Opel Astra#Astra K (B16; 2015)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation (Astra F)

| image = 1994 Opel Astra 1.6i.jpg

| aka = {{unbulleted list

| Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)

| Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand)

| Chevrolet Astra

| Opel Optima (Indonesia)

| Opel Kadett (South Africa)

}}

| production = June 1991 – 2003

| assembly = Belgium: Antwerp
Germany: Bochum
Germany: Eisenach
United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port (Vauxhall Ellesmere Port)
Hungary: Szentgotthárd
India: Halol (OIPL)
Indonesia: Bekasi ({{abbr|GMBI|General Motors Buana Indonesia}}){{Cite web |title=GM Bakal Buka Lagi Pabrik Perakitan di Pondok Ungu |url=https://oto.detik.com/berita/d-1063366/gm-bakal-buka-lagi-pabrik-perakitan-di-pondok-ungu |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=detikoto |language=id-ID}}
Italy: Grugliasco (Bertone)
Poland: Gliwice
South Africa: Port Elizabeth (Delta Motor)
Taiwan: Xinzhuang District (CAC)
Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand)

| body_style = 3 and 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan / saloon
5-door wagon / estate
2-door convertible
3-door sedan delivery (panel van)

| platform = T-body platform

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.4 L Family 1 I4

| 1.6 L Family 1 I4

| 1.8 L Family II I4

| 2.0 L Family II I4

| 2.0 L Family II turbo I4 ({{abbr|ZA|South Africa}})

|Diesel:

| 1.7 L Family II I4

| 1.7 L Isuzu 4EE1 I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2517|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = Hatch: {{convert|4050|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Sedan: {{convert|4239|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|4278|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Convertible: {{convert|4239|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1696|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| model_code = T91

| caption = Opel Astra 5-door hatchback (pre-facelift)

| layout = GM T platform

| designer = {{unbulleted list

|Hans Seer}}

| model_years = September 1991–2003

}}

The Astra F debuted in September 1991. With the Kadett E's successor, Opel adopted the Astra nameplate, which was already used by Vauxhall for the Kadett D and E (see Vauxhall Astra). It was offered as a three- or five-door hatchback, a saloon (sedan), and an estate (wagon) known as the Caravan and available with five doors only, bringing Opel's run of three-door wagons to an end at long last. The Caravan appeared in October 1991, immediately after the original introduction, as did the sporty, 16-valve GSI model with its aggressive bodykit.{{cite magazine | ref = AS92 | title = Vill ni se en stjärna? | trans-title = Would you like to see a star? | language = sv | magazine = Teknikens Värld | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | pages = 11-12 | date = 1991-09-05 | issue = 17 | volume = 43 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }} A cabriolet was also offered, designed, and built by Bertone in Italy.

Compared to the Kadett, the Astra grew slightly in all dimensions except the wheelbase. The windshield was moved forward by {{cvt|7.5|cm|in|0}} while the roof was extended the same amount at the rear, meaning a significant increase in interior volume.{{cite magazine | ref = AS91 | title = Vill ni se en stjärna? | trans-title = Would you like to see a star? | language = sv | magazine = Teknikens Värld | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | pages = 11-12 | date = 1991-09-05 | issue = 17 | volume = 43 | first = Alrik | last = Söderlind }}

The Astra F received a cosmetic facelift in the of 1994,Danish Army Vehicles, 2024 accompanied by improved rust protection. This included a new grille with a larger Opel badge, clear front turn signals, new door mirrors (replacing the earlier Kadett E units used on the pre-facelift model), and a generally smoothed-out appearance. While the Astra F finished production in Germany in 2000, Polish-built Astras remained on offer in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Turkey, India and Asia with the name Opel Astra Classic from 1999 to 2003.{{Cite journal|date=1998-07-16|title=L'industrie polonaise monte en puissance|url=https://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/l-industrie-polonaise-monte-en-puissance.N88766|journal=L'Usine Nouvelle|language=fr| last1=Nouvelle | first1=L'Usine }}

The Astra F consisted of two main revisions and was revised in 1995, with the launch of Opel's new Ecotec engine.

Aside from the South Africa-only 200tS, the lead model was the GSi – a 2.0-litre 16V fuel injected model with {{cvt|150|PS|kW|0}}, available as a three-door only. It also featured a sports body kit and widened front seats in the interior. However, this was substituted in 1995 and was renamed as SPORT, although only a limited number were produced and the body kit was removed also and it could be selected with the lower-powered, but more modern 'Ecotec' version, the {{cvt|136|PS|kW bhp|0}} X20XEV parallel with the C20XE. In Europe from 1994 all Astra models were offered with the 2.0 L 16V Ecotec X20XEV parallel with the eight-valve C20NE engine, but the three-door and station wagon models could be selected with the {{cvt|150|PS|kW bhp|0}} C20XE engine.

After the Astra F was replaced by the new generation Astra G in 1998, the so-called "REDTOP" C20XE engine was also taken out of production.

File:Opel Astra F rear 20081229.jpg|Hatchback (facelift version)

1991-1994 Opel Astra F GSi 01 Front.jpg|The Astra GSi received a bodykit and alloy wheels

File:1994 Opel Astra 1.4i Sportive, rear left (Portugal).jpg|Sedan (pre-facelift)

Astra f Caravan.jpg|Facelift version (Caravan)

File:Opel Astra rear 20071030.jpg|Caravan (facelift)

File:Opel Astra Cabriolet (50578844427) (cropped).jpg|Cabriolet

File:Opel Astra F Caravan 1.7 TDS Club interior.JPG|Interior (facelift)

The model was also launched in South Africa in November 1991, where it was produced under licence by Delta. The "Kadett" name was retained for the hatchback Astras until 2000. The sedan and station wagon models were offered under the Astra name. The Kadett and Astra in South Africa won the title of 'Car of the Year' in two consecutive years (1994 and 1995) even though they were versions of the same car.{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/09-sa-car-of-year-named-at-jozi-banquet-bash-1.843936?ot=inmsa.ArticlePrintPageLayout.ot|title='09 SA Car of Year named at Jozi banquet bash|work=IOL|date=17 March 2009}} South African nomenclature was denoted in centilitres, so the Astra and Kadett ranges featured 140, 160i, 180i and 200i models. Models with fuel injection received the "i" designation, while carburetor models didn't. Additional model designation was listed after the displacement with the inclusion of the letters "S" for sport or "E" for executive. Sport trim was typically for the Kadett (hatchback) model and included a different front bumper with spotlights and a rear spoiler. Executive derivatives included a higher specification level than non-executive models. The top variant in the Kadett (hatchback) model was the 200iS which featured a 2.0 SOHC 8v engine producing 95kw while the top spec Astra (sedan) derivative featured a 2.0 16v DOHC engine producing 110kw. The South African lineup also included a unique limited edition variant with a turbocharged C20LET engine called the 200tS offered in either Kadett (hatchback) or Astra (sedan) derivatives and was only available for two model years (1994-1995) and in limited numbers.[http://www.carmag.co.za/road_test/from-the-archives-ope-kadett-200-ts/ Opel Kadett 200tS], CAR, September 1995 The 200tS was built by Delta Motor Corporation and faster than the then-current BMW M3 in a quarter-mile drag race.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} The "t" stands for the turbocharger. The engine was sourced from the 4x4 Opel Calibra and Opel Vectra and converted from a six-speed, four-wheel drive transmission (Getrag F28) to front-wheel drive only with a limited slip differential. The 200tS was unique from other Kadett and Astra models as it used a 5 bolt wheel hub (all other cars used a 4 bolt hub), it also featured unique 16" alloy wheels only available on the 200tS.

The Opel Astra also became available in Australasia badged as a Holden, first in New Zealand in 1995, and then Australia in 1996. These models were imported from the UK. The Holden Astra name had previously been used on rebadged Nissan Pulsar models from 1984 to 1989.

The Opel Astra's first generation was exported to Brazil from December 1994 as the Chevrolet Astra, possibly because of a lowering of import tariffs. General Motors do Brasil sent the 2.0-litre, 115 bhp engines to Belgium, whence the completed cars took their way to Brazil. In February 1996 the Brazilian government again changed the import tariff, from 20 to 70% - making the car prohibitively expensive and leading to its cancellation after just over a year on the market.{{cite web | ref = Samahá | url = http://bestcars.uol.com.br/classicos/kadett-6.htm | publisher = Best Cars Web Site | last = Samahá | first = Fabrício | work = Carros do Passado [Cars of Yesteryear] | language = pt | title = Chevrolet Kadett | page = 6 | access-date = 2 November 2012 | archive-date = 15 November 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121115182121/http://bestcars.uol.com.br/classicos/kadett-6.htm | url-status = dead }} Instead, the locally built Kadett was updated. The second-generation Astra was manufactured in Brazil.

Beginning in March 1995, the Astra sedan was assembled in Indonesia where it was marketed as the Opel Optima.[https://books.google.com/books?id=RzFPAAAAMAAJ&q=%22opel+optima%22+astra Ward's World Motor Vehicle Data], Ward's Communications, 2001, page 239 The renaming was done as the global name was already used by Astra International, a local automotive company and an assembler/distributor of several competing car brands. In India the Opel Astra was assembled for the local market in a joint venture with the Birla Companies, beginning in 1996.{{cite book | title = General Motors in the Twentieth Century | editor-last1 = Binder | editor-first1 = Alan K. | editor-last2 = Ferris | editor-first2 = Deebe | date = 2000 | publisher = Ward's Communications | isbn = 0-910589-52-6 | location = Southfield, MI | page = 151 | ref = GM20th }} Indian production ended in 2002.

The first-generation Chevrolet Astra in Brazil had a Vauxhall-style front grille featuring a "V", containing the Chevrolet badge.[http://www.oficinabrasil.com.br/noticia/do-fundo-do-bau/chevrolet-astra-gls-um-belga-naturalizado-brasileiro-que-chegou-disposto-a-enfrentar-os-alemaes-e-italianos Chevrolet Astra GLS, um Belga naturalizado brasileiro que chegou disposto a enfrentar os alemães e italianos], Oficina Brasil, 10 August 2015

File:K41KGH 1992 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4L.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk 3 (United Kingdom; pre-facelift)

File:1995 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk 3 (United Kingdom; facelift)

File:1998 Holden Astra (TR) City 5-door hatchback (18852705302).jpg|Holden Astra TR (Australia and New Zealand)

• 1992 – Semperit Irish Car of the Year
• 1994 and 1995 – South African Car of the Year

== {{Anchor|G|Astra G}}Second generation (Astra G – T98; 1998) ==

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation (Astra G)

| image = Opel Astra 1.6 Selection (G) – Frontansicht, 21. Juni 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg

| aka = {{unbulleted list

| Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)

| Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand)

| Chevrolet Astra

| Chevrolet Viva (Russia)

}}

| production = 1998–2004 (Opel)
1998–2011 (Chevrolet)

September 1999 – May 2004 (Ireland)

| assembly = Belgium: Antwerp
Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM do Brasil)
Egypt: 6th of October City (GME)
Germany: Bochum
Italy: Grugliasco (Bertone){{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-674.html |title=Opel. Opel In Italy |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |archive-date=23 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923080815/http://car-cat.com/firm-674.html |url-status=dead }}
Poland: Gliwice
Russia: Tolyatti (GM-AvtoVAZ)
South Africa: Port Elizabeth (Delta Motor){{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-1388.html |title=Opel. Opel In South Africa |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120404/http://car-cat.com/firm-1388.html |archive-date=8 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia (AvtoZAZ){{Cite web |url=http://www.ukravto.ua/en/about_us/history |title=History |website=ukravto.ua |publisher=Ukrainian Motor Corporation |access-date=25 December 2015 |quote=2004 Opel Astra Classic motor car was put into serial production. UkrAVTO Corporation initiated Capital (Stolychne) Autoshow annual project.}}
United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port

| designer = {{unbulleted list

|Hans Seer}}

| class = Small family car (C)

| body_style = 3/5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
5-door estate
2-door cabriolet
2-door coupé
3-door car derived van

| platform = T-body platform

| related = Opel Zafira A

| engine = {{ubl|Petrol:|1.2 L X12XE I4|1.2 L Z12XE I4|1.4 L X14XE I4|1.4 L Z14XE I4|1.6 L X16SZR I4|1.6 L Z16SE I4|1.6 L X16XEL DOHC I4|1.6 L Z16XE DOHC I4|1.8 L X18XE1 I4|1.8 L Z18XE I4 |2.0 L X20XEV/X20XER I4|2.0 L Z20LET turbo I4|2.2 L Z22SE I4|2.4 L X24SFD I4 (only Chevrolet Astra)|Diesel:|1.7 L TD 8V I4|1.7 L DTi 16V I4|1.7 CDTi I4|2.0 L Di 16V I4|2.0 L DTi 16V I4|2.2 L DTi 16V I4|CNG:|1.6 L 16V Z16YNG}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2606|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|2611|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = Hatch: {{convert|4110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Saloon: {{convert|4252|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Estate: {{convert|4288|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Convertible: {{convert|4267|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1709|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1425|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Cabriolet: {{convert|1390|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| model_code = T98

| caption = Opel Astra G Hatchback 5-door (facelift; front)

| layout = GM T platform

}}

The Astra G was launched in Europe in Spring of 1998. It was available as a three or five-door hatchback, four-door saloon, five-door estate (in Opel tradition, known as a "Caravan") and two special versions from 2000: the Astra Coupé and the Astra Cabrio, both of them designed and built by Bertone.{{cite web|url=http://www.gm-press.com/HU/site/article.php?aid=621|title=Ошибка 404 .. - GM-press.com // обзоры автомобилей, новинки автопрома, советы автомобилистам,курьезные случаи, аварии.|access-date=14 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310124519/http://gm-press.com/HU/site/article.php?aid=621|archive-date=10 March 2011}} The Astra G saw the introduction of a natural gas-powered engine. Its chassis was tuned by Lotus and formed the base of a 7-seater compact MPV, the Opel Zafira, which was co-developed by Porsche. Approximately 90,000 coupés were produced.

The manufacturing of the Astra saloon and Caravan continued at Opel's Gliwice plant in Poland after the debut of the next-generation Astra H, with the older model being branded as Astra Classic in a similar fashion to its predecessor, catering to the lower end of the market. This car was offered in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Turkey with the name Astra Classic II from 2004 to the end of 2009. Apart from European markets, these models were also sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Holden Astra Classic, until they were replaced by the Holden Viva (built-in South Korea) in 2006.

The Astra G was built as Chevrolet Astra in Brazil. It was facelifted in 2003 and was sold in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and other Latin American markets until 2011. The GM Brazilian 2.0 8V inline-four engine which equips the Astra has the "flex-power" technology, that allows the car to run on both petrol and alcohol fuels, providing 128/140 hp (G/A) at 5200 rpm.

A taxi version of the Brazilian sourced model, powered with petrol 2.0-litre engine was sold in Chile as the Chevy Urban.{{cite web |url=http://www.lun.com/economia//detalle_noticia.asp?cuerpo=701&seccion=804&subseccion=901&idnoticia=C385069223124653 |title=Chevrolet arremete en la venta de modernos taxis | trans-title = Chevrolet blasts sales of modern taxis | language = es | last=Valeria |first=Marco |publisher=Las Últimas Noticias |date=4 June 2005 |access-date=25 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060216143430/http://www.lun.com/economia/detalle_noticia.asp?cuerpo=701 |archive-date=16 February 2006 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://www.edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com/hoy/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=0110012006021X0060060&idcuerpo=485 |title=Ediciones Especiales – El Mercurio |publisher=Edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com |access-date=1 May 2009 |archive-date=22 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222120155/http://www.edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com/hoy/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=0110012006021X0060060&idcuerpo=485 |url-status=dead }}

In 2004, GM's Russian joint venture GM-AvtoVAZ launched the 4-door version of the Astra G as the Chevrolet Viva. It was sold through Chevrolet dealers in Russia, while Opel dealers were selling the newer Opel Astra H. Sales were poor from the start due to high pricing: the only version launched was equipped with a 1.8L engine with an above-average trim level, placing the Viva's price above the Toyota Corolla.{{cite web |url=http://www.expert.ru/news/2008/03/18/gmavto/ |title=Expert online, March 19, 2008 |publisher=Expert.ru |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811161912/http://www.expert.ru/news/2008/03/18/gmavto/ |archive-date=11 August 2010 }} A project costing $340 million was selling less than a thousand cars annually (801 cars in 2007);{{cite web|url=http://www.autoreview.ru/archive/2008/03/stat/ |title=Autoreview, No. 3, 2008 |publisher=Autoreview.ru |access-date=2 October 2010}} rumours of shutting down Chevy Viva production circulated as early as summer of 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.newsru.com/arch/finance/29jul2005/avaz.html |title=Newsru.com, July 29, 2005 |publisher=Newsru.com |date=29 July 2005 |access-date=2 October 2010}} GM-AvtoVAZ shut down small-scale production of the Viva in March 2008.

Opel Astra G rear 20101017.jpg|3-door

Opel Astra 1.6 Selection (G) – Heckansicht, 21. Juni 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg|5-door

Opel Astra Classic 1.4 Twinport.jpg|Saloon

Opel Astra Caravan 1.6 16V Selection (G) – Heckansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|Caravan

Opel Astra G Cabriolet rear 20100801.jpg|Cabriolet

Opel Astra G Coupé Heck.JPG|Coupé

DIGRIM technical aid (cropped).JPG|Astravan

Opel astra G 3T opc.jpg|Opel Astra G OPC

File:1998 Vauxhall Astra CD 16V 1.8 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk4 (United Kingdom)

File:1999 Holden Astra (TS) CD 5-door hatchback (2015-07-10) 01 (cropped).jpg|Holden Astra TS (Australia and New Zealand)

File:Chevrolet Viva.jpg|Chevrolet Viva (Russia)

The Astra G series Coupé was used for the silhouette racing cars in the DTM series. These DTM racing cars are purpose-built race cars with barely any parts taken from the road cars except for lights and door handles. The car's bodywork featured gull-wing doors that were each supported by two gas struts. The racing cars were powered by 4.0L V8 engines with nearly {{Convert|500|hp|kW|-1|abbr=on}}. Opel did poorly during several seasons of DTM as only Manuel Reuter placed significantly in the championship once, taking second in the inaugural season in 2000 before withdrawing at the end of 2005, but the car was also used to win the 24h Nürburgring in 2003.

The Astra Xtreme, a concept car presented at the 2001 Geneva motor show, was a single-production V8-powered Astra based on the G-series Astra DTM. Like the DTM racing car, it featured a {{convert|4.0|L|cuin}} V8 engine, producing {{Convert|444|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}, gull-wing doors supported by gas struts, carbon fibre panels, and race-specification interior with five-point seatbelts.

File:IAA 2001 173 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Opel Astra G OPC Xtreme

File:IAA 2001 175 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Rear view

The season of 2005 also joined the history of Stock Car. In addition to the category becoming multi - the first time the Mitsubishi Lancer ran alongside the Chevrolet Astra, on 30 October 2005, 40 cars with Stock Car V8 engines performed an unprecedented race outside of Brazil worth points for the championship. It was a round to the side of TC 2000, the main category of Argentina and in July had run in Curitiba (Autodromo Internacional de Curitiba). The Autódromo Juan y Oscar Gálvez got a crowd of 70,000 people. Giuliano Losacco was the winner, with Mateus Greipel second and Luciano Burti third.

The engine was a V8 Chevrolet 350 imported from the United States by JL, similar to that used in Busch Series, the second category of NASCAR, equal and limited to {{convert|450|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The automaker GM was now sponsoring the category, providing the fairing of the Astra, making room for other manufacturers to enter the category with a low investment.

{{Euro NCAP|year=1999|description=Opel Astra 1.6i Envoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/9759/euroncap_opel_astra_1999_4stars.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 1999 Test Results|adult_stars=4|pedestrian_stars=1|adult_score=25|pedestrian_score=7}}{{clear}}

{{Anchor|H|Astra_H_.282004.E2.80.932014.29|A04|Astra H}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Third generation (Astra H)

| image = Opel Astra H 1.6 Twinport front 20100509.jpg

| caption = Opel Astra H 5-door (front, pre-facelift)

| aka = {{unbulleted list

| Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)

| Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand)

| Saturn Astra (North America)

| Chevrolet Astra

| Chevrolet Vectra (Argentina and Brazil)

}}

| production = 2004–2010 (Opel){{cite web |url=http://www.ruhrnachrichten.de/staedte/bochum/Opel-Der-letzte-Astra;art932,2318077 |title=Der letzte Astra |publisher=RuhrNachrichten.de |date=28 April 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015}}{{cite web |url=http://automotiveblog.pl/2014/06/11/opel-astra-iii-nb-zakonczenie-produkcji/ |title=Opel Astra III NB – zakończenie produkcji |publisher=Automotiveblog.pl |date=11 July 2014 |access-date=22 February 2015 |archive-date=15 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315010110/http://automotiveblog.pl/2014/06/11/opel-astra-iii-nb-zakonczenie-produkcji/ |url-status=dead }}
October 2005–2011 (Chevrolet)
2008–2009 (Saturn)

| assembly = Belgium: Antwerp (Opel's Antwerp Plant)
Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM do Brasil)
Egypt: 6th of October City (GME){{cite web |author=Satyam |url=http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG# |title=Welcome to GMArabia.com |publisher=Gmegypt.com |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809144456/http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG |archive-date=9 August 2010 }}
Germany: Bochum
Poland: Gliwice
Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
Russia: St. Petersburg (2008–2009)
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia (AvtoZAZ){{Cite web |url=https://www.autonews.com/assets/PDF/CA104101115.PDF |title=Guide to assembly plants in Europe |website=automotivenews.com |publisher=Automotive News Europe |access-date=27 January 2022}}
United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port

| designer = Friedhelm Engler{{cite web |url=http://www.cardesigncontest.com/ov/profile.php?e=06f6e438a9149885298a3358ead8aa533d5c3bb0 |title=Friedhelm Engler |publisher=Cardesigncontest.com |access-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114022127/http://www.cardesigncontest.com/ov/profile.php?e=06f6e438a9149885298a3358ead8aa533d5c3bb0 |archive-date=14 January 2012 }}

| body_style = 3-door hatchback coupé (GTC)
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan / saloon
5-door wagon / estate
2-door convertible (TwinTop)
3-door sedan delivery (panel van)

| platform = T platform{{Cite web|title=Not global: Opel out of GM Delta

|url=https://www.autonews.com/article/20020211/ANA/202110769/not-global-opel-out-of-gm-delta|website=Automotive News|date=11 February 2002}}{{cite web|last1=Ciferri|first1=Luca|title=Fiat, General Motors developing joint Stilo-Astra platform|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/fiat-general-motors-developing-joint-stilo-astra-platform|website=autoweek.com|date=20 June 2002|access-date=6 November 2015}}

| related = Opel Zafira B

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.4 L Z14XEL I4

| 1.4 L Z14XEP I4

| 1.6 L Z16XEP I4

| 1.6 L Z16LET turbo I4

| 1.8 L Z18XE I4

| 1.8 L Z18XER I4

| 2.0 L Z20LEL/LER/LEH turbo I4

| 2.2 L Z22YH I4 (Australia)

| FlexPower:

| 2.0 L I4 (Brazil)

| 2.4 L I4 (Brazil)

| Diesel:

| 1.3 L MultiJet CDTI I4

| 1.7 L Z17DTL/DTH/DTJ/DTR CDTI I4

| 1.9 L MultiJet CDTI I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed F17 manual
6-speed manual
5-speed Easytronic automated manual
4-speed Aisin 60-40LE automatic
6-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2614|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback and TwinTop)
{{convert|2703|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (saloon and estate)

| length = 5-door hatch: {{convert|4249|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
3-door GTC: {{convert|4288|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Sedan: {{convert|4587|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|4515|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
TwinTop: {{convert|4476|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1753|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|1759|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (TwinTop)

| height = 5-door hatch: {{convert|1467|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
3-door GTC: {{convert|1415|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Sedan: {{convert|1458|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
TwinTop: {{convert|1411|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| predecessor = Saturn Ion (US)

| successor = Chevrolet Cruze (Chile and Mexico)
Buick Verano (Saturn Astra)
Opel Combo (Astravan)
Opel Cascada (TwinTop)

| model_code = A04

| layout = GM T platform

}}

The Astra H was launched in March 2004 as a five-door hatchback, whilst a five-door estate launched late 2004 and a sporty three-door hatchback, designated the GTC (Gran Tourismo Compact) for European markets, Sport Hatch in the UK and the Coupé in Australia, launched in 2005. The GTC has the option of a windscreen called "panoramic windscreen" (unique for a production car at the time of its launch) which extends into the roof area. Based on an updated version of GM's T platform, its size was increased compared to the previous version. Production came until the end of 2009, excepting the TwinTop which continued to be manufactured until November 2010.

The ageing Vectra B was replaced in Brazil with a sedan version of the Astra H, named Chevrolet Vectra, until it was replaced by the Chevrolet Cruze in 2009, though the sedan version of the Vectra continued to be sold alongside the Cruze until 2011 when the Cruze fully replaced it. The model was matched with the other models offered in Brazil. This version was offered as an Opel in some Eurasian markets in 2006, following a debut at the international auto show in Istanbul, Turkey, including Ireland in 2008.{{cite web|title=Motoring: Opel Astra 4-door for your eyes only | url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20080309/ai_n24426715 | publisher = Sunday Mirror|date=9 March 2008}} This was manufactured in Gliwice, Poland.{{cite web |url= http://wardsauto.com/ar/astra_output_poland/ |title= GM Launches Opel Astra Sedan Output in Poland |access-date= 30 January 2008 |last= Homola |first= Peter |date= 23 August 2007 |publisher= WardsAuto.com |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081119160055/http://wardsauto.com/ar/astra_output_poland/ |archive-date= 19 November 2008 |url-status=dead|df= dmy-all }} Also in 2006, the Astravan, a 3-door van variant of the estate, was launched. In September 2007, a version of the 5-door Astra was launched in Brazil, marketed as Chevrolet Vectra GT to differentiate from the already existing Astra, which was replaced by the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback in 2011.

The Opel Astra was revised in January 2007, with the introduction of different colours of the posterior lighthouses and a new front.

GM Russia launched SKD assembly of Astra on a temporary production site near Saint Petersburg in February 2008, with a potential capacity of 25,000 vehicles annually.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoreview.ru/news/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=15956 |title=Autoreview, March 2008 |publisher=Autoreview.ru |access-date=2 October 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809133718/http://www.autoreview.ru/news/index.php?ELEMENT_ID=15956 |archive-date=9 August 2010 }}

The Chevrolet Astra was withdrawn from Mexico in 2008 as a result of the withdrawal of Opel products from the brand, replaced by the Chevrolet Cruze sedan for the 2010 model year.

A first for any major European car is the availability of digital radio on some versions of the new Astra, while for the Astra product class first are electronically controlled chassis (IDS+) and AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting).

This generation was kept in production in Bochum alongside the new Astra J and sold as the Opel Astra Classic III in some Eastern European markets such as Poland and Turkey. It was available as a 5-door hatchback, saloon, and estate.{{cn|date=January 2025}} Production of the Opel Astra Classic III eventually ended in 2014.

At the end of 2012, the Astravan was replaced by the new Opel Combo D (where the production of the Astra H had already ended).

File:Opel Astra H 1.6 Twinport rear 20100509.jpg|Opel Astra H 5-door (rear, pre-facelift)

File:Opel Astra Caravan 1.9 CDTI rear.JPG|Opel Astra H Caravan (rear, pre-facelift)

File:Astra2.JPG|Interior

File:Opel Astra H 1.8 Innovation Facelift front 20100822.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (front, post-facelift)

File:Opel Astra H 1.8 Innovation Facelift rear-1 20100822.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (rear, post-facelift)

File:Opel Astra H Caravan 1.9 CDTI rear.JPG|Opel Astra H Caravan (rear, post-facelift)

File:Opel Astra GTC (H, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Ratingen.jpg|Opel Astra H GTC (front, post-facelift)

File:Opel Astra GTC (H, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 28. Mai 2011, Ratingen.jpg|Opel Astra H GTC (rear, post-facelift)

File:Opel Astra H Stufenheck 1.6 Ecotec Edition Starsilber Heck.JPG|Opel Astra sedan (rear, post-facelift)

During 2005, Opel introduced the OPC version of the Astra GTC (sold as the Astra VXR in the UK) which is powered by an updated version of the 2.0 L turbo Family II engine (Z20 LEH) producing 240 PS (177 kW, 237 bhp) and {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque. Standard features of the OPC version include sports bodykit and recaro interior, a six-speed manual gearbox, xenon headlamps and 18-inch alloy wheels amongst others.

This vehicle was sold until late 2009 in Australia and New Zealand by Holden Special Vehicles as the HSV VXR. HSV VXRs but it never offered a sedan in the UK and Australia are sold as standard with full leather trim, climate control, 6 disc CD and 19-inch alloy wheels. HSV VXRs were badged as per the UK Vauxhall Spec models but without the usual rear boot badge. The sedan was discontinued in Australia and United Kingdom in 2007. Inside the Opel Blitz appears on the steering wheel with an OPC dashboard. The Astra OPC was also sold as the Chevrolet Astra OPC in Chile.

File:Opel Astra H OPC Nürburgring Edition.JPG|Opel Astra OPC Nürburgring Edition (2008)

File:Opel Astra OPC Race Camp.JPG|Opel Astra OPC Race Camp (2009)

In 2006, the Astra TwinTop arrived. (The "TwinTop" name also applies to the smaller Tigra and refers to a retractable hardtop convertible version of the car, shared with the Pontiac G6.) The Astra TwinTop has a three-part folding metal roof which sits in the upper half of the boot space, leaving considerable luggage space below it. Still marketed as a four-seater, the rear seating space is smaller than other Astra models. The TwinTop was available in three trim levels with a range of engines in each, including a {{convert|200|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} 2.0 L turbo and the 1.9 CDTI diesel in {{convert|150|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} form.

Launched in January 2007, Australian-market TwinTops came with the Z22YH 2.2 L direct-injection engine with a choice of 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission which was unique to Australia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/holden-astra-twintop-20070328-14smf|title=Holden Astra TwinTop - Drive}}{{Cite web | url=http://nextcar.com.au/n.holden.astra.AH.2.2.07may.html | title=2.2-Litre Engine Drives Astra TwinTop and SRi Models - Next Car Pty Ltd - 11th May, 2007 }}

The folding roof assembly was built by Magna Steyr's Car Top Systems (CTS) subsidiary in Antwerp, Belgium, near the plant where the TwinTop was assembled.{{cite web | url = https://europe.autonews.com/article/20060306/CUTAWAY01/60303011/suppliers-to-the-new-opel-astra-twintop | title = Suppliers to the new Opel Astra TwinTop | date = 2012-02-28 | work = Automotive News Europe | publisher = Crain Communications, Inc. | first = Alex | last = Graham }} The TwinTop was discontinued in November 2010 along with the 3-door GTC, both replaced by the soft-top Opel Cascada.

File:Opel Astra TwinTop (H, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 15. Mai 2011, Wuppertal.jpg|Opel Astra TwinTop

File:Opel Astra TwinTop (H, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 15. Mai 2011, Wuppertal.jpg|Opel Astra TwinTop (2007–2010)

File:2006 Vauxhall Astra Life CDTi 90 1.2 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk5 (United Kingdom)

File:2007 Vauxhall Astravan Sportive CDTi 1.2.jpg|Vauxhall Astravan (MK5 United Kingdom)

File:2005 Holden Astra (AH MY05) CD 5-door hatchback (2015-08-07) 01.jpg|Holden Astra AH 5 door (Australia)

In Brazil, Chevrolet Vectra (Astra H) substituted the Chevrolet Astra on Stock Car. The V8 is still the same, apart from that now they use Ethanol instead of Petrol.

File:2008 Saturn Astra XE 5d, front right.jpg|Saturn Astra XE 5-door

File:2008 Saturn Astra XE 5d, rear right.jpg|Saturn Astra XE 5-door (Rear)

File:2008 Saturn Astra 3-door.jpg|Saturn Astra 3-door

File:2008 Saturn Astra XR 3-door.jpg|Saturn Astra 3-door (Rear)

The Saturn Astra was marketed in North America both the U.S and Canada after debuting at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061207/FREE/61207008/1063/PROMOBLOG01|title=Saturn's next Opel: 2008 Astra|work=AutoWeek|access-date=7 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629023330/http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20061207%2FFREE%2F61207008%2F1063%2FPROMOBLOG01|archive-date=29 June 2011|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=119466|title=Inside Line: 2007 Chicago Auto Show: Saturn Takes the Wraps off Euro-Flavored 2008 Astra|work=Edmunds.com|access-date=8 February 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210051702/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=119466|archive-date=10 February 2007}} Superseding the Ion, the Astra was a captive import, based on the Opel Astra, manufactured in Antwerp, Belgium.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354437,00.html | title=2008 Saturn Astra 3-Door XR | author=Gastelu, Gary | publisher=Fox News | date=8 May 2008 | access-date=8 May 2008 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080510121032/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354437,00.html | archive-date=10 May 2008 |url-status=dead| df=dmy-all }}

Available in three and five-door hatchback body styles, sales began on 2 January 2008 with a single engine, a 1.8 L U18XER inline-4-cylinder petrol engine with variable-valve technology producing {{Convert|138|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} — available five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

The XE base trim level was offered on the five-door hatchback and included steel wheels with plastic covers.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071113/FREE/71113001/1005/FREE|title=Saturn Astra XR|work=Autoweek|access-date=28 December 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629023431/http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20071113%2FFREE%2F71113001%2F1005%2FFREE|archive-date=29 June 2011|url-status=dead}} The XR trim level was the only trim level for the 3-door and was available on five-door models — and included enhanced seat bolsters, driver lumbar and seat height adjusters; 17-inch alloy ten-spoke wheels and P225/45R17 all-season performance tires; easy Entry front sliding seats (3 door model) and enhanced instrument gauges.

Standard equipment included air conditioning (XR trim); cruise control; driver information centre including audio, time and outside temperature display; power door locks with central locking feature and remote keyless entry; courtesy lighting and dual reading lamps in front and rear; cloth front bucket reclining seats with adjustable active head restraints; easy entry front sliding seats (3 door); rear 60/40-split flat-folding seat with adjustable and removable head restraints and retractable; dual cupholders, driver 4-way and passenger 2-way manually adjustable seats; three-spoke steering wheel with rake and telescoping steering column; steering wheel-mounted audio and Driver Information Center controls; overhead sunglass storage; front seat illuminated vanity mirrors; power windows with express-Down; front console with cupholder and 12-volt power outlet; power-adjustable, manual folding, heated side mirrors; and rain sensing front intermittent windshield wipers.

An optional Premium Trim Package for XR models included leather seating surfaces, vinyl door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver manual lumbar seat adjuster, heated front seats, and interior ambient LED lighting. For 2008, an optional Sport Handling Package included stability control (marketed as StabiliTrak), lowered sport suspension, and quick-ratio power steering. This package was made standard on the 2009 3-door. A panoramic sunroof was available on 5-door models.

In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests the Astra earned a Good overall score in frontal impacts, while in side impacts it received a Marginal overall rating. Front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags were standard,{{cite web |url=http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=650 |title=IIHS-HLDI: Saturn Astra |publisher=Iihs.org |access-date=1 May 2009 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904012658/http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=650 |archive-date=4 September 2009 }} along with a system marketed as the Pedal Release System, whereby the clutch and or brake pedal would decouple in the event of a frontal crash with significant cowl intrusion, mitigating lower leg injury.

General Motors predicted sales of between 30,000 and 40,000 vehicles a year in the United States. Sales were slow, due initially to a large glut of unsold Ions and later the uncertainty surrounding the Saturn brand's future. In 2008 only 11,968 were sold in the US{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=2&docid=51161 |title=GM Media Online |publisher=Media.gm.com |date=5 January 2009 |access-date=1 May 2009 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423151551/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.emerald.gm.com%2Fgmnews%2Fviewpressreldetail.do%3Fdomain%3D2&docid=51161 |archive-date=23 April 2009 }} and in 2009 this fell to 6,298. In Canada the sales of the Saturn Astra was up to 11,605 in total between 2007 and 2010.{{Cite web|title=2009 Saturn Astra Sales Figures|url=https://carfigures.com/canada-market-brand/saturn/astra|access-date=2021-10-07|website=carfigures.com|language=en}}

With a large number of unsold cars remaining on dealer lots, GM announced it would end import of the Astra.{{cite web |url=http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2009&make=Saturn&model=Astra&trimid=-1 |title=2009 Saturn Astra Specs and Features - MSN Autos |publisher=MSN Autos |date=11 August 2009 |access-date=11 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302065932/http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2009&make=Saturn&model=Astra&trimid=-1 |archive-date=2 March 2012 |url-status=dead }} In June 2009, GM announced its intention to sell the Saturn Corporation to Penske Automotive Group. This never was concluded and in 2010 General Motors discontinued the Saturn brand.

The successor to the Saturn Astra in the North American General Motors lineup was the Buick Verano, introduced for the 2012 model year. The Verano is derived from the succeeding Astra J.

Engines were available with 5- and 6-speed manual transmission, Easytronic automated manual gearbox with 5-speeds, and also 4- and 6-speed automatic transmission. In the beginning there were petrol 1.4 90 PS, 1.6 105 PS, 1.8 125 PS and new 2.0 Turbo engine with two versions: 170 PS and 200 PS. Diesel lineup were 1.3 CDTI with 90 PS, 1.7 CDTI with 80 PS, 100 PS, and 1.9 CDTI engines with 120 and 150 PS. During production some engine got more power like 1.6, 1.8, 1.7, 1.9 and 2.0 Turbo with 240 PS was introduced in 2005 in OPC/VXR version. 1.3 CDTI 90 PS was introduced in 2005 and he replaces 1.7 CDTI with 80 PS.

After restyle at end of 2006 / beginning of 2007, new engines were introduced: 1.6 Turbo engine with 180 PS which replace 2.0 Turbo with 170, and 1.7 CDTI with 125 PS.

{{Euro NCAP|year=2004|description=Opel Astra 1.6 Enjoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/10052/euroncap_opel_astra_2004_5stars.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2004 Test Results|adult_stars=5|pedestrian_stars=1|adult_score=34|pedestrian_score=3|child_stars=4|child_score=39}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Fourth generation (Astra J)

| image = Opel Astra Design Edition (J) – Frontansicht (1), 14. August 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)
Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand)
Opel GTC (3 door, 2015–2018)
Vauxhall GTC (3 door, 2015–2018)
Buick Excelle XT (China)

| production = 2009–2015
2012–2018 (GTC and saloon)

| assembly = Germany: Rüsselsheim (Opel Automobile GmbH)
Poland: Gliwice
United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port
China: Yantai (SAIC-GM)
Russia: St. Petersburg (GM Auto LLC)

| designer = Uwe Müller{{cite web|url=http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2009/06/23-opel-astra-design/ |title=Opel Astra: design story |publisher=Car Body Design |date=23 June 2009 |access-date=14 November 2012}}

| body_style = 3-door hatchback coupé (GTC)
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan / saloon
5-door wagon / estate (Sports Tourer)

| platform = Delta II platform

| related = Buick Verano
Chevrolet Cruze
Opel Cascada
Opel Zafira Tourer C
Vauxhall Astra

| engine = {{ubl

|Petrol:

|1.4 L Family 0 I4

|1.4 L Family 0 turbo I4

|1.6 L Family 1 I4

|1.6 L Family 1 turbo I4

|1.8 L Family 1 I4

|2.0 L Family II turbo I4

|Diesel:

|1.3 L Family B I4

|1.6 L MDE I4

|1.7 L Circle L I4

|2.0 L Family B I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
3-door GTC: {{convert|2695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = 5-door hatch: {{convert|4419|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
3-door GTC: {{convert|4466|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Sedan: {{convert|4658|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|4698|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1814|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
3-door GTC: {{convert|1840|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = 5-door hatch: {{convert|1510|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
3-door GTC: {{convert|1482|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Sedan: {{convert|1500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|1535|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| model_code = P09

| layout = GM T platform

| caption = Opel Astra J Hatchback pre-facelift (front; 5-door)

}}

The Astra J is based on the General Motors' Delta II platform, debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany and went on sale in November 2009 as a 2010 model while the 2009 model year was entirely skipped.{{cite web |url = http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=563&docid=48382 |title = GM Media Online: All-new Astra Set to Take Compact Class by Storm in 2009 |date = 8 September 2008 |publisher = General Motors |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090903113947/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.emerald.gm.com%2Fgmnews%2Fviewmonthlyreleasedetail.do%3Fdomain%3D563&docid=48382 |archive-date = 3 September 2009 |access-date = 26 December 2015 |url-status = dead }}{{cite web | url=http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6277825/car-news/2010-opel-astra-to-debut-in-frankfurt/ | title=Car News Blog: 2010 Opel Astra to debut at Frankfurt | date=8 September 2008 | publisher=Automobile mag | access-date=21 October 2008 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102010026/http://blogs.automobilemag.com/6277825/car-news/2010-opel-astra-to-debut-in-frankfurt/ | archive-date=2 January 2013 | url-status=dead }} The car has taken most of its styling from the new Opel Insignia, with many of the higher options fitted as standard. Full production came on line at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port Plant at the end of September 2009. Deliveries began in December 2009. Referred to as the "Astra I", it officially received the "Astra J" name instead to avoid confusing the letter I for the number 1.{{cite web |title=Opel Astra J Gebrauchtwagen kaufen und verkaufen bei AutoScout24 |url=http://www.autoscout24.de/auto/opel/opel-astra/opel-astra-j/ |trans-title=Opel Astra J used cars for sale or to sell |language=de |publisher=AutoScout24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623030712/http://www.autoscout24.de/auto/opel/opel-astra/opel-astra-j/ |archive-date=23 June 2015 |access-date=5 June 2015 |url-status=dead}}

The Astra was developed at Opel's 'International Technical Development Center' (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim and continues Opel's design language, ‘sculptural artistry meets German precision’ first introduced on the Insignia. The Astra features a torsion beam rear suspension with Watt's link.{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/content/media/intl/en/news/news_detail.brand_opel.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2009/OPEL/07_10_Astra_dynamics_comfort |title=New Opel Astra chassis boosts dynamics, handling and comfort |publisher=Media.gm.com |date=10 July 2009 |access-date=25 June 2011 }}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Infotainment and car navigation systems are supplied by Bosch.{{cite web |url=http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=4297&tk_id=110 |title=Bosch Media Service |language=de |publisher=Bosch-presse.de |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220108/http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=4297&tk_id=110 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=5080&tk_id=110 |title=Bosch Media Service |language=de |publisher=Bosch-presse.de |access-date=14 November 2012 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235437/http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=5080&tk_id=110 |url-status=dead }}

The Opel Astra came third in the European Car of the Year award in 2010.

The station wagon version of the Astra - dubbed the 'Sports Tourer' by Opel, debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and went on sale shortly afterwards, with a starting price of £16,575 for the ES version, then Exclusiv, SRI and SE versions, with the SE costing from £20,345. This is cheaper than the previous estate, but has more standard equipment. The adoption of the "Sports Tourer" name finally brought to an end Opel's traditional "Caravan" designation for its station wagon derivatives.

The pre-facelift Astra J was briefly sold in Australia under the Opel brand, with its introduction into the Australian market in 2012. However, the Opel brand and nameplate subsequently pulled out of the Australian market in 2013 due to poor sales, and later versions of the Astra J, namely the OPC and GTC variant, were sold under the Holden brand name from 2013 onwards.

Shanghai GM launched the Chinese version of the Opel Astra hatchback, which is badged as the Buick Excelle XT. This car went on sale in January 2010. Three engines were announced: Ecotec D-VVT 1.6 L, 1.8 L and 1.6 L Turbo.

The saloon version of the Astra was first presented at the 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon. The 4-door saloon has a number of names depending on market: Buick Excelle GT in China, Buick Verano in North America and Opel Astra sedan/saloon elsewhere. This version is not sold in the United Kingdom, although it is available in some other right hand drive markets, such as Ireland (as the: Astra Saloon),{{cite web|url=http://www.carzone.ie/reviews/new-car-reviews/Opel/Astra-saloon/2012/147/ |title=New Car Reviews – Opel Astra saloon |publisher=Carzone.ie |access-date=27 December 2013}} Malta,{{cite web|url=http://www.opel.com.mt/vehicles/opel-range/cars/astra-4-door/index.html|title=New Opel Astra 4-door - the elegant compact saloon car - Opel Malta|work=opel.com.mt|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715010403/http://www.opel.com.mt/vehicles/opel-range/cars/astra-4-door/index.html|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead}} and South Africa.{{cite web|url=http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/What-a-stunner-Astra-booted-20130920 |title=What a stunner! Astra booted |publisher=Wheels24 |access-date=24 July 2014}} Production for the saloon version continued until 2018 after the Astra K was released to supply several markets where saloons are popular, including Turkey.

File:Opel Astra J rear-1 20100725.jpg|5-door hatchback

File:Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.4 Turbo ECOTEC (J) – Heckansicht, 26. März 2011, Mettmann.jpg|Sports Tourer

File:Opel Astra Stufenheck 1.6 Edition (J, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 10. März 2013, Velbert.jpg|4-door saloon

File:Astra J Innenraum.jpg|Interior

A 3-door version dubbed Astra GTC was introduced in July 2011.{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/company_opel/plants/gliwice.brand_opel.html|title=Opel Media – Europe – Company|work=media.gm.com|access-date=14 July 2015}} Externally, it retains very few design elements of the old 5-door model. It has a sportier appearance, with a much more 'sculpted' chassis. It features a HiPerStrut front suspension from the Opel Insignia OPC which helps alleviate torque steering. A Watt's linkage is present in the rear suspension, to minimize lateral movement of the axle. The wheelbase is enhanced to accommodate wider low-profile tyres. Similarly to the Astra H GTC, a 'panoramic windscreen' option is available. The Astra GTC was awarded a 5 star rating for its performance under Euro NCAP safety tests. In late 2013, a new 1.6 Turbo EcoTec engine with 200PS output replaced the older 180PS engine of the same capacity, meaning the 1.6 Turbo replaces the BiTurbo Diesel as the fastest non-OPC model in the range.

The GTC is built in Gliwice, Poland, with a range of models & petrol and diesel engines. In the UK, the GTC includes the SRi and VXR models.{{cite web|url=http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vehicles/vauxhall-range/cars/gtc/features-and-specifications/models.html|title=Compare Models - Vauxhall GTC - Vauxhall|website=www.vauxhall.co.uk}} Production continued alongside the Astra K when it was introduced in 2015, and concurrently dropped the Astra moniker for simply GTC.{{Cite book |url=https://www.veikl.com/d/Opel-Astra-GTC-Brochure-2014-DE-8370 |title=Opel Astra GTC |publisher=Adam Opel AG |year=2014 |language=de |via=Veikl}}{{plainlist}}{{Cite web |title=Auto Prospekt Opel GTC 2015 |url=https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/auto-prospekt-opel-gtc-2015/2065736052-241-1629 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=eBay Kleinanzeigen |language=de}}

• {{Cite web |title=Vauxhall Astra GTC range brochure 2014 Ed 1 |url=https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302281385358 |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=eBay |language=en-gb}}
• {{Cite book |url=http://www.autosynergy.co.uk/assets/brochures/vauxhall-gtc.pdf |title=GTC |publisher=General Motors UK Limited |edition=2015 Models Edition 3 |publication-date=February 2015}}{{endplainlist}} In 2018, the model was discontinued.{{Cite news |last=Sheehan |first=Sam |date=2018-06-15 |title=Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs |work=Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/vauxhall-zafira-tourer-and-gtc-axed-due-rise-suvs}}

There are three models of the GTC, Sport, the SRi, Limited Edition, and the VXR model. Available colours are Power red (Solid), the Brilliant colours are Summit white & Flaming yellow, The Metallic colours are Granite grey, Deep sky blue, Carbon flash, Sovereign silver & Flip chip silver, The Pearlescent colours are Emerald green & Asteroid grey. The VXR also has Flash blue.{{cite web|url=http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vehicles/vauxhall-range/cars/gtc/configurator.html#colour|title=Vauxhall GTC - Choose Trim, Engine & Options |website= vauxhall.co.uk}}

File:Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Edition (J) – Frontansicht, 20. Oktober 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Astra J GTC

File:Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Edition (J) – Heckansicht, 20. Oktober 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Astra J GTC

File:2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC SRi CDTi 2.0.jpg|Vauxhall Astra Mk6 GTC

File:2015 Holden Astra (PJ) GTC hatchback (2018-03-28) 01.jpg|Holden Astra GTC

The OPC trim of the Astra GTC has been available since 2012. This car features a turbocharged 2.0 L direct injection engine with a power of {{convert|206|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}} and torque of {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, HiPerStrut front suspension, a mechanical limited slip differential, an electronically controlled FlexRide active suspension, and Recaro-style sport seats, OPC badge on gear knob, steering wheel, and on instrument dials and different and distinctive front and rear bumper, rear standard spoiler as well as optional OPC spoiler compared to GTC version. It comes with 19 inch alloy rims as standard and optional 20-inch alloy rims which are lighter than those 19-inch. The 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}} time is 6 seconds and top speed is limited to {{convert|250|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/content/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2011/OPEL/11_03_opel_astra_gtc |title=Opel Media – Europe – News |publisher=Media.opel.com |access-date=14 November 2012}}

File:2013 Opel Astra (AS) OPC 3-door hatchback (26608054501).jpg|Opel Astra J OPC

File:2013 Opel Astra (AS) OPC 3-door hatchback (26608068581).jpg|Rear view

File:Vauxhall Astra VXR (GTC) 3-door hatchback 2-litre turbo 1998cc registered March 2014.JPG|Vauxhall Astra VXR for UK market

File:2015-2016 Holden Astra (PJ) VXR hatchback (2018-10-22) 01.jpg|Holden Astra VXR (Australia)

This generation Astra was not available as the commercial version Astravan. But in The Netherlands, the Astra Sports Tourer was available as Astravan at special order.

Engines are available with the 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.

The only optional available automatic transmission is the 6-speed with active select mode, which can be ordered for the 1.4 turbo, 1.6, 1.6 turbo and 2.0 CDTI depending on region. From 2011, Start/Stop was introduced in certain countries on some models, and from 2012 an overboost function was added to the 1.4 turbo. [Engines with (S/S) are in bold in {{CO2}} column]. The engines are Family 0/Family 1/Ecotec/MGE (petrol), and MultiJet/Circle L/GM MDE (diesel).

In February 2014, Opel introduced its all-new engine - GM Medium Diesel engine, the so-called "whisper diesel" 1.6 CDTI engine with 136 PS, and later with 110 PS.{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/02-05-astra-1-6-cdti.html |title=Premiere in Geneva: Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Needs Just 3.7 Liters Diesel |publisher=media.opel.de |access-date=5 February 2014}}

In June 2012, a facelift was announced. Visual changes occurred at the front and back of the hatchback and sports tourer. This included revised bumpers and grills and very minor changes to the headlights. The rear lights were also revised, and had an overall darker appearance, the registration-plate recess of the five-door model was re-designed, and the Sports Tourer (estate body) and 5-door hatchback model received new-style bumpers with chrome trim. New colours were introduced, such as Sculpture Bronze, Phantom Grey and Deep Sky metallic, plus others which were available as extra-cost options. The updated Astra also received some assistance systems such as the Eye front camera with enhanced traffic-sign assistant (TSA II), lane-departure warning (LDW), following-distance indication (FDI) and forward-collision alert (FCA); also available are a rear-view camera, advanced park assist and side-blind-spot alert. A saloon variant was introduced, but only to a very few markets. Engine-wise, the 195-PS 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI from the Insignia became available from autumn 2012, and a new 1.6 L 170 PS turbocharged SIDI Ecotec direct injection unit from the new MGE engine family was added in early 2013.{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2012/opel/06_15_new-astra-family.html |title=The new Opel Astra line-up: More variety, engines and high-tech features |publisher=Media.opel.com |date=15 June 2012 |access-date=14 November 2012}}

File:2012 Opel Astra (AS) 1.4 Turbo 5-door hatchback (2015-07-10) 01.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (facelift)

File:2012 Opel Astra (AS) 1.4 Turbo 5-door hatchback (2015-07-10) 02.jpg|Opel Astra 5-door (facelift)

File:Astra J Biturbo vorne.jpg|Opel Astra J BiTurbo (since 2012)

File:Astra J BiTurbo hinten.jpg|Opel Astra J BiTurbo (since 2012)

File:Opel Astra Stufenheck 1.6 Edition (J, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 10. März 2013, Velbert.jpg|Opel Astra sedan facelift front

File:Opel Astra Stufenheck 1.6 Edition (J, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 10. März 2013, Velbert.jpg|Opel Astra sedan facelift rear

{{Euro NCAP|year=2009|description=Opel Astra 1.6 Enjoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/7507/euroncap_opel_astra_2009_5stars.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2009 Test Results|adult_percent=95|child_percent=84|pedestrian_percent=46|safety_percent=71|adult_points=34.1|overall_stars=5|child_points=41.1|pedestrian_points=16.4|safety_points=5}}

{{update section|date=May 2020}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Fifth generation (Astra K)

| image = Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX Edition (K) – Frontansicht, 13. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)
Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand)
Buick Verano Hatchback/GS (China)

| production = 2015–2021

| assembly = China: Shenyang (SAIC-GM, for Buick)
Poland: Gliwice (Opel Manufacturing Poland)
United Kingdom: Ellesmere Port (Vauxhall Ellesmere Port)

| designer = Uwe Müller{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D788645|title=Motor car|pubdate=2017-06-06|inventor1-last=Mueller|inventor1-first=Uwe|assign1=GM Global Technology Operations LLC}}

| body_style = 5-door hatchback
5-door wagon / estate

| platform = D2XX platform

| related = Buick Verano
Chevrolet Cruze
Roewe i5
MG 5

| engine = {{unbulleted list

| 2015–2019

| Petrol:

| 1.0 L GM SGE turbo I3

| 1.4 L GM SGE I4

| 1.4 L GM SGE turbo I4

| 1.6 L GM MGE turbo I4

| Diesel:

| 1.6 L GM MDE turbo I4

| 1.6 L GM MDE twin-turbo I4

| 2019–2021

| Petrol:

| 1.2 L LIH turbo I3

| 1.3 L L3T Ecotec turbo I3

| Diesel:

| 1.5 L F15DVC turbo I3

}}

| transmission = {{unbulleted list

| 2015–2019

| 5-speed Vauxhall F17-5+ WR manual

| 6-Speed GM M22 manual

| 5-speed Bosch/GM Easytronic F17 +ER MTA automated manual

| 6-speed GM 6T35 automatic

| 2015–2021

| 6-speed GM M32 WR manual (for Diesel)

| 2019–2021

| 6-Speed PSA MB6 manual

| 7-Speed CVT (1.4 Turbo)

| 9-speed ZF 9-HP automatic

}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2662|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = 5-door hatch: {{convert|4370|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|4702|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1809|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = 5-door hatch: {{convert|1485|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
Wagon: {{convert|1499|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| model_code = B15

| caption = Opel Astra K Hatchback 5-door (pre-facelift)

| layout = GM T platform

}}

File:Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX Edition (K) – Heckansicht, 13. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg

File:Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation (K) – Heckansicht, 28. September 2016, Düsseldorf.jpg

File:Opel Astra 1.4 EDIT ecoFLEX Innovation (K) – Innenraum, 10. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg

Opel officially unveiled the Astra K on 1 June 2015 and made its official premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015.{{Cite web |last=Panait |first=Mircea |date=2015-06-01 |title=2015 Opel Astra K is Here to Stay |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2015-opel-astra-k-is-here-to-stay-photo-gallery-96113.html |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=autoevolution |language=en}}

The Astra K is smaller (5cm), and lighter (up to 200kg) compared to Astra J. Although it is smaller on the outside, Opel claims it is bigger on the inside than the previous Astra J. Depending on the model and trim level it is up to 200 kilograms - at the very least 120 kilograms - lighter than its predecessor. The completely new vehicle architecture plays a major role in the weight reduction. Every component was checked for compact design and lightweight materials. The bodyshell weight alone was reduced by 20 per cent from 357 to 280 kilograms. Additional, chassis-related measures resulted in another 50 kilograms of weight reduction; these include high-strength and ultra-high-strength low-weight steels, compact subframes as well as weight reductions to the front and rear axle. Rear suspension is torsion beam (only with Watts linkage on top engines), and MacPherson struts at the front.

Available engines are 1.0-litre three-cylinder and 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engines or 1.6-litre diesels. It is available with full-LED front light techniques, A screen in the dash which connect to Android or iPhone comes as standard. This system is already available, in both the Corsa E and Adam.

Engines are available with the 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission, and the newly developed 5-speed EasyTronic 3.0 automated manual, which is only available for the 1.0T SIDI engine. The only other available automatic transmission, at the beginning of production, is the 6-speed with active select mode, which can be ordered in late 2015, for the 1.4 SIDI Turbo with 150 PS, and 1.6 CDTI with 136 PS. Buyers can choose the Start/Stop system for all engines as an extra feature, except the 1.0T which will have system as standard.

All engines are new and recently developed by Opel - 1.0T SIDI, 1.4T SIDI (which sees its debut in the Astra K in 2015){{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2015/opel/06-17-new-astra-turbo-1-4.html |title=Pure Pleasure: Highly Efficient 1.4-Liter Turbo in the New Astra |publisher=Media.opel.com |access-date=17 June 2015}} and the naturally aspirated version of it (which will be available later in 2015), and the so-called "Whisper diesel" 1.6 CDTI. All turbocharged petrol engines use the Direct Injection Fuel system.{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2015/opel/06-12-affordable-high-tech.html |title=Affordable High-Tech: New Opel Astra Tough on CO2 and Prices |publisher=Media.opel.com |access-date=12 June 2015}}

Opel are offering the ecoFLEX range for 1.0T, 1.4T and 1.6 CDTI engines which have same amount of power, but less CO₂-emissions (g/km) and lower fuel consumption. The entire ecoFLEX range have Start/Stop as standard, low rolling resistance tyres and aerodynamic tweaks for reduced drag for lower CO₂-emissions. The 1.4T SIDI ecoFLEX version have less torque, rated at {{Convert|230|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2.000-4.000 rpm.

In 2019 Opel announced the move to the new GM E-Turbo 1.2-litre, "1.4-litre" (actually a 1.3-litre) three-cylinder petrol engines, and 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesels.{{cite web|url=https://int-media.opel.com/en/08-21-astra-start-of-sales#:~:text=With%20a%20completely%20new%20generation,comfort%20with%20minimum%20noise%20generation. |title=Five power units under 100g CO2: New Opel Astra Available to Order |publisher=Media.opel.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=19 July 2020}}

A facelift of Opel Astra K released around the summer of 2019. Changes were minimal, both inside and outside; however the facelifted Astra sports a new front grille, new rear lights, as well as a new windscreen wiper mechanism, where both wipers are individually controlled as opposed to a linked setup as before.

The last Astra to be produced in Ellesmere Port rolled off the assembly line on December 13, 2021.{{cite web|title=Final British-built Vauxhall Astra rolls off Ellesmere Port production line|date=7 April 2022 |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/352074/final-british-built-vauxhall-astra-rolls-ellesmere-port-production-line}}

The last Astra to be produced in Gliwice factory rolled off the assembly line on November 30, 2021.{{Cite web| title=E-vans drive hopes as Opel ends Polish Astra production | url=https://www.dw.com/en/e-vans-drive-hopes-as-opel-ends-polish-astra-production/a-59970368|access-date=2021-11-30|website=Deutsche Welle |language=en-GB}}

File:Opel Astra K IMG 2474.jpg|Facelift (hatchback)

File:Opel Astra K Sports Tourer IMG 2458.jpg|Estate (facelift)

{{Euro NCAP|year=2015|description=Opel Astra 1.4 Enjoy (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/67698/euroncap-2015-opel-vauxhall-astra-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2015 Test Results|adult_percent=86|child_percent=84|pedestrian_percent=83|safety_percent=75|adult_points=32.9|overall_stars=5|child_points=41.2|pedestrian_points=30|safety_points=9.8}}{{clear}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Sixth generation (Astra L)

| image = Opel Astra L PHEV 1X7A7282.jpg

| caption = Opel Astra PHEV

| aka = Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)

| production = November 2021–present

| assembly = Germany: Rüsselsheim

| related = DS 4 II
Peugeot 308 III

| body_style = {{ubl|5-door hatchback|5-door station wagon}}

| platform = PSA EMP2 platform

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.2 L EB2ADT/EB2DTS turbo I3

| Petrol PHEV:

| 1.6 L EP6FDT turbo I4

| Diesel:

| 1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi turbo I4

}}

| motor = Synchronous Electric Motor (Astra Hybrid)

| transmission = 6-speed manual
8-speed automatic

| drivetrain = PHEV (Astra Hybrid)

| propulsion =

| width = {{convert|1860|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2675|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback)
{{convert|2730|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (station wagon)

| height = {{convert|1441|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4374|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (hatchback)
{{convert|4640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (station wagon)

| designer = Ilka Höbermann (color and trim designer){{Cite web|date=2021-09-29|title=Full of Emotions: Different Development Approach for New Opel Astra|url=https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/full-of-emotions-different-development-approach-for-new-opel-astra|access-date=2022-06-20|website=Stellantis|language=en}}

| model_code = C02

| model_years = 2022–present

}}

The sixth generation Astra was unveiled on 13 July 2021 and it went on sale on 12 November 2021.{{Cite web|title=2022 Opel Astra Revealed With Sharp Look, Diversified Powertrains|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/519625/2022-opel-astra-specs-photos/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Motor1.com|language=en}} As the first Astra developed by PSA Group, it’s based on the third-generation of the EMP2 platform which made its wheelbase grow by {{cvt|55|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. Launched ten months after the merger of FCA and PSA to form Stellantis, the vehicle has been offered as a hybrid for the first time and will unveil a 180-horsepower engine. The 225 horsepower version, taken from the Peugeot 508 and Peugeot 3008, is also available on the GSe version.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-13|title=2022 Opel Astra Has Stellantis Underpinnings And A Bold New Face|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/07/2022-opel-astra-has-stellantis-underpinnings-and-a-bold-new-look/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Carscoops|language=en-US}}

File:Opel Astra L PHEV 1X7A0380.jpg|Hatchback (PHEV)

File:Opel Astra L Sports Tourer Leonberg 2022 1X7A0417.jpg|Sports Tourer

File:Opel Astra L PHEV Leonberg 2022 1X7A0545.jpg|Interior

In November 2022, the Opel / Vauxhall Astra Electric debuted with a {{cvt|154|hp|kW}} motor and a range of {{cvt|258|mi|km}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/opel-vauxhall-astra-electric-debuts-with-154-hp-and-a-258-mile-range/|last=Parras|first=Thanos|title=2023 Opel / Vauxhall Astra Electric Debuts With 154 Hp And A 258-Mile Range|date=November 30, 2022|website=Carscoops|access-date=December 4, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/624059/2023-opel-astra-electric-debut/|last=Padeanu|first=Adrian|title=2023 Opel Astra Electric Hatch, Wagon Debut With 258 Miles Of Range|website=Motor1.com|access-date=December 4, 2022}}

{{Euro NCAP|year=2022|description=Opel Astra 1.2 Edition (LHD)|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/69580/euroncap-2022-opel-vauxhall-astra-datasheet.pdf|reference_name=Opel/Vauxhall Astra 2022 Test Results|adult_percent=80|child_percent=82|pedestrian_percent=67|safety_percent=66|adult_points=30.7|overall_stars=4|child_points=41.2|pedestrian_points=36.4|safety_points=10.6}}

{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2022}}

File:Opel Astra V8 Coupe (OPC Team Phoenix, DTM 2003).jpg's Nürburgring 24h winning Astra which formerly competed in the DTM.]]

An Astra won the Andros Trophy for three consecutive years starting in 2000.

The Astra Coupé in BTC-T form was dominant in the British Touring Car Championship from 2001 until 2004, and it continued to compete in the series until 2006.

An Astra was used in the 1994 Super Tourenwagen Cup season. In 2002, 2003 and 2006, three different drivers were European Rallycross Champions in the Division 2 driving Astras. The 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 runners-up also raced in that car. Christian Ledesma was 2004 TC 2000 champion with an Astra and Matías Rossi took that title in 2006 and 2007.

A rally version of the Astra was built to the FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup. The car finished second in class on the 1998 Rally of Great Britain, and claimed the British Rally Championship for manufacturers in 2000.

File:Jasmin Preisig Opel Astra TCR.jpg.]]

The Astra has been used in the shape of silhouette racing cars as well. It was featured in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters from 2000 to 2003 (Manuel Reuter was runner-up in 2000) and overall winner of the 2003 Nürburgring 24h race and the Stock Car Brasil from 2004 to 2008 (Giuliano Losacco won the tournament in 2004 and 2005). In 2009, the Astra G body was replaced Stock Car Brasil by a Vectra, which is in fact the same as the Astra H.

The car has also been raced in the Russian Touring Car Championship, the 2004 European Touring Car Championship season, the 2006 Swedish Touring Car Championship season, the 2008 European Touring Car Cup and the 2013 European Rallycross Championship season.

{{Unreferenced section|date=December 2022}}

The Chevrolet Astra is essentially the same vehicle as the Opel Astra, but with some mechanical differences.

In Brazil, the Chevrolet Astra was launched at 1994 as 1995 model only in five-door hatchback and station wagon body styles. It was available only in the GLS trim level with a 2.0-litre, eight-valve multipoint fuel injection engine with a power of {{cvt|116|PS|kW|0}}. The plan was to replace the Chevrolet Kadett, an Opel Kadett E built locally, but an increase in taxes for import cars (from 35 to 70 per cent) made General Motors of Brazil stop importing the model for the 1996 model year. The Chevrolet Astra returned in 1998, in second generation and built locally. Initially, it only came in three-door hatchback and four-door sedan body styles, and GL and GLS trim levels. The engine options were a 1.8 litre with {{cvt|110|PS|kW|0}} and a 2.0 litre with {{cvt|112|PS|kW|0}}, both with eight valves. Later models received the option of a 2.0 litre, 16-valve engine, initially with a power of {{cvt|128|PS|kW|0}} and later yet with {{cvt|136|PS|kW|0}}.

In 2003, the Astra range received an exterior facelift, with a five-door hatchback completing the range. The 1.8 litre engine was discontinued, with a 2.0 litre flexfuel (ethanol and petrol) being launched for the 2004 model year. The 2.0 FlexFuel power was {{cvt|121|-|128|PS|kW|0}} depending on the fuel used; later this changed to {{cvt|133|-|140|PS|kW|0}}. A GSI 2.0 16V was launched with the 2003 facelift and produced until 2005. The range did not change much until its discontinuation in 2011, being in effect replaced by the Chevrolet Sonic and Cobalt.

;Chile

In Chile, the Astra was sold under the Opel brand until 1997 (replacing the Kadett); beginning in 1999, the second generation was imported from Brazil under the Chevrolet brand. The third generation was again imported from Europe; in 2017, it returned to be sold under Opel brand.

File:Chevrolet Astra GLS 5d.jpg|First generation

File:Astra gls 20.jpg|Second generation (pre-facelift)

File:Chevrolet Astra 2.0 GLS 2006 (16088287360).jpg|Second generation (facelift)

File:Chevrolet Astra 1.8 Enjoy 2007 (9252484926).jpg|Third generation (Chile)

File:Chevrolet Astra GSi 2002 (14783090846).jpg|Chevrolet Astra GSi (pre-facelift)

File:Chevrolet Astra GSi.jpg|Chevrolet Astra GSi (facelift)

File:Chevrolet Astra OPC 2008 (45953011795).jpg|Chevrolet Astra OPC (Chile)

The Opel Astra H was sold in Brazil and Argentina between 2006 and 2011, as Chevrolet Vectra and Vectra GT (hatchback), replacing Vectra B. It shared the powertrain and the platform with the Astra G, except when equipped with the 2.4 engine, and it was inserted above the Astra in both markets. It was replaced by the flagship versions of the Chevrolet Cruze.

File:Chevrolet Vectra GT 1.jpg|Hatchback (pre-facelift)

File:Chevrolet Vectra 2.4 CD 2011 (12112590263).jpg|Hatchback (facelift)

File:Chevrolet Vectra 2.4 CD 2010 (14439978435).jpg|Sedan

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• [http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/astra-family/index.html Official Opel Astra website (Ireland)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105130930/http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/astra-family/index.html |date=5 November 2016 }}
• [http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsID/2060321.004/page/9/lang/eng/country/gcf/opel/ Glossary of Technology and Innovations pertaining to the Opel Astra TwinTop]

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