Opel Astra.. Why? - what happened to Holden Astra?

[Falcman0o7]

Originally Posted by Sorted

I saw alot of adds for these Astra's over the weekend and thought why?
Where will these be sold? In Holden Dealerships?
Is this all about marketing strategy to use Opel as the Make instead of Holden?

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/547...e-in-australia

Opel will launch itself into Australia's hugely competitive small-car market in
September with the Astra five-door Hatch and Tourer wagon, along with the three-door Astra GTC. The new sedan will not be offered in Australia.

Local pricing for all three cars has been revealed today, with the practical Astra kicking off at $23,990 in hatch form and $27,990 for the wagon. The sporting Astra GTC will enter at $28,990.

In Australia, Opel will put the Astra against the market-leading Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 cars, along with platform mate the Holden Cruze and German compatriot the Volkswagen Golf.

While it will share the honour with the Cruze and the Golf, the Astra will have one advantage over the strong-selling Mazda3 and i30 cars: the option of a wagon body.



Five-door Hatch
•Opel Astra - 1.4 Petrol MT - $23,990
•Opel Astra - 1.4 Petrol AT - $25,990
•Opel Astra - 2.0 Diesel MT S /S - $27,990
•Opel Astra - 2.0 Diesel AT - $29,990
•Opel Astra Select - 1.6 Petrol MT - $28,990
•Opel Astra Select - 1.6 Petrol AT - $30,990
•Opel Astra Select - 2.0 Diesel MT S /S - $31,990
•Opel Astra Select - 2.0 Diesel AT - $33,990
•Opel Astra Sports - 1.6 Petrol MT - $33,490
•Opel Astra Sports - 1.6 Petrol AT - $35,490

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Sports Tourer wagon
•Opel Astra - 1.4 Petrol AT - $27,990
•Opel Astra - 2.0 Diesel AT - $31,990
•Opel Astra Select - 1.6 Petrol AT - $32,990
•Opel Astra Select - 2.0 Diesel AT - $35,990

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Astra GTC three-door
•Opel Astra GTC - 1.4 Petrol MT S/S - $28,990
•Opel Astra GTC - 1.4 Petrol AT - $30,990
•Opel Astra GTC Sport - 1.6 Petrol MT - $34,990

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They are saving money by leaving the original badges on....Oh wait? Or is it daewoo? Buggerd if i know i'm confused

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by blueoval

yeah but we all know your biased Dallas.

I dont mind the new ST and the interior is stunning. Even got the go ahread from the Minister for war and finance, but my current car is too new and on a new car mods will be too pricey, i mean i wont leave it standard Its good times for the hot hatch buyer atm thats for sure.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by LTDHO

This will confuse Holden owners more, now opel badges will be turning up on holdens.

More like Chevy badges on their missus Opel, so it matches their v6 commy.

I'm not a fan of Opel. They seam to bore me.

[aussie muscle]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

Drives another nail in the Aussie car makers coffin. Tarrifs are desperately needed to get local manuf/imported cars back to a level playing field here.

That IS why Ford, Chrysler and Toyota set up manufacturing in australia.

the govt policy atm is remove all barriers. it's good in theory, unfortunately it's all one sided.