The Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch is more coupe than hatchback with sleek styling and impressive ride and handling that match it's dynamic design.
Write a review on the Vauxhall Astra Sport Overall Review Rating: 8.4
8 Reviews Found
1.4i 16V SRi
I have owned many different makes of cars from mini's to fords but my absolute favourite is Vauxhall, hands down. I will never change my opinion, in the 4 years i've owned it i have never had to change the clutch or had any problems other than natural wear and tear, when i bought the car it had 25,000 miles on the clock, it now has 135,000. It's a beautiful shade of red, 3 door hatchback, the boot space is plentiful so much so i could even fit my in-laws in there (if i ever needed to that is)!!
My favourite feature is the driving seat, it has a lever to higher or lower the seat, with me being 5 foot 6 it is always on the higher setting, most cars i have driven never had this lever so i always had to use a cushion or two. Performance is excellent, especially on a Sunday when all the old(er) snails come out in their high performance cars which are driven at 20 miles an hour which i find really frustrating.
I only have two suggestions for improvement, firstly i wish my car had a six speed box and secondly if most new ovens have a self clean button then why can't my car have one, we are in the twenty first century after all......
1.8i VVT SRi
GOOD SPACIOUS CAR, GREAT DRIVING, LARGE BOOT SPACE, MODERN INTERIOR, COMFORTABLE SEATING, SPORTY EXTERIOR. GREAT LIGHTING IN THE CAR. POWERFUL AND FAST. ELECTRONIC WINDOWS. ELECTRONIC BACK WINDOW WIPER.
STEREO CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL, SPACIOUS BACK SEATS ALTHOUGH IT IS A 3 DOOR CAR. EASY LIFTING BONNET.
HEATED SEATS. MORE IN CAR ELECTRONICS ON THE DASHBOARD COMPUTER. STANDARD TINTED WINDOWS FOR A MORE SPORTIER LOOK.
1.9 CDTi 150 SRi
Bought this car as a cost effective motorway car to get me to and from the office in comfort. The sport mode adds a little fun to the day should the motorway and weather conditions allow - obviously not often. I have found that it has been a good runner that said it needed a new gearbox at 42,000 miles which was entirely covered on warranty.
- Nice deceptively, roomy 3 door car.
- Good ride position and back support for long journeys
- Half decent stereo system not up to Boy Racer standards but good enough for Radio1 at 7 in the morning!
- Excellent fuel economy - between 46-48mpg regularly
- Air Con seems to be weak - clearing the screen takes time
- Thin Paintwork - chips and scratches too easy therefore not good if you park in a public / supermarket carpark regularly.
1.7 CDTi SXi
Generally well put together although you can see where a few corners have been cut if you look hard enough. Active owners forums available for help and advice. Cheap to buy and fairly cheap to run, not as good on fuel as I had hoped - 52 mpg in summer months dropping to 48mpg in winter.
Engine is quite noisy and unrefined but pulls well for its size. Tyres last ages and are fairly cheap to replace if you are careful.
I bought the car because I like the way the 3 door hatchback looks. The list of equipment is good and I love the addition of cruise control. The mp3 stereo and trip computer are great. The diesel engine performs well if a little noisy.
I think the diesel engine range needs more refinement or at least substantial soundproofing. The stitching on the seats seems to be a little weak in places but fine in others so may be just a quality control issue. The instrument control panel is always lit so an option to have it come on only when you have turned lihts on would be great.
1.6 TURBO SRi
First thing to say is this car is great in multiple ways and I feel it is well wroth every penny spent on it. Great controls, smooth ride and a sharp look is everything you would want in a car. Would recommend for everyday use haven't had any problems yet with this great car.
Sharp look makes it worth more than it costs. Also the smooth feel of the wheel match the controls well giving a good feel over all.
Interior could be made to feel as good as it looks with smoother effects and maybe a few nice finishes in places would improve the look.
1.4i 16V SXi
Vauxhall Astra Sport - you know you are into stylish and sporty looks and plenty of innovative features. The Vauxhall Astra Sport incorporates coupe-style lines with a low, athletic stance that makes for a dynamic silhouette. Very nice car, economic engine and good looking. Pretty cheap for what you get. Many optional things you can choose from.
That car is so cool for me. Many girls look at it because of great shape and engine sound. Very realiable and good fun to drive for a 1.4. It looks good, handles well at speed and is comfortable to drive. Cheap to run, around 45 miles to a gallon. The only downside is the very noisy air con and the poor demister takes ages!!!!
Dash board looks a little bit cheap, should use more expensive materials to do it, and engine should be more powerful.
1.6i VVT SXi
Had my Vauxhall Astra for over 3 years from new had no problems, nice smooth drive and reliable. Nice new design will be looking to upgrade to another Vauxhall Astra in the future, nice little sporty car.
Good pick up speed between gears, nice sport design, looks good, sporty alloys make the car stand out.
When pulling off from first gear it can sometimes be a little juddery, perhaps the clutch needs to be improved.
1.4i 16V SXi
If this car was started for a short period it was near impossible to get it to fire up again - something about valves staying open. People who praise Vauxhall have not yet driven a good car
Problems: Headgasket after 30000miles according to Vauxhall was normal enough yet I had to pay
Conclusion: I would not consider buying another Opel Astra
Very nice car to drive ......will be buying another one again soon very comfortable car to drive......but will be buying a bigger engine in the next one.
Like I mentioned before, the headgasket after 30000miles according to Vauxhall was normal enough yet I had to pay......engine not the best made ....
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