Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.2 DI Turbo Edition - Towing vehicle

Is a Opel Astra K Sports Tourer 1.2 DI Turbo Edition a good towing vehicle?

Opel Astra K  Sports Tourer 1.2 DI Turbo Edition

You want to use the Opel Astra also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this issue the automobile must be considered from all points of view, 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 1220 kg and is thus quite sufficient for the "normal consumer". You can pull a small caravan with it, and also sometimes the moving trailer.
torque affects the Opel Astra how much the trailer load affects acceleration. With 195 Nm, it does not have much torque. If you charge a lot, you have to be patient during acceleration.

However, this deal does not yet include trailer hitch and must be ordered in addition.

Evaluation - is the Opel Astra suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle can tow a maximum of 1220 kg and can tow a maximum torque of 195 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.

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