Opel Astra K 1.2 DI Turbo Elegance - Towing vehicle

You want to use the Opel Astra also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this topic many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

The maximum towing capacity of this Automobiles is given as 1350 kg and is thus quite sufficient for the "normal consumer". You can pull a small caravan with it, and also sometimes the moving trailer.
The torque is at the Opel Astra decisive for acceleration even under load - the more torque the better!

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However, this advertisement does not yet include trailer hitch and must be added to this.

Evaluation - is the Opel Astra suitable as a towing vehicle?: The car can tow a maximum of 1350 kg and has a maximum torque of 225 Nm. You can manage quite well in everyday life, but you should only pull heavy equipment over short distances because the torque alone is a bit tight and you run the risk of slowing down traffic considerably.