2009 Opel / Vauxhall Astra teaser

It seems that the latest generation of the Opel Astra will finally make its debut at next year’s Frankfurt Show. The German manufacturer launched today a teaser of the new generation and as you can see this features new design lines carrying the spirit of the Insignia into the compact class, offering customers a premium feel, while maintaining Vauxhall’s value for money promise.

The new Astra will features new innovating system such as the Front Camera System used in the upcoming Insignia, which combines traffic sign recognition with a lane departure system, improving occupant safety and potentially helping drivers avoid fines and the new generation of Adaptive Front Lighting (AFL). “The present Astra already combines a high level of technical substance and emotional styling, but with the new car we are taking a big step forward in both respects, while emphasizing its sporting credentials.” Said Mr. Mark Adams, GM Europe’s Vice President of Design.
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AgentOrange - 9/8/2008 10:49:17 AM

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I assume this will also be the next Saturn Astra?

91z4me - 9/8/2008 12:35:11 PM

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We can only hope. For some reason GM is redesigning the exterior/interior of the Insignia to make it the Aura they may do the same for the Astra. Which IMO would be a mistake.

ktu01 - 9/9/2008 1:51:35 AM

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I sure hope so. The new Opels are looking really nice. I guess the caveat is that cars engineered for the European market tend to be more expensive if directly sold in the US, so I hope GM won't modify / tweak the car too much for pricing it in the US. Looks really nice though - would like to see this new Opel/Saturn Astra give the Golf a run for the money.