Opel Astra K

The Astra 5 is pretty cute and looks modern. It is noteworthy that the list of body options is limited to a 5-door hatchback and wagon. In the manufacture of the body used high-strength steel, which made the car lighter by 200 kg, in comparison with the Astra 4 (J). Astra K is 5 centimeters shorter than its predecessor, but more spacious inside. In the EuroNCAP crash tests conducted in 2015, Astra earned 5 stars. However, there were small reservations about protecting the crew's chest when the frontal collision occurred - it is protected enough, but not as well as the rest of the body. In addition, a penalty was received for a side impact on the pole - for the door opened from the side of the impact.

Engines

Although Opel had already been under the wing of the PSA by the time the model was released, all engines, including the 1.2 R3 and the 1.5 R3 diesel, were developed by GM.

Only one unit in the line of Opel Astra 5 does not use turbocharging and direct fuel injection. It's not very lively 1.4 with 100 hp. It is rarely seen on the market as 1.2 and 1.6-liter engines (powerful, but with a calm and non-sportsmanlike character).

In the Opel Astra 5 among gasoline engines dominated by turbo engines 1.4 recoil 125 or 150 hp.

Among diesel engines, the choice is less – before the facelift of 2019, 1.6 engines were used, then 1.5. The older of them, by far the most popular, is dominated by 110- and 136-horsepower versions.

The problem with the 1.6 diesel is the low durability of the timing system chain drive, in addition, it is located on the side of the gearbox. Instructions for replacement of the timing system chain begin with the words "remove the transmission". The cost of the entire operation is about 50 000 rubles.

Another weak point of diesel 1.6 is the UGR valve (6-10 thousand rubles).

Transmission

When searching for a used Opel Astra 5, you should pay attention to the gearbox. Some variants have an improved, but still imperfect M32 manual transmission. We still have to deal with premature wear of bearings.

Sometimes problems are delivered and robotic transmission Easytronic.

Other problems and malfunctions

The troubles of Astra’s owners do not end there. They also have to solve issues to electronics (IntelliLink multimedia freezes, drivers are required to be updated), eliminate backlash in the chassis, etc., etc. Usually, the cost of repairs is low, but defects can sometimes be excessively annoying.

The body has received very good protection against corrosion.

Sometimes there are problems with the ventilation of the cabin - fogging glass.

From time to time foggy and the lens of the control camera of auxiliary systems.

There are electronic malfunctions. In particular, due to errors in the software, there are malfunctions in the multifunctional computer (for example, the heating of the seats does not work), the dashboard (incorrect fuel level), the engine (in 1.4 it is difficult to start, twitching when spinning above 2500 rpm).

There are comments on the system of recognition of road signs and emergency braking.

The anthers wear out in the running room, and oil leaks from shock absorbers are detected. Can poke the main brake cylinder rod. Over time, backlash in the elements of the front suspension is inevitable.

Transmission

• When searching for a used Opel Astra 5, you should pay attention to the gearbox.
• We still have to deal with premature wear of bearings.
• Sometimes problems are delivered and robotic transmission Easytronic.

Other problems and malfunctions

• They also have to solve issues to electronics (IntelliLink multimedia freezes, drivers are required to update), eliminate backlash in the chassis, etc., etc.
• Usually, the cost of repairs is low, but defects can sometimes be excessively annoying.
• The body has received very good protection against corrosion.
• Sometimes there are problems with the ventilation of the cabin - fogging glass.
• From time to time foggy and the lens of the control camera of auxiliary systems.
• There are electronic malfunctions.
• Over time, backlash in the elements of the front suspension is inevitable.

Opel Astra 5 looks interesting and offers good driving qualities. After restyling 2019, only three-cylinder engines remained under the hood. A number of design flaws can increase operating costs, especially the 1.6 turbo diesel, M32 transmission and Easytronic automatic transmission.

• Engines: The older of them is by far the most popular, dominated by 110- and 136-horsepower versions. Diesel 1 problem.
• Transmission: We still have to deal with premature wear of bearings.
• Other problems and malfunctions: They also have to solve issues to electronics (IntelliLink multimedia hangs, drivers are required to update), eliminate backlash in the chassis, etc., etc.

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