The new Astra is based on the Opel-developed New Delta platform, which impressed us in the Chevrolet Cruze. Power comes from four turbo-diesels with displacement of 1.3 liters (94 hp), 1.7 liters
Triple review of Opel Astra, including hatchback, sedan and Sports Tourer estate edition, all with 1.4-liter turbo-charged engine and six-speed automatic transmission, covering car spec and value, exterior and interior design, look & feel, driving experience, problems, overall impressions, and mor
Once again assembled at home in Rüsselsheim, the sixth iteration of Opel's popular Astra has all the ingredients to go up against the giants in this class: Golf, Focus, Megane, and the Octavia. The Opel Astra makes a good used buy also in Ireland. If you are looking for more space, read our review of the very practical Opel Astra Sports Tourer! Caroline Kidd. Model Tested: Opel Astra SC Price: €24,495 (Range starts €19,995) Engine: 1.6-litre turbo diesel Power: 136bhp 0-100km/h: 9.6 seconds Economy: 76.4mpg CO2 Emissions: 99g/km Good stuff. Class-leading power output, great styling, accomplished chassis Enter the 280bhp Astra VXR, with a set of figures knocking everything else in the class sideways: 155mph, 0-62mph inOpel Astra Saloon - a good formula. We like this car. It would be nicer if the optional extras weren’t as costly but the base line Astra does come with a nice
The Astra gets hate because it’s right down the middle. Better cars get love because they are better. Worse cars find their niche with a small following finding some dodgy charm or are considered bad but not expected to be anything else. The Astra just…is. I maintain it’s not a bad car but it’s not a good one either. BGdM0W.