Next Generation Opel Astra In Germany

Next Generation Opel Astra spy

Chess anyone?

By Brian Potter
April 10, 2008 1:26 PM
Filed Under: German, Opel, Spy Photos

First reported early last month undergoing cold weather testing in Northern Finland, the third generation Opel Astra, which is badge engineered as a Saturn in the states, is expected to Debut in Geneva next year.

Seen here testing in Germany, some design details such as the vehicle's overall silhouette, front bumper and tailamps can be seen. But one feature that caught our attention is the jagged edged liftgate shape just above the taillamp. Looking like something inspired from the Lockheed F-117 stealth fighter, surely, Opel is not interested in a radar deflecting Astra, although that would be interesting. Reminds of another vehicle.

Besides the 5-door model pictured here, expect a Caravan (estate), Twin Top (convertible) and GTC (coupe) versions to follow. Engine range will remain close to current offerings, 90 to 240bhp petrol units and 90 to 150bhp diesels, but we do expect greener engines to arrive shortly after the car’s introduction.

Source: Automedia

Comments

opelbauer
April 10, 2008 3:51 PM
The front will be nice but the back is a little bit Peugeot style.

trailer
April 10, 2008 5:40 PM
I think Audi A3 style, ? wonder if the rear suspension is independent, and if they will have a 1.6 CDTI for tax exemptions. It looks longer and more roomier than the existing.

AG4
April 10, 2008 5:32 PM
Isn't the new Astra going to use the new "global" GM Delta II platform? ...which will also be shared by its GMDAT Chevy(Nubira?) cousin.

smokeonit
April 11, 2008 8:49 AM
i think the jagged edged liftgate is from the camoflage... it's not from the actual body...

trailer
April 11, 2008 11:51 AM
Look at the existing Corsa's trunk, it is gonna be the same, the glass is integrated in such a way causing that confusion when wrapped in camouflage.

Speedoholic
April 11, 2008 11:56 AM
Looks a bit like the Corsa, still, Opel are making good designs.

ck314
April 12, 2008 4:04 AM
uh it's gonna be 4th generation, not 3rd

ck314
April 12, 2008 4:11 AM
...and now that i look closer i notice some eye catching similarities with the fiat bravo.. after all the corsa shares platform with the fiat punto..

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