Vauxhall Astra Car Review

As one of the UK’s leading family hatchbacks, the Vauxhall Astra is a robust and reliable vehicle on sale at a reasonable price.

The Vauxhall Astra is in one of the busiest and most competitive areas of the market, alongside the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf and Skoda Octavia. All of these offer similar things to consumers, such as everyday practicality and smooth driving. With such tough competition, the Astra really needs something unique to put it above the rest.

As the Astra regenerates, it gradually gains new technology and features to improve on its predecessors. The Astra seems to get more compact, yet keeping its spacious interior, and now has a very classy look.

Driving and performance

The turbocharge engine range starts with the three-cylinder 1.0-litre. The performance of the Astra is adequate enough for your average commute but tends to struggle over rougher terrain and sudden bursts of speed. The higher powered 1.4-litre engine reaches the ‘warm hatch’ status.

The car is light and so the handling is accurate and agile. The Astra is perfect for a quiet drive with its smooth engine.

Interior

With a comfortable interior and spacious cabin, the Astra works well as a family car.  No matter what size or shape the driver, the Astra can accommodate with a spacious driver seat. All the controls are easy to use to achieve perfect comfort. The passenger seats also offer spacious comfort, even for very tall individuals.

The Astra infotainment system continues to improve, with smart phone connection, DAB, bluetooth and USB/AUX ports. Higher-spec models come with built in satellite navigation features. They also feature a system called OnStar, which is a package that offers online connectivity and WiFi hotspots on board. The clever system has a directed call line to operators who can plan a live route for you. This puts the Astra tech above the competition, as no other affordable family hatch currently has this system in place.

Cost

At the most basic level, new models start at around £17,000. Used Vauxhall Astras, on the other hand, are around £10,000 for the latest model, but you’ll pay even less for older used Vauxhall Astra cars. This car is also very economical.

Verdict

Overall, for the reasonable price and running costs, the Astra’s benefits outweigh the cost. This is a brilliant option for family’s and city workers who are after optimum comfort and reliability. If you are on the lookout for a high quality used Vauxhall Astra car, then take a look at our online showroom here at Caledonia Vehicle Solutions, and we’ll make sure you get an amazing deal on this brilliant model.