Is an Opel Astra a good car?
The Astra is, while being entirely conventional, a very satisfying, classy car. It’s well-made, sharper to drive than you’d expect, just about roomy enough for family life and a better all-rounder than the compact crossover most buyers are considering instead. The Astra received a full five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP when it was tested. It’s a very safe car for you and your family. One small point to be aware of is that automatic emergency braking (a system that can help prevent low-speed collisions) isn’t standard on the entry-level models.In a nutshell: The Astra is generally a solid family car, but it can be affected by suspension bush wear, electrical glitches (including BCU and sensor faults), clutch and gearbox problems, TPMS sensor failures, and issues with diesel models (EGR/DPF/turbo sensors).
What is Opel known for?
Opel is one of the largest European car manufacturers and started building automobiles in Germany in 1899. Opel is the first German brand to offer all models with a fully electric drive based on its multi-energy platforms. Opel says it is not a premium brand – although its range of city, small and medium cars does have premium prices. The European division of General Motors is reinforcing its German heritage and engineering as it looks to establish itself in markets such as Australia.
Is Opel owned by BMW?
It was owned by the American automaker General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and the PSA Group prior to its merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form Stellantis in 2021. Most of the Opel lineup is marketed under the Vauxhall brand in the United Kingdom since the 1980s. The GM Family I is a straight-four piston engine that was developed by Opel, a former subsidiary of General Motors and now a subsidiary of PSA Group, to replace the Vauxhall OHV, Opel OHV and the smaller capacity Opel CIH engines for use on small to mid-range cars from Opel/Vauxhall.