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Opel Astra K

Opel Astra K
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The Opel Astra is a compact car/small family car (C-segment) developed and produced by the German automaker Opel since 1991, currently at its sixth generation. It was first launched in September 1991 as a direct replacement to the Opel Kadett. As of 2025, the car slots between the smaller Corsa supermini and the larger Frontera subcompact crossover SUV.

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Predecessor: Opel Astra J · Successor: Opel Astra L

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Specifications

name
Opel Astra
Manufacturer
Opel
aka
Chevrolet Astra (Latin America), Holden Astra (Australia and New Zealand), Saturn Astra (North America), Vauxhall Astra (United Kingdom)
Production
1991–present
Class
Compact car/small family car (C)
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Predecessor
Opel Kadett, Vauxhall Astra
Successor
Chevrolet/Holden Cruze (for Chevrolet, Saturn and Holden Astra), Chevrolet Cobalt (South America), Opel Combo (for Opel Astravan H), Opel/Vauxhall/Buick/Holden Cascada (for Opel Astra HTwinTop)

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