Opel Astra G.

Opel
Opel Astra five-door (1998-2002)
Astra G
Production period:	1998-2005 (Poland: 2003-2009)
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Station wagon , limousine , station wagon , coupe , convertible , delivery van
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.2–2.2 liters (48–147 kW) Diesel engines : 1.7–2.2 liters (50–92 kW)
Length:	4111-4288 mm
Width:	1709 mm
Height:	1390-1510 mm
Wheelbase :	2606-2611 mm
Empty weight :	1070-1400 kg
Previous model	Opel Astra F.
successor	Opel Astra H.

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The Opel Astra G is a type of vehicle of the compact class the Adam Opel AG and was the successor to the Opel Astra F built in Germany from February 1998 to December 2005.

The Holden Astra TS (in Australia) and Vauxhall Astra Mk4 (in Great Britain) models, identical in construction to the Opel Astra G, were also produced from 1998 to 2005 .

In various Arab countries and the Philippines , the Astra G was offered with a hatchback and notchback (in the Philippines only with a notchback) and as a caravan ( station wagon ). The caravan version for the Arab countries had increased ground clearance.

The Opel Astra G was produced in Egypt by General Motors Egypt between 2002 and 2009 for the North African region . It was only available there as a notchback sedan.

In several Central and Eastern European countries , the Astra G was offered as a (cheaper) alternative to the Astra H since October 2003 under the name Opel Astra Classic II . The Classic II was available with a hatchback and notchback as well as a caravan and was produced in Gliwice , Poland until August 2009 .

In Argentina , Brazil and Uruguay , General Motors sold a revised version of the Astra G with hatchback and notchback under the name Chevrolet Astra .

From September 2004 on, a partially modified notchback version was also manufactured for the Russian market as GM-AvtoVAZ Chevrolet Viva by GM-AvtoVAZ in Tolyatti , Russia . In March 2008, however, production had to be stopped due to insufficient sales.

The Opel Astra G manufactured in continental Europe (including the approx. 250,000 Classic II versions built in Poland ) reached 3.95 million units in July 2008. In addition, there are the vehicles built as licensed models in Great Britain and outside Europe, the total number of which is difficult to quantify.

Model variants

• three- and five-door hatchback (CC), vehicle type: T98 (March 1998 to March 2004)
• four-door notchback (sedan), vehicle type: T98 / NB (July 1998 to March 2004)
• five-door station wagon (caravan), vehicle type: T98 / station wagon (March 1998 to July 2004; as CNG to January 2005)
• two-door coupé , vehicle type: T98C (March 2000 to December 2004)
• two-door convertible , vehicle type: T98C (March 2001 to December 2005)
• two-door delivery van, vehicle type: Van

The distribution of the respective model variants of the Astra G differs from region to region worldwide. The notchback variant was never very popular in Germany and Western Europe and is accordingly rare there. In Eastern Europe and in several countries outside Europe, however, it occurs much more frequently.

The delivery van variant was never officially offered in Germany, but some vehicles are in the inventory of authorities. The Astra G Caravan (station wagon) served as the construction basis for the delivery van, but there are no doors or windows from the B-pillar. Models in the Netherlands have a high roof.

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  Opel Astra five-door (1998-2002)

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  Opel Astra three-door (1998-2002)

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  Opel Astra notchback (1998-2002)

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  Opel Astra Caravan (1998-2002)

Equipment variants

• Base
• Comfort
• Njoy
• Sportive (later "Sport")
• Eco (1.2)
• Eco 4 (1.7 DTI, after facelift 1.7 CDTI)
• Selection (Free, Comfort, Sport)
• Elegance
• Fresh (from 2002)
• Special models:
  • Fashion
  • Edition 100
  • Edition 100 Classic
  • Edition 2000
  • Edition Silver (Nov. 1998 to Jan. 1999)
  • Eurosport (Austria, MY 2002)
  • OPC 1 (limited to 3000 pieces; Sep. 1999 to the end of 2001)
  • OPC 2 (from autumn 2002)
  • Edition Bild (from 2002 on the 50th birthday of the Bildzeitung)
  • FC Bayern Munich Edition (limited to 500 pieces; from Feb. 2000)
  • Sportsline (based on Sportive, factory tuned by Irmscher)
  • Special models for convertibles / coupé:
  • Edition 90 Years Bertone (from the end of 2002)
  • Linea Blu (autumn 2001 to early 2004)
  • Linea Rossa (July 2002 to November 2004)
  • Daytona (from October 2003)
  • Silverstone (from October 2003)

There was power steering , four airbags (no or only two airbags for export), ABS (export partially without) and an immobilizer as standard .

Additional equipment or standard equipment for certain versions were air conditioning, electric windows in front, electric mirrors, radio, central locking with remote control, xenon, multi-information display.

Various extras such as automatic air conditioning , navigation system , traction control or xenon headlights as well as an electronic 4-speed automatic transmission were available for a surcharge.

The Astra G was the first Opel to be offered with a fully galvanized body (up to model year 2001, then partially galvanized) and a 12-year rust perforation guarantee.

Coupe

Opel Astra Coupe

Rear view

The Astra Coupé was manufactured by Bertone in Grugliasco Turin, Italy , from March 2000 , which is highlighted by the Bertone logos attached to the side panels and the Bertone logo on the standard door sills.

The vehicle was often seen as the unofficial successor to the Opel Calibra , but according to Opel it was the successor to the Kadett C Coupé.

The model was initially called the Astra Coupé . From November 2000, the rear of the vehicle no longer read “Astra Coupé”, but only “Coupé”.

The coupé was available with five engines: four gasoline engines with 1.6 l and 76 kW (2004 only), 1.8 l with 85 or 92 kW, 2.2 l with 108 kW and the 2.0 l turbo with an output of 140, 141 or 147 kW . The only diesel had a displacement of 2.2 liters and developed 92 kW (available from 07/2002). Unlike other body styles, all engines were delivered with a 5-hole wheel connection. There was a 5-speed manual transmission as standard, an automatic transmission (4-speed) for the 2.2-liter gasoline engine was optionally available.

The 2.0-l turbo was delivered exclusively with 17-inch light-alloy wheels with five spokes and was fitted with a larger front brake system as standard.

The 2.2-liter gasoline engine introduced in the Astra Coupé was newly developed by GM. The engine with the designation Z22SE / L61, which was also installed in the convertible and the Opel Speedster , was the first engine in the successful L850 engine family.

Air conditioning was standard, but could be deselected. From model year 2002 an automatic climate control was available (depending on the variant also as standard). The standard equipment was very extensive compared to normal Astra-G models. Electric windows, electric adjustable and heated exterior mirrors and fog lights came as standard from the factory.

The palette of the selectable exterior colors differed from those of the normal Astra G. It was possible to choose from various colors, whereby only carbon black, European blue, magma red and Chianti red were available in all model years. Other colors were: Star Silver II and III, Mirage, Moonland Gray, Light Silver, Aruba Blue, Nocturno Blue, Breeze Blue, Saturn Blue, Sardinia Blue, China Blue, Blue Verde, Ural Green, Verde, Fern Green, Capriegelb and Sunrise Orange.

Equipment lines

There were the following equipment lines, which differ from the standard models in some optical and technical features:

• Linea Blu

  • available from July 2001 to June 2004
  • Partial leather seats with black leather and blue Alcantara
  • Footwell carpets with blue stitching and Linea Blu lettering
  • Seat belts in blue
  • Door sills with Linea Blu lettering (except 2.0 Turbo)
  • Gear knob in aluminum design
  • Leather steering wheel with radio remote control
  • not available with the 1.6 l engine
  • only available with the following exterior colors: European blue, carbon black, star silver, mirage, light silver, saturn blue

• Linea Rossa

  • available July 2002 to November 2004
  • signal red / black leather seats with heated seats in front
  • Footwell carpets with red stitching and Linea Rossa lettering
  • Door sills with Linea Rossa lettering (except 2.0 Turbo)
  • Gear knob in aluminum design with red digits
  • Sport leather steering wheel with red leather insert
  • Gear lever and handbrake lever gaiter with red stitching
  • only available with the following exterior colors: magma red, chianti red, light silver, star silver, carbon black

• Daytona

  • available October 2003 to November 2004
  • Partial leather seats with black leather and cashmere beige fabric
  • 18-inch alloy wheels in 11-spoke design
  • Gear knob in aluminum design
  • not available with a 2.2 l diesel engine
  • named after Daytona International Speedway in Florida , USA

• Silverstone

  • available October 2003 to November 2004
  • Partial leather seats with black leather and silver-gray fabric
  • 18-inch alloy wheels with 11 spokes
  • Gear knob in aluminum design
  • Seat belts in silver gray
  • not available with a 2.2 l diesel engine
  • named after the Silverstone Circuit near Silverstone , United Kingdom

Special models

Astra Coupe Classic Line

• Classic Line

  • available 2001
  • Black leather interior with heated seats in the front
  • only in the colors carbon black and star silver
  • only with the 2.2 l petrol engine
  • Sport leather steering wheel
  • Rear spoiler

• 90 years of Bertone

  • available December 2002 to March 2003, on the occasion of the Bertone anniversary
  • Cashmere beige leather exclusively for special models
  • 17-inch BBS light alloy wheels in Y design
  • Door sills with 90 years logo
  • Exterior color China blue exclusively for special model (optional carbon black)
  • Radiator grille with chrome strip
  • not available as 1.6 l engine

• DTM edition

  DTM body package: 8 × 18-inch light alloy wheels in Irmscher Sport Star design with 225/35 ZR 18 tires, dual-flow sports exhaust system, front spoiler, radiator grille, rear spoiler, flared fenders, roof spoiler, aluminum pedals

Cabriolet

Opel Astra convertible

Rear view

Like the coupé, the convertible was designed by Bertone in Italy (quote: "Conceived by Opel, created by Bertone") and manufactured from March 2001.

It is a four-seater convertible with a fabric top , whereby the space in the rear - as is usual with such vehicles - does not consist of full-size seats. A solid trough is provided for the roof, so it does not take up any additional space, regardless of whether it is open or closed. This means that the trunk is correspondingly smaller compared to the coupé. The wind deflector can also be stowed there.

The engines were four petrol engines (1.6 l with 74/76 kW, 1.8 l with 92 kW, 2.2 l with 108 kW and 2.0 l turbo with 141/147 kW) and a diesel engine with 2 , 2 l displacement and 92 kW to choose from.

The convertible was only offered with an electric convertible top, as an option with remote control via the central locking system using a key. It was standard equipment on the 2.2 and 2.0 turbo models. Opening or closing takes about 25 seconds and assumes that the vehicle is stationary and the handbrake is on. In addition, all four side windows can be opened and closed simultaneously using a central switch.

In addition to the standard equipment variants , the convertible was offered as Linea Rossa and 90-year-old Bertone editions as well as in the Daytona and Silverstone equipment variants:

The Linea Rossa special model - advertised by Opel as "Haute Couture for elegant drivers" - was featured with a red and black nappa leather interior (seats, door panels), round instruments with a white background with red pointers, a leather steering wheel with remote control for the audio system, aluminum Gear knob and door sill strips with Linea Rossa lettering and special wheels. The remote-controlled hood was just as standard as the wind deflector. It was offered in the exterior colors magma red, carbon black, star silver, chianti red and light silver, with certain colors a red-colored hood could be ordered.

According to the occasion, the 90-year Bertone edition was offered with beige leather upholstery, black / silver-colored center console, round instruments with a white background, various Bertone logos as well as BBS aluminum rims and the special paintwork China blue (carbon black optional).

The Daytona convertible was presented with the slogan “Open to new legends” : cashmere beige fabrics, round instruments with a white background, leather steering wheel with remote control and leather and aluminum applications dominated the interior.

The Silverstone convertible was presented with a "homage to a myth" : Among other things, steel gray fabric and leather applications as well as gray seat belts, aluminum gear knob, leather steering wheel and instrument panel highlighted in white were the equipment features.

Technically, these special models did not differ from the standard models; however, the special equipment was only available in these versions.

Picture gallery

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  Opel Astra G Cabrio 2.2

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  Rear view (with Gorch Fock )

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  Interior of the Linea Rossa edition

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  Astra G Cabrio as Edition 90 Years Bertone

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  Interior ( Irmscher )

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  Bottom view

Opel Performance Center

OPC

"OPC" (for Opel Performance Center ) temporarily replaced the "GSi" abbreviation ( Grand Sport injection ) at Opel in 1999 . The first Astra OPC was a sporty homologation edition of the Astra G, limited to 3000 copies. It was only delivered in black, star silver and arden blue.

He got various chassis and engine components from racing. The OPC 1 received, among other things, a 16-inch brake system with brake cooling and modified front wishbones and a more directly coordinated power steering. Compared to the standard model, a different rear axle was installed, the track values ​​of which, together with the front axle, were adjusted to only one driver (sitting on the front left). The rear of the OPC 1 is steel-reinforced to ensure greater torsional rigidity.

The 2.0-16V engine was revised by the motorsport department to 18 kW more power than the normal version (100 kW to 118 kW). Manifolds , forged pistons, "sharper" camshafts , larger ducts and modified software increased the performance and should also deepen the overall sporty impression. An oil cooler is designed to keep the oil temperature lower in order to maintain the important lubricating properties of the oil when the engine is under high loads. A coolant thermostat with an opening temperature of 82 ° C was also used to lower the coolant temperature compared to the production engine.

Opel Astra OPC (2002-2004)

The external appearance was not changed too much with the first OPC version. In addition to a large tail unit, which provides zero lift on the rear axle with a drag coefficient (c _w ) of 0.30 (like the Porsche 911 GT3 ), a modified front lip, rear silencer, 17-inch BBS alloy wheels and OPC Sports mirror (Hagus) built in. The body was also lowered by 20 mm.

Inside there were Recaro sports seats without side airbags or height-adjustable Opel sports seats with side airbags and lumbar support. The most important features of the interior are the blue seat belts, the seat covers in skyline blue and the consecutive numbering of the OPC-1 models in the center console. As with the variants of the Astra "Sport", the instruments in the cockpit have a white background.

There were two variants for Germany, on the one hand the "Touring" version with anti-theft alarm system , electric window lifters, air conditioning, adjustable steering column, central locking (radio) and radio (basic price 46,450 DM / 23,749.51 €), and a "Sport" version without the additional equipment of the touring version, which weighed 50 kg less (base price 42,900 DM / 21,934.42 €). Both versions had the short-range F23 sports transmission, which was also available in the Opel Speedster, as well as traction control with intervention on the engine and brakes and an on-board computer with an integrated check control system.

Facelift and OPC 2

From September 2002 there was a new edition of the Astra G OPC with the facelift of the Astra G, which was unlimited.

Opel Astra five-door (2002-2004)

The outer shape was now different from the normal version, modified front and rear aprons, side skirts, sports grille, darkened front and rear headlights are striking changes, the latter also affecting the more civilized Astra variants.

OPC vehicle data

Astra G OPC	Astra G OPC 2
2.0 16V (X20XER)	2.0 16V turbo engine (Z20LET)
118 kW (160 PS) at 6500 rpm	141 kW (192 PS) at 5400 rpm (until 2002)	147 kW (200 PS) at 5600 rpm (from 2002)
188 Nm at 4300 rpm	250 Nm at 1950-5300 rpm
0-100 km / h in 8.2 s	0-100 km / h in 7.3 s	0-100 km / h in 7.1 s
V max 220 km / h	V max 240 km / h	V max 240 km / h

Astra OPC X-treme

The Opel Performance Center built a super sports car for the road based on the DTM racing car. The Opel Astra OPC X-treme , however, remained a one-off.

Technical specifications

Petrol engines

model	MKZ *	Displacement	power	Torque (Nm at 1 / min)	Consumption *** (l / 100 km) total	CO 2 emissions *** (g / km)	construction time	comment	variant
1.2 16V	(X12XE)	1199 cc	48 kW (65 PS) / 5600	110/4000	6.3 liters of super	147-154	02.1998-09.2000		1,3,4
1.2 16V	(Z12XE)	1199 cc	55 kW (75 PS) / 5600	110/4000	6.3 liters of super	147-154	09.2000-07.2004	replaced the X12XE in model year 2001	1,2,3,4
1.4 16V	(X14XE)	1389 cc	66 kW (90 PS) / 6000	125/4000	7.2 liters of super	171-200	02.1998-09.2000	only export models	1,3,4
1.4 16V	(Z14XE)	1389 cc	66 kW (90 PS) / 6000	125/4000	7.2 liters of super	173-200	09.2000-07.2004	replaced the X14XE in model year 2001	1,2,3,4
1.4 16V twin port	(Z14XEP)	1364 cc	66 kW (90 PS) / 5600	125/4000	7.2 liters of super		10.2003-08.2009	Astra Classic II only (produced in Poland)	2,3,4
1.6 8V	(X16SZR)	1598 cc	55 kW (75 PS) / 5200	128/2800	7.3 liters of super	171-197	02.1998-09.2000		1,2,3,4
1.6 8V	(Z16SE)	1598 cc	62 kW (84 PS) / 5400	138/2600	8.2 liters of super	168-201	09.2000-07.2004	replaced the X16SZR for model year 2001	1,2,3,4
1.6 CNG	(Z16YNG)	1598 cc	71 kW (97 PS) / 6200	140/4200	4.6 kg H gas / 5.9 kg L gas	125-126	03.2003–01.2005	last version still produced - next to convertible	4 **
1.6 16V	(X16XEL)	1598 cc	74 kW (101 PS) / 6000	150/3600	7.8 liters of super	180-202	02.1998-09.2000		1,2,3,4
1.6 16V	(Z16XE)	1598 cc	74 kW (101 PS) / 6000	150/3600	7.8 liters of super	168-197	09.2000–12.2005	replaced the X16XEL in model year 2001	1,2,3,4,6
1.6 16V twinport	(Z16XEP)	1598 cc	76 kW (103 PS) / 6000	147/3600	7.1 liters of super		12.2002-08.2009	new motor with swirl flap system	1,2,3,4,5,6
1.8 16V	( X18XE1 )	1796 cc	85 kW (116 PS) / 5400	170/3400	7.0 liters of super	185-202	02.1998-09.2000		1,2,3,4,5
1.8 16V	( Z18XE )	1796 cc	92 kW (125 PS) / 5600	170/3800	8.2 liters of super	187-211	09.2000–12.2005	replaced the X18XE1 in model year 2001	1,2,3,4,5,6
1.8 16V	(Z18XEL)	1796 cc	85 kW (115 PS) / 5600	170/3800	8.2 liters of super		09.2000-07.2004	only for some export countries	1,2,3,4
2.0 16V	(X20XEV)	1998 cc	100 kW (136 PS) / 5600	188/3400	9.4 liters of super	200-231	02.1998-09.2000		1,2,3,4
2.0 16V	(X20XER)	1998 cc	118 kW (160 PS) / 6500	188/4300	10.2 liters of super		11.1999-09.2002	only OPC 1	1
2.0 Turbo (16V)	(Z20LET)	1998 cc	140 kW (190 PS) / 5400	250 / 1950-5300	9.8 liters of super	214	09.2000-08.2001		5
2.0 Turbo (16V)	(Z20LET)	1998 cc	141 kW (192 PS) / 5400	250 / 1950-5300	9.3 liters of super		09.2002-06.2003	OPC, until 2002	1,4,5,6
2.0 Turbo (16V)	(Z20LET)	1998 cc	147 kW (200 PS) / 5600	250 / 1950-5300	9.3 liters of super		12.2002-12.2005	OPC, from 2002	1,4,5,6
2.2 16V	(Z22SE)	2198 cc	108 kW (147 PS) / 5800	203/4000	8.7 liters of super	202-212	06.2000–12.2005	replaced the X20XEV in model year 2001	1,2,3,4,5,6

2.2 l Z22SE engine with 147 hp

* Engine identification variants: [1] = three-door, [2] = four-door, [3] = five-door, [4] = caravan, [5] = coupé, [6] = convertible

In 1998, certain engines (X12XE, X16XEL, X20XEV) were delivered with the code number for low-pollutant D3, which could be converted to D4 with a subsequent certificate from the manufacturer at the registration office.

** The caravan version built from 2003 to 2005 with the Z16YNG engine had a natural gas drive

*** manual, sports or automatic transmission; Hatchback and notchback or caravan; Values ​​for the models sold in the Federal Republic of Germany

Diesel engines

model	MKZ *	Displacement	power	Torque at 1 / min	Consumption *** (l / 100 km) total	CO 2 emissions *** (g / km)	construction time	variant
1.7 TD (8V)	(X17DTL)	1700 cc	50 kW (68 PS) / 4500	132 Nm / 1800-3250	5.9 liters of diesel	158	02.1998-08.2000	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan
1.7 DTI (16V)	(Y17DT)	1686 cc	55 kW (75 PS) / 4400	165 Nm / 1800-3000	4.6 liters of diesel	119-130	02.2000-07.2004	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan
1.7 CDTI (16V)	(Z17DTL)	1686 cc	59 kW (80 PS) / 4400	170 Nm / 1800-2800	4.5 liters of diesel	119-126	04.2003–01.2005 04.2003–08.2009 **	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan
2.0 DI (16V)	(X20DTL)	1995 cc	60 kW (82 PS) / 4300	185 Nm / 1800-2500	5.7 liters of diesel	153	02.1998-09.2000	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan
	(Y20DTL)			185 Nm / 1500-2750	5.8 liters of diesel	181	09.2000-07.2004 (only export models)	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan
2.0 DTI (16V)	(Y20DTH)	1995 cc	74 kW (101 PS) / 4300	230 Nm / 1500-2500	6.0 liters of diesel	151-154	09.1999-07.2004	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan
2.2 DTI (16V)	(Y22DTR)	2172 cc	92 kW (125 PS) / 4000	280 Nm / 1500-2750	6.1 liters of diesel	161-169	09.2002-12.2005	Three-door, four-door, five-door, caravan, coupé, convertible

* Motor identification

** Astra Classic II (produced in the Republic of Poland)

*** Figures for hatchback 5-door; the models sold in the Federal Republic of Germany

See also

• Opel Kadett / Astra

literature

• Opel Astra owner's manual; Adam Opel AG, Ruesselsheim; Status: February 1999
• Opel Astra owner's manual; Adam Opel AG, Ruesselsheim; Status: October 2000

Web links

Commons : Opel Astra G  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Manufacturer's website
• Technical information about Opel vehicles
• Crash test Opel Astra G (ADAC 02/1999)
• Used car test (09/2004)
• Used car test (09/2006)
• Recall Opel Astra G Diesel (04/2009)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Crash test Opel Astra G (ADAC 02/1999; PDF file; 143 kB)
2. ↑ ^{a b c d e} Eckhart Bartels, Rainer Manthey: Opel: Vehicle Chronicle Volume 3: 1991–2012. Podszun, Brilon 2013, ISBN 978-3-86133-666-2 , pp. 39, 47 and 53.
3. ↑ Arab countries in which the Astra G was sold: Bahrain , Jordan (also as a convertible) , Qatar , Kuwait , Lebanon (also as a convertible) , Oman , Saudi Arabia , Syria (also as a convertible) and the United Arab Emirates .
4. ↑ Countries in which the Astra G was offered as the Astra Classic II : Bulgaria , Denmark , Estonia , Croatia , Latvia , Lithuania , Macedonia , Montenegro , Poland , Romania , Serbia , Slovakia , Slovenia , the Czech Republic and Turkey .
5. ^ Announcement about the end of production of the Astra Classic II in Poland ( Memento from April 3, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
6. ↑ ^{a b} Product info Opel Astra G ( Memento from March 14, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Source: GM Media Online.
7. ^ Adam Opel GmbH
8. ↑ ^{a b} Opel Astra consumption | Manufacturer information vs. real drivers. Accessed June 3, 2020 (German).