OPEL Astra · 1.6 Essentia · Hatchback · 2007 ‐ 2009

Manufacturing version 1.6 Essentia of auto models Astra was launched in 2007 by Opel, and closed in 2009. This auto has 5 doors, the body chassis is shaped like a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.2 meters, which allows a seat 5 men in sum.

«Astra 1.6 Essentia» car with a 5-speed semi automatic gearbox is connected to the front wheels. 4-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate output 115 horsepower at 6000 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the auto for 12.7 seconds to 100 km/h and obtain peak speed of 192 km/h.

Fuel rate is 8.5 liters in the city driving mode, on the highway 5 liters, and the mixed fuel rate is 6.3 l per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 52 l of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 826 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rearward wheels have drums brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/65R15.

In conformity with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Opel Astra got the maximum quantity of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a perfect safe automobile. Furthermore to active safety features (EBD, Brake assistant, ABS), it is also has passive systems of safety (head/curtain, passenger, driver, side airbags).