Opel Astra 2012–2015 car dimensions: 4466 mm long, 1840 mm wide and 1489 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,550 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 380 litres.
Dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control are standard. Rear parking sensors come as standard. The Navi 650 system with 7-inch colour display is standard. a higher Navi 950 IntelliLink unit is optional. Front camera pack adds forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning. Blind-spot warning and reversing camera are available as options.
Boot holds 380 litres with seats up. Fold the 60:40 rear seats and capacity rises to 1165 litres to the roof.
Payload is 495 kg. No towing figures are published for the OPC. FlexRide chassis with HiPerStrut front, Watt-link rear and limited-slip differential is standard.
The cabin has standard OPC Performance seats with manual 6-way adjustment for length, height and incline plus easy-entry. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard with separate driver and passenger settings, particle filter and sun sensor. Ambient lighting lights the console and doors. Black headliner, aluminum pedals and OPC leather steering wheel complete the sporty feel. Optional AGR high-performance seats add electro-pneumatic 4-way lumbar, adjustable side bolsters, multi-stage heating and extendable thigh support. Heat-protective glass is standard with dark-tinted rear windows. Optional panoramic windscreen opens up the view.
Combined fuel use 8.1 l/100 km on Super Plus petrol
Service interval display standard. Europe every 30 000 km or 1 year
Euro NCAP 5 stars for Astra J platform
Standard 6 airbags, ESP Plus 3 modes, ABS, traction control, tyre pressure monitor, ISOFIX
Brembo front brakes with cross-drilled discs standard
Fully galvanised body
The 2.0 turbo petrol needs Super Plus fuel. Official figures show 10.8 l/100 km urban, 6.5 extra-urban and 8.1 combined, with 189 g/km CO2. The tank holds 56 litres.
A service interval display is standard. European maintenance falls due every 30 000 km or once a year, whichever comes first.
The Astra J platform scored 5 Euro NCAP stars in 2009. Standard safety includes front, side and curtain airbags, ESP Plus with Standard, Competitive and Off modes, ABS with cornering brake control and assist, traction control, adaptive brake lights, ISOFIX with top tether, tyre pressure monitoring and pedal release system. Brembo high-performance front brakes with perforated discs are fitted as standard.
The body uses full galvanising on corrosion-prone parts. FlexRide chassis with Standard, Sport and OPC modes keeps daily driving usable while ready for harder use. Optional seat packs and front camera add further driver aids.
Length 4466 mm, Width 1840 mm, Height 1489 mm, Wheelbase 2695 mm (Astra 2012–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Opel Astra OPC Preise, Ausstattungen und technische Daten, 5, Mai 2014.