Vauxhall Astra Estate (04-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Vauxhall has produced yet another capable variant of the Astra in the form of the estate. It offers more rear legroom than the hatchback models as well as a usefully large carrying capacity. It might not have the biggest boot in the sector, but it is helped by some innovative features such as the FlexOrganiser, which can keep various items in the boot separate. There's a wide range of petrol and diesel engines too that will suit most driver's needs. The cabin is a bit of a let down though - it lacks the sophistication of alternatives such as the Ford Focus and the layout of the buttons is poor. However, that doesn't prevent the Astra estate from being a comfortable and useful family car.
3.5 out of 5

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Equipment

The entry-level Life comes with height and reach adjustable steering, height adjustable driver's seat, electric front windows, remote control central locking, ABS, 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, a CD stereo, retractable load cover, black roof rails and 60/40 split folding rear seats. Next is the Club - the most popular model - which adds full-length curtain airbags, the FlexOrganiser side rails in the boot and electrically adjustable door mirrors. The Design has part leather seats, electric rear windows, a leather steering wheel, trip computer, rain sensitive wipers, silver roof rails and 16-inch alloys. The SXi version has aluminium pedals, five-spoke alloys, lowered sports suspension, sports seats and front fog lights. The SRi has 17-inch wheels, a sports switch, ESP stability control, trip computer, dark tinted rear glass and an alarm.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
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