Back there abbreviation GSe on the new ones Opel Astra And Rod Sports Tourer plug-in hybrid. The sports brand now identifies the most thrilling electrified versions and indeed the Astra Gse it is only offered in the most powerful configuration by 225 hp. The Opel abbreviation “GSe” was traditionally short for “Grand Sport Einspritzung” (Grand Sport injection) as on the Opel Commodore GS / E and the Opel Monza GSE. GSe now becomes Opel’s new top-of-the-range sporty brand, and it means “Grand Sport electric”.
Opel Astra Gse plug-in hybrid, characteristics
Opel Astra Gse plug-in hybrid can count on a system power of 165 kW / 225 hp e a maximum torque of 360 Nm (fuel consumption in the WLTP cycle: 1.2-1.1 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions of 26-25 g / km; preliminary values).
In addition, the new Opel Astra GSe provides a dedicated frame, lowered by 10 millimeters. The revised trim ensures greater stability in cornering, braking and when driving at high speed on the motorway.
Opel Astra Gse sports suspension
The trim lowered by 10 mm and the sporty steering tuning are specific to the Opel Astra Gse, while the springs and oil filled shock absorbers of the front and rear suspension are set specifically to ensure a dynamic ride and an excellent level of comfort. The shock absorbers are equipped with technology KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping), which allows you to change the characteristics of the dampers based on the frequencies.
You can have different shock absorber characteristics for high and low frequencies, for a sporty driving style with more direct contact with the road. The ESP settings are unique for GSe models, with a higher activation threshold to be able to drive even more dynamically.
Opel Astra Gse as it is outside and inside
From an aesthetic point of view, the Opel Astra Gse has a more aggressive appearance, thanks to the adoption of 18 “alloy wheelswith the design inspired by the Opel Manta GSe electric concepta more aggressive front bumper and the GSe band and logo on the tailgate.
In the cockpit we find front seats upholstered with Alcantarawhich are reserved exclusively for this Gse model.
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