Opel puts the Astra back on as a station wagon. The Sports Tourer can hold up to 1.630 liters of luggage and costs from EUR 18.260
When it comes to the dimensions, the new one adheres exactly to the values of its predecessor. In contrast to this, the 4,70 meters outside length should also be reflected in a corresponding space on the inside. For example, Opel promises 2,8 centimeters more legroom in the rear, 2,6 centimeters more headroom for the driver and, last but not least, 80 liters more space for luggage. When the rear seat is folded down, the cargo space is larger than that of the mid-range Insignia Sports Tourer. The smaller station wagon is also easier to load because the tailgate can now be opened without a key under the bumper.
The space saving of the new station wagon is made possible by a new platform, which puts an end to the wasted space of the predecessor even with the five-door model. It also pushes the vehicle weight. The new generation is said to have been up to 200 kilograms lighter; the basic model weighs 130 kilograms less. This affects the standard consumption, which also drops noticeably due to new engines. In total, the price list for the market launch includes five petrol engines (up to 147 kW / 200 hp) and four diesels (up to 118 kW / 160 hp).
Just like the engines, the station wagon shares the rest of the technology with the sedan. For example, the first matrix full-LED headlights in the compact class. They illuminate the road particularly well and, thanks to individually controllable modules, enable glare-free continuous high beam. In addition, telematics service “OnStar” imported from the USA made its debut in the Astra Opels. The service offers a private telesecretary and wifi hotspots for up to nine mobile devices. There is also an emergency call system that automatically informs the emergency services when the airbags are deployed.