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State-of-the-art three-part retractable hardtop From coupé to cabrio at the touch of a button in less than 30 seconds Generous luggage compartment space, innovative "Easy Load" function Adaptive chassis with Continuous Damping Control and bi-xenon curve light
Innovatives dreiteiliges Stahl-Klappdach der neuen Generation In weniger als 30 Sekunden per Knopfdruck vom Coupé zum Cabrio Großzügiges Kofferraumvolumen, neuartige "Easy Load"-Ladehilfe Adaptives Fahrwerk mit elektronischer Dämpferregelung und Bi-Xenon- Kurvenlicht |
New Astra TwinTop: Sporty, Elegant
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| Adam Opel AG, A member company
of the GM Group, Ein Unternehmen der GM Gruppe, 
August 2005 |
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The Astra TwinTop will be unveiled to the public for the first
time at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt (September 17
- 25). The elegant four-seater with a new-generation electro-hydraulic
retractable steel roof will be at dealerships in spring 2006. A special highlight
of the new Astra TwinTop is the clever kinematics of its innovative three-part
roof system, which enable generous trunk space of around 440 liters. In the
cabrio configuration, more than 200 liters are still available. A
state-of-the-art "Easy Load" function increases practicality: at the touch
of a button, the horizontally stacked roof parts in the trunk can be raised,
so that cargo is easily accessible. In addition to generous luggage compartment
space, the innovative roof technology also enables a dynamic, harmonious
design with well-balanced proportions. With a length of almost 4.5 meters,
the Astra TwinTop reaches dimensions comparable to mid-size segment cabrios."With
the Astra TwinTop we are introducing another exciting niche car, while extending
our model range in the important compact segment. Four Astra versions and
the Zafira represent five different car concepts on one technical basis.
That makes us more attractively positioned in this segment than any other
competitor", says Hans H. Demant, Vice President Engineering, General Motors
Europe, and Managing Director, Adam Opel AG.
Alain Visser, Executive Director, European Marketing, adds:
"Following the successful Tigra, the Astra TwinTop is our second
cabrio-coupé with an innovative retractable steel roof system. Harmonious,
sporty and elegant design, unique technology features, typical Opel versatility,
large trunk and ample space for four - the Astra TwinTop is a real eye-catcher
that's a lot of fun to drive all year round." Technically the two-door
cabrio-coupé benefits from the strengths of the third Astra generation.
This includes an exceptionally wide engine range in this segment, with four
gasoline units (105 to 200 hp) and the 150 hp 1.9 CDTI common-rail diesel
engine with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard. The top-of-the-line
200 hp 2.0-liter ECOTEC Turbo reaches a top speed of over 230 km/h. Unique
options such as the adaptive IDSPlus chassis (Interactive Driving System)
with electronic Continuous Damping Control (CDC), Sport mode and steering-linked
AFL bi-xenon headlamps (Adaptive Forward Lighting), set the new Astra TwinTop
further apart from its competitors.
Suitcases, beverage crates and shopping bags can also be comfortably
loaded in and out of the car when the roof is open and folded away in the
trunk. For this purpose, the Opel technicians have included an electrically
operated "Easy Load" function. At the touch of a button, the horizontally
stacked roof parts in the car trunk can be raised by around 25 centimeters,
so that cargo underneath the protective cover is easily accessible. The Astra
TwinTop features the comprehensive Opel SAFETEC safety system, which combines
both active and passive features. Optional roll bars provide additional rollover
protection when the top is down. They are concealed directly behind the rear
seat head restraints and deploy automatically within a split second in the
event of a rollover.
