Car review in a few | Vauxhall Astra 2018

You know the Vauxhall Astra, right? Well here’s our review. It’s different to the other reviews you’ll see of it, which makes it worth watching even though it’s about an Astra.

Also, as we type this it’s Christmas time. We hope you have a great one!

[vkgiotis]

I've got a 1.6 T turbo and for a mid range performance car, it flies. Power (200hp) is instantaneous from 2000 rpm. No other car in the class has this performance for the price. Go for the 1.6T manual if you want to have a fun and reliable everyday car.

[mikeconlon]

Got a new one its a great car better than a golf

[mikekrg]

Not only does he continuously compare the Astra to the overrated box called Golf but he also believes that iPhones are better than Android phones in a time when they are being destroyed by their rivals. That's just fake news.

[MatthewJBD]

Well it's not still Christmas, but it is Christmas again. I've just been delivered my 1.6T Elite Petrol in all black with black alloys 👌🏻

[pipoo]

2 year personal lease for 1.6t 200bhp Elite Nav model. £1000 deposit £175 per month. To spec a similar Focus or Golf you’ll add at least another £100 to the monthly lease, and another £1000 on the deposit. As this is the way most people buy new cars these days I’d say the Astra is significantly cheaper to own than its main rivals.

[jezstokes]

Enjoyed the review as always Mark. Getting an Astra 1.4 Turbo in the new year to replace an ageing Focus, will post first thoughts later. I’m still not convinced by Korean cars, the cost of parts and servicing on a Kia I previously owned was high and I believe it is still the same now..

[mikewestwood]

Astra has better tech with OnStar standard on most trims and Apple CarPlay standard on all. Both massive wins for this segment.

[Nigelrudyardmusic]

I'd definitely pay the extra for a Golf. But to be honest, I'd think about it and then buy a Jazz or a Civic.
PS you are consistently funny and have great insight as a reviewer. More of the same in 2018 please!

[jamiep]

Great Video Review. The Kia Cee'd and the Hyundai i30 are two great alternatives as Is the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf

[meljones]

I am repeating myself now, but I love your work. Merry Christmas.

[peakie]

Vauxhall is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen group, and OnStar is a General Motors creation, Vauxhall will be dropping OnStar from its model ranges from January 2019, and the system will switch off completely in 2020.

[footieballer]

Honestly, can’t wait till you publish a review, so very entertaining and informative. Happy Christmas and all the best in the new year!
PS, you never mentioned a twin ever, nice to have him onboard.

[livc]

I like the looks of this car but probably would never buy it. I totally agree with the fact that brand new Astra's feel like they already have done 100 000 miles and from experience reliability isn't usually great. The i30 and the Pug 308 are more appealing.

[avinashrai]

Sir Samsung galaxy looks much much better than iphone and works even better than iphone. Anyway very funny review as always.

[StephenButlerOne]

I have a 15 gtc and was given one of these a 1.4t petrol, was ok, what wasn't was the handling.

I thought they were going to use the GTC set up for the new 5 door. Stick the nicer be inside in a car that handles like the GTC and the Astra would be great.

[SDav]

Haha. Love these reviews. Drills (DRLs), DABs and OOSB (USB). Lol.

[DaxXx]

You seem to be leaving out the Mazda 3 out of all hatchback comparisons/reviews - why is that so?
It’s apparently the best to drive, i.e. most sporty of the non-sporty variants of all hatchbacks.
Comments?

[LordLauderdale]

Awesome video and humour as always - here’s to a million subscribers in 2018

[chrissydenham]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for keeping us entertained all year with your comedy of cars.
Cheers. PS you can track Santa with On Star too.True.

[Bates.N]

My friend has one and I loved it but I'm beginning to really question the build quality it's horrendous it's 2 yrs old and the roofline and dashboard rattle alot