Vauxhall Astra TwinTop (06-10) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on 07 April 2006

Last Updated: 01 September 2009

There are plenty of coupe convertibles on the market, allowing you to enjoy open air motoring in the summer but coupe-like comfort in the winter. The Astra TwinTop is Vauxhall's version and it's one of the best around. It shares the same front end as the Astra Sport hatch, giving it a sporty appearance, while at the back, the clever folding roof means there's no need for a length boot. The result is a car that looks very good with both the roof up and down - a feat not all the alternatives manage with as much success. It's good to drive, only let down by rather over assisted steering. It's also a shame the interior is so dull, but there's a good choice of engines, including a fine diesel.

4 out of 5

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£17,018 - £25,820

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£4,086 - £11,093

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Attractive looks, good handling, well designed folding roof, decent-sized boot

Dull cabin design, poorly laid out controls, lifeless steering

Driving & Performance

Performance

4 out of 5
"The TwinTop is offered with a decent engine line-up that kicks off with a 1.6-litre petrol engine..."
Handling

3.5 out of 5
"The TwinTop is an easy car to drive albeit far from thrilling. It handles precisely and corners..."

Comfort

Comfort

3.5 out of 5
"Access to the back seats is good in the TwinTop thanks to the wide doors and there's adequate..."
Practicality

4 out of 5
"Dropping down the roof is simply in the TwinTop and requires nothing more than pressing a button -..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"The entry-level Astra TwinTop is only available with the 1.6-litre engine. It is fitted with..."
Behind the wheel

3 out of 5
"While the Astra TwinTop is neatly styled on the outside, the cabin is a letdown. Little has been..."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"The TwinTop is no more expensive to run than a standard Astra. It uses the same engines, all of..."
Green credentials

3 out of 5
"The Astra TwinTop performs adequately on the eco front, with average emissions of 179g/km of CO2..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4 out of 5
"The Astra has a good safety rating and the TwinTop supplements this with a strengthened windscreen..."
Reliability

4 out of 5
"The folding top was developed by the same company that makes the roof for the Mercedes-Benz SL,..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
"Despite our changeable weather, the UK is the biggest market in Europe for convertible cars. There..."
Buying used

4 out of 5
"The TwinTop may not be as popular as the standard Astra but there are still plenty around on the..."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"It may not have the image of upmarket alternatives like the Volkswagen Eos, but the TwinTop is an..."