Vauxhall Astra SRi 1.8 hatchback > Reviews

Advantages: responsive and quick off the mark
Disadvantages: seats bit too firm

We have had our astra for over a year (it was 12 months old) and although we had astras in the past our last car was a honda accord. The difference between the two, in handling, was huge. The astra is just so responsive. The steering wheel, the gears and especially the brakes (which can be a little too responsive!). The car starts first time and comfortably seats our family of four. Petrol consumption is good and costs us no more than the Honda ... Read review

Advantages: Very reliable car
Disadvantages: fuel consumption not great

Being over 6 feet tall, I found this car very comfortable, with all the gadgets in good locations and the seat being comfortable over long distances. Very comfortable to drive at any speed, and stops very safely. The performance is there when required and will cruise as required, I found the gear ratio good for the 30mph mark, avoiding constant changing up and down. I got a good feeling of control from this car, although it felt a little light on ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap to insure and run. Comfortable, good equipment levels, pretty quick!
Disadvantages: Its not the 2.0 or 2.2 SRI =O(

I bought my 5 door Vauxhall Astra SRI 1.8 just over 2 years ago as a family car. It looked stunning, shiny black and the lovely SRI alloys. The equipment levels in the car were very good, with CD player, remote controls on the steering wheel, ABS, PAS, airbags, traction control etc. I was very impressed. To drive, it is one of the nicest cars i have ever driven, comfortable with enough power to put a smile on your face but not enough to warrant ... Read review

Sports button, CD30 MP3 Player, 18" Alloys, Air Con, Cruise Control are just a few features I love about this car. Its really enjoyable to drive and has great handling.

Advantages: Looks great, goes well
Disadvantages: Bragging rights are weak

I've owned a Mk4 Astra since May 2002. I got myself a lovely looking 1.6 8v Club in Star Silver. Now i can honestly say, it was not the quickest car in the world but very comfortable. And it looked clean and stylish in silver. The biggest shock however was the handling. For such a cheap car, it would be hard to beat. Very sure footed and when it did step out of line was very easy to correct. Anyways, the boy racer in me came alive and i covered ... Read review

Advantages: Looks good, sporty, quick (keeps up with 2.5 V6 vectras)
Disadvantages: Funny Clutch Vibrations, Sometimes a bit Noisy

In General - the engine etc -------------------------------------- The 16v 1.8 Engine of the SRi Astra is fairly responsive and fast, although quite a vocal engine, pulls well below 2500 rpm and excellent above 2500 rpm, and is suited for both town and m/way driving. The car has many notes to its soundtrack, if you are cruising along the mototway 70 ish theres the usual Thrummmmm of the engine, responsiveness in 5th gear is rather good, quickly ... Read review

Advantages: Looks, Feel, Reasonable running costs
Disadvantages: awkward boot, tiny rattle

Astra Sri 1.8 XP. 11k miles £12,250 Jan 07. Spec: Astra SRI 1.8 XP 5dr E/Windows. E/Heated Wingmirrors Upgrades over standard 1.8SRi? Full Leather seats + door trim (£1000 option) Xterior Pack - 18" Alloys, lowered suspension, spoiler + bodykit etc. (£850?) Buying: Excellent service from Nework Q dealership in Essex. Worked well on the list price of £13,000 and i got a good deal at the time. 2yrs left on Manufacturers Warrenty + 1yr ... Read review

Advantages: torque
Disadvantages: traction control

...car as i work 4 vauxhall and swoped it 4 the 1.8 sri if anything the springs have been upgraded and the handling of the car is a lot better so i would advise people to buy the 1.8 sri as you do get your moneys worth and it put my insurance up buy £15 pound more ... Read review

i am having driving lessons in one i say it is one of the most comfortable cars i have been in and its quite fast to.