The new Opel Astra will also be electric in 2023

after, after Unveiling the new generation subordinate Your Astra In the middle of July, Opel He held the world premiere of this model in which he told a lot of details. The car will be available to order from October with prices starting in Italy from 24,500 euros. Deliveries will begin at the beginning of 2022. Initially, the new Astra will be offered only in a 5-door version. Later , Sports Tourist Alternative. This new model will be built in Germany.

Opel has officially announced that the new Opel Astra will be available in the future Even in an all-electric version. A model that is part of the electrification strategy of the Stellantis Group brand. However, you will have to wait to see it on the road as it is expected to debut for the year 2023. It will be called Astra E. Unfortunately, at the moment, specific details have not been revealed.

Therefore, we do not know what the technical characteristics are. However, since it will not have the new Stellantis Group platforms, it can be assumed that it can use the same powertrains already seen in previous PSA Group battery models. All that remains is to wait for more details over time about the development of this version of the new Astra.

With the arrival of the electric vehicle, the vehicle can be selected with conventional heat-absorbing engines and electric motors (PHEV and BEV).

Opel has shared many details about the engines that will be available in the new Astra. As previously announced, it will be available PHEV . variants next to Conventional petrol and diesel engines. Starting with plug-in hybrids, you can choose between two powertrains: one with 132 kW (180 hp) and one with 162 kW (225 hp). In both cases, the torque is 360 Nm, which is the same as already seen in the new Peugeot 308.

The scheme envisages a 110 kW (150 hp) or 133 kW (180 hp) heat absorbent unit with an 81 kW (110 hp) electric motor. 8-speed automatic gearbox. Good performance: respectively, we have top speeds of 225 km / h and 235 km / h, and from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds and 7.7 seconds. The electric unit is powered by a 12.4 kWh battery capable of offering an electric-only range of 60 km (temporary residual value).

For those who don’t want an electric motor, Opel offers a 1.2-liter 81 kW (110 hp) three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a six-speed manual transmission. The engine is also available in a 96 kW (130 hp) version with a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Finally, the new Opel Astra will also be offered with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 96 kW (130 hp) with a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission.

Let us briefly recall that the new generation of Opel Astra Measurement It measures 4,374 mm long x 1,860 mm wide x 1,470 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,675 mm. The trunk capacity is 422 liters with an adjustable floor. In terms of design, the manufacturer followed the lines of his “bold and pure” stylistic philosophy. In the foreground we find the new front.Opel Vifinder“Which will feature all the brand’s new models. The Intelli-Lux LED ultra-flat headlights and the front camera for the Intelli-Vision system also stand out.

The cockpit is modern thanks to the presence of a lot of technology. We find a “pure panel” consisting of two 10-inch screens, one for devices and one for entertainment. present me Supports Apple CarPlay (also wireless) e to Android Auto (also wireless). It is clear that there are many ADAS systems for safe driving.