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Opel goes sub-99

Low consumption and low emissions usually go hand-in-hand with low to mediocre performance. Opel is taking a different approach by producing powerful 'ecoflex' models.

While the low-CO2 competitors in the compact class generally offer outputs of around 77kW, the new Astra ecoflex is equipped with a 96kW 1.7 CDTI turbo-diesel engine.

It follows the successful Insignia ecoflex with 118kW and the Corsa ecoflex with 70kW in the range of dynamic Opel fuel-saving models. The new five-door Astra consumes just 3.7-litres diesel for 100-kilometres in the combined cycle.

Lower emissions

Its CO2 emissions of only 99-grams per kilometres make it the thriftiest and greenest Opel Astra ever - and it dodges the emissions tax levied on all vehicles in SA that produce more than 120g/km.

With 96kW, maximum torque of 300Nm and six-speed manual transmission, this is the new green flagship of the compact class, Opel says.

"The new Astra ecoflex is another milestone in Opel's strategy for leading the industry in reducing fuel consumption and environmental effects while providing our customers with great performance and driving pleasure," Opel chief Karl-Friedrich Stracke says.

"We will continue to pursue this strategy, which includes the launch of four new ecoflex models over the next six months, as well as the revolutionary electric Ampera that we will start to deliver by the end of the year."

Clever use of technology In addition to the Astra ecoflex specific propulsion system with efficient thermal management, the package for the reduction of energy and fuel consumption – and thereby of carbon dioxide emissions – includes the intelligent recovery of electric energy through brake energy recuperation, active aerodynamic components and reduced rolling resistance.

Altogether this has made it possible to reduce CO2 emissions by 20g/km and consumption by 0.8-litres/100km, which is a 17-percent reduction compared with the Astra 1.7 CDTI base model. A new engine management system completely designed by Opel engineers for the 1.7-litre common-rail unit guarantees maximum efficiency.

The maximum torque of 300Nm is available at 2000 – 2500rpm. The reduced compression ratio – combined with a new multiple injection system that carries out up to eight injections per cycle at 1800bar – improves the combustion process and reduces consumption.

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