The Opel Astra debuted last year but the new generation of the popular Golf rival has yet to gain an OPC variant, leaving the GS Line trim as the sportier of the bunch. However, owners of the compact hatchback looking to spice things up a bit can turn to German tuner Irmscher, who is developing a series of visual modifications, officially previewed through digital renderings.
Starting with the exterior, Irmscher’s
bodykit includes a pronounced front bumper extension with a splitter, new side
skirts, a larger roof spoiler, and a rear bumper extension with a diffuser. The
hot hatch looks are further enhanced with the red accents all around the
bodywork, Irmscher graphics on the profile, and an optional duo-tone paint
treatment in line with Opel’s latest design language. No visual modification
package would be complete without a new set of wheels. Irmscher previewed three
different designs including the “Cosmo Star” and “High Star” with a diameter of
19 inches, and the “Turbo Star” which is slightly smaller at 18 inches. All
rims are available in black and shod in 225/45 tires.
As it is evident from the renderings, the
suspension is lowered by 30 mm, bringing the Astra closer to the
ground in combination with the bodykit add-ons. Irmscher also upgraded the
interior with things like stainless-steel door sills, velour carpets, and a
selection of leather upholstery options for the seats. Irmscher didn’t announce
pricing for the parts but said the upgrades will be available soon.
The tuner adds that the modifications are
compatible with all powertrain variants of the Opel Astra, but didn’t mention
any power upgrades. The Opel Astra is offered in 1.2 Puretech petrol, 1.5
BlueHDi diesel, or HYBRID-e plug-in hybrid variants. Power outputs are ranging
from 108 hp to 222 hp. We guess that the
same applies for the already confirmed fully-electric Astra-e coming in 2023,
and to some extent for the longer and more practical Sports Tourer bodystyle.
