| New Opel Astra TwinTop
The Coupe Among Cabrios
- Fully-fledged four-seater with large trunk
- Comfortable loading and unloading with innovative "Easy Load" system
- Comprehensive safety with active roll-over protection system
- Luxurious standard equipment at modest price
With its elegant, athletic figure, Opel Astra TwinTop stands out clearly among the new generation of hard-top cabrios. The first impression of the four-seater is reminiscent of that of a well trained athlete - not a gram of fat anywhere. Gradually the particularly elegant profile appears, confirming the Astra TwinTop as the coupé among cabrios; clean and uncomplicated lines from the arrow-shaped front end and the wedge-shape rising to the rear, to the curved roof and the taut rear end. Thanks to its innovative three-part roof design, the Astra TwinTop has a harmonious, flowing look. The long sloping windshield protects rear-seat passengers from drafts, and helps create the coupé silhouette that brings back memories of the classic Opel Calibra.
"The Astra TwinTop is the stylish athlete among modern cabrios and further evidence of our design team's excellent work. This continues the newOpel Astra's success story with an exciting new chapter," says Hans H. Demant, Opel Managing Director and GME Vice President Engineering.
Optimum space management: Three-part roof system and "Easy Load"
Design and high demands on functional quality were top priorities during development of the Astra TwinTop. With a length of almost 4.5 meters, the quick-change artist reaches dimensions comparable to a mid-size cabrio.
Its long wheelbase of 2.61 meters enables a spacious interior; thanks to best-in-class shoulder and knee room, adults can comfortably travel in the rear, even on longer journeys. Engineers made this possible through the realization of an efficient three-part roof system. The individual roof sections are smaller than in conventional concepts and therefore can be stowed in the trunk in a space-saving manner to the advantage of luggage space: 440 liters with the top up, and with the top down, 205 liters of luggage space are available. The state-of-the-art loading system "Easy Load" makes the trunk easily accessible: at the touch of a button, the horizontally stacked roof parts in the car trunk are raised automatically by around 25 centimeters. In contrast to other hard-top cabrios, luggage in the Astra TwinTop's trunk can thus be comfortably loaded and unloaded when the top is down. Another highlight: the roof can be opened or closed while the car is in motion, up to a speed of 30 km/h. Every cabrio driver that has experienced a sudden downpour with the top down, or a quick-changing traffic light while opening or closing the roof, will appreciate this comfort feature.
The Astra TwinTop interior displays top workmanship, high quality materials and optional leather upholstery in saddle-seam look. The clearly laid-out center console with large, centrally-located display features the Opel crease, and the instruments are elegantly ringed in chrome.
Modest prices, luxurious comfort
The TwinTop goes on sale offering Ople Astra's traditionally good value for money. Prices for the extensively equipped convertible with CD-radio, on-board computer and cruise control start at 23,650 euros in Germany. In its most popular versions between 100 and 150 hp, it is 3000 euros less expensive than its closest competitor.
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