Quickest Astra gets improved handling
New price:
£41,200 - £41,200
PROS
- Hatch in low BIK bracket
- Good ride and handling balance
- Estate boot good for a PHEV
CONS
- Clunky hybrid system
- Thrashy engine
- Pricey
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Vauxhall Astra Reviews
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Latest reviews
We have 3 reviews of recent Vauxhall Astra models:
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Competent hatchback with a surprising dash of desirability
New price: £26,970 - £41,050Read full reviewPROS
- Pokey and frugal petrol engines
- Impressive interior quality
- Surprisingly fun to drive
CONS
- PHEV doesn't handle as well as petrol version
- Just one diesel engine available
- Rear leg and headroom are tight
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Latest Astra estate combines German style with French engineering
New price: £29,170 - £43,450Read full reviewPROS
- Generous equipment levels
- Sensible yet stylish
- Competitive value
CONS
- Smaller boot than rivals
- No high-performance petrol
- No diesel engine at all
Older reviews
Hatchback (10 reviews)
2015 - 2021
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Economical and good to drive, but patchy reliability
Used price: £2,992 - £18,075Read full reviewPROS
- Low running costs from turbo petrols and diesels
- High levels of standard equipment
- Surprisingly fun to drive, but still comfortable
CONS
- Rivals offer more space in the rear seats
- No all-out performance version
- Interior starting to feel dated
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Spacious Astra estate is a good all-rounder, but lacks badge appeal
Used price: £2,962 - £16,147Read full reviewPROS
- High tech levels
- Better than ever to drive
- Improved interior space
- Reduced running costs
CONS
- Doesn’t set any class standards
- Rivals are roomier
- Lacks enticing image
2009 - 2018
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Used price: £917 - £8,197Read full review
PROS
- Good looking
- Useful FlexFold system for rear seats
- Lifetime warranty
CONS
- Not as fun to drive as Ford Focus estate
- Engines cannot get below 99g/km of CO2
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Used bargain and tonnes of choice out there
Used price: £781 - £7,797Read full reviewPROS
- Impressively refined
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Upmarket interior
- Search for used Vauxhall Astra Mk6 cars for sale
CONS
- Smaller petrol engines are lacklustre
- Steering lacking in feel
- Ordinary looks
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Used price: £3,188 - £7,139Read full review
PROS
Excellent performance, comfortable cabin, stylish looks, sensible running costs given the performance.
CONS
Interior isn't as well finished as some rivals, poor rear visibility, overly firm ride.
2004 - 2010
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Used price: £502 - £7,105Read full review
PROS
Smart styling, good turbocharged engines, optional panoramic roof, sharp handling
CONS
Poor rear visibility, cramped rear, boot awkward to access, fiddly dash layout
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Used price: £1,340 - £3,934Read full review
PROS
Tremendous pace, keen handling, purposeful styling
CONS
Performance delivery lacks polish, drab interior, uncomfortably stiff ride, lacks feelgood factor
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Used price: £476 - £3,692Read full review
PROS
Neatly styled, well built, wide choice of engines, comfortable
CONS
Awkward boot space, poor cabin stowage, haphazard dash layout
1998 - 2005
1991 - 1998
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Used price: £0 - £0Read full review
PROS
Practical; easy to live with; good value
CONS
Handling may disapoint the enthusiastic driver
Coupe (1 review)
2009 - 2018
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Used price: £1,448 - £11,430Read full review
PROS
Engaging handling, strong performance and low running costs, distinctive styling
CONS
Not as refined as German-built rivals, poor visibility and ergonomics, impractical boot
Convertible (2 reviews)
2004 - 2010
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Used price: £356 - £1,724Read full review
PROS
Attractive looks, good handling, well designed folding roof, decent-sized boot
CONS
Dull cabin design, poorly laid out controls, lifeless steering
1998 - 2005
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Used price: £348 - £1,473Read full review
PROS
Handling; refinement; sleek looks
CONS
Dull interior; no diesel choice
Estate (2 reviews)
2004 - 2010
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Used price: £434 - £4,094Read full review
PROS
Wide choice of engines available, strong build quality, good-sized boot
CONS
Drab interior, awkward button layout on dash, other estates are more stylish
1998 - 2005
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Used price: £451 - £2,151Read full review
PROS
Loads of interior space makes it very practical
CONS
Ford Focus is much better
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