!NEW! Generation Power 2013: Class Leading 1.6 Turbo for Opel Astra, Zafira Tourer and Cascada

• Powertrain offensive: Three new engine families and 13 new engines by 2016
• Phase one: Downsizing with 1.6-liter turbo petrol and diesel, improved transmission
• Best in class Torque: 1.6 turbo gasoline direct injection engine with 280 Nm
• Strong power: 100 kW/136 hp 1.6 CDTI with class leading  liter performance
• Efficiency Plus: Reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 15 percent
• Increased comfort: Five-and six-speed manual gearbox, the new generation

Opel Astra family, Zafira Tourer MPV and Cascada convertible

The Opel Astra family, the Zafira Tourer MPV and the midsize class convertible Cascada are the first models, the first ancestor with the new engines and transmissions of the great offensive drive from Opel. By 2016, the automaker replaced 80 percent of its total power portfolio. With three all-new engine family - consisting of 13 different units - and keep gearboxes many new cutting-edge technology and class-leading performance levels in a wide range of Opel models collection.

We start with the new 1.6-liter turbo engines, the first copies of a completely new generation of medium-sized petrol and diesel engines. The downsizing engines exactly fit the requirements of the customers: they are characterized by high performance and strong traction at reduced fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions. How to reach a power density as well as a level of comfort and balance that catapult them to the top of their class.

New petrol engine 1.6 SIDI Turbo ECOTEC in Opel Astra

The new 125 kW/170 hp 1.6 Turbo SIDI (SIDI = Spark Ignition Direct Injection) provides a torque of 280 Newton meters - twelve percent more than its nearest competitor. The turbo gasoline direct-injection engine is already available for Astra (GTC, five-door hatchback, saloon and Sports Tourer), Zafira Tourer and the new convertible Cascada. The new 1.6 CDTI, the first all-aluminum diesel engine from Opel, shines with unmatched in this displacement class output per liter of 85 hp. The 100 kW/136 hp engine starts in the current Zafira Tourer, successively followed by other Opel models. Both engines are combined with the next generation of manual gearbox that qualify in particular in terms of shift comfort ahead of the competition.

Top class: The all-new 1.6 SIDI Turbo petrol engine 

The all-new four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with direct injection starts first with an output of 125 kW/170 hp. It offers an exceptional torque of up to 280 Newton meters at low engine speed range from 1,650 min-1 and is designed to model elasticity and excellent driving comfort, particularly low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions.

Compared to the same great predecessors fuel thirst and CO2 emissions in the combined cycle were reduced by up to 15 percent and torque are both increased by 22 percent. The Result: The engine puts power in the class of compact cars of 150 to 180 hp the bar higher: It provides twelve percent more torque than the nearest competitor - Models German premium manufacturer included.

Crucial for the impressive performance, the introduction of direct injection for improved combustion, spontaneously responding turbochargers for heavy pulling even at low engine speeds, as well as numerous sound-engineering measures that favor a particularly calm and balanced handling.

New Opel Astra 1.6 SIDI Turbo with 125 kW / 170 hp

The best example of the enormous torque of the new 1.6 SIDI Turbo Astra five-door hatchback and sedan sprint in just 8.8 seconds in fifth gear from 80 to 120 km / h - a whopping almost two seconds faster than the 1.6-liter predecessors. Equipped with Start / Stop and six-speed manual require both Astra variants in the combined cycle (according to Regulation [EC] No. 715/2007) only 5.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer - an improvement 14 percent. And the Astra GTC is rotating at a reduction of 15 per cent once more on the efficiency screw.

Top class: The all-new 1.6 CDTI turbo diesel

The first all-aluminum diesel engine of Opel Zafira Tourer celebrates premiere. By and by the new 1.6 CDTI engines then replaced with the current 1.7 liter engine capacity and weaker two-liter turbo diesel in most model ranges, as follows additional power levels. In his first version of the 100 kW/136 bhp engine offers powerful 320 Nm of torque - and an unmatched in this class, power of 85 hp per liter of displacement.

Opel Zafira Tourer MPV 1.6 CDTI

Compared to also available in the Opel Zafira Tourer two-liter turbo diesel with similar performance drop fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by ten percent lower. Thus, the new engine 1.6 CDTI in the combined cycle just 4.1 liters per 100 kilometers and emits 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Opel engineers assume that consumption levels of less than 4.0 l/100 km and CO2 emissions / km, and below are possible with this engine in smaller vehicles to 100 g. In terms of pollutant emissions, the new 1.6 CDTI (selective catalytic reduction) is as clean as a gasoline thanks to Blue Injection SCR system - it already meets the future Euro 6 emission standard, which comes into force in September 2015.

Opel Zafira Tourer MPV 1.6 CDTI - Fuel and AdBlue cap

Like its gasoline counterpart, the 1.6 CDTI also benefits from numerous sound-engineering measures to minimize noise, vibration and harshness. In the Zafira Tourer, the motor against other vehicles with a 1.6-liter turbo diesel to the slightest noise level in the interior.

New turbo diesel engine 1.6 CDTI in Opel Zafira Tourer MPV 

The high-pressure common-rail system, together with the closed-loop combustion control and the VTG turbocharger (Variable Turbine Geometry), which enables a strong response, the technical core components of the engine dar. These and many functions be demanding of the highest motor control of the new 1.6 CDTI regulated. The internally developed unit comes in all future four-cylinder diesel engines are used.

Best in Class Switching Comfort: The manual of the next generation

To optimize the current five-and six-speed gearbox Opel has invested more than 50 million euros into the European production. When it comes to fast, smooth gear changes, the gear play developed as compared to the competition in the top league.

Numerous changes to the gear shift components and mechanisms as well as the integration in the vehicle are designed to greatly reduce the switching paths and minimum force required for shifting. For the driver this means a decisive advantage to switching convenience and immediate feedback - the shift knob "snaps" into place easily, with a minimum of effort.

In addition, a particularly low-friction six-speed automatic is available. It has an Active Select function for manual gear selection and makes for a more direct feel.

!NEW! Opel Astra GTC - Now with Highly Efficient 170 hp 1.6 SIDI Turbo gasoline unit

Perfect fit: Powerful engine underlines sporty coupé character

Unrivalled class: Up to 280 Nm torque with overboost function

Frugal strength: 15 percent lower consumption and CO2 than predecessor

Attractive choice: New direct-injection Turbo modernizes gasoline portfolio

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 SIDI Turbo 

Now the Opel Astra GTC is also taking off with the all-new 1.6 SIDI Turbo (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) engine. The new generation Turbo direct injection unit rounds off the compact coupé’s gasoline portfolio while it replaces the previous 1.6 Turbo. The 125 kW/170 hp engine recently made its premiere in the Opel models Cascada, Astra five-door hatchback and Sports Tourer as well as in the Zafira Tourer, and now takes the Astra GTC right into the top field of its direct competitors. With 260 Nm maximum torque (up to 280 Nm due to an overboost function), top speed of 219 km/h, extremely low fuel consumption of just 6.1 liters per 100 km with NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) and 143 g/km CO₂ emissions, the Astra GTC 1.6 SIDI Turbo leaves its toughest competitors scrambling to catch up.

New Opel ECOTEC 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine with 125 kW/170 hp

“Through 2016 we are introducing three all-new engine families, 13 new engines and a host of new transmissions. The new-generation 1.6 SIDI Turbo is the start of our large powertrain offensive. So of course this engine has to be offered in our sporty compact coupé,” says Opel Management Board Member for Engineering Mike Ableson. “With its superb performance the Turbo direct injection gasoline engine perfectly complements the Opel Astra GTC’s character – a muscular look that combines attention-getting design with strong performance and exemplary economy.”

The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 SIDI Turbo is available with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission and can be ordered for an entry-level price of 23,850 euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany).

Top values: Higher torque, better performance, lower consumption

The new 1.6 liter Turbo gasoline engine with direct injection boasts exemplary values in the Opel Astra GTC. It stands out with its impressive torque of 260 Nm available between 1,650 and 3,200 rpm and offers up to 280 Nm due to an overboost function, which temporarily gives the vehicle an extra burst which is very useful when overtaking for example – up to 22 percent more than the predecessor engine. With this the Astra GTC distinguishes itself from competitors in the 1.4 to 1.8-liter displacement class, as most models here offer maximum torque of just 240 to 250 Nm. But its excellent power development is not only apparent in its low-speed torque. With 219 km/h top speed, the Astra GTC SIDI makes a clear statement to its direct competitors. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and sprints from 80 to 120 km/h in 9.3 seconds in fifth gear.

The all-new direct injection engine offers excellent refinement and smooth power delivery with lower fuel consumption. The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 SIDI Turbo consumes just 6.1 liters fuel per 100 km with six-speed manual transmission and Start/Stop technology (combined cycle) and emits 143 g/km CO₂. With these values, the new-generation direct injection gasoline engine undercuts most of its direct competitors. 

Compared to the 1.6 liter Turbo predecessor, it boasts a 15 percent reduction in fuel consumption.

Within just a few months, Opel completely renewed the top-of-the-line engines for the Astra GTC. The wide portfolio is completed by the 206 kW/280 hp top OPC version, the high-performance diesel 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI with 400 Nm maximum torque and now also the powerful and quiet 1.6 SIDI Turbo.

Pleasant sound: Smooth Turbo engine increases passenger comfort

To provide excellent performance and refinement for optimum driving comfort, the key engine development objectives for engineers were low overall levels of radiated noise and vibration, with no unusual sounds. Optimization of the induction and exhaust systems included decoupling the cam cover from the cylinder head via specific fasteners and a sealing system. In spite of direct injection and pulsed combustion, engineers were able to substantially reduce noise levels compared to the previous engine. As a result of these ‘sound-engineering’ measures, the driver and passengers in the new Opel Astra GTC 1.6 SIDI Turbo will appreciate quiet and smooth idling, with a pleasant sound quality even at high road speeds, engine speeds and loads.

The enhanced transmissions also contribute to higher economy, more comfort and better performance. The next generation of six-speed manual transmissions in the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 SIDI Turbo is distinguished by high shifting comfort and reduced friction. The updated, low-friction six-speed automatic transmission features an Active Select function to allow manual shifting for a more sporty driving experience.

NEW generation 1.6 SIDI Turbo now powers Opel Astra model range

Opel Astra 5-door hatchback 1.6 SIDI Turbo

• Best-in-class: SIDI Turbo gasoline unit with strong low-end torque and high refinement
• Three body styles: Available as 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan and Sports Tourer
• More torque: Up to 280 Nm from just 1,650 rpm
• Greater economy: Fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions cut by up to 14 percent
• Refined transmissions: Smooth six-speed manual and automatic transmissions

Opel Astra 4-door sedan 1.6 SIDI Turbo

An all-new gasoline engine in three Astra variants: the new-generation 1.6 SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) Turbo unit now makes its debut in the Opel best seller. The 125 kW/170 hp, direct injection engine leads the newly-launched Opel powertrain offensive and takes the Astra five door hatchback, four door sedan and Sports Tourer models to the top of their segments for superb low-end torque and refinement.

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 SIDI Turbo

This new-generation engine tops the gasoline offer in the Astra family and replaces the previous 1.6 Turbo. It generates exceptional maximum torque of up to 280 Nm (50 Nm more than its predecessor), which is available from just 1,650 rpm (previous generation: 2,200 rpm). It does more than just beat its predecessor: it also delivers 12 percent more torque than its closest competitors from the compact class with 150 - 180 hp output, even those from German premium brands.

Opel ECOTEC 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine

At the same time, with NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) fuel consumption of just 5.9 liters/100 km 

(five door and sedan), the new Astra models powered by the 1.6 SIDI Turbo also require up to 14 percent less gasoline than their predecessors. Refined transmissions also play a role in delivering better fuel economy as well as enhanced comfort and performance.

Opel Astra 5-door hatchback 1.6 SIDI Turbo

The five door Astra, the sedan and Sports Tourer 1.6 SIDI Turbo come with next-generation six-speed manual gearboxes distinguished by especially high shifting comfort and substantially lower friction. A new, low-friction six-speed automatic transmission can also be combined with the new 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine in the Astra models. It features an Active Select function to provide manual shifting for a sportier driving experience.

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 SIDI Turbo

The five door Astra 1.6 SIDI Turbo can now be ordered, with prices starting at 23,385 euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany) and 24,485 euros for the similarly equipped Astra Sports Tourer. The Astra four-door sedan with the 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine will be available this fall.

Opel Astra 4-door sedan 1.6 SIDI Turbo

Top of segment: Higher torque than all direct competitors

While most competitors provide maximum torque of 240 - 250 Nm, the Astra five-door, sedan and Sports Tourer 1.6 SIDI Turbo impress with powerful low-end torque of up to 280 Nm between 1,650 and 4,250 rpm. The all-new engine combines excellent refinement and a smooth power delivery with lower fuel consumption. It boasts up to 22 percent more torque than its predecessor engine and a reduction of up to 14 percent in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, diminishing impact on the environment and drivers’ wallets.

Opel ECOTEC 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine

With Start/Stop technology and a six-speed manual transmission, the Astra five-door and sedan 1.6 SIDI Turbo models have an NEDC combined fuel consumption of just 5.9 l/100 km and emit only 139 g/km CO₂. The five-door Astra 1.6 SIDI Turbo accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 8.7 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 220 km/h, while the sedan achieves two km/h more. Both variants also boast impressive elasticity in fifth gear, with acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h in just 8.8 seconds, nearly two seconds faster than the predecessor model.

The new Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 SIDI Turbo also easily joins the ranks of exemplary performers: it accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h (fifth gear) in nine seconds – 1.5 seconds faster than the previous 1.6 Turbo model– and from zero to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 220 km/h. The flexible Opel station wagon consumes 6.1 l/100km (NEDC combined) and emits 144 g/km CO₂.

Music to the ears: Running smoothness par excellence

Strong pulling power, exemplary elasticity and excellent running refinement were the key development objectives for the new 1.6 SIDI Turbo. To achieve low overall levels of radiated noise and vibration, engineers optimized the induction and exhaust systems. This included decoupling the cam cover from the cylinder head via specific fasteners and the sealing system. In spite of direct injection and pulsed combustion, engineers were able to substantially reduce noise levels compared to the previous engine. As a result of these ‘sound-engineering’ measures, occupants of the new Astra 1.6 SIDI models will appreciate quiet, smooth idling and a pleasant sound quality even at high road speeds, engine speeds and loads.

Opel Management Board Member for Engineering Mike Ableson says, “Following the introduction of the all-new 1.6 SIDI Turbo in the Cascada and Zafira Tourer, we are now delighted to make this state-of-the-art engine available for our customers in our best seller, the Astra, in three very popular body styles. With this powerful and quiet new-generation Turbo, we are heading towards the top of the class – three times over with the five-door Astra, the Astra sedan and the Astra Sports Tourer.”

The new 1.6 SIDI Turbo gasoline engine is the start of Opel’s huge powertrain offensive. Through 2016, the automaker will introduce three completely new engine families and 13 new engines. Many new transmissions will also be introduced in the same time frame. As a result, Opel will renew 80 percent of its engine portfolio within the next four years.