Classic Opel Forum NZ

Posted: **16 May 2012, 19:52**

Our first Astras have arrived for their validation work prior to our launch in September. Let us know if you spot any on the roads (hint more likely to be seen in Victoria than the other states)... Thanks Mel
Opel Australia

Posted: **16 May 2012, 21:26**

Cool. Hope they go well!

Posted: **17 May 2012, 09:44**

Heay great news!
I can't wait to see some nice new Opels about.

Posted: **17 May 2012, 12:37**

We've still got no date for an NZ launch yet, so you might have to make a trip to Melbourne to be able to spot them :wink:

If they're talking September in Aus, then it is going to be next year sometime before they try NZ.

Still no mention of using the classics owned by members in the launch ......

Posted: **17 May 2012, 18:25**

Awesome news! Fingers crossed the launch is successful.

Posted: **18 May 2012, 22:14**

Hope the validation goes to plan in .au, and same follows for NZ, would be all good to promote the brand with some Opel heritage from around here if opportunity arises

Posted: **21 May 2012, 13:56**

More info ....

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/43BB10BFC7830BC5CA2579FA0022358C

Engines
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/FD399CC977D63F28CA2579FF000C6E2D

Posted: **22 May 2012, 21:26**

Almost fell off my seat when I read this "The first of these engines to emerge is a 1.6-litre SIDI direct injection turbo-petrol unit that produces 147kW of power at 4700rpm and 300Nm of torque from a low 1700rpm". From a 1.6 thatis very hearty!

Posted: **23 May 2012, 01:05**

And at surprisingly low rpm :shock:

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