Keley made the remarks at this week's launch of the Holden
Astra GTC, Astra VXR and Cascada, which Holden describes as the first troops of a «European invasion» that will eventually account for more than a third of its model range.
Inside the Opel
Astra GTC Irmscher has covered the seats, the door panels and the armrest in fine leather that matches the car's red exterior coating, plus it added aluminium pedals and door pins.
The Opel GTC Paris is basically a preview of the 3 - door version
Astra GTC which will enter the market...
The production version Opel GTC Paris will be called the Opel
Astra GTC and this 3 - door...
The new Opel
Astra GTC has just received a cool new feature: a panoramic windscreen which enables «heavenly views and cinematic vistas» that is also adding a further luxurious note to the car.
In terms of performance, Irmscher has developed a new power stage for the new Opel
Astra GTC by increasing the 180 HP 1.6 - litre Turbo plant from under the bonnet to 212 HP and 274 Nm of torque.
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Opel plans to make a big splash with three world - debuts:
the Astra GTC, the Zafira Tourer and the Combo.
Opel plans to make a big splash at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show with three world - debuts:
the Astra GTC, the Zafira Tourer and the Combo.
As of the 2016 model year, the Meriva, Mokka, current
Astra GTC, current Astra sedan, Zafira Tourer and Cascada with Navi 650 or CD600 / Navi 950 IntelliLink infotainment systems will offer an embedded app for AUPEO!
2017 Vauxhall
Astra GTC 2.0 T 16V VXR 3dr Coupe with 3252miles.
Visual identifiers for
the Astra GTC comprise a set of specially sculpted front and rear bumpers, side skirts, an aerodynamic roof spoiler and two trapezoidal exhaust tail pipes.
lower than in
the Astra GTC, and 1.5 in.
That's $ 2000 less than the previous starting price of the Opel
Astra GTC, which opened at $ 28,990 with a 103kW / 200Nm 1.4 - litre turbo - petrol engine, while the previous manual - only GTC Sport was $ 34,990 and powered by a 132kW / 230Nm 1.6 - litre turbo four.
The Astra GTC models will be joined in showrooms next month by the all - new Astra - based Cascada convertible, with the Insignia VXR sports sedan to follow in June.
Astra GTC and GTC Sport vehicles area available in three solid paint colours (Summit White, Power Red and Sunny Melon Yellow) and three prestige colours (Carbon Flash Black, Buzz Blue and Silver Lake), while the VXR can be had in the same solid colours plus Carbon Flash Black and Arden Blue prestige paint, which costs $ 550 extra.
The Astra GTC is unique in the fact that it doesn't share any exterior elements with the other members of the Astra family, with the exception of the mirrors and antenna.
The Astra GTC will initially be available with the choice of four powertrains: one diesel and three gasoline powered units.
«We wanted
the Astra GTC to be the ultimate expression of Opel's design language «sculptural artistry meets German precision» and to embody our passion for the automobile,» says Mark Adams, Vice President, Opel / Vauxhall Design.
The Astra GTC is inspired by the Opel GTC Paris Concept that was unveiled last fall.
Although the VXR itself hasn't been crash - tested by Euro NCAP, the three - door
Astra GTC on which it's based secured the maximum five - star rating, and all Astras have six airbags and electronic stability control as standard.
Opel has taken the wraps off
the Astra GTC three - door sports compact ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this September.
Following its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt last year,
the Astra GTC presents an ultra-sporty and stylish model to Australia, joining the exciting launch range comprising the Astra Hatch and Tourer, Corsa 3 and 5 door, and Insignia Sedan and Tourer.
Also consider: >> Holden
Astra GTC Sport (from $ 29,990 plus ORCs) >> MINI Cooper S (from $ 36,950 plus ORCs) >> Toyota 86 GTS (from $ 35,990 plus ORCs)
We first caught sight of what was then called
the Astra GTC at the Paris Motor Show in 2011, and the production car retained all of its concept car looks.
General Motors released a couple images of its next - generation Opel
Astra GTC which is set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Opel used the Frankfurt motor show to debut its new
Astra GTC three - door compact.
Remarkable performances were the top ten finishes of a VW Golf 5, an Opel
Astra GTC and a BMW 130i, and the 13th place of a Hyundai Coupe V6 piloted by ex British Touring Car racer Peter Cate.
But while it certainly looks smart, the design isn't as head - turning as the Vauxhall
Astra GTC and nor is is as distinctive as the Volkswagen Scirocco.
Obvious rivals are a VW Scirocco in 1.4 TSI 160 or 2.0 TSI forms and the Vauxhall
Astra GTC 1.6 T.
Vauxhall has launched a revised version of the 1.6 - litre turbocharged
Astra GTC with a new engine, first seen in the convertible Cascada.
Vauxhall unveils its new
Astra GTC, a 3 - door coupe to battle the VW Scirocco and Renault Megane Coupe
Closest warm hatchback rivals are the Vauxhall
Astra GTC 1.6 i SRi (# 21,480, 178bhp, 169 lb ft) and Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 TSI (# 21,310, 158bhp, 177 lb ft).
Vauxhall claims the new
Astra GTC is closer in spirit to a coupe than a conventional three - door hatchback.
Vauxhall has introduced the 197bhp 1.6 - litre perol engine from the Cascada to
the Astra GTC, making it the most powerful sub-VXR Astra on sale.
Apart from more power, VXR extras over lesser
Astra GTCs include 20 - inch alloys, Brembo brakes with four cross-drilled rotors, firmer suspension with FlexRide damping, electro - hydraulic steering, tyre - pressure monitoring, VXR body kit including roof spoiler, VXR sports seats, perforated leather Nappa trim, VXR leather - clad steering wheel, powered front passenger seat and VXR floor mats.
All Astra GTCs come standard with dual front, side and curtain airbags, traction / stability control, anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights, active head restraints (except VXR), speed limiter, front / rear parking sensors (rear only on VXR), ISOFIX child seat anchors, satellite - navigation, air - conditioning, automatic projector headlights and wipers, idle - stop (manual only), a leather - clad steering wheel, trip computer, digital radio, the Holden MyLink infotainment system with 7.0 - inch colour display, single - CD player with MP3 capability, Bluetooth audio streaming and USB and AUX connectivity.
Other VXR extras over lesser
Astra GTCs include the obligatory sports body kit including roof spoiler, snug Recaro sports front seats, perforated nappa leather trim, leather - clad steering wheel, powered front passenger seat, VXR floor mats and tyre - pressure monitoring.
Not exact matches
At a conference in London last week, Bob Hennessey, the company's chairman, said that
GTC had sold the data for $ 22 million to
Astra, a Swedish pharmaceuticals company that makes anti-ulcer drugs.
A committee made up of representatives from
GTC and
Astra will decide whether to make selected data available to academics, and on what terms.
Apart from the door handles and the roof, every panel on the
GTC is different from the standard
Astra, and optional 19 and 20 - inch wheels boost its kerbside appeal.
The Vauxhall
GTC looks like a three - door version of the last - generation
Astra, but Vauxhall has replaced almost every panel on the
GTC.
As well as its looks, the driving dynamic of the
GTC have also been improved over the
Astra.
Luton — These are the first official pictures of Vauxhall's
GTC Paris Concept, which gives the strongest hint yet to the
Astra Sport Hatch's successor and is set to cause a stir when it receives its debut on September 30 at the Paris Motor Show.
The new
Astra family, which revives a nameplate first seen in Australia in 1987 (as a badge - engineered Pulsar) before being discontinued as a Holden seven years ago, also brings a mid-range
GTC Sport variant, powered by the same engines and priced from $ 29,990 manual and $ 32,190 auto.
However, a conversation with
Astra product manager, Adam Collins, revealed we'll need to wait for the new
GTC three - door, which won't arrive for at least another year or so.
Based on the
GTC's platform and powered by a 2.0 - liter turbocharged direct - injection engine, the 2012
Astra VXR produces 280 bhp and a mighty 295 lb. - ft.
Some 1.5 million visitors will get a chance to see the
GTC Paris — a stunning new concept car - the new
Astra Sports Tourer, the latest new Meriva diesel models, as well as the recently announced Start / Stop CorsaecoFLEX model.
Besides the world premiere for the Vauxhall
Astra Sports Tourer, the main highlight at their stand will be the world debut of the Vauxhall
GTC Paris Concept,...