Opel Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX

In the lists of the new Opel Astra, in sedan and Sports Tourer debuts promise ecoFLEX version that stands for an average consumption of 3.9 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 104 g / km. The ultra-efficient Astra 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX with 95 HP uses the device Start / Stop and a variety of mechanical and aerodynamic refinements to propose a modern car if he sees an equal footing with the most “virtuous”medium diesel market as a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion, Citroen C4 1.6 HDI and e-Audi A3 1.6 TDI e.

Compared to these, the Astra ecoFLEX has the added benefit of a smaller capacity and a base price for the 5-door sedan, which does not exceed € 19,200. Its common-rail turbo diesel 95 bhp and 190 Nm has a variable geometry turbocharger, a new unit E59 and water-cooled EGR valve which further reduces emissions. The approval is Euro 5 and a particulate filter as standard. Other changes concern the adoption of a lowered suspension and the addition of active fins behind the front grille to improve aerodynamics and engine cooling. Everywhere there is also the optimum shift indicator light, standard on the Astra with a manual gearbox.