Vauxhall Astra TwinTop (06-10) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
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

Equipment

The entry-level Astra TwinTop is only available with the 1.6-litre engine. It is fitted with electric windows front and rear, air conditioning, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, a CD player and Vauxhall's unique 'structure wheel' which looks like an alloy wheel but is actually a clever design with easily replaceable plastic covers. The Sport model adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a trip computer, steering wheel-mounted stereo controls and a remote control function for the roof. Design is the top trim level and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a Sport switch to sharpen the steering and throttle response, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, an anti-dazzle rear view mirror, pop-up roll-over protection bars (rather then the fixed hoops on other models) and a wind break. Leather upholstery and adaptive lighting that turns with the steering are optional.

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  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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