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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. [12] The Astra F consisted of two main revisions and was revised in 1995, with the launch of Opel's new Ecotec engine.
The most powerful version of this engine, delivering 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3,500–4,000 rpm and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm, was first introduced in the 2013 Opel Zafira Tourer, [2] and later in the 2014 Opel Astra J and restyled 2014 Opel Meriva B. In 2014, versions were released with power outputs of 110 and 95 PS (81 and 70 kW ...
The eighth generation Astra, which is derived from the Opel Astra L, was unveiled on 13 July 2021 and went on sale on 12 November 2021. The vehicle is based on the third-generation of the EMP2 platform which made its wheelbase grow by 55 mm (2.2 in). It will be offered as a hybrid for the first time and will unveil a 180-horsepower engine.
Starting in 2013, the engine began to replace turbocharged 1.6 L Family I Ecotec engine in Opel cars, and in 2014-2015 it will replace naturally aspirated 1.6 L and 1.8 L Family 1 engines in Chevrolet cars. Starting with 2020 model year, this engine is no longer available for the United States market, due to Buick Cascada and Chevrolet Malibu ...
Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City: Taiwan: Opel Astra F & G Opel Vectra B: 1993: 2000: GM ended the assembly contract in 2001. ELAZ-GM: Yelabuga, Tatarstan: Russia: Chevrolet Blazer: 1996: 2001: GM owned about 25% & ELAZ owned the other 75%. Joint venture dissolved in 2001. Fábrica Superior de Centroamérica, S.A. (?) El Salvador: GM Cherito ...
In 2016, Opel was awarded the European Car of the Year Trophy, considered the most prestigious prize in Europe - Opel Astra K. [27] In June 2022, the Mokka-e won Auto Trader UK's New Car Award for the Erin Baker Award. [28] Auto Trader awarded the Mokka-e four stars out of five in its review of the car. [29]
The engine first appeared in the Opel Kadett D in 1979, and shortly afterwards in its Vauxhall badged sister – the Vauxhall Astra Mk.1 in 1980. Despite this, the previous Opel OHV engine continued to be sold in entry level versions of the Opel Kadett/Astra and Corsa throughout the 1980s.
In 2011 GM Powertrain Europe developed a new derivative - the twin-turbocharger BiTurbo version, with 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp), which is used in the Insignia and starting with 2013 in the Astra J. Internally the new engine is referred to as GM Ecotec Family B engine. The same engine was also available in the 2011 Saab 9–5 with 160 PS and 190 ...