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AW Astro 4.0.6 Final

Perfection in simplicity

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  1. Nekkit
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    1980-1990 AW Astro



    Lore:

    AW (Automobilwerke Wolfsburg) is a German motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Established in pre-WW2 times it became one of the most popular brands in automotive history taking over europe by a storm with affordable and reliable vehicles after 1950.
    The AW Astro Gen 2 was produced by the German automotive manufacturer AW since 1980, it was an instant success in german and export markets. The original gen 1 Astro was a front-engined, front wheel drive vehicle targeted at working class of the people.



    A little screenshot gallery:

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    Please note that this vehicle is only inspired by vw golf and it doesnt try to be one.

    Currently the mod features EU/USDM hatchbacks and cabrios as well as a big amount of customisation and over 30 configs.​



    Old Videos:





    Support my work and get access to early versions of the mods here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nekkit



    Any suggestions and bug reports are appreciated either in dm or in forum thread. Thanks!

    Credits:

    @waboll - about 80% of the og version modelling work
    @Car_Killer - making gauge needles, UVs and some general help
    @TrackpadUser - massive help with suspension jbeam
    @Manche - base steelie model
    @LucasBE - P-slot rims
    @_Tanco , @Braskus help with engine sounds and torque curves

Recent Updates

  1. Final Update
  2. "Population Control"
  3. Light material update

Recent Reviews

  1. KartingVerstappen
    KartingVerstappen
    5/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    Great mod, I love racing it against the other 2 AWs.
    Openables would be nice tho
  2. Kexo
    Kexo
    5/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    Great mod for its age
  3. ThePickleMind
    ThePickleMind
    5/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    Aw Astro (or Etk A) is a mod made with love, and you can feel that from the first driving experience to the small details, configurations, and the numerous parts you might not even need—but they make you feel so good knowing you have infinite possibilities when it comes to modifying this car. The backstory is well-structured and well-defined, creating a pleasant sense of familiarity.

    Slightly boxier than the real-life Mk1 Golf it’s inspired by, it still retains its proportions and feels like a car you could genuinely consider buying in the 1980s in the BeamNG universe. (I’m a sucker for lore-friendly mods.)

    What truly saddens me is that, according to Nekkit, he won’t be working on this mod anymore, which is understandable considering that it has received 28 updates since its launch in 2021.

    -Nevertheless-

    This mod could have been so much more than it is. Sure, both the Cabrio and Country variants were warmly received by everyone, but it makes me wonder—where is the 5-door hatchback and the Rabbit Pickup? (I could also mention the Citi Golf—in Brazil, this car was so beloved that its production lasted until 2009. I would have loved to see such a configuration.)

    In my futile attempt to spark Nekkit’s imagination and desire to work on this mod again, I want to thank him for the countless hours I’ve spent with this mod, which has been close to my heart from day one.

    Negatives:
    -The inability to transport cargo boxes is something I genuinely mourn.
    -The 2024 standard for mods requires that all doors open, which is unfortunately missing here.
    -Small spikes in the inner fender areas of the rear arches—but only a crazy, obsessive, and overly meticulous mind would even notice these.
    -The inability to mount temperature or turbo gauges in the lower dash, or swap them for an ashtray, is a missed opportunity—and where did the gloveboxes go?!

    Overall: 4.5 stars—but because this mod is fundamentally from 2021 and Nekkit never stops evolving in modding, I’ll give it a well-deserved 5-star rating.

    This car must be part of your repository if you love lore-friendly campaigns and roleplay—flawless choice.
  4. PlanetDoge
    PlanetDoge
    3/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    What was once great is now an outdated, below-average mod with no openable fixtures and missing materials.
  5. BruceLeeFan1988
    BruceLeeFan1988
    5/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    My last review was a 4/5 because of the missing glass textures. These issues have been fixed with the final release, so this final version gets a 5/5 from me. Fantastic work Nekkit!
  6. Hellpro560_BNG
    Hellpro560_BNG
    5/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    R.I.P. best car mod on BeamNG, it was one of my first mod, its sad seeing this die slowly
  7. hamster081
    hamster081
    4/5,
    Version: 4.0.6 Final
    Does not deserve a 2 star rating
  8. ilovemods123
    ilovemods123
    4/5,
    Version: 4.0.5
    its awesome but fix the no texture please (favorite golf mod o :D
  9. Mr.Drift
    Mr.Drift
    2/5,
    Version: 4.0.5
    It was a good mod, but it's missing new features like openable doors and shifter animations and as of right now, it seems like its abondoned and there are already some textures breaking.
  10. julausrie
    julausrie
    4/5,
    Version: 4.0.5
    Love it, but there are missing textures on the lights and when the windshield is broken
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