Vauxhall Astra 1.0-litre 2016 review (Opel Astra) - Car Keys

The Vauxhall Astra already looks like a hit for the car maker, winning the European Car of the Year title for 2016.

Here, we take a look at the turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol in Tech Line trim, which gets from 0-62mph in 10.5 seconds and yet returns over 60mpg.

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[jaredniallsoks]

Im picking up a second hand 1.0t and from the two test drives ive had, im really impressed! Pleseant place to sit and a good looking motor. Plenty of kit on offer but the only thing i would like is parking sensors. All in all keep up the good work! 👍

[polarbear]

An uneven amount if cylinders may often provide a smoother running, so I am totally okay with that. Beautifull car btw.

[LN]

I'm thinking of getting the 1L turbo of this. How is this on the motorway? Will it struggle and overwork the engine or is it ok?

[johnmcneely]

Thanks for the informative review. I would consider this three cylinder petrol as a replacement for my i30 diesel.

[adriancarter]

I have one very impressed with the drive, but having had 2 Astra j before this one they just felt more robust for some reason especially the roof I could not believe how thin the roof is on the k, but that’s the price you pay for making it less heavy

[staticwaveuk]

I've got the 1.0 Elite on order. should be getting it 2nd week in April. Starting to wonder if i should've gone for parking sensors however we'll see once it arrives.

[ImranKhan-udqw]

I have vauxhall astra 2016. How to turn off radio while connecting android auto? I set gmap. It gives instructions for few seconds. Then radio comes in. Please tell how to resolve this?

[andreydavydov]

Many thanks for the great review of a great car. Though diesel is much better.

[shanjanusman]

The only Vauxhall car Built in UK to be precise Merseyside

[menifo]

Looks more like a facelift version of the previous model. Still dull and uninspiring. Nice rear end. That's the only good thing you can say about this car.

[laeme]

103hp/170nm?Ford Ecoboost is 125hp/170hp from its 1.0 turbo

[romeokamil]

before I saw his face, I was thinking that some 70yr grandpa is talking. Voice distracted me and i'm not paying attention to the review :(

[triv]

I'd rather have the 1.6 turbo 200

[LiveTorsionParadoxTo]

Mind-bendingly dull. The front end is weak, fussy and boring. Technically competent but what isn't in this sector? The interior is dark and the skimpy chrome details look cheap and do nothing to lift the sea of black and grey. If only the car had any stand-out visual appeal - it would be able to distinguish itself - as is, it's oppressively mediocre.