Opel has introduced the Astra Start as the new entry-level version of its compact model in Spain. This more affordable trim comes with a fully equipped package and carries the environmental ECO badge, offering buyers a practical choice without sacrificing important features. The Astra Start is available in both 5-door hatchback and Sports Tourer (estate) body styles.
A New Accessible Option in the Astra Lineup
The Astra Start joins Opel’s existing lineup of trims that include Edition, GS, and Ultimate. This version was first introduced on the Opel Frontera and will soon be available on the Combo, indicating Opel’s broader strategy to increase sales by offering competitive pricing coupled with solid standard equipment.
Buyers can now configure the Astra Start in Spain, with deliveries expected soon at dealerships.
Key Features Included in the Astra Start
The Astra Start does not cut corners on convenience or safety. Its standard equipment includes:
- Multiple airbags (front, side, and curtain)
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights and daytime running lights
- LED rear lights
- Automatic headlights and rain sensors
- Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors
- 10-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- USB connectivity, Bluetooth, and digital radio
- Automatic climate control
- Electric windows and electronic parking brake
- Fabric upholstery with height-adjustable front seats
- Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Lane departure warning
- Hill-start assist
- Tire pressure monitoring
- Emergency call system (e-Call)
Engine Options and Pricing
The Astra Start offers two engine choices, both front-wheel drive and paired with automatic transmissions. The base petrol option is a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system delivering 145 horsepower. This setup earns the ECO label from Spanish traffic authorities, which grants certain urban mobility benefits. It uses a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
For diesel fans, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 130 horsepower is available. This version comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission and declares a combined fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres under the WLTP test cycle.
Prices in Spain for the Astra Start (valid from October 2023) are as follows:
- 1.2 Hybrid 145 hp, 5-door hatchback: €29,904
- 1.2 Hybrid 145 hp, Sports Tourer: €31,104
- 1.5 Diesel 130 hp, 5-door hatchback: €31,326
- 1.5 Diesel 130 hp, Sports Tourer: €32,526
Potential Electric Version Not Yet Confirmed for Spain
While the Astra Start is also offered with a fully electric powertrain in Germany, Opel has yet to bring this electric version to the Spanish market. For now, Opel appears focused on its petrol and diesel engines for the Astra Start in Spain.
More details about any expansion of the Astra Start’s powertrain lineup may come closer to launch or as Opel updates its model offerings in the coming months.
Source: motor.es