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New Opel Astra Confirmed For SA In 2011

Posted on 21 April 2010 by Scott Hayes

General Motors South Africa (GMSA) has announced that it will be introducing the new Opel Astra to South Africa in the first quarter of 2011. GMSA says the decision by parent company General Motors to retain the Opel brand and improved business conditions in general have opened up new opportunities in South Africa for the Opel brand.

“The certainty around the future of Opel is great news for South Africa and allows us to build on the fine history of the Opel brand and the Corsa and Astra ranges,” says GMSA Vice President of Planning, Ian Nicholls.

The introduction of the new Opel Astra to South Africa will continue a legacy in the compact car segment that started with the Kadett. The German engineered vehicle promises to carry on the success story of previous generation Opels in South Africa. The Astra is more spacious than ever, thanks to its longer wheelbase and greater width.

The new car will be offered with four new ECOTEC petrol engines, specifically a 1,4-litre, 1,4-litre turbo, 1,6-litre and 1,6-litre turbo. The new engines are expected to offer a balance between economy and performance. The diesel engine line up consists of 1,3-litre, 1,7-litre and 2,0-litre common rail engines. The average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the Euro 5 compliant engines have been cut by nearly 12 percent.

Powertrains and model specifications for the South African market have not yet been announced. When the new Opel Astra goes on sale in South Africa in 2011 it will complement the existing range of Opel products like the Corsa 3 door and 5 door, the Vivaro MPV/Van, and the Combo panel van.

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2010 Opel Astra Wallpaper Images

Posted on 20 May 2009 by Scott Hayes

Opel may have only just released initial details on its sixth-generation Astra a few days ago, but GM Europe is trying to keep the momentum going by publishing a new set of desktop wallpapers. Opel is planning to introduce its new VW Golf 6 rivalling hatchback to the members of the press in mid-June, ahead of the scheduled world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Click below to view hi-res images of the new 2010 Opel Astra.

Adapted from CarScoop

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