is swept by the wave of electrification, and no car company can stay out of it. Even the relatively unfamiliar Opel must plan to achieve full electrification in Europe by 2028.
Among them, Opel Astra-e pure electric version is the pioneer of the brand entering the era of electrification. Recently, the official confirmed that the Opel Astra-e pure electric version will be unveiled in 2023, and there will also be hatchback and travel version models to give consumers more choices.
So as a major new product for the transformation of Opel brand into electrification, what highlights will it have?
At present, it is not clear which platform will the Opel Astra-e pure electric version be based on, but it can be predicted that its appearance will be consistent with the previously released Opel Astra (fuel/plug-mix) models.
both adopt the latest family design language, the upper half of the front face adopts a through-type black trim, and horizontal grille trim is designed on both sides of the car logo. At the same time, it is also connected to the headlight group with an L-shaped light strip inside, and is combined with the banner-shaped front bumper at the upper and lower style triangular fog lamp area, which is very visually impactful.
car side adopts a design with multiple waistlines, which looks compact and dynamic overall. The hatchback model is also the classic hatchback shape, which is combined with the contrasting design of the floating roof and petal wheels, highlighting the outstanding sporty atmosphere.
As for the rear of the car, the tough fold lines outline a strong sense of layering. The blackened sharp taillight uses an L-shaped light strip, which echoes the headlights and has a high recognition. At the same time, the hidden exhaust layout is also in line with the brand's trend of comprehensive electrification.
Of course, it is not ruled out that the Opel Astra-e pure electric version will also make small detailed adjustments to reduce wind resistance as much as possible, including the use of closed air intake grille, low-resistance wheel hubs, etc.
interior is also guessed to be exactly the same as Opel Astra (fuel/plug-mix) models. It adopts the popular floating dual integrated large screen design, and it is equipped with fine buttons and electronic lever gear shifting to create a strong sense of technology.
As for the details, it should be that some UI icons related to electrification are placed in the LCD instrument and central control vehicle system.
combined with previous information, it can be seen that the Opel Astra-e pure electric version will have a high probability of sharing some battery, motor and other technologies with Peugeot e-308.
As a reference, the Peugeot e-308 is equipped with a motor with a maximum output power of 114.73kW and a peak torque of 270N·m. It is matched with a 54kwh battery pack and a range of at least 400km. The most noteworthy thing is that it also supports 100kW fast charging function.
Based on current information, in addition to having a stunning visual appearance and interior, the Opel Astra-e pure electric version does not seem to show much advantage in terms of product strength. Of course, due to the limited information at present, it is not ruled out that the Opel Astra-e pure electric version can bring us greater surprises after its official debut.
So, will the Opel Astra-e pure electric version be introduced into China? In the professor's opinion, there is a high probability. After all, Opel has always had the idea of returning to the Chinese market in the form of a pure electric brand. As for entering it through full import or re-joint venture, I will leave a look forward to it!
