The third-generation Opel Astra, known as the P10, underwent production in Germany and Poland spanning from 2009 to 2018. Additionally, Russian version at the factory near St. Petersburg between 2010 and 2015. Sharing the Delta II platform with the Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Opel Cascada, this model was a part of the Astra family, which includes the T92 (1991 - 1998), T98 (1998 - 2009), and A04 (2004 - 2014) generations.
The car was equipped with engines:
| Engine Power | [AI]140 HP. |
| Torque | 200 NM. |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 9.9 seconds |
| Max speed | 202 km/h |
| City consumption | 7.8 liters |
| Combustion on the road | 4.7 liters |
| Mixed expenditure | 5.9 liters |
| Fuel tank capacity | 56 liters |
| Loaded weight | 1370 kg |
| Full weight | 1870 kg |
| Load | 500 kg |
| Trunk volume | 370 (1235) liters |
| Overall Length | 4419 / 4698 mm * |
| Width | 1814 (2013) mm |
| Height | 1510 / 1535 mm * |
| Distance axis | 2685 mm |
| Front belt circle | 1544 mm |
| Rear wheels | 1558 mm |
| Overall ground clearance | 160 mm |
| Min. turning radius | 5.75 m |
| Number of doors | seats | 5 | 5 |
| Tire size | 215/50 R17 |
From 2009 to 2012, the previous version of the hatchback and estate model was available with various petrol and diesel engines, including 1.4 liters (A14XEL, A14XER, A14NEL, A14NET), 1.6 liters (A16XER, A16LET), and more powerful options such as 1.6 liters (A16LET) and 2.0 liters (A20DTH).
With the start of the restyling in 2012, the model in the coupe, sedan, hatchback, and estate body styles received an updated exterior, although the engine lineup remained largely unchanged.
In 2013, the manufacturer significantly revised the engine lineup of this model. New engines were introduced, such as 1.6 liters (A16XHT, A16SHT), and updated versions of existing ones (A14NEL, A14NET, A16XER), as well as diesel modifications (A17DTC, A17DTS, A20DTR).
In 2014, the European versions of the model transitioned to the Euro 6 standard, which required an update to the engine lineup. New engine modifications were introduced for both petrol (B14NEL, B14NET, B16XER, B16SHL, B16SHT) and diesel (B16DTL, B16DTH) versions. The OPC model also received a new engine, the B20NFT.
The Opel Astra J proves to be less finicky in its usage compared to its predecessor, the Opel Astra H. However, it's not without its drawbacks. For instance, pairing a petrol engine with a proprietary automatic transmission presents some challenges. Diesel variants with automatic transmissions are also quite scarce. However, the GTC variant has gained its popularity not by chance; its reputation for reliability and user-friendliness speaks for itself.