This is only half-surprised because we knew that Opel is preparing a three-door version of its Astra, but we do not think so close to the GTC Concept Paris the last World Cup. Unveiled on June 7, the new Astra GTC will build on a strong and look on chassis set-specific.

The GTC Concept Paris caused a sensation at the last World Cup in October and its level of achievement we had led to think that the Astra 3-door look like him very much. The last images (virtual) issued by Opel confirm our expectations. More squat, more aggressive, the new Astra GTC is described by the mark as a 3 door sporty compact chassis with unique features. The information supplied by Opel, however meager, we only know that the car will be officially unveiled June 7 in conjunction with the opening of orders but it will be possible to see in flesh and blood "at Salon Frankfurt in September.

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Astra GTC range should probably be modeled on that of the sedan with a price of entry-level to around 17 000 EUR. CDTI diesel engines from 95 hp to 160 hp could be taken as the petrol 1.4 turbo 140bhp and 1.6 180bhp. The Astra GTC is also expected to result in an even tougher than the OPC 200 hp.