Opel has revealed the first images of the new Opel Astra Electric.
The newly-crowned "Golden Steering Wheel 2022" and Continental Tyres Irish Compact Car of the Year 2023 winner will be the brand's first all-electric model.
Alongside the battery-electric five-door, the brand is also presenting its new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric, the first all-electric estate from a German manufacturer.
First deliveries of the new Astra Electric are expected from early summer. Pricing and specification for the Irish market will be announced closer to arrival.
Both the Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric feature the same, fully electric powertrain. Powered by a 114kW (156hp ) electric motor producing 270Nm of torque, and a 54kWh battery, the new Astra Electric achieves a WLTP-certified range of 416km from a single charge and reaches a top speed of 170km/h.
Opel says the Astra Electric requires just 12.7kWh of electricity to cover 100km, making it ideal for daily use. Drivers can choose one of three driving modes; Eco, Normal, and Sport. As with the rest of the fully electric Opel range, the new Astra Electric supports up to 100kW DC rapid charging, with an 80 per cent charge taking just 30 minutes to complete.
It adds that the battery is housed in the vehicle's underbody, resulting in no compromise in passenger room or luggage space. Indeed, the Astra Sports Tourer Electric comes with 516 litres of luggage space with the rear seats up, increasing to 1,553 litres when folded; identical to plug-in hybrid variants of the vehicle. The low position of the battery also gives both body-types a safe and solid position on the road.
The new electric models feature Opel's distinctive design, already found on internal combustion and electrified variants of the multi-award-winning Astra.
They both feature Opel's latest interior technologies, driver aids and safety features. The fully digital Pure Panel interior comes with a 10" digital instrument cluster and a 10" central display, displaying all the important functions such as battery charge status, range and safety equipment, while settings such as climate control can still be easily adjusted at the touch of a physical button. The large Intelli-HUD head-up display unit and Hey Opel! natural voice recognition allow drivers to stay focused on the road ahead.
Both vehicles will be available with Opel's IntelliLux LED® Pixel Light technology, featuring 168 individual LED elements, 84 per headlight, to provide unparalleled visibility at night. Both vehicles feature ergonomic active sports seats.
From 2023, Opel Astra customers will be able to choose from more drivetrain alternatives than any other model in the Blitz range. in addition to highly efficient combustion petrol and diesel engines, the Astra is already available with electrified plug-in hybrid variants, with a new top-of-the-line PHEV model, the Astra GSe, due in 2023. This range of drivetrains will therefore soon be complemented by the battery-electric Astra Electric, which will be available to order from spring 2023.
