Opel pulls the wraps off the 2010 Astra's interior
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Opel pulls the wraps off the 2010 Astra's interior
Looks great, any chance of this coming back to the US?
Although we're still a few months away from seeing the 2010 Opel Astra in the flesh at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the automaker has released a bevy of interior images of its new compact hatch following the reveal of the fully redesigned exterior.
The new interior takes a huge stride beyond the current model's drab yet functional environment, with upgraded materials and a completely reworked center stack housing controls for the sat-nav, HVAC and infotainment systems. It's mildly mobile phone-like and you wouldn't be alone seeing shades of the new Ford Fiesta in the Astra's center console.
Additionally, there's a redesigned glovebox with removable compartments for pens and coins, an optional compartment under the passenger seat and ambient lighting piped into the door handle surrounds, gear lever recess and center stack.
Based on the new Delta platform that underpins the Chevrolet Cruze, the new Astra will be available abroad later this year, packing a host of gasoline and diesel powerplants with outputs ranging from 100 to 180 hp. Make the jump for the release, along with a groovetastic video of the Astra's new insides.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/18/o...tras-interior/
Although we're still a few months away from seeing the 2010 Opel Astra in the flesh at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the automaker has released a bevy of interior images of its new compact hatch following the reveal of the fully redesigned exterior.
The new interior takes a huge stride beyond the current model's drab yet functional environment, with upgraded materials and a completely reworked center stack housing controls for the sat-nav, HVAC and infotainment systems. It's mildly mobile phone-like and you wouldn't be alone seeing shades of the new Ford Fiesta in the Astra's center console.
Additionally, there's a redesigned glovebox with removable compartments for pens and coins, an optional compartment under the passenger seat and ambient lighting piped into the door handle surrounds, gear lever recess and center stack.
Based on the new Delta platform that underpins the Chevrolet Cruze, the new Astra will be available abroad later this year, packing a host of gasoline and diesel powerplants with outputs ranging from 100 to 180 hp. Make the jump for the release, along with a groovetastic video of the Astra's new insides.
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The Cruze has an awesome interior, great styling, is fully global, looks to snag some awesome mpg numbers - might get a seriously kick-butt SS version - and is expected to be "cheap".
Think about it this way - the Cruze is the new GM "Plain jane entry Level" sedan. That says GM might be getting a clue - and with it sitting next to the Malibu - the Imapala is *really* going to look bad.
10 years ago, GM sold a Cavalier in that segment!
Think about it this way - the Cruze is the new GM "Plain jane entry Level" sedan. That says GM might be getting a clue - and with it sitting next to the Malibu - the Imapala is *really* going to look bad.
10 years ago, GM sold a Cavalier in that segment!
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The interior design/layout seems to be a common GM theme these days. I'm sure I've seen that interior in some of GM's other models? 
It's OK (interior design) now but I hope it doesn't get too homogeneous and boring over time. Each car has its own character as they say...
It's OK (interior design) now but I hope it doesn't get too homogeneous and boring over time. Each car has its own character as they say...
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