2009 Opel Astra spied
May 4, 2009 by Karl Peskett
While Holden may have put imports of the Astra on hold, the car is still very much alive in other parts of the world with a next generation prototype recently spied in the German Alps.
The new Opel Astra is expected to make its official debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, almost exactly a year after its main German rival – the Volkswagen Golf.
Despite the heavy camouflage, the new profile, front fascia and rear bumper with split tail lights are still visible, along with the new headlight cluster design.
Overall the new car looks somewhat sleeker and more elegant than the current model, with the five-door version set to again receive the sloping roof line and trapezoidal-shaped C-post of its predecessor.
The engine range will be similar to that used in the existing model, but greener engines are due to arrive shortly after the car’s introduction.
Print it: 
Looking kinda dull in my eyes. Hopefully the wraps will unceover a Corolla beater again.
What a shame we may never see it on our roads.
I wonder if Holden will market its replacement as Korean made the way they market the Astra as a European car…LOL
Not that I have anything against Korean cars, just Daewoo’s and the majority of Kia’s.
If the new Astra is anything like the new Corsa and Insignia, it will cause some slight ripples in the European market when first launched and then sell poorly.
Phillip, most opels have been like that, they were widely praised by the press when released and wins a bunch of awards, but a year or two later they are largely forgotten and no one buys them.
Please do not bring it here,,,It is a lemon…
oh no your a complete turd. You havent had many experiences with the latest euro models have you. But then again you probably couldnt afford one.
Oh No. what a tw8t you are.
Philip – The Corsa and Insignia are selling really well and indeed all are in the top ten sellers. How wrong you are.
Looks like I’ve struck a chord Cupid, but the fact is that despite Vauxhall selling in ok numbers in the UK, Opel in Europe does rather poorly, which each model selling significantly below its generally more expensive Ford competitor. This is basically because Opel is a bit of a joke brand in Europe, a bit like Seat. During 3 months of this year that I spent in Italy, France and Switzerland I actually never saw an Insignia. Not one!
No Insignias – thats because Phillip the Insignia was only launched in late 2008/early 2009. Given that it takes about 6-8weeks to get a car then they would not have sen many anyway.
According to the SMMT (UK traders association) in the UK GM sold 3262 Insignias last month against Fords Mondeo of 2356. Year to date figures are 12994 v 11319 respectively.
Also the top 10 best sellers are as follows Focus, Fiesta ,Corsa ,Golf , Astra, Insignia, 207, A3, Mondeo, Zafira….As you see there are 4 of 10 cars built by Opel. How wrong you are. I visit Fance and Spain yearly and generally the vast majority of cars are PSA group, Opel, Renault or VW/Audi. Depending where you are in that order. So all your guessing is indeed incorrect old bean.
So Cupid I guessed you missed the “despite Vauxhall selling in ok numbers in the UK” part of my message. Not the sharpest tool in the shed are we?.