Opel Astra K 1.5 Diesel Ultimate Automatik - Towing vehicle

Is a Opel Astra K 1.5 Diesel Ultimate Automatik a good towing vehicle?

Opel Astra K  1.5 Diesel Ultimate Automatik

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 deal does not yet include trailer hitch and must be additionally ordered.

Evaluation - is the Opel Astra suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle can tow a maximum of 1350 kg and has a maximum torque of 285 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. However, this particular offer is an immediately available vehicle that does not have a trailer hitch installed. It is therefore not suitable for use in trailer operation. However, this automobile may be available as an order vehicle with trailer hitch, so be sure to also check new vehicle offers on our website.

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