Quickest Astra gets improved handling
PROS
- Hatch in low BIK bracket
- Good ride and handling balance
- Estate boot good for a PHEV
CONS
- Clunky hybrid system
- Thrashy engine
- Pricey
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We have 3 reviews of recent Vauxhall Astra models:
Quickest Astra gets improved handling
Competent hatchback with a surprising dash of desirability
Latest Astra estate combines German style with French engineering
Economical and good to drive, but patchy reliability
Spacious Astra estate is a good all-rounder, but lacks badge appeal
Used bargain and tonnes of choice out there
Excellent performance, comfortable cabin, stylish looks, sensible running costs given the performance.
Interior isn't as well finished as some rivals, poor rear visibility, overly firm ride.
Smart styling, good turbocharged engines, optional panoramic roof, sharp handling
Poor rear visibility, cramped rear, boot awkward to access, fiddly dash layout
Tremendous pace, keen handling, purposeful styling
Performance delivery lacks polish, drab interior, uncomfortably stiff ride, lacks feelgood factor
Neatly styled, well built, wide choice of engines, comfortable
Awkward boot space, poor cabin stowage, haphazard dash layout
Practical; easy to live with; good value
Handling may disapoint the enthusiastic driver
Engaging handling, strong performance and low running costs, distinctive styling
Not as refined as German-built rivals, poor visibility and ergonomics, impractical boot
Attractive looks, good handling, well designed folding roof, decent-sized boot
Dull cabin design, poorly laid out controls, lifeless steering
Handling; refinement; sleek looks
Dull interior; no diesel choice
Wide choice of engines available, strong build quality, good-sized boot
Drab interior, awkward button layout on dash, other estates are more stylish
Loads of interior space makes it very practical
Ford Focus is much better
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