Opel Astra Electric: the Peugeot 308 more affordable and less snobbish
This page is translated from the original post "Opel Astra Electric : la Peugeot 308 plus abordable et moins snob" in French.
- 04/10/2023 15:27
The Opel Astra, the German cousin of the Peugeot 308 electric, is available in France and has unveiled much more affordable prices.
Is it useful to remind you of the specifications of this Opel Astra Electric, whose powertrain equipment is found in almost all electric models in the Stellantis catalog? 54 kWh battery and 115 kW (156 hp) motor… just like in Fiat, Peugeot, DS, Jeep, Citroën, etc.
In the case of the Opel Astra, because aerodynamics and weight change very slightly, fuel consumption is rated at 14.8 kWh/100 km and WLTP range is established at 418 km.
In France, two trims are offered: Astra and GS.
Astra Trim: main features
- Single-zone automatic air conditioning
- Front armrest
- 18″ Falcon diamond alloy wheels
- Specific Electric front bumper
- Synthetic vegan leather steering wheel
- Pure Panel® Pro with two 10″ screens, based on Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Cockpit-Platform system
- 1 USB-C (data), 2 USB (charger)
- Opel Safety Pack: driver vigilance alert, involuntary lane change warning, automatic emergency braking via Intelli-Cam, traffic sign recognition, cruise control
- Eco-LED headlights, automatic lighting, automatic high beam switching
- Daytime running lights, front turn signals, and LED taillights
- Front and rear parking assist
- Extended traffic sign recognition
- Automatic emergency braking via radars
GS Trim: main additional features:
- Greta fabric / TEP faux leather mixed upholstery
- Driver seat certified AGR
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Rear armrest and ski hatch
- Two-position trunk floor (FlexLoad)
- Electrically foldable exterior mirrors
- Electrochromatic interior mirror
- Bi-zone automatic climate control
- Black Carbon roof
- Sport front bumper
- Tinted rear windows
- Ambient lighting (8 colors) at the front
- Sport aluminum pedals
- Pure Panel Pro multimedia radio with integrated glass display
- Drive Assist Pack: adaptive cruise control (ACC), automatic emergency braking with radar, 360° panoramic view with 4 cameras
Regarding pricing, the Astra is somewhat less upscale than its cousin from Sochaux, the Peugeot 308 electric. The Astra trim starts at €40,990 before a €5,000 bonus (effectively €35,990). The GS trim goes up to €42,990, roughly the price of a Tesla Model 3, before bonus. If you order directly on the website https://store.opel.fr, an additional €1,000 discount is granted. This results in final prices of €34,990 and €36,900 respectively.
Note that until October 31, 2023, the launch offer includes a home charging station valued at approximately €300.
Certainly more attractive than the Peugeot 308, this Opel Astra still remains costly to compete with stars like the MG4 or the Tesla Model 3.
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