The Opel Astra was a good car. At the time of its launch, it offered some top-notch features along with a potent engine option. There was a 1.6-litre engine that receives the fuel from a 53-litre
Good stuff. Class-leading power output, great styling, accomplished chassis Enter the 280bhp Astra VXR, with a set of figures knocking everything else in the class sideways: 155mph, 0-62mph in
The Astra 1.8 ECOTEC forms part of Opel's Astra H model series. The Opel Astra 1.8 ECOTEC's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.8 litre, double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. This unit has an output of 138 bhp (140 PS/103 kW) of power at 6300 rpm, and maximum torque of 175 N·m (129 lb·ft/17.8 kgm) at 3800 rpm. The least costly Astra, the Astra R, comes with the 1.4-litre engine, 17-inch wheels, cloth seats, manual air-conditioning, and the features supplied with all Astras. For another $2200 or so, you can have an R+ – which is an R with a Driver Assist option pack and automatic transmission as standard. Opel isn’t shying away from electrification with the all-new Astra. The eighth generation of the brand’s Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf rival is being launched with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, a second one will follow later this year and a fully electric version is already lined up for 2023. L70co.