Opel Astra K 1.2 DI Turbo Elegance - Towing vehicle

Can the Opel Astra also be used as a towing vehicle? In order to answer this question 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 cars 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 separately ordered.

Evaluation - is the Opel Astra suitable as a towing vehicle?: The automobile has a maximum towing capacity of 1350 kg and can tow 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.