR (Australia and New Zealand) </gallery>

===Awards=== * '''1992''' – ''[[Semperit Irish Car of the Year]]'' * '''1994 and 1995''' – ''[[South African Car of the Year]]''

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Compression ratio |- | style="text-align:left;"| '''[[17D]]''' | [[Inline-four engine|Inline-four]] | 1699 cc | {{convert|57|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|105|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} | [[Bosch injection pump]] | [[SOHC]] | 23:1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| '''[[17DR]]''' | Inline-four | 1699 cc | {{convert|60|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|105|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} | [[Bosch injection pump]] | [[SOHC]] | 23:1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| '''[[X17DTL]]''' | Inline-four | 1700 cc | {{convert|68|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|132|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} | [[Bosch injection pump]] | [[SOHC]] | 22:1 |- | style="text-align:left;"| '''[[X17DT]]''' | Inline-four | 1686 cc | {{convert|82|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|168|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} | [[Bosch injection pump]] | [[SOHC]] | 22:1 |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Electric engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" ! Engine code ! Engine ! Accumulator capacity ! Power ! Torque ! Accumulator type |- | style="text-align:left;"| '''Impuls 2''' | Electric | 80 km | {{convert|60|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | N/A | NiCd |- | style="text-align:left;"| '''Impuls 3''' | Electric | 140 km | {{convert|57|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} | N/A | NaNiCl |}

== {{Anchor|G|Astra G}}Second generation (Astra G – T98; 1998) == {{Infobox automobile | name = Second generation (Astra G) | image = Opel Astra 1.6 Selection (G) – Frontansicht, 21. Juni 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg | aka = {{unbulleted list | Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom) | Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand) | Chevrolet Astra | Chevrolet Viva (Russia) }} | production = 1998–2009 (Opel) 1998–2011 (Chevrolet) September 1999 – May 2004 (Ireland) | assembly = Belgium: [[Antwerp]] (1998-2004) Brazil: [[São Caetano do Sul]] ([[General Motors do Brasil|GM do Brasil]]) Egypt: [[6th of October City]] ([[General Motors Egypt|GME]]) Germany: [[Bochum]] (1998-2004) Italy: [[Grugliasco]] ([[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]], 2001-2004)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-674.html |title=Opel. Opel In Italy |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |archive-date=23 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923080815/http://car-cat.com/firm-674.html |url-status=usurped }}</ref> Poland: [[Gliwice]] (2004-2010) Russia: [[Tolyatti]] ([[GM-AvtoVAZ]]) Turkey: [[Torbalı]], [[İzmir Province]] (1998-2002) South Africa: [[Port Elizabeth]] ([[Delta Motor Corporation|Delta Motor]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-1388.html |title=Opel. Opel In South Africa |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120404/http://car-cat.com/firm-1388.html |archive-date=8 July 2011 |url-status=usurped }}</ref> Ukraine: [[Zaporizhzhia]] ([[AvtoZAZ]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ukravto.ua/en/about_us/history |title=History |website=ukravto.ua |publisher=Ukrainian Motor Corporation |access-date=25 December 2015 |quote=2004 Opel Astra Classic motor car was put into serial production. UkrAVTO Corporation initiated Capital (Stolychne) Autoshow annual project.}}</ref> United Kingdom: [[Ellesmere Port]] | designer = {{unbulleted list |[[Hans Seer]]}} | class = [[Small family car]] ([[C-segment|C]]) | body_style = 3/5-door [[hatchback]] 4-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]] 5-door [[station wagon|estate]] 2-door [[convertible (car)|cabriolet]] 2-door [[coupé]] 3-door [[sedan delivery|car derived van]] | platform = [[GM T platform (FWD)|T-body platform]] | related = [[Opel Zafira|Opel Zafira A]] | engine = {{ubl|'''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''|1.2 L ''[[X12XE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]|1.2 L ''[[Z12XE]]'' I4|1.4 L ''[[X14XE]]'' I4|1.4 L ''[[Z14XE]]'' I4|1.6 L ''[[X16SZR]]'' I4|1.6 L ''[[Z16SE]]'' I4|1.6 L ''[[X16XEL]]'' DOHC I4|1.6 L ''[[Z16XE]]'' DOHC I4|1.8 L ''[[X18XE1]]'' I4|1.8 L ''[[Z18XE]]'' I4 |2.0 L ''[[X20XEV]]/[[X20XER]]'' I4|2.0 L ''[[Z20LET]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4|2.2 L ''[[Z22SE]]'' I4|2.4 L ''[[GM Family II engine#X24SFD|X24SFD]]'' I4 ''(only Chevrolet Astra)''|'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''|1.7 L TD 8V I4| 1.7 L ''[[Circle L engine#Y17DT|DTi]]'' 16V I4 |1.7 L Di 16V I4|1.7 CDTi I4|2.0 L Di 16V I4|2.0 L DTi 16V I4|2.2 L DTi 16V I4|'''[[Natural gas vehicle|CNG]]:'''|1.6 L 16V Z16YNG}} | transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] 5-speed automatic | wheelbase = {{convert|2606|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|2611|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = Hatch: {{cvt|4110|mm|in|0}} Saloon: {{convert|4252|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Estate: {{convert|4288|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Convertible: {{convert|4267|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1709|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Cabriolet: {{convert|1390|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | model_code = T98 | caption = Opel Astra G Hatchback 5-door (facelift; front) | layout = GM T platform }}

The '''Astra G''' was launched in Europe in Spring of 1998. It was available as a three or five-door hatchback, four-door [[sedan (car)|saloon]], five-door [[station wagon|estate]] (in [[Opel]] tradition, known as a "Caravan") and two special versions from 2000: the Astra [[Coupé]] and the Astra [[Convertible (car)|Cabrio]], both of them designed and built by [[Gruppo Bertone|Bertone]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gm-press.com/HU/site/article.php?aid=621|title=Ошибка 404 .. - GM-press.com // обзоры автомобилей, новинки автопрома, советы автомобилистам,курьезные случаи, аварии.|access-date=14 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310124519/http://gm-press.com/HU/site/article.php?aid=621|archive-date=10 March 2011}}</ref> The Astra G saw the introduction of a [[natural gas]]-powered engine. Its chassis was tuned by [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]] and formed the base of a 7-seater [[compact MPV]], the [[Opel Zafira#Zafira A (1999–2004)|Opel Zafira]], which was co-developed by [[Porsche]]. Approximately 90,000 [[coupé]]s were produced.

The manufacturing of the Astra saloon and Caravan continued at Opel's [[Gliwice]] plant in Poland after the debut of the next-generation Astra H, with the older model being branded as '''Astra Classic''' in a similar fashion to its predecessor, catering to the lower end of the market. This car was offered in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Turkey with the name Astra Classic II from 2004 to the end of 2009. Apart from European markets, these models were also sold in Australia and New Zealand as the '''Holden Astra Classic''', until they were replaced by the [[Daewoo Lacetti|Holden Viva]] (built-in South Korea) in 2006.

The Astra G was built as '''Chevrolet Astra''' in Brazil. It was facelifted in 2003 and was sold in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and other [[Latin America]]n markets until 2011. The GM Brazilian 2.0 8V [[inline-four engine]] which equips the Astra has the "flex-power" technology, that allows the car to run on both petrol and alcohol fuels, providing 128/140 hp (G/A) at 5200 rpm.

A taxi version of the Brazilian sourced model, powered with petrol 2.0-litre engine was sold in Chile as the '''Chevy Urban'''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lun.com/economia//detalle_noticia.asp?cuerpo=701&seccion=804&subseccion=901&idnoticia=C385069223124653 |title=Chevrolet arremete en la venta de modernos taxis | trans-title = Chevrolet blasts sales of modern taxis | language = es | last=Valeria |first=Marco |publisher=Las Últimas Noticias |date=4 June 2005 |access-date=25 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060216143430/http://www.lun.com/economia/detalle_noticia.asp?cuerpo=701 |archive-date=16 February 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com/hoy/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=0110012006021X0060060&idcuerpo=485 |title=Ediciones Especiales – El Mercurio |publisher=Edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com |access-date=1 May 2009 |archive-date=22 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222120155/http://www.edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com/hoy/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=0110012006021X0060060&idcuerpo=485 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2004, GM's Russian joint venture [[GM-AvtoVAZ]] launched the 4-door version of the Astra G as the '''Chevrolet Viva'''. It was sold through Chevrolet dealers in Russia, while Opel dealers were selling the newer Opel Astra H. Sales were poor from the start due to high pricing: the only version launched was equipped with a 1.8L engine with an above-average trim level, placing the Viva's price above the [[Toyota Corolla]].<ref name=exp>{{cite web |url=http://www.expert.ru/news/2008/03/18/gmavto/ |title=Expert online, March 19, 2008 |publisher=Expert.ru |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811161912/http://www.expert.ru/news/2008/03/18/gmavto/ |archive-date=11 August 2010 }}</ref> A project costing $340 million was selling less than a thousand cars annually (801 cars in 2007);<ref name="exp" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoreview.ru/archive/2008/03/stat/ |title=Autoreview, No. 3, 2008 |publisher=Autoreview.ru |access-date=2 October 2010}}</ref> rumours of shutting down Chevy Viva production circulated as early as summer of 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsru.com/arch/finance/29jul2005/avaz.html |title=Newsru.com, July 29, 2005 |publisher=Newsru.com |date=29 July 2005 |access-date=2 October 2010}}</ref> GM-AvtoVAZ shut down small-scale production of the Viva in March 2008.<ref name=exp/>

===Gallery=== <gallery widths="200" heights="140"> Opel Astra G rear 20101017.jpg|3-door Opel Astra 1.6 Selection (G) – Heckansicht, 21. Juni 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg|5-door Opel Astra Classic 1.4 Twinport.jpg|[[sedan (car)|Saloon]] Opel Astra Caravan 1.6 16V Selection (G) – Heckansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|[[Station wagon|Caravan]] Opel Astra G Cabriolet rear 20100801.jpg|[[convertible (car)|Cabriolet]] Opel Astra G Coupé Heck.JPG|Coupé 2004 Vauxhall Astravan Envoy CDTi 1.7 Rear.jpg|Astravan Opel astra G 3T opc.jpg|Opel Astra G OPC </gallery>

=== Markets === <gallery widths="200"> File:1998 Vauxhall Astra CD 16V 1.8 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk4 (United Kingdom) File:1999 Holden Astra (TS) CD 5-door hatchback (2015-07-10) 01 (cropped).jpg|Holden Astra TS (Australia and New Zealand) File:Chevrolet Viva.jpg|Chevrolet Viva (Russia) </gallery>

===V8 Coupe in DTM=== The Astra G series Coupé was used for the silhouette [[racing car]]s in the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]] series. These DTM racing cars are purpose-built race cars with barely any parts taken from the road cars except for lights and door handles. The car's bodywork featured [[gull-wing door]]s that were each supported by two [[gas strut]]s. The racing cars were powered by 4.0L V8 engines with nearly {{Convert|500|hp|kW|-1|abbr=on}}. [[Opel]] did poorly during several seasons of DTM as only [[Manuel Reuter]] placed significantly in the championship once, taking second in the inaugural season in 2000 before withdrawing at the end of 2005, but the car was also used to win the [[24h Nürburgring]] in 2003.

===Xtreme=== The '''Astra Xtreme''', a [[concept car]] presented at the 2001 [[Geneva motor show]], was a single-production [[V8 engine|V8]]-powered Astra based on the G-series Astra [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]]. Like the DTM racing car, it featured a {{convert|4.0|L|cuin}} [[V8 engine]], producing {{Convert|444|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, [[gull-wing door]]s supported by gas struts, carbon fibre panels, and race-specification interior with [[seatbelt|five-point seatbelt]]s.

====Gallery==== <gallery widths="200"> File:IAA 2001 173 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Opel Astra G OPC Xtreme File:IAA 2001 175 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Rear view </gallery>

===Stock Car Brazil=== The season of 2005 also joined the history of Stock Car. In addition to the category becoming multi - the first time the Mitsubishi Lancer ran alongside the Chevrolet Astra, on 30 October 2005, 40 cars with Stock Car V8 engines performed an unprecedented race outside of Brazil worth points for the championship. It was a round to the side of TC 2000, the main category of Argentina and in July had run in Curitiba (Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba). The Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez got a crowd of 70,000 people. Giuliano Losacco was the winner, with Mateus Greipel second and [[Luciano Burti]] third.

The engine was a V8 Chevrolet 350 imported from the United States by JL, similar to that used in Busch Series, the second category of NASCAR, equal and limited to {{convert|450|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The automaker GM was sponsoring the category, providing the fairing of the Astra, making room for other manufacturers to enter the category with a low investment.

=== Safety === {{Euro NCAP|year=1999|description=Opel Astra 1.6i Envoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/9759/euroncap_opel_astra_1999_4stars.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1999 Test Results|adult_stars=4|pedestrian_stars=1|adult_score=25|pedestrian_score=7}}{{clear}}

== Third generation (Astra H – A04; 2004) == {{Infobox automobile | name = Third generation (Astra H) | image = Opel Astra H 1.6 Twinport front 20100509.jpg | caption = Opel Astra H 5-door (front, pre-facelift) | aka = {{unbulleted list | Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom) | Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand) | Saturn Astra (North America) | Chevrolet Astra | Chevrolet Vectra (Argentina and Brazil) }} | production = 2004–2014 (Opel)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/staedte/bochum/Opel-Der-letzte-Astra;art932,2318077 |title=Der letzte Astra |publisher=RuhrNachrichten.de |date=28 April 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://automotiveblog.pl/2014/06/11/opel-astra-iii-nb-zakonczenie-produkcji/ |title=Opel Astra III NB – zakończenie produkcji |publisher=Automotiveblog.pl |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015 |archive-date=15 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315010110/http://automotiveblog.pl/2014/06/11/opel-astra-iii-nb-zakonczenie-produkcji/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> October 2005–2011 (Chevrolet) 2008–2009 (Saturn) | assembly = Belgium: [[Antwerp]] (Opel's Antwerp Plant) Brazil: [[São Caetano do Sul]] ([[General Motors do Brasil|GM do Brasil]]) Egypt: [[6th of October City]] ([[General Motors Egypt|GME]])<ref>{{cite web |author=Satyam |url=http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG# |title=Welcome to GMArabia.com |publisher=Gmegypt.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809144456/http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG |archive-date=9 August 2010 }}</ref> Germany: [[Bochum]] Poland: [[Gliwice]] Russia: [[Kaliningrad]] ([[Avtotor]]) Russia: [[Saint Petersburg|St. Petersburg]] (2008–2009) Ukraine: [[Zaporizhzhia]] ([[AvtoZAZ]])<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.autonews.com/assets/PDF/CA104101115.PDF |title=Guide to assembly plants in Europe |website=automotivenews.com |publisher=Automotive News Europe |access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> United Kingdom: [[Ellesmere Port]] | designer = Friedhelm Engler<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cardesigncontest.com/ov/profile.php?e=06f6e438a9149885298a3358ead8aa533d5c3bb0 |title=Friedhelm Engler |publisher=Cardesigncontest.com |access-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114022127/http://www.cardesigncontest.com/ov/profile.php?e=06f6e438a9149885298a3358ead8aa533d5c3bb0 |archive-date=14 January 2012 }}</ref> | body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]] [[coupé]] (GTC) 5-door [[hatchback]] 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan / saloon]] 5-door [[Station wagon|wagon / estate]] 2-door [[convertible]] (TwinTop) 3-door [[sedan delivery]] (panel van) | platform = [[General Motors T platform (1979)|T platform]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Not global: Opel out of GM Delta |url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20020211/ANA/202110769/not-global-opel-out-of-gm-delta|website=Automotive News|date=11 February 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ciferri|first1=Luca|title=Fiat, General Motors developing joint Stilo-Astra platform|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fiat-general-motors-developing-joint-stilo-astra-platform|website=autoweek.com|date=20 June 2002|access-date=6 November 2015}}</ref> | related = [[Opel Zafira|Opel Zafira B]] | engine = {{ubl | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' | 1.2 L ''[[GM Family 0 engine#Z12XE|Z12XEP]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.4 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine#Z14XE|Z14XEL]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | 1.4 L ''[[GM Family 0 engine#TwinPort|Z14XEP]]'' [[TwinPort]] I4 | 1.6 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine|Z16XEP/XE1/XER/A16XER]]'' I4 | 1.6 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine|Z16LET]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4 | 1.8 L ''[[GM Family 1 engine|Z18XE/XER]]'' I4 | 2.0 L ''[[Family II engine#Turbo|Z20LEL/LER/LEH]]'' turbo I4 | 2.2 L [[GM Ecotec engine#Z22YH|Z22YH]] I4 (Australia) | '''[[Multifuel|FlexPower]]:''' | 2.0 L I4 (Brazil) | 2.4 L I4 (Brazil) | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' | 1.3 L ''[[JTD engine#1.3|MultiJet]]'' CDTI I4 | 1.7 L ''[[Circle L engine|Z17DTL/DTH/DTJ/DTR]]'' CDTI I4 | 1.9 L ''[[JTD engine#1.9|MultiJet]]'' CDTI I4 }} | transmission = 5-speed ''F17'' [[Manual transmission|manual]] 6-speed manual 5-speed ''Easytronic'' [[Automated manual transmission|automated manual]] 4-speed [[Aisin AW|Aisin]] ''60-40LE'' [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] 6-speed automatic | wheelbase = {{convert|2614|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback and TwinTop) {{convert|2703|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (saloon and estate) | length = 5-door hatch: {{convert|4249|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 3-door GTC: {{convert|4288|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Sedan: {{convert|4587|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|4515|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} TwinTop: {{convert|4476|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1753|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} {{convert|1759|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (TwinTop) | height = 5-door hatch: {{convert|1467|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 3-door GTC: {{convert|1415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Sedan: {{convert|1458|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} TwinTop: {{convert|1411|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | predecessor = [[Saturn Ion]] (US) | successor = [[Chevrolet Cruze]] (Chile and Mexico) [[Buick Verano (China)|Buick Verano]] (Saturn Astra) [[Opel Combo]] (Astravan) [[Opel Cascada]] (TwinTop) | model_code = A04 | layout = GM T platform }}

The '''Astra H''' was launched in March 2004 as a five-door hatchback, whilst a five-door [[Station wagon|estate]] launched late 2004 and a sporty three-door hatchback, designated the GTC ([[Grand tourer|Gran Tourismo]] [[Compact car|Compact]]) for European markets, Sport Hatch in the UK and the Coupé in Australia, launched in 2005. The GTC has the option of a [[windscreen]] called "panoramic windscreen" (unique for a production car at the time of its launch) which extends into the roof area. Based on an updated version of GM's [[General Motors T platform (1979)|T platform]], its size was increased compared to the previous version. Production came until the end of 2009, excepting the TwinTop which continued to be manufactured until November 2010.

The ageing Vectra B was replaced in Brazil with a sedan version of the Astra H, named [[Chevrolet Vectra]], until it was replaced by the [[Chevrolet Cruze]] in 2009, though the sedan version of the Vectra continued to be sold alongside the Cruze until 2011 when the Cruze fully replaced it. The model was matched with the other models offered in Brazil. This version was offered as an Opel in some Eurasian markets in 2006, following a debut at the international auto show in [[Istanbul]], Turkey, including Ireland in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Motoring: Opel Astra 4-door for your eyes only | url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20080309/ai_n24426715 | publisher = [[Sunday Mirror]]|date=9 March 2008}}</ref> This was manufactured in [[Gliwice]], Poland.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://wardsauto.com/ar/astra_output_poland/ |title= GM Launches Opel Astra Sedan Output in Poland |access-date= 30 January 2008 |last= Homola |first= Peter |date= 23 August 2007 |publisher= WardsAuto.com |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081119160055/http://wardsauto.com/ar/astra_output_poland/ |archive-date= 19 November 2008 |url-status=dead|df= dmy-all }}</ref> Also in 2006, the Astravan, a 3-door van variant of the estate, was launched. In September 2007, a version of the 5-door Astra was launched in Brazil, marketed as Chevrolet Vectra GT to differentiate from the already existing Astra, which was replaced by the [[Chevrolet Cruze]] hatchback in 2011.

The Opel Astra was revised in January 2007, with the introduction of different colours of the posterior lighthouses and a new front.

GM Russia launched [[Complete knock down|SKD]] assembly of Astra on a temporary production site near [[Saint Petersburg]] in February 2008, with a potential capacity of 25,000 vehicles annually.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autoreview.ru/news/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=15956 |title=Autoreview, March 2008 |publisher=Autoreview.ru |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809133718/http://www.autoreview.ru/news/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=15956 |archive-date=9 August 2010 }}</ref>

The Chevrolet Astra was withdrawn from Mexico in 2008 as a result of the withdrawal of Opel products from the brand, replaced by the [[Chevrolet Cruze]] sedan for the 2010 model year.

A first for any major European car is the availability of digital radio on some versions of the new Astra, while for the Astra product class first are electronically controlled chassis (IDS+) and AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting).

This generation was kept in production in Bochum alongside the new Astra J and sold as the Opel Astra Classic III in some Eastern European markets such as Poland and Turkey. It was available as a 5-door hatchback, saloon, and estate.{{cn|date=January 2025}} Production of the Opel Astra Classic III eventually ended in 2014.

At the end of 2012, the Astravan was replaced by the new [[Opel Combo|Opel Combo D]] (where the production of the Astra H had already ended).

===Pre-facelift=== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:Opel Astra H 1.6 Twinport rear 20100509.jpg|Opel Astra H 5-door (rear, pre-facelift) File:Opel Astra Caravan 1.9 CDTI rear.JPG|Opel Astra H Caravan (rear, pre-facelift) File:Astra2.JPG|Interior </gallery>

=== Facelift === <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:Opel Astra H 1.8 Innovation Facelift front 20100822.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (front, post-facelift) File:Opel Astra H 1.8 Innovation Facelift rear-1 20100822.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (rear, post-facelift) File:Opel Astra H Caravan 1.9 CDTI rear.JPG|Opel Astra H Caravan (rear, post-facelift) File:Opel Astra GTC (H, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Ratingen.jpg|Opel Astra H GTC (front, post-facelift) File:Opel Astra GTC (H, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Ratingen.jpg|Opel Astra H GTC (rear, post-facelift) File:Opel Astra H Stufenheck 1.6 Ecotec Edition Starsilber Heck.JPG|Opel Astra sedan (rear, post-facelift) </gallery>

===OPC=== During 2005, Opel introduced the OPC version of the '''Astra GTC''' (sold as the Astra VXR in the UK) which is powered by an updated version of the 2.0 L turbo [[Family II engine]] (Z20 LEH) producing 240 PS (177 kW, 237 bhp) and {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. Standard features of the OPC version include sports bodykit and recaro interior, a six-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] gearbox, xenon headlamps and 18-inch alloy wheels amongst others.

This vehicle was sold until late 2009 in Australia and New Zealand by [[Holden Special Vehicles]] as the '''HSV VXR'''. HSV VXRs but it never offered a sedan in the UK and Australia are sold as standard with full leather trim, climate control, 6 disc CD and 19-inch alloy wheels. HSV VXRs were badged as per the UK Vauxhall Spec models but without the usual rear boot badge. The sedan was discontinued in Australia and United Kingdom in 2007. Inside the Opel Blitz appears on the steering wheel with an OPC dashboard. The Astra OPC was also sold as the Chevrolet Astra OPC in Chile.

====Gallery==== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:Opel Astra H OPC Nürburgring Edition.JPG|Opel Astra OPC ''Nürburgring Edition'' (2008) File:Opel Astra OPC Race Camp.JPG|Opel Astra OPC ''Race Camp'' (2009) </gallery>

===TwinTop=== In 2006, the Astra TwinTop arrived. (The "TwinTop" name also applies to the smaller [[Opel Tigra|Tigra]] and refers to a [[Retractable hardtop|retractable hardtop convertible]] version of the car, shared with the [[Pontiac G6]].) The Astra TwinTop has a three-part folding metal roof which sits in the upper half of the boot space, leaving considerable luggage space below it. Still marketed as a four-seater, the rear seating space is smaller than other Astra models. The TwinTop was available in three trim levels with a range of engines in each, including a {{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 2.0 L turbo and the 1.9 CDTI diesel in {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} form.

Launched in January 2007, Australian-market TwinTops came with the Z22YH 2.2 L direct-injection engine with a choice of 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission which was unique to Australia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/holden-astra-twintop-20070328-14smf|title=Holden Astra TwinTop - Drive}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://nextcar.com.au/n.holden.astra.AH.2.2.07may.html | title=2.2-Litre Engine Drives Astra TwinTop and SRi Models - Next Car Pty Ltd - 11th May, 2007 }}</ref>

The folding roof assembly was built by [[Magna Steyr]]'s Car Top Systems (CTS) subsidiary in Antwerp, Belgium, near the plant where the TwinTop was assembled.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://europe.autonews.com/article/20060306/CUTAWAY01/60303011/suppliers-to-the-new-opel-astra-twintop | title = Suppliers to the new Opel Astra TwinTop | date = 2012-02-28 | work = Automotive News Europe | publisher = Crain Communications, Inc. | first = Alex | last = Graham }}</ref> The TwinTop was discontinued in November 2010 along with the 3-door GTC, both replaced by the soft-top [[Opel Cascada]].

====Gallery==== <gallery widths="200"> File:Opel Astra TwinTop (H, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 15. Mai 2011, Wuppertal.jpg|Opel Astra TwinTop File:Opel Astra TwinTop (H, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 15. Mai 2011, Wuppertal.jpg|Opel Astra TwinTop (2007–2010) </gallery>

=== Markets === <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:2006 Vauxhall Astra Life CDTi 90 1.2 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk5 (United Kingdom) File:2007 Vauxhall Astravan Sportive CDTi 1.2.jpg|Vauxhall Astravan (MK5 United Kingdom) File:2005 Holden Astra (AH MY05) CD 5-door hatchback (2015-08-07) 01.jpg|[[Holden Astra]] AH 5 door (Australia) </gallery>

===Stock Car Brazil=== In Brazil, Chevrolet Vectra (Astra H) substituted the Chevrolet Astra on Stock Car. The V8 is still the same, apart from that which they use ethanol instead of petrol.

===Saturn Astra=== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:2008 Saturn Astra XE 5d, front right.jpg|Saturn Astra XE 5-door File:2008 Saturn Astra XE 5d, rear right.jpg|Saturn Astra XE 5-door (Rear) File:2008 Saturn Astra 3-door.jpg|Saturn Astra 3-door File:2008 Saturn Astra XR 3-door.jpg|Saturn Astra 3-door (Rear) </gallery>The [[Saturn Corporation|Saturn]] Astra was marketed in North America both the U.S and Canada after debuting at the 2007 [[Chicago Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061207/FREE/61207008/1063/PROMOBLOG01|title=Saturn's next Opel: 2008 Astra|work=[[AutoWeek]]|access-date=7 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629023330/http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20061207%2FFREE%2F61207008%2F1063%2FPROMOBLOG01|archive-date=29 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=119466|title=Inside Line: 2007 Chicago Auto Show: Saturn Takes the Wraps off Euro-Flavored 2008 Astra|work=Edmunds.com|access-date=8 February 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210051702/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=119466|archive-date=10 February 2007}}</ref> Superseding the [[Saturn Ion|Ion]], the Astra was a [[captive import]], based on the Opel Astra, manufactured in [[Antwerp]], Belgium.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354437,00.html | title=2008 Saturn Astra 3-Door XR | author=Gastelu, Gary | publisher=Fox News | date=8 May 2008 | access-date=8 May 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080510121032/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354437,00.html | archive-date=10 May 2008 |url-status=dead| df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Available in three and five-door [[hatchback]] body styles, sales began on 2 January 2008 with a single engine, a 1.8 L [[GM Family 1 engine#U18XER|U18XER]] inline-4-cylinder [[gasoline engine|petrol engine]] with [[Variable valve timing|variable-valve technology]] producing {{Convert|138|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} — available five-speed [[manual transmission]] or a four-speed [[automatic transmission]].

The XE base trim level was offered on the five-door hatchback and included steel wheels with plastic covers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071113/FREE/71113001/1005/FREE|title=Saturn Astra XR|work=Autoweek|access-date=28 December 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629023431/http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20071113%2FFREE%2F71113001%2F1005%2FFREE|archive-date=29 June 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The XR trim level was the only trim level for the 3-door and was available on five-door models — and included enhanced seat bolsters, driver lumbar and seat height adjusters; 17-inch alloy ten-spoke wheels and P225/45R17 all-season performance tires; easy Entry front sliding seats (3 door model) and enhanced instrument gauges.

Standard equipment included air conditioning (XR trim); cruise control; driver information centre including audio, time and outside temperature display; power door locks with central locking feature and remote keyless entry; courtesy lighting and dual reading lamps in front and rear; cloth front bucket reclining seats with adjustable active head restraints; easy entry front sliding seats (3 door); rear 60/40-split flat-folding seat with adjustable and removable head restraints and retractable; dual cupholders, driver 4-way and passenger 2-way manually adjustable seats; three-spoke steering wheel with rake and telescoping steering column; steering wheel-mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls; overhead sunglass storage; front seat illuminated vanity mirrors; power windows with express-Down; front console with cupholder and 12-volt power outlet; power-adjustable, manual folding, heated side mirrors; and rain sensing front intermittent windshield wipers.

An optional ''Premium Trim Package'' for XR models included leather seating surfaces, vinyl door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver manual lumbar seat adjuster, heated front seats, and interior ambient LED lighting. For 2008, an optional ''Sport Handling Package'' included stability control (marketed as StabiliTrak), lowered sport suspension, and quick-ratio power steering. This package was made standard on the 2009 3-door. A panoramic sunroof was available on 5-door models.

In [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] (IIHS) crash tests the Astra earned a ''Good'' overall score in frontal impacts, while in side impacts it received a ''Marginal'' overall rating. Front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags were standard,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=650 |title=IIHS-HLDI: Saturn Astra |publisher=Iihs.org |access-date=1 May 2009 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904012658/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=650 |archive-date=4 September 2009 }}</ref> along with a system marketed as the ''Pedal Release System,'' whereby the clutch and or brake pedal would decouple in the event of a frontal crash with significant cowl intrusion, mitigating lower leg injury.

[[General Motors]] predicted sales of between 30,000 and 40,000 vehicles a year in the United States. Sales were slow, due initially to a large glut of unsold Ions and later the uncertainty surrounding the Saturn brand's future. In 2008 only 11,968 were sold in the US<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161 |title=GM Media Online |publisher=Media.gm.com |date=5 January 2009 |access-date=1 May 2009 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423151551/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.emerald.gm.com%2Fgmnews%2Fviewpressreldetail.do%3Fdomain%3D2&docid=51161 |archive-date=23 April 2009 }}</ref> and in 2009 this fell to 6,298. In Canada the sales of the Saturn Astra was up to 11,605 in total between 2007 and 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2009 Saturn Astra Sales Figures|url=https://carfigures.com/canada-market-brand/saturn/astra|access-date=2021-10-07|website=carfigures.com|language=en}}</ref>

With a large number of unsold cars remaining on dealer lots, GM announced it would end import of the Astra.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2009&make=Saturn&model=Astra&trimid=-1 |title=2009 Saturn Astra Specs and Features - MSN Autos |publisher=MSN Autos |date=11 August 2009 |access-date=11 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302065932/http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2009&make=Saturn&model=Astra&trimid=-1 |archive-date=2 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In June 2009, GM announced its intention to sell the Saturn Corporation to [[Penske Automotive Group]]. This never was concluded and in 2010 General Motors discontinued the Saturn brand.

The successor to the Saturn Astra in the North American General Motors lineup was the [[Buick Verano (North America)|Buick Verano]], introduced for the 2012 model year. The Verano is derived from the succeeding Astra J.

===Engines=== Engines were available with 5- and 6-speed manual transmission, ''Easytronic'' automated manual gearbox with 5-speeds, and also 4- and 6-speed automatic transmission. In the beginning there were petrol 1.4 90 PS, 1.6 105 PS, 1.8 125 PS and new 2.0 Turbo engine with two versions: 170 PS and 200 PS. Diesel lineup were 1.3 CDTI with 90 PS, 1.7 CDTI with 80 PS, 100 PS, and 1.9 CDTI engines with 120 and 150 PS. During production some engine got more power like 1.6, 1.8, 1.7, 1.9 and 2.0 Turbo with 240 PS was introduced in 2005 in OPC/VXR version. 1.3 CDTI 90 PS was introduced in 2005, replacing the 1.7 CDTI with 80 PS.

After restyle between the end of 2006 and beginning of 2007, new engines were introduced: 1.6 turbo engine with 180 PS that replaces 2.0 Turbo with 170, and 1.7 CDTI engine with 125 PS.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Petrol engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" !Engine code !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !Note !CO2 emission (g/km) !Years |- | '''[[GM Family 1 engine#Z14XE|Z14XEL]]''' | rowspan="10"| [[straight-4|I4]] | rowspan="2"| 1364 cc||{{convert|75|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5200 rpm||{{convert|120|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3800 rpm||Austria only||151|| rowspan="2" |2004–2010 |- |[[GM Family 0 engine#Z14XEP|'''Z14XEP''']] ||{{convert|90|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5600 rpm |{{convert|125|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm|| |146 |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#DCVCP|Z16XEP]]'''||rowspan="3"| 1598 cc||{{convert|105|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm||{{convert|150|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3900 rpm|| ||146||2004–2007 |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#Generation III|Z16XER]]''' ||{{cvt|115|PS|kW hp|0}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|155|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||||155|| 2006–2014 |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#Generation III|Z16LET]]'''||{{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1980–5500 rpm||turbocharged||185|| 2006–2010 |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#Z18XE|Z18XE]]'''||rowspan="2"| 1796 cc||{{convert|125|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5600 rpm||{{convert|170|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3800 rpm|| ||185||2004–2006 |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#Z18XER|Z18XER]]''' ||{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6300 rpm||{{convert|175|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3800 rpm|| ||169||2006–2010 |- |'''[[GM Family II engine#Z20LEL|Z20LEL]]'''||rowspan="3"| 1998 cc||{{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5200 rpm||{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1950–4000 rpm|| rowspan="2" |turbocharged||216||2004–2006 |- |'''[[GM Family II engine#Z20LER|Z20LER]]''' ||{{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5400 rpm||{{convert|262|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4200 rpm||223||2004–2010 |- |'''[[GM Family II engine#Z20LEH|Z20LEH]]''' ||{{convert|240|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5600 rpm||{{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2400–5600 rpm||VXR, OPC||221||2005–2010 |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Diesel engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" !Model !Engine !Displacement !Power !Torque !Note !CO2 emission (g/km) !Years |- |'''1.3 [[JTD engine#1.3|CDTI]]'''||rowspan="8"| [[straight-4|I4]]|| 1248 cc||{{cvt|90|PS|kW hp|0}} at 3800 rpm||{{cvt|200|Nm|lbft|0}} at 1700–2500 rpm||||109||2005–2009 |- |rowspan="4"| '''1.7 [[Circle L engine|CDTI]]'''||rowspan="4"| 1686 cc||{{cvt|80|PS|kW hp|0}} at 3800 rpm||{{convert|170|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1700–2500 rpm||||119||2004–2005 |- ||{{convert|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2300 rpm||||138||2004–2010 |- ||{{cvt|110|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4000 rpm||{{cvt|260|Nm|lbft|0}} at 2300 rpm||||138||2007–2014 |- ||{{cvt|125|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4000 rpm||{{cvt|280|Nm|lbft|0}} at 2300 rpm||0-100km/h for caravan. Auto: 10.5s; manual 9.8s with sport button||146||2007–2014 |- |rowspan="3"|'''1.9 [[JTD engine#1.9|CDTI]]'''||rowspan="3"|1910 cc||{{convert|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500 rpm||{{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1700–2500rpm||||154||2005–2009 |- ||{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000–2750rpm||||159||2004–2009 |- ||{{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-2750 rpm||||159||2004–2009 |}

=== Safety === {{Euro NCAP|year=2004|description=Opel Astra 1.6 Enjoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/10052/euroncap_opel_astra_2004_5stars.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2004 Test Results|adult_stars=5|pedestrian_stars=1|adult_score=34|pedestrian_score=3|child_stars=4|child_score=39}}

== {{Anchor|J|Astra J}}Fourth generation (Astra J – P09; 2009) == {{Infobox automobile | name = Fourth generation (Astra J) | image = Opel Astra Design Edition (J) – Frontansicht (1), 14. August 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg | aka = {{ubl | Opel GTC (3-door, 2015–2018) | [[Buick Excelle XT]] (China) | [[Buick Verano (North America)]] | Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand) | Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom) | Vauxhall GTC (3-door, 2015–2018) }} | production = 2009–2015 2012–2018 (GTC and saloon) | assembly = Germany: [[Rüsselsheim]] (Opel Automobile GmbH) Poland: [[Gliwice]] United Kingdom: [[Ellesmere Port]] China: [[Yantai]] ([[SAIC-GM]]) Russia: [[St. Petersburg]] (GM Auto LLC) | designer = Uwe Müller<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2009/06/23-opel-astra-design/ |title=Opel Astra: design story |publisher=Car Body Design |date=23 June 2009 |access-date=14 November 2012}}</ref> | body_style = 3-door [[hatchback]] [[coupé]] (GTC) 5-door [[hatchback]] 4-door [[sedan (automobile)|sedan / saloon]] 5-door [[station wagon|wagon / estate]] (Sports Tourer) | platform = [[GM Delta II platform|Delta II platform]] | related = [[Buick Verano (disambiguation)|Buick Verano]] [[Chevrolet Cruze]] [[Opel Cascada]] [[Opel Zafira|Opel Zafira Tourer C]] [[Vauxhall Astra#Sixth generation (2009–15)|Vauxhall Astra]] | engine = {{ubl |'''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' |1.4 L [[GM Family 0 engine|''Family 0'']] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] |1.4 L [[GM Family 0 engine|''Family 0'']] [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4 |1.6 L [[GM Family 1 engine|''Family 1'']] I4 |1.6 L [[GM Family 1 engine|''Family 1'']] turbo I4 |1.8 L [[GM Family 1 engine|''Family 1'']] I4 |2.0 L [[GM Ecotec engine#Turbo|''Family II'']] turbo I4 |'''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' |1.3 L [[JTD engine#1.3|''Family B'']] I4 |1.6 L [[GM Medium Diesel engine|''MDE'']] I4 |1.7 L [[Circle L engine|''Circle L'']] I4 |2.0 L [[JTD engine#2.0|''Family B'']] I4 }} | transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] 6-speed manual 6-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] | wheelbase = {{convert|2685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 3-door GTC: {{convert|2695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = 5-door hatch: {{convert|4419|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 3-door GTC: {{convert|4466|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Sedan: {{convert|4658|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|4698|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1814|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 3-door GTC: {{convert|1840|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = 5-door hatch: {{convert|1510|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} 3-door GTC: {{convert|1482|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Sedan: {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|1535|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | model_code = P09 | caption = Opel Astra J Hatchback pre-facelift (front; 5-door) | successor = [[Citroën C4 X]] (sedan) [[DS 4]] (GTC) [[Opel Mokka]] GSe (OPC) }}

The Astra J is based on the General Motors' [[GM Delta II platform|Delta II platform]], debuted at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#2009|2009 Frankfurt Motor Show]] in Germany and went on sale in November 2009 as a 2010 model while the 2009 model year was entirely skipped.<ref name=GMAstraTeaser>{{cite web |url = http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=563&docid=48382 |title = GM Media Online: All-new Astra Set to Take Compact Class by Storm in 2009 |date = 8 September 2008 |publisher = General Motors |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090903113947/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.emerald.gm.com%2Fgmnews%2Fviewmonthlyreleasedetail.do%3Fdomain%3D563&docid=48382 |archive-date = 3 September 2009 |access-date = 26 December 2015 |url-status = dead }}</ref><ref name=AstraIFranfurt2009>{{cite web | url=http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6277825/car-news/2010-opel-astra-to-debut-in-frankfurt/ | title=Car News Blog: 2010 Opel Astra to debut at Frankfurt | date=8 September 2008 | publisher=Automobile mag | access-date=21 October 2008 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102010026/http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6277825/car-news/2010-opel-astra-to-debut-in-frankfurt/ | archive-date=2 January 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The car has taken most of its styling from the new [[Opel Insignia]], with many of the higher options fitted as standard. Full production came on line at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port Plant at the end of September 2009. Deliveries began in December 2009. Referred to as the "Astra I", it officially received the "Astra J" name instead to avoid confusing the letter I for the number 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=Opel Astra J Gebrauchtwagen kaufen und verkaufen bei AutoScout24 |url=http://www.autoscout24.de/auto/opel/opel-astra/opel-astra-j/ |trans-title=Opel Astra J used cars for sale or to sell |language=de |publisher=AutoScout24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623030712/http://www.autoscout24.de/auto/opel/opel-astra/opel-astra-j/ |archive-date=23 June 2015 |access-date=5 June 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

The Astra was developed at Opel's '[[International Technical Development Center]]' (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim and continues Opel's design language, ‘sculptural artistry meets German precision’ first introduced on the Insignia. The Astra features a [[torsion beam]] rear suspension with [[Watt's linkage|Watt's link]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/intl/en/news/news_detail.brand_opel.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2009/OPEL/07_10_Astra_dynamics_comfort |title=New Opel Astra chassis boosts dynamics, handling and comfort |publisher=Media.gm.com |date=10 July 2009 |access-date=25 June 2011 }}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Infotainment and [[car navigation system]]s are supplied by [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=4297&tk_id=110 |title=Bosch Media Service |language=de |publisher=Bosch-presse.de |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220108/http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=4297&tk_id=110 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=5080&tk_id=110 |title=Bosch Media Service |language=de |publisher=Bosch-presse.de |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235437/http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=5080&tk_id=110 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Opel Astra came third in the [[European Car of the Year]] award in 2010.

The [[station wagon]] version of the Astra - dubbed the 'Sports Tourer' by Opel, debuted at the [[2010 Paris Motor Show]], and went on sale shortly afterwards, with four trim levels: ES, Exclusiv, SRI and SE. The adoption of the "Sports Tourer" name finally brought to an end Opel's traditional "Caravan" designation for its station wagon derivatives.

The pre-facelift Astra J was briefly sold in Australia under the Opel brand, with its introduction into the Australian market in 2012. However, the Opel brand and nameplate subsequently pulled out of the Australian market in 2013 due to poor sales, and later versions of the Astra J, namely the OPC and GTC variant, were sold under the Holden brand name from 2013 onwards.

[[Shanghai GM]] launched the Chinese version of the Opel Astra hatchback, which is badged as the [[Buick Excelle XT]]. This car went on sale in January 2010. Three engines were announced: Ecotec D-VVT 1.6 L, 1.8 L and 1.6 L Turbo.

The saloon version of the Astra was first presented at the 2012 [[Moscow International Automobile Salon]]. The 4-door saloon has a number of names depending on market: [[Buick Excelle XT#Excelle GT (Sedan)|Buick Excelle GT]] in China, [[Buick Verano (North America)|Buick Verano]] in North America and Opel Astra sedan/saloon elsewhere. This version is not sold in the United Kingdom, although it is available in some other [[Left- and right-hand traffic|right hand drive]] markets, such as Ireland (as the: '''Astra Saloon'''),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.carzone.ie/reviews/new-car-reviews/Opel/Astra-saloon/2012/147/ |title=New Car Reviews – Opel Astra saloon |publisher=Carzone.ie |access-date=27 December 2013}}</ref> Malta,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opel.com.mt/vehicles/opel-range/cars/astra-4-door/index.html|title=New Opel Astra 4-door - the elegant compact saloon car - Opel Malta|work=opel.com.mt|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715010403/http://www.opel.com.mt/vehicles/opel-range/cars/astra-4-door/index.html|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> and South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/What-a-stunner-Astra-booted-20130920 |title=What a stunner! Astra booted |publisher=Wheels24 |access-date=24 July 2014}}</ref> Production for the saloon version continued until 2018 after the Astra K was released to supply several markets where saloons are popular, including Turkey.

===Gallery=== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:Opel Astra J rear-1 20100725.jpg|5-door hatchback File:Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo ECOTEC (J) – Heckansicht, 26. März 2011, Mettmann.jpg|Sports Tourer File:Opel Astra Stufenheck 1.6 Edition (J, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 10. März 2013, Velbert.jpg|4-door saloon File:Astra J Innenraum.jpg|Interior </gallery>

===GTC=== A 3-door version dubbed Astra GTC was introduced in July 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/company_opel/plants/gliwice.brand_opel.html|title=Opel Media – Europe – Company|work=media.gm.com|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> Externally, it retains very few design elements of the old 5-door model. It has a sportier appearance, with a much more 'sculpted' chassis. It features a HiPerStrut front suspension from the [[Opel Insignia]] OPC which helps alleviate [[torque steering]]. Rear suspension uses a Watt's linkage to minimize lateral movement of the axle. The wheelbase is enhanced to accommodate wider low-profile tyres. Similarly to the Astra H GTC, a 'panoramic windscreen' option is available. The Astra GTC was awarded a 5 star rating for its performance under [[Euro NCAP]] safety tests. In late 2013, a new 1.6 Turbo EcoTec engine with 200PS output replaced the older 180PS engine of the same capacity, meaning the 1.6 Turbo replaces the BiTurbo Diesel as the fastest non-OPC model in the range.

The GTC is built in [[Gliwice]], Poland, with a range of models & petrol and diesel engines. In the UK, the GTC includes the SRi and VXR models.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vehicles/vauxhall-range/cars/gtc/features-and-specifications/models.html|title=Compare Models - Vauxhall GTC - Vauxhall|website=www.vauxhall.co.uk}}</ref> Production continued alongside the Astra K when it was introduced in 2015, and concurrently dropped the Astra moniker for simply GTC.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.veikl.com/d/Opel-Astra-GTC-Brochure-2014-DE-8370 |title=Opel Astra GTC |publisher=[[Opel|Adam Opel AG]] |year=2014 |language=de |via=Veikl }}{{plainlist}}{{Cite web |title=Auto Prospekt Opel GTC 2015 |url=https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/auto-prospekt-opel-gtc-2015/2065736052-241-1629 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=[[EBay|eBay Kleinanzeigen]] |language=de }} *{{Cite web |title=Vauxhall Astra GTC range brochure 2014 Ed 1 |url=https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302281385358 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=[[eBay]] |language=en-gb |archive-date=14 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414135939/https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302281385358 |url-status=dead }} *{{Cite book |url=http://www.autosynergy.co.uk/assets/brochures/vauxhall-gtc.pdf |title=GTC |publisher=[[Vauxhall Motors|General Motors UK Limited]] |edition=2015 Models Edition 3 |publication-date=February 2015 }}{{endplainlist}}</ref> In 2018, the model was discontinued.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sheehan |first=Sam |date=2018-06-15 |title=Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs |work=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/vauxhall-zafira-tourer-and-gtc-axed-due-rise-suvs}}</ref>

====Models and colours==== There are three models of the GTC, Sport, the SRi, Limited Edition, and the VXR model. Available colours are Power red (Solid), the ''Brilliant'' colours are Summit white & Flaming yellow, The Metallic colours are Granite grey, Deep sky blue, Carbon flash, Sovereign silver & Flip chip silver, The Pearlescent colours are Emerald green & Asteroid grey. The VXR also has Flash blue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vehicles/vauxhall-range/cars/gtc/configurator.html#colour|title=Vauxhall GTC - Choose Trim, Engine & Options |website= vauxhall.co.uk}}</ref>

====Gallery==== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Edition (J) – Frontansicht, 20. Oktober 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Astra J GTC File:Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Edition (J) – Heckansicht, 20. Oktober 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Astra J GTC File:2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC SRi CDTi 2.0.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk6 GTC File:2015 Holden Astra (PJ) GTC hatchback (2018-03-28) 01.jpg|[[Holden Astra]] GTC </gallery>

==={{anchor|J-OPC}}OPC=== The [[Opel Performance Center|OPC]] trim of the Astra GTC has been available since 2012. This car features a [[GM Ecotec engine#NFT|turbocharged 2.0 L direct injection engine]] with a power of {{convert|206|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}} and torque of {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, HiPerStrut front suspension, a mechanical [[limited slip differential]], an electronically controlled ''FlexRide'' [[active suspension]], and [[Recaro]]-style sport seats, OPC badge on gear knob, steering wheel, and on instrument dials and different and distinctive front and rear bumper, rear standard spoiler as well as optional OPC spoiler compared to GTC version. It comes with 19 inch alloy rims as standard and optional 20-inch alloy rims which are lighter than those 19-inch. The 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}} time is 6 seconds and top speed is limited to {{convert|250|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="opel_astra_J_opc">{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2011/OPEL/11_03_opel_astra_gtc |title=Opel Media – Europe – News |publisher=Media.opel.com |access-date=14 November 2012}}</ref>

==== Gallery ==== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:2013 Opel Astra (AS) OPC 3-door hatchback (26608054501).jpg|Opel Astra J OPC File:2013 Opel Astra (AS) OPC 3-door hatchback (26608068581).jpg|Rear view File:Vauxhall Astra VXR (GTC) 3-door hatchback 2-litre turbo 1998cc registered March 2014.JPG|Vauxhall Astra VXR for UK market File:2015-2016 Holden Astra (PJ) VXR hatchback (2018-10-22) 01.jpg|[[Holden Astra]] VXR (Australia) </gallery>

=== Astravan === This generation Astra was not available as the commercial version Astravan. But in The Netherlands, the Astra Sports Tourer was available as Astravan at special order.

===Engines=== Engines are available with the 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission. The only optional available automatic transmission is the 6-speed with [[Manumatic|active select]] mode, which can be ordered for the 1.4 turbo, 1.6, 1.6 turbo and 2.0 CDTI depending on region. From 2011, [[Start-stop system|Start/Stop]] was introduced in certain countries on some models, and from 2012 an overboost function was added to the 1.4 turbo. [Engines with (S/S) are in '''bold''' in {{CO2}} column]. The engines are [[GM Family 0 engine|Family 0]]/[[GM Family 1 engine|Family 1]]/[[GM Ecotec engine|Ecotec]]/[[GM Medium Gasoline Engine|MGE]] (petrol), and [[JTD engine|MultiJet]]/[[Circle L engine|Circle L]]/[[GM Medium Diesel engine|GM MDE]] (diesel).

In February 2014, Opel introduced its all-new engine - [[GM Medium diesel engine|GM Medium Diesel engine]], the so-called "whisper diesel" [[GM Medium diesel engine|1.6 CDTI]] engine with 136 PS, and later with 110 PS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/02-05-astra-1-6-cdti.html |title=Premiere in Geneva: Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Needs Just 3.7 Liters Diesel |publisher=media.opel.de |access-date=5 February 2014}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Petrol engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" ! Model ! Engine ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! Note ! CO2 emission (g/km) ! Years |- | rowspan="2"|'''[[GM Family 0 engine#EcoFLEX|1.4 VVT]]''' | rowspan="10"| [[Inline-four engine|I4]] | rowspan="2"|1398 cc||{{convert|87|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm||rowspan="2"|{{convert|130|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||rowspan="2"| || rowspan="2" |129|| |- ||{{convert|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm|| |- | rowspan="2"|'''[[GM Family 0 engine#Turbo|1.4 Turbo VVT]]'''||rowspan="2"|1364 cc||{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4200 rpm||{{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1850–4200 rpm||rowspan="2"| ||rowspan="2"|138|| |- ||{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4900 rpm||{{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1850–4900 rpm|| |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#DCVCP|1.6 VVT]]'''||rowspan="2"| 1598 cc||{{convert|115|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm||{{convert|155|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm|| ||147|| |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#Turbo|1.6 Turbo VVT]]'''||{{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2200–5400 rpm||||168|| |- | rowspan="2"|'''[[GM Medium Gasoline Engine|1.6 Turbo SIDI]]'''||rowspan="2"|1598 cc||{{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm||{{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=values}}) at 1650–4250 rpm||||'''144'''||2013– |- |{{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=values}}) at 1650–3500 rpm||GTC||'''154'''||2014– |- |'''[[GM Family 1 engine#DCVCP|1.8 VVT]]'''|| 1796 cc||{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6300 rpm||{{convert|175|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3800 rpm||Russia & China||159|| |- |'''[[GM Ecotec engine#LDK|2.0 Turbo]]'''|| 1998 cc||{{convert|280|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2400–4500 rpm||OPC/VXR||'''189'''|| 2012– |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Diesel engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" ! Model ! Engine ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! CO2 emission (g/km) ! Years |- |'''1.3 [[JTD engine|CDTI]] ecoFLEX'''||rowspan="9"| [[Inline-four engine|I4]]||1248 cc||{{convert|95|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|190|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–3250 rpm||109 (2009–) '''104 (2011–)'''||2009-'14 |- |rowspan="2"|'''[[GM Medium Diesel engine|1.6 CDTI]] ecoFLEX'''||rowspan="2"|1598 cc||{{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500 rpm||{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–2500 rpm||97||2014– |- |{{convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500–4000 rpm||{{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000–2500 rpm||104||2014– |- |rowspan="3"|'''1.7 [[Circle L engine|CDTI]] ecoFLEX'''||rowspan="3"| 1686 cc||{{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3800 rpm||{{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1700–2500 rpm||119 (2009–) '''99 (2011–)'''||2009–'14 |- |{{convert|125|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000–2700 rpm||119||2009–'11 |- |{{convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000–2500 rpm||'''99-123'''|| 2011–'14 |- |rowspan="2"|'''2.0 [[GM Family B engine|CDTI]]'''||rowspan="3"|1956 cc||{{convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||rowspan="2"|{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–2500 rpm||129|| 2009–'11 |- |{{convert|165|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||'''119'''|| 2011– |- |'''2.0 [[GM Family B engine|CDTI BiTurbo]]'''||{{convert|195|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–2500 rpm||'''134'''|| 2013– |}

===Facelift=== In June 2012, a facelift was announced. Visual changes occurred at the front and back of the hatchback and sports tourer. This included revised bumpers and grills and very minor changes to the headlights. The rear lights were also revised, and had an overall darker appearance, the registration-plate recess of the five-door model was re-designed, and the Sports Tourer (estate body) and 5-door hatchback model received new-style bumpers with chrome trim. New colours were introduced, such as Sculpture Bronze, Phantom Grey and Deep Sky metallic, plus others which were available as extra-cost options. The updated Astra also received some assistance systems such as the ''Eye'' front camera with enhanced traffic-sign assistant (TSA II), lane-departure warning (LDW), following-distance indication (FDI) and forward-collision alert (FCA); also available are a rear-view camera, advanced park assist and side-blind-spot alert. A saloon variant was introduced, but only to a very few markets. Engine-wise, the 195-PS [[GM Family B engine|2.0 BiTurbo CDTI]] from the Insignia became available from autumn 2012, and a new 1.6 L 170 PS turbocharged SIDI Ecotec [[Direct fuel injection|direct injection]] unit from the new [[GM Medium Gasoline Engine|''MGE'' engine family]] was added in early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2012/opel/06_15_new-astra-family.html |title=The new Opel Astra line-up: More variety, engines and high-tech features |publisher=Media.opel.com |date=15 June 2012 |access-date=14 November 2012}}</ref>

===Gallery=== <gallery widths="200" heights="145"> File:2012 Opel Astra (AS) 1.4 Turbo 5-door hatchback (2015-07-10) 01.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (facelift) File:2012 Opel Astra (AS) 1.4 Turbo 5-door hatchback (2015-07-10) 02.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (facelift) File:Astra J Biturbo vorne.jpg|Opel Astra J BiTurbo (since 2012) File:Astra J BiTurbo hinten.jpg|Opel Astra J BiTurbo (since 2012) File:Opel Astra Stufenheck 1.6 Edition (J, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 10. März 2013, Velbert.jpg|Opel Astra sedan facelift front File:Opel Astra Stufenheck 1.6 Edition (J, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 10. März 2013, Velbert.jpg|Opel Astra sedan facelift rear </gallery>

=== Safety === {{Euro NCAP|year=2009|description=Opel Astra 1.6 Enjoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/7507/euroncap_opel_astra_2009_5stars.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2009 Test Results|adult_percent=95|child_percent=84|pedestrian_percent=46|safety_percent=71|adult_points=34.1|overall_stars=5|child_points=41.1|pedestrian_points=16.4|safety_points=5}} {{ANCAP |overall_stars=5 |year=2012 |reference_code=7da778 |description=Opel Astra all wagons and 5 door hatches |frontal_offset=15.06/16 |side_impact=15.96/16 |pole=2/2 |seat_belt_reminders=2/3 |whiplash_protection=Good |pedestrian_protection=Marginal |electronic_stability_control=Standard }} {{ANCAP |overall_stars=5 |year=2012 |reference_code=56b59c |description=Opel Astra GTC |frontal_offset=15.07/16 |side_impact=14.29/16 |pole=2/2 |seat_belt_reminders=2/3 |whiplash_protection=Good |pedestrian_protection=Marginal |electronic_stability_control=Standard }}

== {{Anchor|K|Astra K}}Fifth generation (Astra K – B15; 2015) == {{update section|date=May 2020}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Fifth generation (Astra K) | image = Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX Edition (K) – Frontansicht, 13. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg | aka = Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom) Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand) [[Buick Verano (China)|Buick Verano Hatchback/GS]] (China) | production = 2015–2021 | assembly = China: [[Shenyang]] ([[SAIC-GM]], for Buick) Poland: [[Gliwice]] ([[Opel Manufacturing Poland]]) United Kingdom: [[Ellesmere Port]] ([[Vauxhall Ellesmere Port]]) | designer = Uwe Müller<ref>{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D788645|title=Motor car|pubdate=2017-06-06|inventor1-last=Mueller|inventor1-first=Uwe|assign1=[[General Motors|GM Global Technology Operations LLC]]}}</ref> | body_style = 5-door [[hatchback]] 5-door [[station wagon|wagon / estate]] | platform = [[GM Delta platform#D2XX/D2UX|D2XX platform]] | related = [[Buick Verano (disambiguation)|Buick Verano]] [[Chevrolet Cruze]] [[Roewe i5]] [[MG 5]] | engine = {{unbulleted list | '''2015–2019''' | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]''': | 1.0 L [[GM Small Gasoline Engine#SGE|''EcoTec'']] Turbo I3 | 1.4 L [[GM Small Gasoline Engine#SGE|''EcoTec'']] I4 | 1.4 L [[GM Small Gasoline Engine#SGE|''EcoTec'']] Turbo I4 | 1.6 L ''[[GM Medium Gasoline Engine#MGE|EcoTec]]'' Turbo I4 | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]''': | 1.6 L ''[[GM Medium Diesel Engine|GM MDE]]'' Turbo Diesel I4 | 1.6 L ''GM MDE'' Twin Turbo Diesel I4 | '''2019–2021''' | '''Petrol''': | 1.2 L ''[[GM E-Turbo engine#LIH|EcoTec]]'' Turbo I3 | 1.3 L ''[[GM E-Turbo engine#L3T|EcoTec]]'' Turbo I3 | '''Diesel''': | 1.5 L ''GM MDE'' Turbo Diesel I3 }} | transmission = {{unbulleted list | '''2015–2019''' | 5-speed Vauxhall F17-5+ WR [[Manual transmission|manual]] | 6-Speed GM M22 manual | 5-speed [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch/GM ''Easytronic F17 +ER MTA'']] [[Automated manual transmission|automated manual]] | 6-speed [[GM 6T40 transmission|GM 6T35]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] | '''2015–2021''' | 6-speed GM M32 WR manual (for Diesel) | '''2019–2021''' | 6-Speed PSA MB6 manual | 7-Speed [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]] (1.4 Turbo) | 9-speed [[ZF 9HP transmission|ZF 9-HP]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] }} | wheelbase = {{convert|2662|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = 5-door hatch: {{convert|4370|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|4702|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1809|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = 5-door hatch: {{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Wagon: {{convert|1499|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | model_code = B15 B16 | caption = Opel Astra K Hatchback 5-door (pre-facelift) }} [[File:Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX Edition (K) – Heckansicht, 13. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg|thumb|left|Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX Edition (Germany)]] [[File:Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation (K) – Heckansicht, 28. September 2016, Düsseldorf.jpg|thumb|left|Opel Astra 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation Sports Tourer (Germany)]] [[File:Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT ecoFLEX Innovation (K) – Innenraum, 10. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg|thumb|left|Interior]]

Opel officially unveiled the Astra K on 1 June 2015 and made its official premiere at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#2015|Frankfurt Motor Show]] in September 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Panait |first=Mircea |date=2015-06-01 |title=2015 Opel Astra K is Here to Stay |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2015-opel-astra-k-is-here-to-stay-photo-gallery-96113.html |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=autoevolution |language=en}}</ref>

The Astra K is smaller (5cm), and lighter (up to 200kg) compared to Astra J. Although it is smaller on the outside, Opel claims it is bigger on the inside than the previous Astra J. Depending on the model and trim level it is up to 200 kilograms - at the very least 120 kilograms - lighter than its predecessor. The completely new vehicle architecture plays a major role in the weight reduction. Every component was checked for compact design and lightweight materials. The bodyshell weight alone was reduced by 20 per cent from 357 to 280 kilograms. Additional, chassis-related measures resulted in another 50 kilograms of weight reduction; these include high-strength and ultra-high-strength low-weight steels, compact subframes as well as weight reductions to the front and rear axle. Rear suspension is [[torsion beam]] (only with [[Watts linkage]] on top engines), and [[MacPherson strut]]s at the front.

Available engines are 1.0-litre three-cylinder and 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engines or 1.6-litre diesels. It is available with full-LED front light techniques, A screen in the dash which connect to Android or iPhone comes as standard. This system is already available, in both the [[Opel Corsa#Corsa E|Corsa E]] and [[Opel Adam|Adam]].

===Engines=== Engines are available with the 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission, and the newly developed 5-speed ''EasyTronic 3.0'' automated manual, which is only available for the 1.0T SIDI engine. The only other available automatic transmission, at the beginning of production, is the 6-speed with active select mode, which can be ordered in late 2015, for the 1.4 SIDI Turbo with 150 PS, and 1.6 CDTI with 136 PS. Buyers can choose the [[Start-stop system|Start/Stop]] system for all engines as an extra feature, except the 1.0T which will have system as standard.

All engines are new and recently developed by Opel - [[GM Small Gasoline Engine|1.0T SIDI]], [[GM Small Gasoline Engine|1.4T SIDI]] (which sees its debut in the Astra K in 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2015/opel/06-17-new-astra-turbo-1-4.html |title=Pure Pleasure: Highly Efficient 1.4-Liter Turbo in the New Astra |publisher=Media.opel.com |access-date=17 June 2015}}</ref> and the naturally aspirated version of [[GM Small Gasoline Engine|it]] (which will be available later in 2015), and the so-called "Whisper diesel" [[GM Medium Diesel engine|1.6 CDTI]]. All turbocharged petrol engines use the Direct Injection Fuel system.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2015/opel/06-12-affordable-high-tech.html |title=Affordable High-Tech: New Opel Astra Tough on CO2 and Prices |publisher=Media.opel.com |access-date=12 June 2015}}</ref>

Opel are offering the ecoFLEX range for 1.0T, 1.4T and 1.6 CDTI engines which have same amount of power, but less CO2-emissions (g/km) and lower fuel consumption. The entire ecoFLEX range have Start/Stop as standard, low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamic tweaks for reduced drag for lower CO2-emissions. The 1.4T SIDI ecoFLEX version have less torque, rated at {{Convert|230|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2.000-4.000 rpm.

In 2019, Opel announced the move to the new GM E-Turbo 1.2-litre, "1.4-litre" (actually a 1.3-litre) three-cylinder petrol engines, and 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int-media.opel.com/en/08-21-astra-start-of-sales#:~:text=With%20a%20completely%20new%20generation,comfort%20with%20minimum%20noise%20generation. |title=Five power units under 100g CO2: New Opel Astra Available to Order |publisher=Media.opel.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=19 July 2020}}</ref>

=== Facelift === A facelift of Opel Astra K released around the summer of 2019. Changes were minimal, both inside and outside; however the facelifted Astra sports a new front grille, new rear lights, as well as a new windscreen wiper mechanism, where both wipers are individually controlled as opposed to a linked setup as before.

The last Astra to be produced in Ellesmere Port rolled off the assembly line on December 13, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line|date=7 April 2022 |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/352074/final-british-built-vauxhall-astra-rolls-ellesmere-port-production-line}}</ref> The last Astra to be produced in [[Opel Manufacturing Poland|Gliwice factory]] rolled off the assembly line on November 30, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web| title=E-vans drive hopes as Opel ends Polish Astra production | url=https://www.dw.com/en/e-vans-drive-hopes-as-opel-ends-polish-astra-production/a-59970368|access-date=2021-11-30|website=Deutsche Welle |language=en-GB}}</ref> <gallery widths="203"> File:Opel Astra K IMG 2474.jpg|Facelift (hatchback) File:Opel Astra K Sports Tourer IMG 2458.jpg|Estate (facelift) </gallery>

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;" |+Petrol engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" ! Model ! Engine ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! Note ! {{CO2}} emissions ! Years |- |'''[[GM Small Gasoline Engine|1.0T SIDI S/S]]'''||[[Straight-three engine|I3]]||999 cc||{{Convert|105|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5000 rpm||{{Convert|170|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1800-4250 rpm||||102-96 g/km||rowspan="6"|2015-2019 |- |'''[[GM Small Gasoline Engine|1.4]]'''||rowspan="5"|[[Straight-four engine|I4]]||rowspan="4"|1399 cc||{{Convert|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm||{{Convert|130|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4400 rpm||||124 g/km |- |rowspan="3"|'''[[GM Small Gasoline Engine|1.4 SIDI Turbo]]'''||{{Convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5600 rpm||{{Convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-3600 rpm||[[Compressed natural gas|CNG]]/Petrol||113 g/km |- |{{Convert|125|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5600 rpm||{{Convert|245|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-3500 rpm||||114-129 g/km |- |{{Convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6000 rpm||{{Convert|245|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-3500 rpm||||128-124 g/km |- |'''[[GM Medium Gasoline Engine|1.6 SIDI Turbo S/S]]'''||1,598 cc||{{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,700-5,500 rpm||{{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,650–3,500 rpm; overboost {{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,700–4,700 rpm|| ||139-142 |- |rowspan="3"|[[GM E-Turbo engine|1.2 Turbo]]||rowspan="4"|I3||rowspan="3"|1199 cc||{{Convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4500 rpm||{{Convert|195|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-3500 rpm||rowspan="3"|6-speed manual||105-99 g/km||rowspan="4"|2019- |- |{{Convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{Convert|225|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-3500 rpm||104-99 g/km |- |rowspan="2"|{{Convert|145|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{Convert|225|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000-3500 rpm||105-99 g/km |- |''[[GM E-Turbo engine|1.4 Turbo S/S]]''||1342 cc||{{Convert|236|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-3500 rpm||7-Speed CVT automatic transmission||116-114 g/km |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Diesel engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" ! Model ! Engine ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! Note ! {{CO2}} emissions ! Years |- |rowspan="3"|'''[[GM Medium Diesel engine|1.6 CDTI]]'''||rowspan="4"|[[Straight-four engine|I4]]||rowspan="4"|1,598 cc||{{Convert|95|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm||{{Convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500–1750 rpm||||97-95 g/km||rowspan="4"|2015-2019 |- |{{Convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500 rpm||{{Convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–2000 rpm||||97-90 g/km |- |{{Convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500-4000 rpm||{{Convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000–2250 rpm||||103-99 g/km |- |'''[[GM Medium Diesel engine|1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo]]'''||{{Convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000 rpm||{{Convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-2250 rpm||||110-107 g/km |- |rowspan="3"|1.5D CDTI S/S||rowspan="3"|[[Straight-three engine|I3]]||rowspan="3"|1496 cc||{{Convert|105|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3250 rpm||{{Convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-2500 rpm||rowspan="2"|6-speed manual||94-90 g/km||rowspan="3"|2019- |- |rowspan="2"|{{Convert|122|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3500 rpm||{{Convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750-2500 rpm||96-92 g/km |- |{{Convert|285|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-2750 rpm||9-speed automatic||114-109 g/km |}

=== Safety === {{Euro NCAP|year=2015|description=Opel Astra 1.4 Enjoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/67698/euroncap-2015-opel-vauxhall-astra-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2015 Test Results|adult_percent=86|child_percent=84|pedestrian_percent=83|safety_percent=75|adult_points=32.9|overall_stars=5|child_points=41.2|pedestrian_points=30|safety_points=9.8}}{{clear}}

== {{Anchor|L|Astra L|C02}}Sixth generation (Astra L – C02; 2021) == {{Infobox automobile | name = Sixth generation (Astra L) | image = Opel Astra L 1X7A6738.jpg | caption = Opel Astra PHEV | aka = Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom) | production = November 2021–present | assembly = Germany: [[Rüsselsheim]] | related = [[DS No. 4]] [[Peugeot 308#3|Peugeot 308 III]] [[Peugeot 408 (crossover)|Peugeot 408]] | body_style = {{ubl|5-door [[hatchback]]|5-door [[station wagon]]}} | platform = [[PSA EMP2 platform]] | engine = {{ubl | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' | 1.2 L ''[[List of PSA engines#EB|EB2ADT/EB2DTS]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[Straight-three engine|I3]] | '''Petrol [[Mild Hybrid|Mild Hybrid]]:''' 1.2 L ''[[EB2ADTS]]'' [[Turbocharger|turbo]] [[Straight-three|I3]] | '''Petrol [[Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle|PHEV]]:''' | 1.6 L ''[[Prince engine#turbo|EP6FDT]]'' turbo [[Straight-four engine|I4]] | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' | 1.5 L ''[[Ford DLD engine#DLD-415|DV5 BlueHDi]]'' turbo I4 }} | motor = Synchronous Electric Motor (Astra Plug-in Hybrid) | transmission = 6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]] 6 speed DCT (MHEV) 8-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] | drivetrain = [[MHEV]] (Astra Hybrid) [[PHEV]] (Astra Plug-in Hybrid) | propulsion = | width = {{convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | wheelbase = {{convert|2675|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback) {{convert|2730|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (station wagon) | height = {{convert|1441|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4374|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback) {{convert|4640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (station wagon) | designer = Niels Loeb Ilka Höbermann (color and trim designer)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-29|title=Full of Emotions: Different Development Approach for New Opel Astra|url=https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/full-of-emotions-different-development-approach-for-new-opel-astra|access-date=2022-06-20|website=[[Stellantis]]|language=en}}</ref> | model_code = C02 | battery = 0.43 kWh (Hybrid) 12.3 kWh (Plug-in Hybrid) (2022-2025) 17.2 kWh (Plug-in Hybrid) (2025-present) }}

The sixth generation Astra was unveiled on 13 July 2021 and it went on sale on 12 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2022 Opel Astra Revealed With Sharp Look, Diversified Powertrains|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/519625/2022-opel-astra-specs-photos/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}</ref> As the first Astra developed by [[PSA Group]],<ref name="auto"/> it’s based on the third-generation of the [[EMP2 platform]] which made its wheelbase grow by {{cvt|55|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. Launched ten months after the merger of FCA and PSA to form [[Stellantis]], the vehicle has been offered as a hybrid for the first time, with a 180-horsepower powertrain. The 225 horsepower hybrid version, taken from the [[Peugeot 508]] and [[Peugeot 3008]], is also available on the GSe version.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-13|title=2022 Opel Astra Has Stellantis Underpinnings And A Bold New Face|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/07/2022-opel-astra-has-stellantis-underpinnings-and-a-bold-new-look/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Carscoops|language=en-US}}</ref> An all-electric version is also available.<ref name="ev1"/><ref name="ev2"/> <gallery widths="200" heights="130"> File:Opel Astra 1.2 Turbo Ultimate (L) – h 13122024.jpg|Hatchback File:Opel Astra L Sports Tourer Leonberg 2022 1X7A0417.jpg|Sports Tourer File:Opel Astra L PHEV Leonberg 2022 1X7A0545.jpg|Interior </gallery> {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;" |+ Petrol engines |- style=" vertical-align:middle;" ! Model ! Name ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! Note ! {{CO2}} emissions ! Years |- |rowspan="2"|1.2 Turbo||[[List of PSA engines#EB|EB2ADT]]|| rowspan="2" |1199 cc [[Straight-three engine|I3]]||{{Convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{Convert|205|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750 rpm||6-speed manual||123 g/km|| rowspan="3" |2022- |- ||[[List of PSA engines#EB|EB2DTS]]||{{Convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm||{{Convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750 rpm||6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic|| 123-126 g / km |123-126g/km |- |1.6 Turbo [[Plug-in Hybrid|PHEV]] |[[Prince engine#turbo|EP6FDT]] |1598 cc [[Straight-four engine|I4]] |{{Convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4250 rpm |{{Convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1500-3000 rpm |8-speed automatic Values given are for the whole drivetrain (PHEV) |22 g/km |- |1.6 Turbo [[Plug-in Hybrid|PHEV]] (GSe) |[[Prince engine#turbo|EP6FDT]] |1598 cc [[Straight-four engine|I4]] |{{Convert|225|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |8-speed automatic Values given are for the whole drivetrain (PHEV) | | |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%; width:100%;" |+ Diesel engines |- style="vertical-align:middle;" ! Model ! Name ! Displacement ! Power ! Torque ! Note ! {{CO2}} emissions ! Years |- |1.5 D||[[Ford DLD engine#DLD-415|DV6 TED4]]||1499 cc I4||{{Convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3750 rpm||{{Convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750 rpm||6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic||113-117 g/km||2022- |}

===Electric=== In November 2022, the Opel / Vauxhall Astra Electric debuted with a {{cvt|154|hp|kW}} motor, 54 kWh battery and a range of {{cvt|258|mi|km}}.<ref name="ev1">{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/opel-vauxhall-astra-electric-debuts-with-154-hp-and-a-258-mile-range/|last=Parras|first=Thanos|title=2023 Opel / Vauxhall Astra Electric Debuts With 154 Hp And A 258-Mile Range|date=November 30, 2022|website=Carscoops|access-date=December 4, 2022}}</ref><ref name="ev2">{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/624059/2023-opel-astra-electric-debut/|last=Padeanu|first=Adrian|title=2023 Opel Astra Electric Hatch, Wagon Debut With 258 Miles Of Range|website=Motor1.com|access-date=December 4, 2022}}</ref>

===Facelift (2026)=== In January 2026, Opel officially revealed a facelift of the Astra L at the [[Brussels Motor Show]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2026 |title=New Opel Astra Celebrates World Premiere at Brussels Motor Show |url=https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/new-opel-astra-celebrates-world-premiere-at-brussels-motor-show |access-date=5 March 2026 |website=media.stellantis.com}}</ref> Sales of the facelifted version began in February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-06 |title=Prix Opel Astra restylée (2026). Gamme et équipements de la compacte et du break |url=https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/prix-opel-astra-restylee-2026-gamme-et-equipements-de-la-compacte-et-du-break-30045496.html |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=www.largus.fr |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=3 February 2026 |title=Sharper, Bolder, More Modern: New Opel Astra is Ready to Order |url=https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/sharper-bolder-more-modern-new-opel-astra-is-ready-to-order |access-date=8 March 2026 |website=media.stellantis.com}}</ref> Sales in the UK began on 28 May 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-05-28 |title=VAUXHALL OPENS ORDERS FOR NEW ASTRA AND INTRODUCES PETROL AUTOMATIC VERSION |url=https://www.media.stellantis.com/uk-en/vauxhall/press/vauxhall-opens-orders-for-new-astra-and-introduces-petrol-automatic-version |access-date=2026-05-30 |website=Vauxhall {{!}} Stellantis Media}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="130"> File:2026 Opel Astra L Sports Tourer Electric IMG 6325.jpg|Sports Tourer (facelift) File:2026 Opel Astra L Sports Tourer Electric IMG 6318.jpg|Interior </gallery>

===Safety=== {{Euro NCAP|year=2022|description=Opel Astra 1.2 Edition (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/69580/euroncap-2022-opel-vauxhall-astra-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2022 Test Results|adult_percent=80|child_percent=82|pedestrian_percent=67|safety_percent=66|adult_points=30.7|overall_stars=4|child_points=41.2|pedestrian_points=36.4|safety_points=10.6}}

{{ANCAP |overall_stars=5 |year=2022 |reference_code=6c96cb |description=Opel Astra all petrol variants |adult_points=31.66 |adult_percent=83 |child_points=41.45 |child_percent=84 |pedestrian_points=36.36 |pedestrian_percent=67 |safety_points=10.68 |safety_percent=66}}

==Motorsport== {{Unreferenced section|date=December 2022}} [[File:Opel Astra V8 Coupe (OPC Team Phoenix, DTM 2003).jpg|thumb|left|[[Manuel Reuter]]'s Nürburgring 24h winning Astra which formerly competed in the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|DTM]].]] An Astra won the [[Andros Trophy]] for three consecutive years starting in 2000.

The Astra Coupé in [[BTC-T Vauxhall Astra Coupe|BTC-T form]] was dominant in the [[British Touring Car Championship]] from [[2001 British Touring Car Championship|2001]] until [[2004 British Touring Car Championship|2004]], and it continued to compete in the series until [[2006 British Touring Car Championship|2006]].

An Astra was used in the [[1994 Super Tourenwagen Cup season]]. In 2002, 2003 and 2006, three different drivers were [[FIA European Championships for Rallycross Drivers|European Rallycross Champions]] in the Division 2 driving Astras. The 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 runners-up also raced in that car. [[Christian Ledesma]] was 2004 TC 2000 champion with an Astra and [[Matías Rossi]] took that title in 2006 and 2007.

A rally version of the Astra was built to the [[FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup]]. The car finished second in class on the 1998 Rally of Great Britain, and claimed the [[British Rally Championship]] for manufacturers in [[2000 British Rally Championship|2000]]. [[File:Jasmin Preisig Opel Astra TCR.jpg|thumb|right|The Opel Astra TCR which competed in the [[TCR Touring Car|TCR German Series]].]] The Astra has been used in the shape of [[silhouette racing car]]s as well. It was featured in the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]] from 2000 to 2003 ([[Manuel Reuter]] was runner-up in 2000) and overall winner of the 2003 Nürburgring 24h race and the [[Stock Car Brasil]] from 2004 to 2008 (Giuliano Losacco won the tournament in 2004 and 2005). In 2009, the Astra G body was replaced Stock Car Brasil by a [[Opel Vectra|Vectra]], which is in fact the same as the Astra H.

The car has also been raced in the [[Russian Touring Car Championship]], the [[2004 European Touring Car Championship season]], the [[2006 Swedish Touring Car Championship season]], the [[2008 European Touring Car Cup]] and the [[2013 European Rallycross Championship season]].

==Latin American models (1994–2011)== ===Chevrolet Astra=== {{Unreferenced section|date=December 2022}}

The Chevrolet Astra is essentially the same vehicle as the Opel Astra, but with some mechanical differences. In Brazil, the Chevrolet Astra was launched at 1994 as 1995 model only in five-door hatchback and station wagon body styles. It was available only in the GLS trim level with a 2.0-litre, eight-valve multipoint fuel injection engine with a power of {{cvt|116|PS|kW|0}}. The plan was to replace the Chevrolet Kadett, an Opel Kadett E built locally, but an increase in taxes for import cars (from 35 to 70 per cent) made General Motors of Brazil stop importing the model for the 1996 model year. The Chevrolet Astra returned in 1998, in second generation and built locally. Initially, it only came in three-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, and GL and GLS trim levels. The engine options were a 1.8 litre with {{cvt|110|PS|kW|0}} and a 2.0 litre with {{cvt|112|PS|kW|0}}, both with eight valves. Later models received the option of a 2.0 litre, 16-valve engine, initially with a power of {{cvt|128|PS|kW|0}} and later yet with {{cvt|136|PS|kW|0}}. The exterior styling featured Vauxhall's new corporate 'V' front grille first seen on the 1994 [[Vauxhall Omega]].

In 2003, the Astra range received an exterior facelift, with a five-door hatchback completing the range. The 1.8 litre engine was discontinued, with a 2.0 litre flexfuel (ethanol and petrol) being launched for the 2004 model year. The 2.0 FlexFuel power was {{cvt|121|-|128|PS|kW|0}} depending on the fuel used; later this changed to {{cvt|133|-|140|PS|kW|0}}. A GSI 2.0 16V was launched with the 2003 facelift and produced until 2005. The range did not change much until its discontinuation in 2011, being in effect replaced by the Chevrolet Sonic and Cobalt.

;Chile In Chile, the Astra was sold under the Opel brand until 1997 (replacing the Kadett); beginning in 1999, the second generation was imported from Brazil under the Chevrolet brand. The third generation was again imported from Europe; in 2017, it returned to be sold under Opel brand.

<gallery widths="200" heights="140"> File:Chevrolet Astra GLS 5d.jpg|First generation File:Astra gls 20.jpg|Second generation (pre-facelift) File:Chevrolet Astra 2.0 GLS 2006 (16088287360).jpg|Second generation (facelift) File:Chevrolet Astra 1.8 Enjoy 2007 (9252484926).jpg|Third generation (Chile) </gallery>

===Chevrolet Astra OPC and GSi=== <gallery widths="200" heights="140"> File:Chevrolet Astra GSi 2002 (14783090846).jpg|Chevrolet Astra GSi (pre-facelift) File:Chevrolet Astra GSi.jpg|Chevrolet Astra GSi (facelift) File:Chevrolet Astra OPC 2008 (45953011795).jpg|Chevrolet Astra OPC (Chile) </gallery>

{|class="wikitable" |+ Sales ! Year ! Brazil{{Efn|Figures include both the Hatch and Sedan.}} |- |1995 |26,884<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 1995 |url=http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/1996/01/29/brazil-1995-vw-gol-back-to-1-fiat-tipo-leads-for-a-month/| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013164047/http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/1996/01/29/brazil-1995-vw-gol-back-to-1-fiat-tipo-leads-for-a-month/|archive-date=2011-10-13 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Best Selling Cars Blog}}</ref> |- |2001 |41,664<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2001 |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2002/01/brazil-2001-vw-gol-and-fiat-palio-dominate/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122132323/http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2002/01/12/brazil-2001-vw-gol-and-fiat-palio-dominate/|archive-date=2011-11-22 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Best Selling Cars Blog}}</ref> |- |2002 |36,735<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2002 |url=https://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2003/01/brazil-2002-vw-gol-at-15-chevy-corsa-2/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801184338/http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2003/01/03/brazil-2002-vw-gol-at-15-chevy-corsa-2/|archive-date=2012-08-01 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Best Selling Cars Blog}}</ref> |- |2003 |35,857<ref name=FeB2003>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2003 |url=https://www.fenabrave.org.br/portal/files/2_2003_12_2.pdf |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Fenabrave}}</ref> |- |2004 |39,991<ref name=FeB2004>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2004 |url=https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/wpob/index.html#p=6 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Fenabrave}}</ref> |- |2005 |35,175<ref name=FeB2005>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2005 |url=https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/yffn/index.html#p=6 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Fenabrave}}</ref> |- |2006 |33,889<ref name=FeB2006>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2006 |url=https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/omnh/index.html#p=6 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Fenabrave}}</ref> |- |2007 |33,956<ref name=FeB2007>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2007 |url=https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/hyly/index.html#p=6 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Fenabrave}}</ref> |- |2008 |32,759<ref name=Autoo08>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2008 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2008 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=autoo}}</ref> |- |2009 |33,517<ref name=Autoo09>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2009 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2009 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=autoo}}</ref> |- |2010 |33,628<ref name=Autoo10>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2010 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2010 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=autoo}}</ref> |- |2011 |24,562<ref name=Autoo11>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2011 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2011 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=autoo}}</ref> |- |2012 |360<ref name=Autoo12>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-03 |title=Brazil 2012 |url=https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2012 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=autoo}}</ref> |}

==={{anchor|Chevrolet Vectra}} Chevrolet Vectra (Brazil)=== Between 2006 and 2011 the Opel Astra H was sold as the Chevrolet Vectra and Vectra GT (hatchback) in Brazil and Argentina, replacing the Vectra B. It shared the powertrain and the platform with the Astra G, except for the optional 2.4-litre petrol engine, and it was inserted above the Astra in both markets. It was replaced by the flagship versions of the Chevrolet Cruze. <gallery widths="200" heights="140"> File:Chevrolet Vectra GT 1.jpg|Hatchback (pre-facelift) File:Chevrolet Vectra 2.4 CD 2011 (12112590263).jpg|Hatchback (facelift) File:Chevrolet Vectra 2.4 CD 2010 (14439978435).jpg|Sedan File:Chevrolet Vectra III Sedan in Montevideo in 2025 (front).jpg|Sedan (front facelift) File:Chevrolet Vectra III Sedan in Montevideo in 2025 (rear).jpg|Sedan (rear facelift) </gallery>

{|class="wikitable" |+ Sales ! Year ! Brazil{{Efn|Figures include both the Hatch and Sedan.}} |- |2005 |8,484<ref name=FeB2005/> |- |2006 |31,427<ref name=FeB2006/> |- |2007 |33,744<ref name=FeB2007/> |- |2008 |39,568<ref name=Autoo08/> |- |2009 |35,419<ref name=Autoo09/> |- |2010 |30,789<ref name=Autoo10/> |- |2011 |17,815<ref name=Autoo11/> |- |2012 |299<ref name=Autoo12/> |}

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==External links== {{Commons category}} *[http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/astra-family/index.html Official Opel Astra website (Ireland)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105130930/http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/astra-family/index.html |date=5 November 2016 }} *[http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsID/2060321.004/page/9/lang/eng/country/gcf/opel/ Glossary of Technology and Innovations pertaining to the Opel Astra TwinTop]

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