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The Opel Astra notchback sedan has completed its round-the-world trip. General Motors has based its latest compact on the Delta II platform. Designed by its studios in the U.S. and Asia, it was first sold as the Chinese-market Buick Excelle GT and then in the U.S. as the Buick Verano. Now it joins the Astra five-door hatch, Astra wagon and three-door Astra GTC as the fourth member of the lineup, going on sale later this month in European markets.
Ultimately the compact sedan will get twice as many engine choices as it has doors: seven powerplants will be available at launch. Four gas engines range from 100 to 180 horspower, while three diesels swing from 95 to 130 hp and include two ecoFLEX motors with Start/Stop technology. Early 2013 will see another gas option added, the 1.6-liter turbochared, direct-injected SIDI Ecotec.
Even though it goes on sale this month, it will be ‘officially’ debuted during Russia’s Moscow Auto Show at the end of August. You’ll find a press release by scrolling down, and a few high-res photos above. Now we’ll wait to see if the transfer goes the other direction, with Buick getting its own version of the Astra GTC.Continue reading Buick Verano goes to Europe, changes name to Opel Astra
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