New Astra worthy of top small family hatch???

Advantages: Nice styling, outstanding drive and handling, good quality interior!!
Disadvantages: Finicky new toys, 1.6 lacks real muscle and Vauxhall badge!!

...Test Model Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v SXI Reg no: BF55 FYP UK model RHD Mileage 5912 Actual 0-60: 9.6 Printed max speed: 115 mph Printed economy: 32.8mpg urban Actual economy: 25mpg The new generation Astra has gone through a complete revamp since its ageing predecessor, both externally and internally there are very few features kept from the previous shape. The main improvement overall is the driving experience which has been improved by 80%. The New Astra is a beautiful looking car in sport hatch form and in 5 door form (like the one I tested) is still sporty looking, especially with alloys and front spot lights. As mentioned before the similarities between the previous Astra and the new generation one is minimal, Vauxhall choosing more sporty and dramatic lines to complement the cars shape. Have to say I am no big fan...

170driver 15.12.2005 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 16v

Vauxhall's Astra is SXi

Advantages: goodlooking, sexy, excellent ride ;-)
Disadvantages: common!

...purchased my 5 door, silver Sxi 1.6 16v Twinport (with 17,500 miles on clock) for £6500) in 2005. ~ Conclusion ~ Overall I really love my Astra SXi, it's a really popular car and there are a lot of them about, so it has sometimes been critised for being too common, but surely that's a good thing, must be a good car! Nowadays you can pick up a good quality Astra SXi for under £5000, because there are so popular they are readily available and there is always the Mark IV version available, which means when you come to sell, you are more likely to get interest. I haven't done a lot to mine since I brought it (I did put a spoiler on it a few weeks after). I pretty much like it how it is, once it's had a good wash it looks brand new! Overall I have no complaints about the Astra SXi it really is a fun car to drive, gets up to speed...

lilly2006 31.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hatchback

  Astra- nomical Price

Advantages: Sexy design, sporty look, good on boot space
Disadvantages: Cheap interior appearance, not comfortable

...that they are less uncomfortable. When you have a brand new car you do expect it to be better than older cars, this car is not, the seat is very hard and the bucket seats for the front passengers are very firm and I imagine could get very easily worn with much use getting in and out of the car. The Driver has instrument panel light dimmer so that they can alter the brightness of the lights on the dashboard this is controlled by a small wheel to the right of the driver next to the steering column. Rev counter and odometer are also on the car, which again is nothing great to boast about its all standard features. The Astra Sri does have a small computer built in which has trip information great if you have to measure your mileage on the journeys; it calculates the interior/exterior temperature ok not need to have features but fairly handy...

KELLYLOUJ 23.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.8i 16v

  Sic itur ad as.tra

Advantages: Economical to run
Disadvantages: Price drops like a stone.

...When you first get in your car in the morning and start it up the last thing that you want to hear is a knocking noise. If like me you know and understand the workings of the internal or should it be infernal combustion engine then one of two things happen, you either dismiss it out of hand or start to worry. In my case it was worry. I knew instantly that it was one of two things one not expensive to repair and the other well ouch springs to mind and so it was then that I began my search for a new car. After much deliberation, and please be aware that I deal with car engines on a daily basis, and well know the problems the various manufacturers are having. I settled for a Vauxhall Astra LS 1.4 litre 16 valve five-door hatchback to replace my Rover 414. Again a five-door hatchback with a 1.4 litre 16 valve petrol engine. The Rover...

Bigbaz 19.09.2002 (28.04.2004) · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.4i Hatchback

Vauxhall New Astra Design 1.6i 16v

Advantages: it's sporty, compact and has most extras as standard
Disadvantages: It has a small petrol Tank

...is clear they don't need to be on that much. Overall it is a very sporty looking car and is not that expensive for what you get as appossed to many other cars out there. I would reccomend this car alot. It is a very comfy drive as you get lumber half leather sport seats. The only other anoying thing is that you only get a small petrol tank which costs about £35 to fill from empty so i tend to find myself filling up more than usual because i'm used to alot bigger tanks such as £60 to fill. The car is a mid size family car or supposed to be but having 3 on the back seats is a bit of a squash. but it's small, lightweight and it's very nippy infact it's quite fast for a cars of it's spec. If anyone is considering buying a new car then i would definately recommend taking this car for a test drive before making your mind up but it's not worth...

shaun2003 18.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 16v

Astra-nomical!

Advantages: Space, Comfort and Looks
Disadvantages: ???

...**1.6i 16v Twinport - Easytronic** I got our new Astra 1.6i Elite Easytronic November 2004 on a 54 plate. I didn't think i'd like it as i'd seen pictures and wasn't keen on the back end... thought it looked a little like a Megan... and i hate those cars! The car is a company car so i didnt get to see it before it was delivered and i didnt want to say goodbye to my Audi A3 as i loved it so much. *Colour* I got it in lightening silver... sort of an ice blue tinge to it, gorgeous! a big change from the firery red i had before. It has chrome detail on it and looks amazing! *Size* The car is alot wider than i'm used to, only just fits in my driveway! But the inside is brilliant. There is loads of room! The length of the car is bigger than the norm too. I noticed when parking that the car hangs out more than most other cars...

j3nni3 19.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 16v

Amazing Astra

Advantages: Great Car
Disadvantages: Non

...What can I say about the Vauxhall Astra estate? : Wonderfull, fantastic a stunning little car with the build quality of a Volvo. From the moment you get in and hear that sound of the solid door clunk as it closes you know you're in a good car. This car has fantastic build quality for medium range family car everything on the car is built to last. Comfort is good to as the seats are strong and comfortable and very adjustable. I have the automatic version and it really is a pleasure to drive,its smooth,and responsive when you need to put your foot down and is has to be said it's no slouch, when that kick down, kicks in, you start movin'! There is loads of space in the back with the seats down and when the seats are up 4 adults can sit happily in comfort. I can honestly say I've had no problems at all with the car(touch wood...

BUSSTOP 15.07.2008 (16.07.2008) · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.6i

Astra-nomical? Not really!

Advantages: Cheap insurance, handling, speed
Disadvantages: ride comfort, fuel economy

...The Car *Purchased 2nd Hand *2004 54 registration *1.8i Club Automatic *5 Door hatchback My Situation The car was purchased from BCA last October as an Ex-Motabilty car with only 4000 miles on the clock! Cost to us was about £6500 Looks I must admit, the semi-new shape (they've released newer now!) Astras are quite sexy looking. I have mine in midnight blue and I think this is a great colour for the car. 16" Alloys are standard and they look real good too. Interior Build Quality So far I cannot pick any faults with the actual build quality of the car. No rattling, all doors, glove box etc... hinges are smooth and don't feel like inferior quality. Obviously as a Vauxhall, the interior will still feel a bit 'plasticy' but it doesn't look that bad and the 3 Spoke steering wheel looks very sporty...

lcharm 31.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.8 16v

2004 Astra 1.7 CDTi Sxi (Closest Category Found!)

Advantages: Space age looks (New Model 2004) Great Engine. Quality interior. Equipment
Disadvantages: Driving position. Ride & handling.

...It is difficult to believe, but the "new" Astra has been on the market now for over a year. It has undoubtedly made quite an impression. Looking quite revolutionary after the last Eurobland Astra model, I am actually having a job bringing its appearance to mind now, so forgettable was the styling. Having driven one or two of them over the last three or four years I am unfortunately also at a loss to recall to myself, let alone to you here just how it drove. Therefore the verdict on the last Astra has to be average but forgettable. It was not always thus. Vauxhall swing from modern avant guarde to bland with each successive mark of this particular car. The Mk 1 was a decent enough car but looked boxy and uninspiring, it was a cracking good drive in its day, especially the 1.8 GTE model. The Mk 2 was revolutionary. The smooth flowing...

RICHADA 26.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astra 1.7 DTi Hatchback

Astra Club 2003

Advantages: Air conditioning as standard; Remote central locking; Power assisted steering; electric front windows, large boot/trunk space; room for three across the back with s/belts; no middle headrest so better visibility
Disadvantages: No electric wing mirror option; not a great range of colours available or trims.

...I have just ordered a new Astra 1/6i Club from my local dealership. Having trawled around other car dealers, it was a pleasure to visit the Vauxhall dealer, who was friendly and courteous and offered advice. He sat down with me and helped me choose the best value for money regarding specifications - electric sunroof; ABS; etc On the test drive, the car was light to manouevre, with good visibility and the gears were much easier than my older Astra. The shape is similar to a 1990's Ford Escort, but still different from most of the new cars on the road. The boot/trunk is large enough to fill with the supermarket shop for a family of 5/6 or with family sized suitcases. 10.3.03 - I have now taken delivery of the car - yippee. This is not an opinion for anyone who knows a lot about cars, this is purely for the cosmetic purchaser! I...

orlando 20.01.2003 (10.03.2003) · Read review
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