Individuality, emotion, confidence, instinct, power and control - just a few of the keywords the Opel design team had in mind when they created the Astra Sport Hatch.
Short overhangs, the pronounced tapering of the front and rear ends and the characteristic arched sloping roof create a taut profile. Wide shoulders and the low ride further accentuate the agile, sporty nature of the Astra Sport Hatch.
The characteristic crease-line on both the bonnet and boot, the angular rear side windows, an unconventional slim-line rear window, the sculpted rear end with distinctive tail lights - just a few of the features that contribute to a uniquely expressive design.
With a range of high-performance ECOTEC® engines providing the power and Opel’s innovative Interactive Driving System (IDS) harnessing that power to maximum effect, it’s no wonder the Astra Sport Hatch offers such an assured yet satisfying driving experience.
The optional IDS-plus adaptive chassis system offers even more dynamic, responsive driving. IDS-plus includes:
Continuous Damping Control (CDC) independently measures wheel and body dynamics, constantly modifying damping rates on all 4 wheels in real-time. The result is the ultimate in controlled, dynamic driving.
Enjoy an even more gutsy drive at the touch of a button. Pressing the grin-inducing SportSwitch provides increased throttle response and more direct road feel from the Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering. With Easytronic fitted, it reprograms the shifts to add an extra performance edge.
Featuring Understeer Control Logic (UCL) and Traction Control Plus (TC Plus), the Electronic Stability Program (ESP Plus) offers you greater stability and safety without reducing driving dynamics.
So whether it's a wet roundabout or a greasy road, you'll be glad you specified our latest generation ESP, which quickly applies corrective braking to help you regain control.
The Astra Sport Hatch’s 6-speed manual transmission combines low weight with high torque transfer capacity for outstanding cruising performance. Available as standard on the 2.0 Turbo, and the 1.9 CDTi.
The Opel Astra Sport Hatch is equipped with a range of intelligent and innovative features to enhance safety and allow you to concentrate on enjoying the drive.
Controlled by the movement of the steering wheel and your speed, Adaptive Forward Lighting improves illumination around curves by swivelling the headlamps by +/-15°.
HSA allows the driver to start off on an incline without using the handbrake. When the brake pedal is released, brake pressure is maintained for 1.5 seconds to stop the vehicle rolling backwards.
The Astra GTC’s Deflation Detection System uses sensors mounted on the inside of each tyre. Pressure loss over 0.3 bar automatically triggers a warning which appears on the Graphic Info Display.
