Opel Astra (Germany, 1991-present)

The Astra is a small family car available in 3-door, 4-door and 5-door versions and manufactured since 1991. The model is currently in its fourth generation, the latest series Astra J was launched in 2009. The estate version was presented a year later in 2010, a convertible version is announced for 2011.

The current series is based on the General Motors Delta II platform ans shows a design similar to that of the Opel Insignia.

The 2010 Opel Astra received the 2009 “red dot” design award in the product design category.
Other awards for this series include the Goldenes Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel), by Germany’s AutoBild and its European affiliates, three awards in Spain and a viewer’s choice prize in Romania. In Spain the new compact model was nominated Car of the Year by the ABC newspaper, won the Readers Choice 2010 from Prensa Ibérica, La Vanguardia and AutoFácil, and the Car of the Year 2010 award in the Canary Island...