All new Astra Coupe

[Red AH SRI T]

*DROOLS*
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XEEIzU0UA1M/TAVXw1VvCgI/AAAAAAAASno/zZ661pvJr0s/s1600/001.jpg

Shame this is not coming here, I'm ready to upgrade after almost 4 years with my AH SRi T

[btm]

rear quarter looks a little strange with that big bold crease...

[Nurb608]

rear quarter looks a little strange with that big bold crease...

Wait till you see the tail lights then :p

[btm]

and look how far the windscreen goes back!!

[sooty]

Looks like a slightly bigger corsa d, and I'm not a fan of that either

[btm]

Looks like a slightly bigger corsa d, and I'm not a fan of that either
agreed, and i too am not a big fan of the corsa d. can look ok in some pics, but looks a bit strange in the flesh

[gmonkey]

Looks sorta Mazda 2 to me

[gmonkey]

and look how far the windscreen goes back!!

It's cause it's a panaromic windscreen they were offered on the h's aswell but not here

[HoldenAstra]

Looks sorta Mazda 2 to me

+1

[btm]

It's cause it's a panaromic windscreen they were offered on the h's aswell but not here
well there you go, learn somthing new everyday!

[Nurb608]

Here's what i mean about the tail lights...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=372733

[liam]

Looks like $hit, mazda 2 cross lotus elise kinda in the rear

[Ice]

Here's what i mean about the tail lights...

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=372733

im not sure its going to look 100% like that Rors....it looks like hey are temp, trying to hide some of the styling....a thought anyway

[poita]

im not sure its going to look 100% like that Rors....it looks like hey are temp, trying to hide some of the styling....a thought anyway

yer they'd have to be mock ups

[poita]

im not sure its going to look 100% like that Rors....it looks like hey are temp, trying to hide some of the styling....a thought anyway

yer they'd have to be mock ups

[BEK-46P]

I know it's still early, but... STILL NOT A FAN!!

[metry]

Looks sorta Mazda 2 to me

looks like that but also slighly resembles the new civic type r. idk how i drew that conclusion but thats what i saw

[Neeko]

i dont like the colour coding of the front bumper





:sarcasm:

[hazrd]

*jumps in the mazda2 boat*

[SIMid]

Looks like a slightly bigger corsa d, and I'm not a fan of that either

+1 Seen the Corsa D in HKG and I wasn't sold on it's styling. I'm not even sold on the J-Series 5 door either. Hope the OPC version will hide some of the poor styling.

[Nurb608]

im not sure its going to look 100% like that Rors....it looks like hey are temp, trying to hide some of the styling....a thought anyway

I'd hope so! If you look at the other pics on that site you will see the really bad photoshoping too. There's one where they have cut and pasted the wheels on as the calipers and brake lines sit identical, lol.

[Hoss]

The rear tail lights are shockers. Hopefully not for production.

[gmonkey]

i love the 5dr but yeh not overly sold on the 3dr yet.....

[GTA900]

More
http://img.autohome.com.cn/2010/6/2/2-10-59-17-859183310.jpg (http://www.autohome.com.cn/img/?img=2010/6/2/2-10-59-17-663998571.jpg)

http://img.autohome.com.cn/2010/6/2/2-10-59-18-448039503.jpg (http://www.autohome.com.cn/img/?img=2010/6/2/2-10-59-18-89234476.jpg)

[gmonkey]

Latest news it may have suicide doors.. Was watching vid on iTunes

[Neeko]

it looks like the rear end is squatting down almost like its scared, similar to how a dog arches its back with its tail between its legs.

[UNEEQ]

Ok, so you're all dribbling crap you've heard around the place....

http://www.opelmicrosites.com/astra/index.html

I'm not impressed with the 2 turbo options and their power figures, or the release of the turbo in a 4 door..

I do however like the headlights :) They look like Brent's - only they don't have the AUDI LED's, they have this crystalline eyebrow light up the top!



............. EDIT: Hang on... are you guys talking about a new concept car that they are already making that is POST the Astra AR model?

[Nurb608]

Ok, so you're all dribbling crap you've heard around the place....

http://www.opelmicrosites.com/astra/index.html

I'm not impressed with the 2 turbo options and their power figures, or the release of the turbo in a 4 door..

I do however like the headlights :) They look like Brent's - only they don't have the AUDI LED's, they have this crystalline eyebrow light up the top!



............. EDIT: Hang on... are you guys talking about a new concept car that they are already making that is POST the Astra AR model?

We're talking about the coupe, not the Standard astra J :p

[UNEEQ]

So, their models go TS/G H AR J ???? WTF? or at least the "new" Astra on the Opel site is the AR... or the Pirate model!??!

[Nurb608]

So, their models go TS/G H AR J ???? WTF? or at least the "new" Astra on the Opel site is the AR... or the Pirate model!??!

Yup, depends where you live as to what it's called. TS/G AH/H AR/J.

The astra j has been out for a while but we are all wanting to see the pics of the coupe, especially the vxr version, which isn't out yet.

[gmonkey]

it looks like the rear end is squatting down almost like its scared, similar to how a dog arches its back with its tail between its legs.

Isn't that Jeremy clarkson comment on the chrysler crossfire?

[hazrd]

:lol: "its astra time"

[ROCCO]

and look how far the windscreen goes back!!


I know its like someone who has a massive fore head you just want to run up and slap it

[BEK-46P]

I know its like someone who has a massive fore head you just want to run up and slap it

:lol:

[Neeko]

Isn't that Jeremy clarkson comment on the chrysler crossfire?
wouldnt have a clue i just thought of it

[GreyRex]

I saw these pics around a week or two ago

I'm guessing it's going to be released at the Paris Motor Show in October... which i'll be going to

This new shape to me looks very soft and... feminine. Not a fan

Not that i'd be interested if it did come here, won't be buying another FWD

[Wraith]

I like it...

I'd have either that or even the 5 door which also looks great :)

Pity as said they're not coming to Aust. :(

[SIMid]

Fat Mazda 2

[EAS51]

Nah don't like it to be honest, Ah Defo Look better.

[MatsHolden]

Spotted on the Nurb...
Overall proportions look bang on.

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/large/1226929585517002087.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/1176839418230040703.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/585830201435312082.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/11968678901160501734.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/16803036251997986397.jpg

[gmonkey]

dont irmscher do wheels like those??

[ChrisMaz]

They do except they have 3-4 bullet holes at the outter edge of each spoke.

[gmonkey]

looked very similar :p

wonder if this will be 5x110 still or if they will go with the 5x120 used on the insignia... (obviously will be what ever the 5dr has, but dunno even know what that is...)

[ChrisMaz]

Surely they'd have to stay with the regular 5x110. Although I guess it would make sense having the same size for two models.

[gmonkey]

it uses a newer platform so i dunno.. i shall go investigate what size the 5dr pattern is

5x110 still :)

[Wraith]

Spotted on the Nurb...
Overall proportions look bang on.

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/large/1226929585517002087.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/1176839418230040703.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/585830201435312082.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/11968678901160501734.jpg

http://media1.blackfalconmedia.com/2010/6/23/super/16803036251997986397.jpg

Yeah, still a damn shame the Astra tradition isn't living on. this new AJ is a ripper for sure...:(

Interior is right up there too !

[UNEEQ]

Nope... not a fan. We'll see what they do for the finished product.

[SIMid]

Nope... not a fan. We'll see what they do for the finished product.

+1

[Wraith]

Nope... not a fan. We'll see what they do for the finished product.

Yes, lets wait and see...I have a feeling opinions will change one way or the other :)

I'm sure it should be better than the 5 door which as seen by most of us is already excellent both inside and out :)

[poita]

as it is, i really like the body lines and shape

[SIMid]

A new pic I came across.

http://www.autocarbe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/opel-astra-gtc-2010-recreacion-1.jpg

[Wraith]

A new pic I came across.

http://www.autocarbe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/opel-astra-gtc-2010-recreacion-1.jpg

Another very appealing image in my eyes, if it looks like that then for sure alot of us will be really peed we can't have a new Astra anymore :(

[btm]

that new pic looks a little bit like the bmw x6 concept

[gmonkey]

Not fan of that pic of it..

[GreyRex]

Opel to unveil Astra GTC Concept at Paris Motor Show

Awesome... i'll be there for it!! Pics guaranteed

The production verson looks set for Geneva next Year

http://www.leftlanenews.com/opel-astra-gtc-paris-concept.html

[Nurb608]

And the latest artist impression http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/255502/astra_threedoor_ready_to_take_flight.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_773/car_photo_386707_25.jpg

[hazrd]

looks very "new calibra" ish

[gmonkey]

JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz

[IfSRi]

The G looks so dated now,

the H got hit with the severe ugly stick round the roofline & the rse end-

but that thing is dead sexy :)

[sharkrules]

To be honest, I still prefer Astra G without any reason.....:)

[ChrisMaz]

That last pic is all sorts of bad ass!

[Nurb608]

The G looks so dated now,

the H got hit with the severe ugly stick round the roofline & the rse end-

but that thing is dead sexy :)

I'd have to disagree if your including the coupe in that comment. :D

[gmonkey]

I'd have to disagree if your including the coupe in that comment. :D

+1 the astra G 5dr or h 5dr CD got the ugly stick IMO

heres another pic
http://www.zamparuedas.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/opel_astra_coupe_2.jpg

[SIMid]

And the latest artist impression http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/255502/astra_threedoor_ready_to_take_flight.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_773/car_photo_386707_25.jpg

The ealier pics of the test mule looks like more of a hatch than a coupe profile.

I'm still not sold on the J- 5 door still. Looks too Jap.

[Wraith]

+1 the astra G 5dr or h 5dr CD got the ugly stick IMO

heres another pic
http://www.zamparuedas.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/opel_astra_coupe_2.jpg

Agree on account of the AH 5 door, not attractive at all IMHO the 3 door hatch variants look good though...

IMHO the only unappealing TS was the 4 door sedan, both 3 and 5 door hatches looked good (and still do) and the vert is dead sexy of course :cornut:

Loving the new AJ more and more with each new pic.


The ealier pics of the test mule looks like more of a hatch than a coupe profile.

I'm still not sold on the J- 5 door still. Looks too Jap.

These pics of the 3 door certainly do look pure coupe...

Agree 5 door AJ looks Jap, but still nice enough for me to buy if only I could :)

[gslrallysport]

The rear suspension is a massive WTF....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsU5SnWvqG8

I like the idea though...

[Nurb608]

The rear suspension is a massive WTF....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsU5SnWvqG8

I like the idea though...


Damn no youtube at work :(

[poita]

The rear suspension is a massive WTF....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsU5SnWvqG8

I like the idea though...

for the dumb shits of OpelAus, ie me
can you explain it

[astra in oz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZ2Q2jJNEo&feature=fvw

I want AFL on my car...

[ChrisMaz]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/GSFRRearViewUnderCropped.jpg

I've looked it up and I still really don't see any advantage of it... As Greg said. WTF

More info from wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_linkage)

Just google Watts linkage for a much more indepth definition.


Who would have thought. An Opel Driver chopping off another Opel during the AFL demo :p

[gmonkey]

Does the astra j 5dr have drls?? Cause it's now a law all car produced post 2011 have to have them in Europe