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Fuel: Petrol
Body: Hatchback
Trans: Manual
Fully carpeted load area, Side window demist vents, Electronic Stability Programme, Electric speed sensitive power steering, Speedometer, Dipping rear view mirror, Black facia with piano black trim inserts...
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Ten Second Review
The seventh generation version of Vauxhall's Astra family hatch manages to be better equipped, more efficient and more spacious than its predecessor, plus it offers a worthwhile engine range that now includes an efficient little 1.0-litre three cylinder petrol unit. Think that sounds promising? Then like us, you might think that this could be an extremely tough rival for segment-leading Golf and Focus models.
Background
Despite Vauxhall's best efforts over more than three decades and six different generations, their Astra has rarely been the family hatchback its drivers would ideally have chosen to own. Not because it's ever been a bad car: just never a class-leading one. The kind of model you bought because it was good value. Or more likely, because you were given the keys by your company Fleet Manager. This seventh generation version was designed to do better - and the signs are that it might. As you may expect, it's smarter-looking, but more importantly, it's also up to 200kgs lighter than before, so the most frugal variant can manage over 90mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 82g/km. There's plenty of technology too, including 1.0-litre three cylinder technology, the clever OnStar system - and the Intellilink infotainment packages. Best of all perhaps, this car offers higher interior quality and claims to be sharper to drive. That's important. Manufacturers selling family hatchbacks of this kind are usually torn between trying to match the quality and comfort of a Volkswagen Golf or the sharp handling of a Ford Focus. Most end up with a compromise between the two that leaves these impressive class leaders untroubled. With this car, the GM designers claim to have done better - but have they? Let's find out.
Driving Experience
The engineers created a completely fresh platform for this MK7 model Astra but it isn't one featuring the multi-link rear suspension set-up that does so much to make a rival Ford Focus ride and handle so sweetly. The downside of that kind of arrangement lies not only in its cost but also in the way it intrudes on bootspace (which is why a Focus' boot is so relatively small). Hence the decision with this Astra to stick with the previous model's relatively simple torsion beam rear suspension system, a set-up enhanced with a so-called 'Watts linkage' feature to improve cornering stability. The engine range though, is very different. True, there's still the option of the old normally aspirated 100PS 1.4 litre petrol unit at the foot of the range but it's the new turbocharged engines that are of most interest. The 105PS 1.0-litre three cylinder unit from the Corsa and ADAM offers marginally more power but a whole heap more torque that'll make for much easier progress. Moving up the petrol range, there are 125PS and 150PS version of a direct injection 1.4 litre four cylinder turbo, plus you can ask your dealer about a 1.6-litre 200PS version of this engine too. Most Astra buyers though, are probably going to want a diesel. The old 1.3, 1.7 and 2.0-litre CDTi units have been pensioned off and in their place sits the quieter, torquier 1.6-litre CDTi diesel, offered here with either 110 or 136PS in mainstream form or with as much as 160PS in BiTurbo form at the top of the range. Both petrols and diesels should benefit from a new six speed gearbox that should make for sweeter shifts.
Design and Build
You know at first glance that this is a Vauxhall thanks to the latest take on the corporate grille, now flowing into headlights which come with the option of full LED technology. There's also the familiar 'blade' graphic stamped into the side of the body and rear lights that now spread into the tailgate like the smaller Corsa. Another nice touch is the 'floating' roof, an effect created by a dark trim on the C-pillar and highlighted by a chrome strip that runs the length of the roof. Underneath, the bodyshell of the Astra is 77kgs lighter than before, thanks to smaller dimensions and more high strength steels which contribute to weight savings over the previous model of between 120 and 200kg. Inside, despite the reduction in exterior size, you get an additional 35mm of rear legroom compared to the previous generation model. Move up-front and there's the expected smarter fascia with splashes of chrome and the expected standard touchscreen infotainment screen that as usual reduces dashboard button clutter. For the first time, the General Motors 'OnStar' system is available, the set-up providing an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot, 24/7 assistance from a dedicated service team and the ability to call the emergency services if the airbags deploy.
Market and Model
Prices start from just over £16,500 and range up to around £25,000 and there's the usual mainstream bodystyle choice of five-door hatch and estate. The MK6 model-based GTC coupe continues on in its older form. With the latest generation hatch and estate, there are five main trim levels - 'Design', 'Tech Line', 'Energy', 'SRi' and 'Elite', with 'Nav' versions of the top two grades. Just over £16,500 will get you into the entry level 'Design' model with base 1.4-litre petrol power. Spend less than £700 more and you'll get the infinitely better 1.0-litre three cylinder turbocharged engine in the Start/Stop ecoFLEX model. Diesel variants start around £18,000 and get the much quieter 1.6-litre CDTi engine. And equipment? Well, if you opt for base 'Design' trim, you get 16" alloy wheels, air conditioning, a DAB stereo with Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay compatibility, cruise control and all round power mirrors and windows. Business users will be interested in the 'Tech Line' trim that adds sat nav and a leather steering wheel. 'Energy' models lose the sat nav but gain bigger 17" alloys along with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Move up to the 'SRi' grade and you get sportier wheels, a driver assistance pack, sports seats and the OnStar system that will offer help in an emergency. Top 'Elite' models gain leather electric seats that are heated front and rear, climate control and a few other luxury items. Safety kit available on plusher models or as an option includes a 'Traffic Sign Assistant' that displays traffic signs on the dash as you pass them, a 'Lane Keep Assist' system, plus a 'Forward Collision Alert' set-up with auto braking.
Cost of Ownership
Put simply, you're not going to find an Astra that's going to cost you a huge amount to run. Even the 1.4 petrol turbo is likely to return around 50mpg with a light right foot, while of course the 1.6-litre CDTi diesels will manage much more. The 1.0 three cylinder petrol model manages 64.2mpg on the combined cycle and 102g/km of CO2. If operating costs are your biggest worry then step forward the 1.6 litre CDTi 110PS diesel ecoFLEX model, a car capable of 91.1mpg on the combined cycle while emitting only 82g/km of CO2. Sadly Vauxhall have dropped their 100,000 mile 'lifetime' warranty and now offer a standard three year 60,000 mile effort; the industry standard in other words. Residuals may be marginally improved by a promised extra focus on quality - we'll wait and see on that. As usual, you can help yourself in terms of model depreciation by exercising a little restraint when it comes to ticking boxes on the options list. It's very easy here to get up towards a £25,000 car without too much effort. Stick to the essentials that will make the vehicle more appealing to its potential second owner and you shouldn't do too badly.
By Car & Driving
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Key Standard Features*
- Premium paint
- Titanium headlining
- Black headlining
- Halogen Projector Headlamps
- Manual headlight beam levelling
- Premium paint - Dark caramel
- Ergonomic active seat pack - Formula cloth - Jet black
- Air conditioning
- Tyre inflation kit
Body Glass | |
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Side window demist vents | |
Rain sensor windscreen wipers | |
Tinted windows | |
Electric front/rear windows/one touch facility | |
Two speed windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe | |
Windscreen demist vents | |
Heated rear screen with timed cut off | |
Solar heat absorbing windscreen | |
Intermittent rear wash/wipe | |
Brakes | |
Electronic Stability Programme | |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |
Hill start assist | |
Driver Aids | |
Electric speed sensitive power steering | |
Driver Information | |
Speedometer | |
Digital fuel gauge with low fuel warning light | |
Oil life monitoring system | |
Lights on audible warning | |
Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information | |
Left Key in ignition audible warning | |
Digital water temperature gauge with warning light | |
Service due indicator | |
Monochrome display in instrument cluster | |
Facia mounted Sport switch | |
Gearshft up/down indication light | |
Rev counter | |
Multi function trip computer | |
Driving Mirrors | |
Dipping rear view mirror | |
Automatically dimming anti dazzle rear view mirror | |
Twin electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors | |
Body coloured door mirrors | |
Embellishment Trims | |
Black facia with piano black trim inserts | |
Piano black trim inserts on front doors | |
Silver air vent surrounds | |
Instrument panel bar in piano black | |
Entertainment | |
R4 Intellilink infotainment with 7" screen, DAB, traffic program, USB/iPod, Bluetooth audio streaming A2DP, microphone and Apple Carplay/Android Auto | |
6 speakers | |
Steering wheel mounted audio controls | |
Exterior Body Features | |
Body colour door handles | |
Chrome front grille | |
Chrome headlight surround | |
Body colour rear roof spoiler | |
Gloss black finish B pillar | |
Chrome effect upper window trim | |
Gloss black finish C pillar | |
Shark fin roof aerial | |
Exterior Lights | |
Reversing light | |
Tunnel detection for auto light control | |
Rear fog lights | |
LED side repeat indicators | |
High level LED centre rear brake light | |
Hazard warning lamps | |
Door to door illumination | |
Adaptive brake lights | |
LED daytime running lights | |
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation | |
Four adjustable facia vents | |
Interior Features | |
Interior tailgate handle | |
Glovebox with lid | |
Front centre armrest with storage | |
Storage compartment in centre console | |
12V electrical accessory socket in front | |
Twin gas assisted tailgate struts | |
Satin chrome effect bezel on steering wheel | |
Black door panels with black atlantis cloth inserts | |
Plain black fabric side bolsters and surrounds | |
Four load restraint lashing eyes | |
Two drink holders in centre console | |
Folding storage box on driver side lower facia | |
Driver and front passenger sunvisors | |
Reach + rake adjustable steering column | |
Front and rear door pockets | |
Chrome interior door handles | |
Luggage compartment cover | |
Interior Lights | |
Rear courtesy lights | |
Front courtesy lights | |
Fade up/down courtesy light | |
Twin front reading lights with illuminated switches | |
Twin rear reading lights with illuminated switches | |
Ambient LED downlighter in facia/centre console | |
Illuminated load area | |
Front red LED ambient lighting | |
Packs | |
VXR Styling pack - Astra Elite/SRi Vx-line/Ultimate | |
Safety | |
Six airbags - Driver's dual stage airbag/front passenger's dual stage airbag/front seat side impact airbags/full size curtain airbags | |
Passenger airbag deactivate switch | |
Seatbelt pretensioners on front/outer rear seats | |
Pedal release system | |
Tyre pressure monitoring system | |
Child locks on rear doors | |
3x3 point rear seatbelts | |
Height adjustable front seatbelts | |
Seatbelt warning | |
Seats | |
60/40 split folding rear seat | |
Isofix child seat mounting points on outer rear seats | |
Height adjustable and removable rear head restraints (x3) | |
Front head restraints | |
Front seat back storage pockets | |
Security | |
Visible vehicle identification number | |
Freewheeling door locks | |
Remote control central locking | |
Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks | |
Electronically protected audio | |
Remote control ultrasonic security alarm system | |
Locking wheel bolts | |
Vanity Mirrors | |
Driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirror with flip up covers | |
Wheels - Alloy | |
18" Five twin spoke alloy wheels |
Performance | |
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0 to 60 mph (secs) | |
0 to 62 mph (secs) | 7.8 |
Engine Power - BHP | 150 |
Engine Power - KW | 110 |
Engine Power - PS | |
Engine Power - RPM | 5000 |
Engine Torque - LBS.FT | 181 |
Engine Torque - NM | 245 |
Engine Torque - RPM | 2000 |
Top Speed | 134 |
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