2015 Holden Astra Coming Soon

[Silver Surfer]

https://secure.holden.com.au/coming-soon/astra?utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CP7e4a2BucMCFdgnvQodMZYAUA&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Retention%20Holden%20-%20Astra&utm_term=%20holden%20%20astra

[Elliot_O]

Lerl

[poita]

:facepalm:

[guy 27]

Holden logo doesn't look right on the Astra j.

[imtfbundy]

I believe this is great, it will raise the profile of the current Opel cars that are out there =)

[chris_r]

Holden logo doesn't look right on the Astra j.
You're right, but no doubt some wanker will put a Chev badge on one.

[Silver Surfer]

Even more alarming is the news the next commodore will be a rebadged insignia
You're right, but no doubt some wanker will put a Chev badge on one.

[chris_r]

Even more alarming is the news the next commodore will be a rebadged insignia
Yeah, that'll be a bogan's worst nightmare. Well, next to having his Centrelink payments cut off anyway.

[Elliot_O]

Even more alarming is the news the next commodore will be a rebadged insignia
Could be worse, could be a Malibu

[Wraith]

Since the quick coming and then going of Opel in Australia, this is at least good news...

They're only showing the OPC are other variants not going to be brought in ??

Speaking of re-badging I was all set to finally jump the fence and do it to my TS vert when Opel set up shop here, that to me was all the justification needed to Opelise since the brand would eventually become recognised, was never keen on the idea before that...

Will be a little odd seeing both GMH and Opel badged AJ Astras in future from all the ones that were sold whilst Opel was here...

[poita]

They also have the Cascada in the latest advertising Ange.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwbGkVKLLFw

[Elliot_O]

Lol they're literally the same product release photos, someone has just photo shopped the Holden grill I'm haven't they?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/03/443a27a4763711b6e725b5ae06861d55.jpg

[Silver Surfer]

2015 OPC Corsa?
www.themotorreport.com.au/60793/2015-opel-corsa-opc-revealed-compact-vxr-bound-for-oz

[Elliot_O]

Meh, only a maybe

[sskustomz]

Is the "race" written on the doors behind a subliminal message?


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[Wraith]

They also have the Cascada in the latest advertising Ange.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwbGkVKLLFw

They also have the Cascada in the latest advertising Ange.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwbGkVKLLFw

Thanks Pete

Was wondering more about the AJ Astra model range though...hopefully they'll have the complete line up not just the OPC, for me the Astra has always been one of the best everyday cars on the road would love to see them back.

The Cascada is a hot looking thing, if I didn't already have a vert I'd seriously look at getting one :)

[kovert]

It seems the photo has also been flipped for RHD config! Would be nice to see the full range here, though.

[rebzytech]

Holden logo doesn't look right on the Astra j.<br/>

That's ok. Just buy a lovely opel badgew to replace it...

[rebzytech]

Was also wondering. Would this mean the end of the cruises?

[andrew]

Was also wondering. Would this mean the end of the cruises?

nope holden is still keeping the cruise line of cars, its one of there best selling models they sell

[Red AH SRI T]

New pictures of Astra and Cascada on Holden's Facebook.

[poita]

I think you broke it

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[random_dav]

Apparantley all Astras catch fire :rofl1:

[dutchy]

Apparantley all Astras catch fire :rofl1:

where did you read that ?

[random_dav]

Some bellend on Holdens instagram :rofl1:

[rjastra]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/351194/2015-holden-astra-pricing-and-specifications/


GTC manual – $26,990
GTC automatic – $29,190
GTC Sport manual – $29,990
GTC Sport automatic – $32,190
VXR manual – $39,990

[poita]

Lol shows how much of a joke and waste of time having Opel here was. If the OPC Astra launched at that price point I'd have one, as would many other people.

GM are a joke.

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[adam_92]

Iirc the opc was 52k plus onroads?

[dutchy]

Lol shows how much of a joke and waste of time having Opel here was. If the OPC Astra launched at that price point I'd have one, as would many other people.

GM are a joke.

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you're right Pete. They were crying foul they couldn't do anything about the pricing and competitors prices were much lower hence pulling out was the only option. So is a Holden badge 10.000 dollars cheaper than an Opel badge ? cause that is the only difference.

[eddysdaman]

Iirc the opc was 52k plus onroads?

Started at $43,990 plus on roads and options.

$4k difference at the minimum, interested to see what they're doing with options.

Needless to say, I'm still not impressed with the way GM handled Opel in Aus.

[hazrd]

Also note the claimed fuel consumption is 8.0/L instead of the "Opel" model being 8.1

:rofl1:

[nigelh]

I think us Opel owners will be stuck with old sat Nav maps because it sounds like a different system been the mylink, maybe if we hassel them enough we will be able to get the mylink retro fitted at cost or something.

[eddysdaman]

I think us Opel owners will be stuck with old sat Nav maps because it sounds like a different system been the mylink, maybe if we hassel them enough we will be able to get the mylink retro fitted at cost or something.

This.

Haha

[sony96]

And Digital Radio

[dutchy]

I think us Opel owners will be stuck with old sat Nav maps because it sounds like a different system been the mylink, maybe if we hassel them enough we will be able to get the mylink retro fitted at cost or something.

i wouldn't mind to pay a bit either to get a new system with more updated maps. So who's going to give the guy a call that used to work at Opel but now works at Holden ?

[hazrd]

Gary Fisher who used to work for Eastside Opel now works for Holden. Just FYI

[dutchy]

Gary Fisher who used to work for Eastside Opel now works for Holden. Just FYI

There's another guy who worked at Opel, I spoke to him on the phone before and his name was on some of the letters sent, also had some email correspondence before they blocked me, think he worked at customer service or something. He now works at Holden hq.

[THeX]

From what I'm reading the current VXR is exactly the same as the OPC when Opel was in Australia. Just with lion badges and much sharper pricing!

[poita]

Yep, same car with a different badge

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[hazrd]

There's another guy who worked at Opel, I spoke to him on the phone before and his name was on some of the letters sent, also had some email correspondence before they blocked me, think he worked at customer service or something. He now works at Holden hq.

Gary works at a dealership. Im pretty sure its Barloworld Holden in Glen Waverley but keep second guessing myself


From what I'm reading the current VXR is exactly the same as the OPC when Opel was in Australia. Just with lion badges and much sharper pricing!

Also only one spec. 20s, no xenons, no AFL. Only option is color

[DWS 92]

Not Holden Astra related but Astra related


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os4mjKLJxqE&feature=youtu.be

Opel CEO talking about the new Astra. To debut in September.

[dutchy]

Not Holden Astra related but Astra related


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os4mjKLJxqE&feature=youtu.be

Opel CEO talking about the new Astra. To debut in September.

Was reading up on this too.

https://designrm.wordpress.com/2014/12/13/2016-opelvauxhall-astra-k/

and this http://www.worldcarfans.com/114121685980/2016-opel-astra-render-shows-upscale-styling

[OPC1]

IIRC, when Holden were selling the Astra here in Aus, the sportier variants were not making the usual Holden profit mark-up. I'm guessing that they'll be doing the same thing with this new set of Astra's. As they're already bringing in the Insignia, then no problem just throwing a couple of the sportier Astras into the same boat.
I'm a bit sad, mine set me back $42K (including onroads), but the VXR's look to be even better value.

[Elliot_O]

Was reading up on this too.

https://designrm.wordpress.com/2014/12/13/2016-opelvauxhall-astra-k/

and this http://www.worldcarfans.com/114121685980/2016-opel-astra-render-shows-upscale-styling
Did he just say Emotional Styling?

[OPC1]

From what I'm reading the current VXR is exactly the same as the OPC when Opel was in Australia. Just with lion badges and much sharper pricing!

Not 'exactly' the same. Looks like the Holden one has tyre pressure monitors (useful IMO) and front parking sensors (useful as long as it's not raining).

[hazrd]

Not 'exactly' the same. Looks like the Holden one has tyre pressure monitors (useful IMO) and front parking sensors (useful as long as it's not raining).

Also has the MyLink multimedia system and only comes in one spec (20s, no AFL), what you see is what you get. Pick a color and thats it.

Your $42k was still good. The Holden variant is $39,990 + ORC so Victorians will end up paying closer to $50k

edit: just realised i mentioned the spec in an earlier post (cant keep track of my own shit)
On a related note (i mentioned it in the spam thread but not everyone hangs around in there):

I went into my local Holden dealer and they had a white VXR on display there. The chick there was so ditzy. I thought I would humor myself and ask what she knows about the car. In a nutshell, this is what I was told:

- Its a 1.6 turbo
- It is the HSV model
- It is very different to the Opel model
- It will come in 3 variants - The VX, the VR, and the VXR

Needless to say, she clearly did zero research before the car arrived.....

[Elliot_O]

What an impeccable salesperson! Haha.
Only the Cascada is at my local Holden, they're too focussed on HSVs

[OPC1]

Ditzy chicks - love getting them to describe the cars. Are you sure she wasn't the reception girl (they don't have to know anything)? I've made that mistake before...

[hazrd]

hahaha i wouldnt be surprised.

Oh i forgot to also mention. she was prepared to give it to me for $40k driveaway :lol: I asked her what the driveaway cost was and she said $39,990. I told her that was the RRP minus any onroads. She started to argue with me and tell me that it was definitely $40k drive away. I swear if i was in the market i would have signed the dotted line there and then !!

[dutchy]

hahaha i wouldnt be surprised.

Oh i forgot to also mention. she was prepared to give it to me for $40k driveaway :lol: I asked her what the driveaway cost was and she said $39,990. I told her that was the RRP minus any onroads. She started to argue with me and tell me that it was definitely $40k drive away. I swear if i was in the market i would have signed the dotted line there and then !!

maybe if you order 2 she would give em for 35k each driveaway, i'm in :)