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Istanbul the city of contrasts. As soon as I was here, as for some reason I immediately remembered this phrase from the famous Soviet movie Diamond hand. The most beautiful mosques and a modest private sector, narrow streets of the old city and wide bridges through the Bosphorus Strait, separating Europe and Asia. Istanbul makes an indelible impression. But I came here not to contemplate beauty (it would be worth highlighting at least a few days), but in order to get acquainted with the latest universal Opel Astra Sports Tourer.
In the background, the Bosphorus bridge, the first hanging bridge over this strait, it connects the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. The total length is 1560 m, and the length of the main span is 1074 m. It was built in 3.5 years and opened in 1973, exactly on the anniversary of the 50th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. But the mosque of orthots, which is very close to the bridge, is already 156 years old
Yes, the Opelians finally forgot the eastern word Caravan, which they previously called all their station wagons. At first, Sports Tourer was glued to Insignia, and now Astra has been awarded this title. And this is the hint, they say, the emphasis is now not on freight qualities, but on style. Well, recalling the former rectangular vectors and asters, you can safely say they succeeded. Perhaps Astra Sports Tourer looks even more interesting than a five -door Astra hatchback. But in the company with the car we had to spend only a few hours, so I rather jump behind the wheel and away from the cramped Istanbul.
As well as Opel Insignia, the new Astra has a characteristic substettlement of the side in the form of a blade. Only on the Astra is directed in the other direction
Russo Turisto, the appearance of morality. Moscow drivers will be here as at home! The movement, of course, is not chaotic, but the Turks drive without special troubles. Is the rotation sign forbidden? Nonsense! And on circular movements, the first passes the one who is directly, and not the one who has priority. But the most bounders are the clones of our minibuses. Stop diagonally at a pedestrian crossing, overlapping two rows? The usual thing! So you need to keep your ear in and do not forget about the craxon here is not considered a manifestation of rudeness or aggression. And how homely the Turks look around the traffic jam along the side of the road and clogging congresses from the highways in several rows. Mess, in a word
Opel states that the new Astra is the cheapest in case of repair after a light accident, which is reflected at a lower cost of insurance. Fortunately, we did not test this. But the AFL+ adaptive lighting system will still experience [email protected] just the other day settled for three months Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo hatchback with an automatic
Dad, there is no light?. Escaping from the Istanbul turmoil, we find ourselves on the road along the Marble Sea. Here you can light up. However, a 140-horsepower turbo engine with a volume of 1.4 liters feels not too much surpasses the previous atmospheric engine of the same power, despite the increase in the torque (from 175 to 200 N ∙ m), although it is hardly possible to complain about the lack of dynamics. But inside, noise insulation clearly became better than that of the former astra.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer debuted at the end of September at a car dealership in Paris. The next stylish three -door Astra GTC in line
Whose brings!. Shamefully stalled, trying to enter a decent slide. The Hill-START Assist system does not doze off, but you need to get touched with almost 2.5 thousand revolutions, by force unhappy clutch with a not very informative drive. Otherwise, there is simply not enough traction. Strange, because the characteristics declare 200 N ∙ m already from 1850 rpm. Moreover, it also makes no sense to twist it, there is no cut -off rudely triggers, it is worth the arrow of the tachometer to overcome 6 thousand. And very reluctantly, he drops momentum. Is it all about Euro-5? In general, it is good that soon a six -band machine will be available for this engine
The new Astra Sports Tourer has grown a little. Compared to the previous Astra Caravan, the length increased from 4515 to 4698 mm, and the width from 1753 to 1814 mm. True, the wheelbase even decreased from 2703 to 2685. What is the reason? Everything is quite prosaic by the previous station wagon (like the sedan) had an elongated base (relative to the hatchback), and in the new astra it is identical in all modifications
Our people do not go to a bakery in a taxi. Popying this, we can say that the share of universals in Turkey is very small. This is the country of sedanov. Moreover, most of the local assembly. Renault symbols, megans, flimes, Toyota Korolla and a brood of fiats of different years (before they were made here under the TOFAS brand, but modern models carry Fiat emblems). Therefore, our Astra Sports Tourer did not cause any interest among the surrounding drivers, even the new generation Astra Hatchback Astra Hatchback. It is not surprising that three years ago the Astra sedan test was held in Turkey
An unusual color solution of interior decoration is also an innovation for astra. Inside, everything became more convenient compared to the previous generation. And despite the abundance of buttons on the central console, you can get used to them in just a few minutes. I liked the optional orthopedic chairs with an AGR certificate. The option is available for hatchback and costs 20 thousand rubles. But the music upset the sound not too worthy of the title of a top audio system. By the way, there is enough space behind, despite the same wheelbase with the hatchback
Slipped, fell, woke up. It is unlikely. The 18-inch Bridgestone Potenza Re050A combined with the adaptive Flexride chassis will not allow the Aster to go astray. You can only complain about too artificial sensations on the steering wheel in the most relaxed Tour mode, it seems that it lives separately from the car. But it is worth clicking the Sport button, as the devices are poured with red fury, the shock absorbers become tougher, the steering wheel is denser, and the reactions to the gas are aggravated. The system of stabilization and the full set of airbags is hardly worth mentioning this equipment is available for any modern car. By the way, the ESC is trained here with a trailer, which is quite relevant for a machine with a body of a body.
What is gratifying, even with huge wheels, Astra does not turn into a stool. Of course, the Sport mode on broken roads (such in Turkey is still in the rural outback) is better to turn off, but not because the shock absorbers are breaking through, but only because of unpleasant vertical accelerations inside. The rest is no problem. Although I would like the suspension to work a little quieter.
Under the screen of the navigation system, two spaced Sport and Tour buttons. But in the menu you can choose what exactly will change when changing the modes of gas response, devices, effort on the steering wheel or stiffness of the suspension in any of the combinations. The electromechanical handbrake is turned off automatically at the beginning of movement. The volume of departments for small things is doubled (up to 25 l) compared to the predecessor, which was criticized for this. For the first time in the golf class, the steering wheel heating is proposed (the decision was drove up on Opel Corsa)
Whoever takes the tickets, he will receive a water pump!. Eh, I pulled out the wrong ticket from the very beginning. The test program involved a change in the car closer to the end of the route, so it was reasonable to take the first gasoline 1.4 Turbo. However, the second option (there were simply no other versions in Istanbul) became much more interesting not from the point of view of future sales in Russia Astra Sports Tourer with a two -liter turbodiesel turned out to be a driver!
But we don’t care, but we don’t care. And indeed. 360 N ∙ m (380 H ∙ m short -term in Overboost mode) of torque, which is willingly issued by diesel, level and load the machine, and a complex relief of the road. And although the difference in acceleration up to hundreds of just a second (9.5 versus 10.5 of a 140-horsepower Sports Tourer), the diesel astra from medium speeds is accelerated much faster. And the clutch is better set up here. At the same time, if you do not open the hood, the engine operation on idle is almost inaudible.
Our route ran near the local Formula-1 local highway. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take the Istanbul Park himself, but we managed to stare from afar on the stands and several turns. The route, by the way, has serious height changes in that area is enough hilly
But in our country, this engine is not available even for the hatchback, like less powerful diesel engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.7 liters. In any case, while if diesel asters are taken to us, then it is two -liter. And the gamut of gasoline motors of the station wagon is similar to the base 100-horsepower engine 1.4, 115-horsepower 1.6 with mechanics or six-band automat, turbo engine 1.4 (140 hp) with mechanics (there will be an automatic machine soon) and top engine 1.6 Turbo (180 hp (180 hp. .), available only with automatic transmission. We will tell in detail about the latest version (albeit in the back of the hatchback) during a long test.
Do not take the word Sports in the name literally. This is not a sports station wagon, this is a station wagon for sports! Down with bales and suitcases, give snowboards, skis and bicycles! The sheds have already ceased to be boring outwardly
In Russia, Opel Astra Sports Tourer will appear in the first quarter of 2011. Prices for our market have not yet been determined, but if you take a 25 thousand delta that share the hatchback and the previous generation station wagon, we can assume that the new shed will cost at least 594,900 rubles with a base 1.4 and 630 900 from 1.6. The same 1.6, but with an automatic machine, will be pulled already at 660 900.
The question is opened with production in Russia in St. Petersburg is ready to produce a version of Sports Tourer. But it all depends on demand instead of imports from the UK will be assembled here only if you have enough demand among customers. However, it seems that we will clearly sell not 25% of the station wagons from the total release of asters (this is how the previous generation in Europe has been divided among themselves). The barn is by no means a synonym for words style or design. Although even in Turkey it means a palace.
Vadim Gagarin
Photo by the author and Opel
Technics
The suspension scheme in comparison with the Astra hatchback did not fundamentally changed. In front of the rack MacPherson with double supports (one transfers the load from the shock absorber, the other from the spring), behind the beam with the Watt mechanism. It assumes up to 80% of the transverse loads and allows you to make the rear silent blocks softer, which positively affects comfort. But for the station wagon in the rear suspension, the characteristics of all elastic elements and shock absorbers are revised due to 20 kg of mass and other weightlifting increased by 20 kg
The 1.4 Turbo engine has changed the previous 140-horsepower atmospheric engine with a volume of 1.8 liters. It is equipped with two phasisters (on intake and graduation camshafts), and the turbocharger is integrated into the graduation manifold. At the same power, the new engine produces 200 N ∙ m (against 175 N ∙ m earlier) in the range of 1850-4900 rpm, and the declared consumption of 6.1 l/100 km in the mixed cycle. Opel Astra Sports Tourer accelerates with it 10.5 s to hundreds and reaches 200 km/h (+0.8 C and minus 5 km/h in relation to the hatchback). Astra 1.4 Turbo is still offered only on mechanics, but a six -band automato will soon be available as an option
Diesel Beast! A two-liter 160-horsepower engine with a variable geometry of the turbine (depending on the pressure of exhaust gases, the winging blades change the angle of inclination, helping to ensure the necessary traction even at low speeds) is also installed on the flagship model Opel Insignia. 350 N ∙ m of torque is hit by a transmission at 1750 rpm, and in intensive acceleration mode for 15 seconds due to increased boost pressure, it grows to 380 N ∙ m. At the same time, the average consumption in the mixed cycle is only 5.1 l/100 km, and carbon dioxide emissions are 134 g/km. This motor is also available with both mechanics and automatic. But whether he will be offered in Russia a question so far is open
Vadim Gagarin
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A source: Auto.mail.ru
