The new Opel Astra was last week named German Compact Car of the Year. The independent expert jury of the German Car Awards chose the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. Innovative safety technologies, which Opel makes affordable for a broad range of buyers in the compact class with the new Astra, convinced the panel of 27 automotive experts. The prestigious award was officially presented at a ceremony in Bad Dürkheim, Germany.
About lighting, Intelligent, high-resolution Pixel Lite ensures better road safety and comfort. The first glare-free high beam was installed in the Opel Astra in 2015. Now, the next stage of development is ready to launch: With a total of 168 LED elements (84 per headlamp), the IntelliLux Pixel Lite developed by ZKW is integrated into the extra-slim front headlamps. This newest version has more, smaller segments, allowing it to achieve higher resolution and lighting quality. Compared to the previous Matrix system, the new headlamps have not only vertical, but also horizontal segments for both high and low beams. This technology makes it possible to illuminate the gap created when masking the oncoming vehicle or vehicles traveling in front of the equipped car.
The “wing” design is a striking feature on the DRL of the new Astra uses specially developed microoptics to deliver a homogeneous appearance, appearing evenly white when switched off.
