"Opel-Astra" convertible: review, specifications and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

Opel-Astra is an Opel car produced since 1991. The car is produced in such body versions as convertible, sedan, coupe, hatchback and station wagon. The convertible version of the car was produced from 1993 to September 2009, was released in three generations (out of five existing).

Short description

The cabriolet has been restyled 4 times during its entire production - in 1995, 2001, 2006 and 2007. The latest generation looks no worse than analogues from BMW and Mercedes. For 27 years, the car has completely changed its design, becoming more attractive and prestigious. Also, the functionality of the car was replenished with some elements, such as a large display on top of the center console, cruise control, an anti-lock system and much more.

Photos of the Opel Astra convertible are presented in the article.

Specifications

ModificationThe latest generation Opel Astra cabriolet range is represented by five versions. Engine power starts at 115 and ends at 200 horsepower. Models are equipped with a five-speed and six-speed manual transmission, as well as a four-speed automatic transmission. Each modification is equipped with only front-wheel drive.

Vehicle review

Since the Opel-Astra cabriolet is based on the regular Astra H, the exterior of the car differs only in its folding roof and dimensions.

When viewed from the front, the car resembles an ordinary sedan or station wagon of the same model. But unlike them, the roof can recline. Depending on the year of manufacture, the car was produced both with a fabric roof and with a metal one. The last two generations were produced with a metal roof.

The most noticeable element of the car is the front optics, which consists of three ellipsoidal headlights. Also an integral element of the optics are fog lights located on the sides of the bumper. Between them is a small air intake divided by three ribs.

The rear of the car has a too wide bumper, on top of which is only a license plate. The rear optics are pointed towards the inner corner.

The interior of the latest generation model has many innovations, such as a monitor, a small display in the dashboard, as well as steering wheel control buttons responsible for accepting and declining a call,increase / decrease the volume and switch radio stations and tracks.

Unlike similar cars from other companies, the dashboard of the Opel-Astra cabriolet consists of three elements: a tachometer, a speedometer and a fuel level in the tank. Also between them is a small monitor that displays the total and current mileage of the car. The direction indicators are located on top of the dashboard.

The most noticeable element of the interior is the large display located on top of the center console. He is responsible for controlling the navigation system, car audio system, connecting smartphones to the car and much more.

The climate control vents are completely merged with the center console, on the sides of them are the regulators of their position. Below is an encoder for adjusting the volume level, combined with a sensor on the steering wheel. The air flow control is located at the very bottom of the center console.

Reviews about the cabriolet "Opel-Astra"

The advantages and benefits of this car compared to other owners include the following:

• relatively soft and comfortable suspension; also, the stabilization system installed on both axles helps the car to stay on the road more confidently;
• great braking system. After all, even on models of the 90s, the car already had an anti-lock system;
• impressive interior for an inexpensive car;
• compared to previous generations, the car has an improvedpaintwork;
• safety.

The "Opel-Astra" cabriolet also has disadvantages. Among them, the following are noted:

• some exterior elements are water-permeable, such as taillight rubber bands;
• Older models of the Opel Astra convertible had poor noise isolation due to a poorly installed windshield that vibrated and let in unnecessary noise;
• frequent washer fluid leak;
• front panel elements have squeaks.

It is worth noting that the listed shortcomings were found in models produced before 2007. After these incidents, the Opel company seriously took up its car, correcting all the shortcomings and shortcomings. The latest generation was released in 2007. Production ended in 2009.

Conclusion

Choosing a convertible with a metal roof rather than a fabric roof at a reasonable price, most often customers buy the Opel Astra convertible. The average price in the secondary market is about 330 thousand rubles, which, compared with the convertible "BMW" 3rd series, is the third part of the cost of the "German". Also, the roof of the car folds and unfolds in less time than its counterparts.