Vauxhall Astra VXR (05-10) - Review Review by David Ross on 06 Oct 2005 Last Updated: 28 Aug 2009 3 This is the high performance version of the Astra - a car that competes alongside the likes of the Ford Focus ST and venerable Volkswagen Golf GTI. It certainly has the right performance credentials thanks to a turbocharged 2. Latest Vauxhall Astra VXR review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Tremendous pace, keen handling, purposeful styling Performance delivery lacks polish, drab interior, uncomfortably stiff ride, lacks feelgood factor New price range: £23,360 Used price range: £5,030 - £13,638 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 This is the high performance version of the Astra - a car that competes alongside the likes of the Ford Focus ST and venerable Volkswagen Golf GTI. It certainly has the right performance credentials thanks to a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine that produces 240bhp. The styling is suitably hot hatch-esque too with a bulging bodykit, a central exhaust and large alloy wheels. But while it looks good, the VXR isn't that enjoyable to drive. The ride is simply too firm, the power delivery is anything but smooth and the steering lacks feel. While it is undoubtedly hard-edged, other hot hatches offer more enjoyment and refinement. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 3.5 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 2.5 out of 5 Practicality 2.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials 2.5 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ It has a roomy cabin and even though i dont ever carry more than one passenger the rear seats are ok too. Like the reviews say the boot lip is a tad high but the actual boot space is plenty big enough... ” 4 out of 5 daniel williams , 15 Jul 2012 ... read more “ Although the seats take up a lot more space than the more basic astras its never short on power when you need it. Nothing you dont expect from a hot hatch. ” 5 out of 5 Matthew Ramsbottom , 17 May 2012 ... read more “ Being a fast hatchback, it is still capable of being a smooth economic day to day car when necessary. ” 4 out of 5 Oliver Matthews , 16 Apr 2012 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Vauxhall Astra VXR (05-10) information pack for only £1.99View 44 used Vauxhall Astra VXRs for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 9 owners' reviews Tweet Other Vauxhall reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Vauxhall Astra VXRs Used Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0T 16V VXR 3d (2007/57) Price £7,792 Save £2,293 MB Motor Group Used Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0T 16V VXR 3d (2006/56) Price £6,450 Save £1,230 HA Fox - Nottingham Used Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0T 16V VXR 3d (2010/10) Price £10,197 Save £963 Evans Halshaw Vauxhall Portsmouth Used Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0T 16V VXR 3d (2010/60) Price £10,995 Save £710 Wrights Motors
“ It has a roomy cabin and even though i dont ever carry more than one passenger the rear seats are ok too. Like the reviews say the boot lip is a tad high but the actual boot space is plenty big enough... ” 4 out of 5 daniel williams , 15 Jul 2012 ... read more
“ Although the seats take up a lot more space than the more basic astras its never short on power when you need it. Nothing you dont expect from a hot hatch. ” 5 out of 5 Matthew Ramsbottom , 17 May 2012 ... read more
“ Being a fast hatchback, it is still capable of being a smooth economic day to day car when necessary. ” 4 out of 5 Oliver Matthews , 16 Apr 2012 ... read more
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