IAA 2017: Clean with gas
OPEL The Astra CNG with natural gas and biogas drive celebrates its premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt. The latest version of the "Car of the Year 2016" has recently been available to order in Switzerland and will soon be rolling into dealerships. The new Opel Astra CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is available as a five-door sedan and as the Astra Sports Tourer in [...]
The new Opel Astra CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) is available as a five-door sedan and as an Astra Sports Tourer in the Enjoy or Excellence model versions. Prices start at 28,200 Swiss francs (5-door) and 29,400 Swiss francs (Sports Tourer). Customers also benefit from a flex premium of 2,500 francs and zero-percent leasing with no down payment.
Base gasoline engine
The 81 kW/110 hp 1.4-liter turbo is based on the all-aluminum gasoline engine of its gasoline counterpart. The four-cylinder has been optimized for use with natural gas, biogas or any mixture thereof (CNG consumption according to NEDC: combined 4.3-4.1 kg/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 116-113 g/km factory figures). Natural gas is supplied by two "Type 4" tanks made of carbon fiber composites with a total capacity of 19 kilograms (117.5 liters).
Reserve on board
If the tanks are ever empty, a 13.7-liter gasoline reserve allows the driver to continue driving until the next refueling stop. The advantages of natural gas drives are obvious: Natural gas vehicles emit less CO2 than comparable gasoline engines, and the NOx problem currently affecting diesels is also not an issue.
