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| name = Astra F/A | | name = Astra F/A | ||
|aka=Chevrolet Astra<br>[[Holden Astra]]<br>[[Vauxhall Astra]] | |aka=Chevrolet Astra<br>[[Holden Astra]]<br>[[Vauxhall Astra]] | ||
| aka = Vauxhall Astra<br>Opel Astra Classic<br>Holden Astra<BR>Chevrolet Astra<BR>Opel Optima<BR>Opel Kadett (South Africa, hatchback only)<br>Opel Astra II (Denmark, 1998-99)<br> | | aka = Vauxhall Astra<br>Opel Astra Classic<br>Holden Astra<BR>Chevrolet Astra<BR>Opel Optima<BR>Opel Kadett (South Africa, hatchback only)<br>Opel Astra II (Denmark, 1998-99)<br> | ||
| image = [[Image:Opel Astra 1997.jpg|250px|1997 Opel Astra F/A]] | | image = [[Image:Opel Astra 1997.jpg|250px|1997 Opel Astra F/A]] | ||
| production = 1991–2002 | | production = 1991–2002 | ||
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The Astra also became available in [[Australasia]] badged as a [[Holden]], first in [[New Zealand]] in 1995, and then [[Australia]] in 1996. The first models were imported from the [[United Kingdom|UK]], but the current model is imported from [[Belgium]]. The original [[Holden Astra]] was originally a rebadged [[Nissan Pulsar]], first sold in the mid-1980s. | The Astra also became available in [[Australasia]] badged as a [[Holden]], first in [[New Zealand]] in 1995, and then [[Australia]] in 1996. The first models were imported from the [[United Kingdom|UK]], but the current model is imported from [[Belgium]]. The original [[Holden Astra]] was originally a rebadged [[Nissan Pulsar]], first sold in the mid-1980s. | ||
Opel Astra's first generation was imported to Brazil. Chevrolet of Brazil sent the 2.0 liter/115 bhp engines to Belgium whence the completed cars took their way to Brazil. In 1996 the Brazilian government increased the import rate, though the car remained very expensive | Opel Astra's first generation was imported to Brazil. Chevrolet of Brazil sent the 2.0 liter/115 bhp engines to Belgium whence the completed cars took their way to Brazil. In 1996 the Brazilian government increased the import rate, though the car remained very expensive . The second generation was manufactured in Brazil. | ||
The Astra F consisted of two main revisions and was revised in 1995, with the launch of Opel's new Ecotec engine. For a short period, a submodel which consisted of parts from both revisions was produced. The submodel used all the new Ecotec running gear, but many parts from the previous revision were used in order to use up leftover parts. Other main changes included mildly-altered exterior styling, and availability of new specification models. | The Astra F consisted of two main revisions and was revised in 1995, with the launch of Opel's new Ecotec engine. For a short period, a submodel which consisted of parts from both revisions was produced. The submodel used all the new Ecotec running gear, but many parts from the previous revision were used in order to use up leftover parts. Other main changes included mildly-altered exterior styling, and availability of new specification models. | ||
Aside from the South Africa-only 200TS, the lead model was the GSi — a 2.0 L [[Straight-4|I4]] 16v petrol injected model with {{Auto bhp|147|0}}, available as a 3-door only. It also featured sports bodykit and interior. The GSi too was updated in 1997, with the engine being replaced for a lower-powered but more modern 'Ecotec' version. | Aside from the South Africa-only 200TS, the lead model was the GSi — a 2.0 L [[Straight-4|I4]] 16v petrol injected model with {{Auto bhp|147|0}}, available as a 3-door only. It also featured sports bodykit and interior. The GSi too was updated in 1997, with the engine being replaced for a lower-powered but more modern 'Ecotec' version. | ||
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The manufacturing of Astra G/B continued at GM's [[Gliwice]] plant in [[Poland]] after the debut of the next-generation Astra H/C, with the older model being branded as '''Astra Classic''' in a similar fashion to its predecessor, catering to the lower end of the market. Apart from European markets, these models were sold in Australia and New Zealand as '''Holden Astra Classic''', until they were replaced by the [[Holden Viva]] in 2006. | The manufacturing of Astra G/B continued at GM's [[Gliwice]] plant in [[Poland]] after the debut of the next-generation Astra H/C, with the older model being branded as '''Astra Classic''' in a similar fashion to its predecessor, catering to the lower end of the market. Apart from European markets, these models were sold in Australia and New Zealand as '''Holden Astra Classic''', until they were replaced by the [[Holden Viva]] in 2006. | ||
The Astra G/B continues as the locally-built '''Chevrolet Astra''' in Brazil. It was facelifted in 2003, and is sold in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and other Latin American markets. In Brazil, the Astra G/B remains as the leader of its segment in sales since 1999. | The Astra G/B continues as the locally-built '''Chevrolet Astra''' in Brazil. It was facelifted in 2003, and is sold in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and other Latin American markets. In Brazil, the Astra G/B remains as the leader of its segment in sales since 1999. The GM Brazilian 2.0 8v [[Straight-4|I4]] engine which equips the Astra has the "flexpower" technology, that allows the car to run on both petrol/alcohol fuels, providing 121/127 hp (G/A) @ 5.200 rpm. | ||
A taxi version of the Brazilian sourced model, powered with diesel is sold in [[Chile]] as the '''Chevy Taxi''', and a powered one as the '''Chevy Urban'''.[http://www.lun.com/economia//detalle_noticia.asp?cuerpo=701&seccion=804&subseccion=901&idnoticia=C385069223124653] [http://www.edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com/hoy/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=0110012006021X0060060&idcuerpo=485] | A taxi version of the Brazilian sourced model, powered with diesel is sold in [[Chile]] as the '''Chevy Taxi''', and a powered one as the '''Chevy Urban'''.[http://www.lun.com/economia//detalle_noticia.asp?cuerpo=701&seccion=804&subseccion=901&idnoticia=C385069223124653] [http://www.edicionesespeciales.elmercurio.com/hoy/detalle/index.asp?idnoticia=0110012006021X0060060&idcuerpo=485] | ||
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[[GM Europe]] launched Astra H/C in March 2004. Based on the then-new [[GM Delta platform|Delta platform]], | [[GM Europe]] launched Astra H/C in March 2004. Based on the then-new [[GM Delta platform|Delta platform]], its size was increased compared to the previous version. Each engine is provided with its own [[Lotus (car)|Lotus]]-tuned suspension settings. | ||
The Astra H/C was first launched as a five-door hatchback, which by the end of 2004 was joined by a five-door Caravan [[Station wagon|estate]] and a sporty three-door hatchback, designated the GTC for European markets, Sport Hatch in the UK and the Coupé in Australia. The GTC has the option of a windscreen called "panoramic windscreen" (unique for a production car at the time of its launch) which extends into the roof area. | The Astra H/C was first launched as a five-door hatchback, which by the end of 2004 was joined by a five-door Caravan [[Station wagon|estate]] and a sporty three-door hatchback, designated the GTC for European markets, Sport Hatch in the UK and the Coupé in Australia. The GTC has the option of a windscreen called "panoramic windscreen" (unique for a production car at the time of its launch) which extends into the roof area. | ||