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Want your Peugeot 308 a bit more German? Enter the all-new Astra.

source: https://www.motor1.com/news/519625/2022-opel-astra-specs-photos/

One of the oldest cars in Europe's hugely competitive compact segment is switching to the next generation, bringing a completely new design inside and out along with overhauled underpinnings. Once again assembled at home in Rüsselsheim, the sixth iteration of Opel's popular Astra has all the ingredients to go up against the giants in this class: Golf, Focus, Megane, and the Octavia.

It also has to do battle with the mechanically related Peugeot 308, with the two sharing the EMP2 platform as both brands are part of Stellantis – the world's fourth-largest car manufacturer. Even though their bones are quite similar, the designers have done a great job at differentiating the two compact hatchbacks. The French version takes a bolder approach whereas its German cousin plays it safe with a cleaner appearance.

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Let's talk size. The new Astra has been stretched by four millimeters (0.15 inches) over the outgoing generation and is now 4,374 mm (172.1 in) long. Even though the overall length has barely changed, the wheelbase has been stretched significantly by 13 mm (0.5 in) to 2,675 mm (105.3 in) by shortening the front overhang. Width has increased quite a bit, at 1,860 mm (73.2 in) or about 51 mm (2 in) more than before.

Opel goes as far as to say the hatchback has "coupe-like" lines, although some will beg to differ. A new Astra GTC would be nice, but given the current demand for three-door hatches, we wouldn't necessarily count on it. The car's increased footprint pays dividends in terms of cargo capacity on the adjustable load floor as it has grown by 52 liters (1.83 cubic feet) to 422 liters (14.9 cu ft) with the rear seats in place.

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Much like the exterior, the cabin is a vast departure from the Astra K by adopting the less-is-more approach with few conventional buttons. You still have shortcuts for often-used functions, but most of the settings are accessed through the 10-inch touchscreen of the infotainment system. To its left, a fully digital instrument cluster has the same size.

As you would expect from a totally new car, Opel's new C-segment hatchback is brimming with tech. It gets the matrix LED technology from the flagship Insignia, with no fewer than 84 light-emitting diodes per headlight cluster. Cruise control with stop & go is available, as are a head-up display and a 360-degree camera.

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Opel doesn't go too deep with details about the powertrains, but you can imagine these will be quite similar to those of the new Peugeot 308. The German brand does confirm the 2022 Astra will be available with a choice of gasoline and diesel units with output varying from 110 hp (81 kW) to 225 hp (165 kW). For the very first time, a plug-in hybrid setup will be available and will come in two configurations. Depending on the powertrain, six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions will be offered.

The order books will open this fall and the first customer deliveries are scheduled to take place in early 2022. Opel has already confirmed there will be a new wagon once again for those in need of a bigger cargo area. Expect the estate variant to be revealed in the coming months. While it would make sense for the company to have both body styles on display in September at the IAA in Munich, Opel has announced it will not attend the show this year.

As a final note, it's worth mentioning this will be the final Astra with combustion engines in Europe considering Opel has vowed to go EV-only on the Old Continent by 2028.

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This will be the new Astra under the PSA group.

I find it a conflict between their brands. They are basically selling the same car C4, 308, Astra with a different exterior and badge.

When it comes to the Opel badge I dunno what to make of it now, French or German? The Astra used to be Opel's flagship car or best selling car, now it is just one of the 3 same cars under the same PSA group.

Under the GM group it retained its German identity and engines. Now under PSA group it is using the French engine and parts...more or less a French car.

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10 minutes ago, Watwheels said:

This will be the new Astra under the PSA group.

I find it a conflict between their brands. They are basically selling the same car C4, 308, Astra with a different exterior and badge.

When it comes to the Opel badge I dunno what to make of it now, French or German? The Astra used to be Opel's flagship car or best selling car, now it is just one of the 3 same cars under the same PSA group.

Under the GM group it retained its German identity and engines. Now under PSA group it is using the French engine and parts...more or less a French car.

As long as not under GM, got hope

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I feel that the new Astra have serious identity crisis...

The face:

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The bonnet and lower bumper resemble the Chevrolet Camaro

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The fog light treatment look like it was from the BMW 3 series

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The buttock:

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The tail light take shape of the from VW Golf

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The vertical slot on the bumper from Mercedes A Class

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The C pillar and roof:

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Concept borrowed from the Audi A1

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Supersonic
2 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

I feel that the new Astra have serious identity crisis...

The face:

 

The bonnet and lower bumper resemble the Chevrolet Camaro

 

The fog light treatment look like it was from the BMW 3 series

 

The buttock:

 

The tail light take shape of the from VW Golf

 

The vertical slot on the bumper from Mercedes A Class

 

The C pillar and roof:

  

Concept borrowed from the Audi A1

 

The Astra is like that low profile guy in skool that doesn't hv much personality, presence or achievements. The average class performer that doesn't hv much of an opinion n tries hard to hang out w the hip crowd but fails 

So it's better to take bits n pieces of someone else's personality instead.... 

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Beat me to it.

:D

2 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

I feel that the new Astra have serious identity crisis...

The face:

opel_astra_hybrid_24_0484039012fb0cad.jp

The bonnet and lower bumper resemble the Chevrolet Camaro

chevrolet_camaro_55_016c00c60d7408f9.jpg

The fog light treatment look like it was from the BMW 3 series

bmw_320d_sport_52_0422039508af05cd.jpg

The buttock:

opel_astra_hybrid_4_0313016413980d65.jpg

The tail light take shape of the from VW Golf

volkswagen_golf_style_35_024f00c510aa0b1

The vertical slot on the bumper from Mercedes A Class

mercedes-benz_a_180_amg_line_51_00170000

The C pillar and roof:

opel_astra_hybrid_5_03a901e315ab0eb8.jpg

Concept borrowed from the Audi A1

audi_a1_sportback_40_tfsi_s_line_5_01760

 

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2 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

I feel that the new Astra have serious identity crisis...

The face:

opel_astra_hybrid_24_0484039012fb0cad.jp

The bonnet and lower bumper resemble the Chevrolet Camaro

chevrolet_camaro_55_016c00c60d7408f9.jpg

The fog light treatment look like it was from the BMW 3 series

bmw_320d_sport_52_0422039508af05cd.jpg

The buttock:

opel_astra_hybrid_4_0313016413980d65.jpg

The tail light take shape of the from VW Golf

volkswagen_golf_style_35_024f00c510aa0b1

The vertical slot on the bumper from Mercedes A Class

mercedes-benz_a_180_amg_line_51_00170000

The C pillar and roof:

opel_astra_hybrid_5_03a901e315ab0eb8.jpg

Concept borrowed from the Audi A1

audi_a1_sportback_40_tfsi_s_line_5_01760

If no guts to create a brand new "bold" design resulting in lousy sales, do a cope and paste will never go too wrong i guess...

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7 hours ago, Soya said:

As long as not under GM, got hope

🤣 You have high confidence of PSA. 

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actually i'm not sure why people always got issue with PSA groupe. Isn't VW group doing the same thing? Audi A3, VW Golf, SEAT Leon and Skoda Octavia are all sharing the same platform, engines and part bins. Renault is doing the same with Nissan, Infiniti and Mitsubishi. Sharing platform, engines and part bins is the way the it will be in all major automobile group moving forward. 

8 hours ago, Watwheels said:

This will be the new Astra under the PSA group.

I find it a conflict between their brands. They are basically selling the same car C4, 308, Astra with a different exterior and badge.

When it comes to the Opel badge I dunno what to make of it now, French or German? The Astra used to be Opel's flagship car or best selling car, now it is just one of the 3 same cars under the same PSA group.

Under the GM group it retained its German identity and engines. Now under PSA group it is using the French engine and parts...more or less a French car.

 

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Supersonic
1 hour ago, Mkl22 said:

🤣 You have high confidence of PSA. 

Between sai and lau sai, which is less messy?

 

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