Opel showed a new wagon Astra. Photography

Disclosed appearance Opel Astra Sports Tourer new generation

Opel has released official photos of the wagon Astra Sports Tourer new generation. The public debut of new items will be held next week at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

The dimensions of the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer is almost the same size as the previous generation car: 4702 x 1871 x 1499 mm. However, through the use of the new platform, the vehicle weight has decreased by 200 kg, and the useful space, on the contrary, increased. For example, the amount of luggage wagon increased by 80 liters compared with the Opel Astra Sports Tourer and the previous generation of 1630 liters. Furthermore, the space in the head region of the driver has increased by 26 mm, and a rear passenger foot area - 28 mm.

After the change of generation Opel Astra Sports Tourer is equipped with the optional rear seats, folding in the proportion of 40:20:40 as well as package FlexOrganizer, include a set of meshes and additional brace. Also, now you can open the trunk of a car, having foot under the rear bumper.

Under the hood, the new Sports Tourer wagon will accommodate the same engines as the hatchback Astra of new generation. It is a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine 105 hp, 1.4-liter turbine unit, available in 125-horsepower and 150-strong version, as well as the 1.6-liter diesel engine, which develops depending on the version 95 and 136 hp "Icing on the cake" will be the top-end 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engine capable of delivering 200 hp and 300 N ∙ m.

Sales of the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer will begin in Europe in October 2015. About the price of a novelty yet is not informed.