Test drive Opel Astra sedan since 2007 sedan
Opel Astra Sedan. From 603 850 rubles.
Clish in Russia is more than cliche. The fateful diagnosis of incurable sedanomania not only put the Opel Astra sedan on the Kaliningrad conveyor, but also saved from extinction after the appearance of the new generation model. In the symptoms of the disease, we sorted out with the help of a car for a month Genus? Male. Are there any distinctive features? Yes, as much as you like! Badly. There should be only one. That KVN was objectively good. Like this Opel Astra, which also has many distinguishing features of a solid car. Not without reason, after all, after the release of the new generation, the model of the previous generation sedan was not touched on the conveyor of the car.
The tri -bob body has its undeniable advantages. First of all, even against the background of the newly arrived Astra hatchback, the previous model looks quite modern, combining dynamism and solidity in organic design lines. There is neither excessive playfulness, nor excessive aggressiveness: for the family what you need! Especially in the light of a spacious trunk with a volume of 490 liters, very decent for C-class. It is a pity, the indecently narrow opening does not fully feel its loading capabilities. It is not pleasing to the lack of grasps to raise the lid with the hand, and the fact that it opens only with the key on the front console or on the key. But the spaciousness of the salon gives all rainbow impressions. In the back row of space, enough not only for a children's chair with contents, but also for a blooming adult individual of medium complexion. It is they who most fully feel the comfort of an omnivorous suspension, which easily straightens with the road little thing, passing only serious flaws in the canvas to the body. However, we are not talking about excessive softness: the car easily fits into turns and gracefully maneuver. Unless a rather sharp steering wheel is poured with a weight beyond measure. This nuance is most significantly manifested at low speeds and obviously does not give pleasure to fragile women, of which there are a lot of model among the owners of the model.
Unlike, say, a 140 -horsepower engine with a volume of 1.8 liters, capable of charming vigorous character. Astra Sedan liveliness slightly belitizes only a sluggish 4-speed machine, which, however, can be slightly cheered up by pressing the Sport key. Then the switching will become more actively, and the responses of the accelerator are brighter.
Additional car bonuses are acceptable fuel consumption, which in the mixed cycle does not exceed 10 liters, and almost said the price. The cost of the sedan flies on the new generation Opel Astra, which, despite many strengths of the model, is definitely irrelevant. Driving
The car is obedient, pleasant in management and dynamic. He would be more fatal, yes the steering wheel is easier!
Salon
You can find fault with the steering wheel switches.
Comfort
A balanced suspension does not pick up passengers with a trifle and holds the car well on the road.
Security
The stabilization system in all options for equipping the option.
Price
Against the background of the cost of a new generation model, the price of a sedan seems overstated.
Advantages and disadvantages
+ A spacious luggage compartment, spacious interior, aesthetic and comfortable interior, powerful motor, omnivorous suspension.
- A narrow trunk opening, an outdated machine gun.
Specifications
Mark and model - Opel Astra Sedan 1.8
Dimensions - 4578x1753x1458 mm
Engine - gasoline, 1796 cm3, 140 hp/6300 min -1
Transmission - automatic, 4 -speed
Dynamics - max 188 km/h; 11.4 s to 100 km/h
Competitors - Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus
Author: Dmitry Tytyuchenko
Photo: Sergey Krestov
A source: Magazine 5 wheel [August 2010]
