New Astra TwinTop (CoupeCabrio)

chris_25 · 07-31-2005, 03:24 AM

The new Astra TwinTop will be shown at the IAA in Frankfurt in September, on sale in Spring 2006. Maybe as a Saturn in 2007?

**JoeT** · 07-31-2005, 04:04 AM

Very nice. I like it.

And its a hard-top too! Even better. Beats canvas anyday.

I've been waiting for some pics of the next Astra convertable.

It's been the highest selling convertable on the Australian market for the last few years.

Bravada · 07-31-2005, 05:06 AM

The same problem as with most compact cabriocoupes - the rear is too long and heavy compared with the front. Aside from that, a very nice looking car (much nicer than the Megane, on par with 307 I think).

Butz · 07-31-2005, 06:07 AM

very nice, better than the 206cc

from oz · 07-31-2005, 07:31 AM

look at all that rear leg room! perfect all rounder for a family of midgets.
but seriously its a looker.

Kowalski · 07-31-2005, 07:57 AM

That's an Oversized Tigra!

But who cares?! It looks great!

from oz said:

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look at all that rear leg room! perfect all rounder for a family of midgets.
but seriously its a looker.

Yeah, but anyone who rides in the backseat of a 4-Seater Convertible, looks like Hitler. :p

mbukukanyau · 07-31-2005, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeT

Very nice. I like it.

And its a hard-top too! Even better. Beats canvas anyday.

I've been waiting for some pics of the next Astra convertable.

It's been the highest selling convertable on the Australian market for the last few years.

And People said GM as wasting time with the SSR! It seems to have used the SSR to develop cheaper ardtops than those of the exotics like MB, Lexus and the likes...
Now, commoners can have hardtops too

Bravada · 07-31-2005, 10:56 AM

If you are trying to imply that the technology from the SSR was used here, you're wrong, unfortunately. The folding tops for Tigra and Astra TwinTop are made by the French company Heuliez, which specializes in those (they do 206 too). Opel just sourced the complete thing.

chaseabryant · 08-28-2005, 07:13 PM

Wow! That looks great! I really like the rear slope of the roof, and the trunk and rear bumper flow very nicely! Great job Opel!

-Chase

OzoneGTX · 08-28-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bravada

The same problem as with most compact cabriocoupes - the rear is too long and heavy compared with the front.

I got this feeling when I saw a 206cc on the street the other day, but I think this car looks somewhat better in hardtop form. Except for all the lines the folding mechanism leaves on the roof and stuff.

silverado_13 · 08-28-2005, 07:28 PM

Wow, that interior looks great. I wish Chevy put that kind of effort into interiors.

plane · 08-28-2005, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_25

The new Astra TwinTop will be shown at the IAA in Frankfurt in September, on sale in Spring 2006. Maybe as a Saturn in 2007?

That would be sweet.

FoMoCo Fan · 08-28-2005, 08:48 PM

This should be a Saturn. That interior is on par with the best in its class, the Mazda 3 and Volvo S40. Good job GM. Sell it here.

pkd87 · 08-29-2005, 07:48 AM

Wow. Looks great. This should help GM Europe.

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chris_25 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 21	New Astra TwinTop (CoupeCabrio) The new Astra TwinTop will be shown at the IAA in Frankfurt in September, on sale in Spring 2006. Maybe as a Saturn in 2007?

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JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,853	Re: New Astra TwinTop (CoupeCabrio) Very nice. I like it. And its a hard-top too! Even better. Beats canvas anyday. I've been waiting for some pics of the next Astra convertable. It's been the highest selling convertable on the Australian market for the last few years. __________________

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,870	Re: New Astra TwinTop (CoupeCabrio) The same problem as with most compact cabriocoupes - the rear is too long and heavy compared with the front. Aside from that, a very nice looking car (much nicer than the Megane, on par with 307 I think).

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from oz 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Queensland Australia Drives: '07 Suzuki SX4 Hatch Posts: 376	Re: New Astra TwinTop (CoupeCabrio) look at all that rear leg room! perfect all rounder for a family of midgets. but seriously its a looker.

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,870	Re: New Astra TwinTop (CoupeCabrio) If you are trying to imply that the technology from the SSR was used here, you're wrong, unfortunately. The folding tops for Tigra and Astra TwinTop are made by the French company Heuliez, which specializes in those (they do 206 too). Opel just sourced the complete thing.

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