The 2016 Opel Astra K will soon be with us, a fact evidenced by the most recent spy shots of the all-new hatchback. The model has been spotted on numerous occasions undergoing preproduction tests, however now it’s lost the additional body cladding meant to throw us off and confuse us, and things are looking pretty promising.
Not surprisingly, there are typical Opel design cues at play on the new Astra, with the model sporting an evolutionary design. There’s a sharp bodyline running through the door handles, which extends into a shallow C-shaped element and swoops down into Opel’s signature ‘blade contour’ running just above the rocker panels. The rear fascia is a bit sharper than the outgoing model and less bulbous, while the front fascia appears to be similar to other new Opel models.
The Astra will ride on General Motors’ D2XX global vehicle architecture, which could help it shed up to 330 pounds over the outgoing model, according to CarScoops. It may also arrive with engines from Opel’s new line of EcoTec motors including a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and 1.5-liter four-cylinder.
We’re expecting the 2016 Astra K to make its first official appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September. In the mean time, check out the spy photos on CarScoops.
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Keep noticing spy shots with what appears to be a fuel cap above the front wheel, wouldn’t be surprised if on launch in September a hybrid version possibly with 1.0 engine replaces Ampera model. It’s been several years also since a saloon Astra was sold in the UK, with new rivals in the form of Mercedes CLA, Audi A3 saloon & VW Golf CC I wonder if the Astra saloon will return here.
1.5 seems a strange engine choice especially considering there will most likely be a 1.4 & 1.6. No mention of 1.8 & 2.0 I guess they’d follow at a later date.
appearance is a matter of taste. However, a much discussed concept of a line from the front part of the MONZA but sadly I can not see them.
what is important is that it is as good or better than the VW Golf eight generations. The current generation of the VW Golf are 7 .VAG group vw is very clever and smart. must be taken into account that if it comes out astra then, after a short period of time brings out the new VW Golf VW 8 which is definitely still a step higher than the VW Golf 7th
VW is very clever and smart. VW wants to become audi bmw-mb-after. and have actually taken the