Development of the all-new Astra is fully on target, the premiere of the 11th generation of the brand’s best-selling compact model is now just weeks away.
Initially created – like all modern automobiles – with the assistance of computer-aided design, since last winter the new model has been undergoing final testing, fine tuning and validation in real life conditions. Now the Astra is entering the finishing straight of a true test marathon.
Engineers took prototypes and development vehicles far north to test the new model on the icy roads and in the deep frozen air of Swedish Lapland. Closer to home, they have been pounding around the test tracks at the Dudenhofen Test Centre and most recently, carrying out validation drives on public roads in the Rhine-Main region, accompanied by senior management. At the same time, the all-new Astra was taking its final tests in the Rüsselsheim EMC laboratory (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) before receiving type approval for commercialisation.
“The demanding test programme of the all-new Astra is going exceptionally well”, says Astra Chief Engineer, Mariella Vogler. “The development team – which, by the way, comprises more female engineers than ever before – has created an uncompromisingly cool new generation of Astra that will thrill our customers.”
With the new Astra demonstrating precision in every detail and taking direct aim at the sweet spot of the compact market sector. The pure and bold design, top technologies and exciting powertrain line-up – including plug-in hybrid electric drive – will make it a benchmark in its class.
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