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Why did they skip the "I" naming? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.245.189.166 ( talk) 15:28, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
Is there any proof that the Brazilian Vectra is actually the Astra H/C, which is built on the Delta platform? The external design is the same, but I've heard that it's built on the T-body platform like the Astra G/B, not the Delta platform. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.253.251.253 ( talk) 21:19, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
the last picture is retarded. that's not the new opel astra. here is a good picture, someone paste it please: http://www.autoindex.org/images/cars/3392/4372/norm_1_Astra_GTC_HPC_MY2005_Eu.jpg
-petrik
Nobody uses the terms "Opel Astra A", "Opel Astra B" or "Opel Astra C", they are called "Opel Astra F/G/H" in Germany. I know it, because I am from Germany!"
I'd almost put money on it that the version uploaded by the anon was copy/pasted from somewhere else -- copyvio or not. —Morven 05:22, Jul 18, 2004 (UTC)
Well here's another one from 213.122.31.131: -- SFoskett 18:08, Sep 18, 2004 (UTC)
VAUXHALL ASTRA MK1/OPEL KADETT (1979-1984)
The original Vauxhall Astra was first produced in Britain in the summer of 1980, but it had been on sale for a year as the German built Opel Kadett. It was marketed as a three- and five-door hatchback and estate with 1.3 and 1.6 petrol engines as well as an economical 1.6 diesel. The Astra filled the gap in the Vauxhall range which had been vacated by the ageing Viva, but it stole many sales off the smaller Chevette which remained in production until the launch of the Nova three years later.
The real star of the original Astra range was the 2.0 GSi, which was launched in 1981 and had a top speed of nearly 120mph. This rounded off an impressive modern range of small family cars which proved to be a credible rival for the likes of the VW Golf and Ford Escort.
VAUXHALL ASTRA MK2/OPEL KADETT (1984-1991)
The second generation Vauxhall Astra was based on the same chassis as its predecessor but used an entirely new aerodynamic bodyshell which took time to accept. The engine range was more extensive than before, with the addition of 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines. A saloon version (badged Belmont in the UK) was introduced in the spring of 1986.
In 1986 the Astra range was boosted by the launch of the GTE 16-valve, which used the GSi's 2.0 engine but was bolstered to give more power and an overwhelming top speed of nearly 140mph. The downside to the new fast version of the Astra was the fact that its chassis could not match its performance.
When production of the second generation Astra ceased in the autumn of 1991, South Korean manufacturer Daewoo purchased the rights to produce the car and it remained in production for a further six years as the Daewoo Nexia.
VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA MK3 (1991-1998)
With the third generation model, the Astra was finally badged as both a Vauxhall and Opel throughout Europe, although the Kadett name was still used in Africa. An Australian-built Holden Astra was also produced.
The engine line-up was entirely new, with 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines all getting fuel injection. There was also a 1.7 non-turbo and turbo-diesel. Ride and handling were acceptable but still not class leading.
Vauxhall-Opel brought the Astra range up to date in all areas, especially specification. For the first time the Astra could be had with power steering, electric windows, airbags and antilock brakes.
A facelift at the end of 1994 saw the Astra's engine mildly updated but the rest of the package was very much the same as before.
VAUXHALL/OPEL/CHEVROLET/HOLDEN ASTRA MK4 (1998-2004)
General Motors introduced the fourth generation Astra in the spring of 1998, with all-new 16-valve engines (1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2) plus 1.7 and 2.0 turbo-diesels. There was also a 2.0 turbo capable of 150mph. Build quality, reliability, ride comfort and handling were greatly improved over the stodgy previous Astra. The Astra was now badged across the world under four different marques - Vauxhall in Britain, Opel in Europe, Chevrolet in America and Holden in Australia.
The Astra chassis spawned off three different cars within two years of its launch - the seven-seater Zafira compact MPV plus the Italian-built Astra Coupe and Cabriolet which were designed and manufactured by design studio Bertone.
The fourth generation Astra was a big step forward for General Motors. It was unimaginatively styled inside and out, but was one of the best small family cars in Europe in terms of ride, handling, refinement and accommodation. Prices were competitive too.
VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA MK5 (2004-present)
The fifth generation Astra was launched in the spring of 2004 by General Motors as a successful bid to produce a class leading car in the small medium sector. Vauxhall-Opel was now producing a stylish, well-built, competitively-priced and fun to drive small family cars which was intent on stealing sales off the Ford Focus.
When Astra MK5 production began, it was sold only as a five-door hatchback, but a three-door hatchback and five-door estate are set to follow within the next year.
Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Astra"
IP 213.122.196.51 is probably the same person and introduced some changes to this page, either factually incorrect or reflecting an opinion. I've reverted them. Stombs 23:12, Jan 1, 2005 (UTC)
The photo of a supposed 2004 Astra is actually the 2000 model (which looks quite different) and should be replaced with one of a real 2004 Astra.
For examples of the 2004 Astra, see http://www.autoindex.org/bodies.plt?no=3392&ass= GagHalfrunt 17:50, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
There must be a sub-title about these special products. With respect, Deliogul 23:05, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
Can someone verify whether or not the Astra Mk 5 is based on the General Motors Delta platform? The Delta platform entry suggests otherwise http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Delta_platform -- Whatsoverthere 23:15, 16 February 2006 (UTC)
I think the article is wrongly named General Motors Astra. It would be more properly called Opel Astra. The Astra is not present in the North American market, so it´s not branded as GM Astra in any place I know of. I will move it to Opel Astra. In Brazil it´s called Chevrolet Astra and is not in line anymore with the european Opel Astra, since it recieved a few facelifts instead of bringing the current Opel Astra model. What do you think? Is it really correct to call it the General Motors Astra? Wikipedia guidelines for article names advice us to use the term a user most probably would type search box. In this case it's definitely not General Motors Astra (Chevrolet Astra and Opel Astra would be much more likely the case). Just in case, if General Motors Astra stands, so Opel Tigra and Opel Vectra should be changed also. Loudenvier 17:29, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
General Motors Astra → Opel Astra – Rationale: The article's talk page has deeper information on this, but to summarize: the Opel Astra was not available on the North American market and there isn´t a single place where it´s called General Motors Astra. The article's history section also indicates it´s not General Motors Astra, but Opel Astra, a car originated from the Opel Kadett from 1979 in Germany. The Astra is an European car, from Opel, a subsidiary of General Motors. The car is known as Opel Astra all around the world except in Latin America where it´s know as simply Astra (from Chevrolet). The category for this car is Category:Opel vehicles, so how come the title for the article is General Motors Astra? Under Wikipedia Naming conventions this article title is wrong. I did a cut´n´paste move (which was wrong, I assume) and it got reverted without arguments. I wasn't able to move the page to Opel Astra because Opel Astra is now a redirect to General Motors Astra, but it should be the opposite of this (that´s why I fell to the temptation of the cut´n´paste move). Loudenvier 19:36, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
This article has been renamed as the result of a move request. Vegaswikian 05:55, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
Kudos to Vegaswikian for finally sorting out the kerfuffle. For the article to live up to its new title, I have moved the Vauxhall-specific content to Vauxhall Astra. Still, both articles require much attention and editorial work. I hope there will be plenty of volunteers :D Bravada, talk - 14:47, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
The current chevrolet Astra has a front and hear a litle different from the Astra G. It's not the Astra H tough. I don't know quite well how to put this information inside the article. Maybe tha brazillian Astra is the Astra G facelifted. Perhaps a small picture left aligned of the brazillian Astra would suffice. Loudenvier 13:28, 11 August 2006 (UTC)
The Astra article has good content, but it's diagramation is horrendous!!! The infoboxes are not aligned with the sections they pertain to. If we could provide Infoboxes varying in alignment (left and right) then we could fix this diagramatin issue. I don't know how to edit the infoboxes themselves to allow this option (left alignment) (perhaps it's already possible and it's only me being too damn stupid!). Could someone shed some light on this? Regards Loudenvier 13:30, 11 August 2006 (UTC)
![]() | This is an archive of past discussions. Do not edit the contents of this page. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. |
Archive 1 |
Why did they skip the "I" naming? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.245.189.166 ( talk) 15:28, 19 March 2015 (UTC)
Is there any proof that the Brazilian Vectra is actually the Astra H/C, which is built on the Delta platform? The external design is the same, but I've heard that it's built on the T-body platform like the Astra G/B, not the Delta platform. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.253.251.253 ( talk) 21:19, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
the last picture is retarded. that's not the new opel astra. here is a good picture, someone paste it please: http://www.autoindex.org/images/cars/3392/4372/norm_1_Astra_GTC_HPC_MY2005_Eu.jpg
-petrik
Nobody uses the terms "Opel Astra A", "Opel Astra B" or "Opel Astra C", they are called "Opel Astra F/G/H" in Germany. I know it, because I am from Germany!"
I'd almost put money on it that the version uploaded by the anon was copy/pasted from somewhere else -- copyvio or not. —Morven 05:22, Jul 18, 2004 (UTC)
Well here's another one from 213.122.31.131: -- SFoskett 18:08, Sep 18, 2004 (UTC)
VAUXHALL ASTRA MK1/OPEL KADETT (1979-1984)
The original Vauxhall Astra was first produced in Britain in the summer of 1980, but it had been on sale for a year as the German built Opel Kadett. It was marketed as a three- and five-door hatchback and estate with 1.3 and 1.6 petrol engines as well as an economical 1.6 diesel. The Astra filled the gap in the Vauxhall range which had been vacated by the ageing Viva, but it stole many sales off the smaller Chevette which remained in production until the launch of the Nova three years later.
The real star of the original Astra range was the 2.0 GSi, which was launched in 1981 and had a top speed of nearly 120mph. This rounded off an impressive modern range of small family cars which proved to be a credible rival for the likes of the VW Golf and Ford Escort.
VAUXHALL ASTRA MK2/OPEL KADETT (1984-1991)
The second generation Vauxhall Astra was based on the same chassis as its predecessor but used an entirely new aerodynamic bodyshell which took time to accept. The engine range was more extensive than before, with the addition of 1.2 and 1.4 petrol engines. A saloon version (badged Belmont in the UK) was introduced in the spring of 1986.
In 1986 the Astra range was boosted by the launch of the GTE 16-valve, which used the GSi's 2.0 engine but was bolstered to give more power and an overwhelming top speed of nearly 140mph. The downside to the new fast version of the Astra was the fact that its chassis could not match its performance.
When production of the second generation Astra ceased in the autumn of 1991, South Korean manufacturer Daewoo purchased the rights to produce the car and it remained in production for a further six years as the Daewoo Nexia.
VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA MK3 (1991-1998)
With the third generation model, the Astra was finally badged as both a Vauxhall and Opel throughout Europe, although the Kadett name was still used in Africa. An Australian-built Holden Astra was also produced.
The engine line-up was entirely new, with 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines all getting fuel injection. There was also a 1.7 non-turbo and turbo-diesel. Ride and handling were acceptable but still not class leading.
Vauxhall-Opel brought the Astra range up to date in all areas, especially specification. For the first time the Astra could be had with power steering, electric windows, airbags and antilock brakes.
A facelift at the end of 1994 saw the Astra's engine mildly updated but the rest of the package was very much the same as before.
VAUXHALL/OPEL/CHEVROLET/HOLDEN ASTRA MK4 (1998-2004)
General Motors introduced the fourth generation Astra in the spring of 1998, with all-new 16-valve engines (1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2) plus 1.7 and 2.0 turbo-diesels. There was also a 2.0 turbo capable of 150mph. Build quality, reliability, ride comfort and handling were greatly improved over the stodgy previous Astra. The Astra was now badged across the world under four different marques - Vauxhall in Britain, Opel in Europe, Chevrolet in America and Holden in Australia.
The Astra chassis spawned off three different cars within two years of its launch - the seven-seater Zafira compact MPV plus the Italian-built Astra Coupe and Cabriolet which were designed and manufactured by design studio Bertone.
The fourth generation Astra was a big step forward for General Motors. It was unimaginatively styled inside and out, but was one of the best small family cars in Europe in terms of ride, handling, refinement and accommodation. Prices were competitive too.
VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA MK5 (2004-present)
The fifth generation Astra was launched in the spring of 2004 by General Motors as a successful bid to produce a class leading car in the small medium sector. Vauxhall-Opel was now producing a stylish, well-built, competitively-priced and fun to drive small family cars which was intent on stealing sales off the Ford Focus.
When Astra MK5 production began, it was sold only as a five-door hatchback, but a three-door hatchback and five-door estate are set to follow within the next year.
Retrieved from " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_Astra"
IP 213.122.196.51 is probably the same person and introduced some changes to this page, either factually incorrect or reflecting an opinion. I've reverted them. Stombs 23:12, Jan 1, 2005 (UTC)
The photo of a supposed 2004 Astra is actually the 2000 model (which looks quite different) and should be replaced with one of a real 2004 Astra.
For examples of the 2004 Astra, see http://www.autoindex.org/bodies.plt?no=3392&ass= GagHalfrunt 17:50, 22 May 2005 (UTC)
There must be a sub-title about these special products. With respect, Deliogul 23:05, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
Can someone verify whether or not the Astra Mk 5 is based on the General Motors Delta platform? The Delta platform entry suggests otherwise http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Delta_platform -- Whatsoverthere 23:15, 16 February 2006 (UTC)
I think the article is wrongly named General Motors Astra. It would be more properly called Opel Astra. The Astra is not present in the North American market, so it´s not branded as GM Astra in any place I know of. I will move it to Opel Astra. In Brazil it´s called Chevrolet Astra and is not in line anymore with the european Opel Astra, since it recieved a few facelifts instead of bringing the current Opel Astra model. What do you think? Is it really correct to call it the General Motors Astra? Wikipedia guidelines for article names advice us to use the term a user most probably would type search box. In this case it's definitely not General Motors Astra (Chevrolet Astra and Opel Astra would be much more likely the case). Just in case, if General Motors Astra stands, so Opel Tigra and Opel Vectra should be changed also. Loudenvier 17:29, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
General Motors Astra → Opel Astra – Rationale: The article's talk page has deeper information on this, but to summarize: the Opel Astra was not available on the North American market and there isn´t a single place where it´s called General Motors Astra. The article's history section also indicates it´s not General Motors Astra, but Opel Astra, a car originated from the Opel Kadett from 1979 in Germany. The Astra is an European car, from Opel, a subsidiary of General Motors. The car is known as Opel Astra all around the world except in Latin America where it´s know as simply Astra (from Chevrolet). The category for this car is Category:Opel vehicles, so how come the title for the article is General Motors Astra? Under Wikipedia Naming conventions this article title is wrong. I did a cut´n´paste move (which was wrong, I assume) and it got reverted without arguments. I wasn't able to move the page to Opel Astra because Opel Astra is now a redirect to General Motors Astra, but it should be the opposite of this (that´s why I fell to the temptation of the cut´n´paste move). Loudenvier 19:36, 4 August 2006 (UTC)
This article has been renamed as the result of a move request. Vegaswikian 05:55, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
Kudos to Vegaswikian for finally sorting out the kerfuffle. For the article to live up to its new title, I have moved the Vauxhall-specific content to Vauxhall Astra. Still, both articles require much attention and editorial work. I hope there will be plenty of volunteers :D Bravada, talk - 14:47, 10 August 2006 (UTC)
The current chevrolet Astra has a front and hear a litle different from the Astra G. It's not the Astra H tough. I don't know quite well how to put this information inside the article. Maybe tha brazillian Astra is the Astra G facelifted. Perhaps a small picture left aligned of the brazillian Astra would suffice. Loudenvier 13:28, 11 August 2006 (UTC)
The Astra article has good content, but it's diagramation is horrendous!!! The infoboxes are not aligned with the sections they pertain to. If we could provide Infoboxes varying in alignment (left and right) then we could fix this diagramatin issue. I don't know how to edit the infoboxes themselves to allow this option (left alignment) (perhaps it's already possible and it's only me being too damn stupid!). Could someone shed some light on this? Regards Loudenvier 13:30, 11 August 2006 (UTC)