Controlled by the movement of the steering wheel and your speed, AFL swivels round curves by ± 15°. The new Astra’s Highway Light function also raises dipped headlamps at higher speed for constant straight-ahead travel. AFL is available as an option on Astra Design, SXi and SRi.
Most people appreciate the benefits of ABS, but Astra takes things further with new technology – Cornering Brake Control and Emergency Brake Assist – that makes the car even easier to control and stop in extreme cornering and braking situations.
Whether it’s a wet roundabout or a greasy road – one day you might meet a slippery surface that catches you out. That’s the day you’ll be glad you specified our latest generation Electronic Stability Programme, which quickly applies corrective braking to help you regain control. ESP-plus comes standard on Astra SRi and 1.9CDTi (120PS)16v Design models, and is available as an option on Astra Life, Club, Design and SXi.
If an accident does happen, you want the best protection for yourself and your passengers. With the new Astra, you’re assured of exactly that. Our range of passive safety measures is designed to keep you safe from injury.
Airbag System
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Whichever Astra you choose, you have a right to high levels of safety. So every front seat comes with front airbags and side-impact airbags – featuring a new ‘Thorax-Pelvis’ design to protect more of your body. Astra Club, Design, SXi and SRi have full-size curtain airbags too.
To reduce the risk if injury to the feet, Opel’s patented Pedal Release System (PRS) decouples the clutch and brake pedals in the event of a serious accident.
