Vauxhall Astra ECO4 1.7 dti > Reviews

Advantages: Reliable, Extremely economical, practical and functional. ECO4, Low CO2 emissions
Disadvantages: Slow, slow, not so quick, slow! Plus what is that under the bonnet, a sewing machine?

...hell. I went straight into the Vauxhall dealership with that example, which is how I found out about the Anti-stall function. My only other negative point is that the engine has been so tweeked for emission compliance that it feels underpowered. A difficult statement to justify as it is good up hills. Just bad at everything else. Overtaking is best left to dual carriageways! There is so much to discuss about cars. Most people choose their ... Read review

Advantages: Light car big engine
Disadvantages: Insurance and theft value

I bought my astra 4 years ago now for a relativly cheap price for what you get for your money. The pre ecotec 2.0l 16v engine is as solid as a rock and the power behind many of Vauxhalls cars. It was first introduced in the Astra back in 1989 which made this car a boys dream. A relatively small car with an engine that was producing 150 BHP wityh no turbo. These cars rarely stay standard for long with so many additions you can put in them to get that ... Read review

Advantages: Low read tax and emissions, excellent fuel consumption
Disadvantages: Minor issue with the alignment of the driver's seat with the stearing wheel

USELESS INFORMATION: The ECO4 was developed as an economical 4 litre per 100km (71 Miles per Gallon) car by the Germans - Hence the name ECO4. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM OTHER ASTRAS? It features the following unique fuel saving modifications: 1) Rear spoiler to improve drag 2) Plastic cover under engine and chassis to improve drag. 3) Lower suspension to improve drag. 4) Longer fifth gear to improve fuel consumption by running at lower ... Read review

Advantages: Looks nice, if a little common
Disadvantages: Unreliable safety equipment, in my case

...wasn't too great but no Vauxhall stereo's are so I fitted my own. Overall a very nice looking and tidy car but the safety equipment leaves a lot to be desired, something found out the hard way. If I wanted a similar car with a the good points of this car but a reliable safety record I'd go for the saloon focus or the new shape Vauxhall Vectra which both have great safety ratings. ... Read review