Opel, one of the well-established automotive brands, has announced that the new Astra has been recognized as deserving of the 2022 Golden Steering Wheel award. The German company won the Golden Steering Wheel 2022 award with Astra, becoming the first brand to win the award three times in a row.
The successful Opel Astra compact model has been awarded the Golden Steering Wheel 2022 for its new generation.
Opel, one of the most famous automotive brands in the world, continues to win prestigious awards for every new model it releases, according to Opel.
The new generation Astra continues this tradition in the same way. The German manufacturer won the Golden Steering Wheel 2022 award with its new Astra, becoming the first brand to win the award three times in a row.
While the Opel Corsa-e was recognized as deserving of this award in 2020, the Opel Mokka-e managed to win the award last year. The latest award received this year is the 20th Opel Golden Steering Wheel award, which has a special significance.
“THE NEW OPEL ASTRA IS EXCITING”
- Opel Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Florian Hüttl commented: “With the new Opel Astra, we really hit the mark. Our new compact model is not only convincing, but also inspiring from the other side. Readers of AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG, expert We are very pleased that the jury and editorial colleagues had the same opinion.” used his words.
Tom Drexler, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director of BILD Group Automotive, said: “The new Astra has changed the balance in the compact class with a host of features essential to success in this segment. Large screen, useful trunk and various driving options. All this on one platform. If they are not convincing enough, it is enough to try ergonomic seats.” gave his assessment.
ASTRA COMBINES DESIGN WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
True to the motto “no more words needed”, the new generation Astra is more dynamic than ever. With the new Opel Visor branding, it sets the standard in the compact class with its fully digital and intuitive Pure Panel cockpit. The adaptable 168-cell Intelli-Lux LED Pixel anti-glare LED headlights in the new Astra incorporate the most advanced technology, while AGR-certified ergonomic seats provide comfort.
The Opel Astra is the latest addition to Opel’s proud Golden Wheel victories. This year marks the 20th time the German car manufacturer has received the award, which has been awarded by Axel Springer BILD am SONNTAG since 1976 (in cooperation with AUTO BILD since 2009).
On the way to winning the Golden Wheel, the votes of AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG readers always come first in the evaluation. They vote for new cars and thus determine the 3 favorites in each category for the final. Then, at the DEKRA Lausitzring race track in Germany, a jury of journalists, drivers and auto experts checks the finalists against the criteria for the AUTO BILD test.