2015 OPEL Astra 5 Doors 1.6L CDTI 6MT FWD (95 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The seventh generation of the Opel Astra was introduced in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It featured a newer, sharper design. It was equipped with the latest technologies available at the moment.

The Astra was one of the best-known names in Europe, with over 24 million units sold from its previous generations, including the Kadett. It was a huge success due to its very good price/money factor.

The Astra K was shorter than its predecessor. Its exterior design was inspired by the 2013 Monza concept-car. The Opel badge in the center of the chrome bar on the grill and the characteristic ‘blade’ raising towards the rear make the new Astra immediately recognizable as a member of the Opel family. A novelty for its car-segment was the full LED matrix headlights, which were offered as an option.

The Astra K featured a shorter wheelbase than the one on the Astra J but it offered 35 mm (1.4”) more legroom for the rear seat occupants. The trunk was decent, offering 371 liters (13.1 cu-ft) of space, that could have been extended by folding the rear seats. The infotainment unit was offered as an option, but it could feature an eight-inch touchscreen on the center console.

Mechanically and structurally, the 2015 Opel Astra was 200 kg (441 lbs) lighter than the Astra J. It also was stiffer and came with a revised suspension and steering as well as the latest generation engines in the automaker’s stable.