Vauxhall Astra review - Do NOT dismiss this CAR!
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Introducing the all-new Vauxhall or Opel Astra!
Mat’s got his hands on Vauxhall’s/Opel's new family-friendly hatchback and he’s about to see if it has what it takes to compete with competitors such as the Peugeot 308!
For starters, it more than looks the part! The new Astra rolls up with a totally redesigned bumper and grille, coupled with a nice crease in the bonnet to give it a more sporty look. Around the back, there’s a smart integrated light design along with a bootlip spoiler. It’s also possible to get a contrasting roof colour with certain trims!
On the inside, the Astra is pretty smart, although the design doesn’t live up to the quality of the exterior. The build quality is pretty solid, and thankfully it comes with a number of physical buttons for the climate control. It’s possible to get a large infotainment screen, too, although the system isn’t exactly the best. Thankfully though it does come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto!
There are a number of petrol and diesel engines to choose from, along with a plug-in hybrid! The latter delivers the most power, with a 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor combining to deliver 180hp.
The range kicks off from around £24,000, but is it worth it? You’ll need to stick with Mat to see for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:30 Price
01:02 Design
02:05 Interior
04:23 Back Seats
05:38 Boot
06:50 5 Annoying Things
08:12 5 Good Things
09:37 Engines
10:19 Town Driving
11:16 Motorway Driving
11:50 Country Road Driving
12:52 0-60mph
13:26 Verdict
Mat’s Astra configuration: bit.ly/Mats-Choice-0308
A car with better back seats: bit.ly/Car-With-Better-Back-S...
Skoda Octavia review: bit.ly/Skoda-Octavia-Review-2022
Peugeot 308 review: bit.ly/Peugeot-308-Review-2022
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@carwow Жыл бұрын
Which is best - Vauxhall Astra or VW Golf? VOTE BELOW!
@carwow Жыл бұрын
VOTE: VW Golf
@carwow Жыл бұрын
VOTE: Vauxhall Astra!
@Smzxe Жыл бұрын
Nothing This one is much better than a golf At least in looks
@tuckyonald1119 Жыл бұрын
Astra
@Smzxe Жыл бұрын
Vote matt
@GarryMcGovern Жыл бұрын
The fact that it has physical buttons in the interior instead of forcing EVERYTHING on to a stupid screen, makes this a hands down winner over the Golf - no question.
@yeahme8367 Жыл бұрын
Problem with astras is they break all the bloody time haha
@brodiejones2028 Жыл бұрын
Buttons. Give me buttons!
@yeahme8367 Жыл бұрын
@Kris-D dammm didnt know the golfs did that aswell, my mates astra is always in the garage with leaks and turbo issues
@kraposucker Жыл бұрын
Leave the journalism to Matt mate
@yeahme8367 Жыл бұрын
@Kris-D to be fair Hondas are indestructible
@Chunky_dunky Жыл бұрын
I like how they modernized it much more eye catching
@girlsdrinkfeck Жыл бұрын
basically they copied ford usa with the mustang lol, its not a bad look and its unique to all the other euro and japanese car look, EDIt i was wrong ,i wasd thniking of the chevrolet camaro bumblebee
@asifnoaman8978 Жыл бұрын
@@girlsdrinkfeck Ford is boring and Vauxhall are soon to take over in the Uk with the current Corsa outselling the Fiesta. This Astra makes the current Focus look old
@girlsdrinkfeck Жыл бұрын
@@asifnoaman8978 im on about how this looks like a Ford mustang
@James__bond007 Жыл бұрын
They modernised the price along with it
@badass6300 Жыл бұрын
@@girlsdrinkfeck I think the back cools like a seat and the front more like a Camaro, not a mustang.
@Loopyengineeringco Жыл бұрын
2010 people: buttons are so boring 2015 OEMs: here's a touchscreen 2020 people: buttons are the best 🤣
@DaNNy_DodgeSpain Жыл бұрын
🤣👏🏽👏🏽
@pdkrs Жыл бұрын
fr
@yungboicontigo9278 Жыл бұрын
Internet car guys in a nutshell…
@Samantha23478 Жыл бұрын
@Damar Fadlan yup it is for people like you
@MrSonicAdvance Жыл бұрын
Literally nobody in 2010: "Buttons are so boring"
@zorraysjunaid2245 Жыл бұрын
Im getting the old Vauxhall Astra (1980s), Nova, Carlton and Omega vibes from this car. Really liking it.
@dmmemavrickjoos01ontelegra81 Жыл бұрын
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@antihackerify Жыл бұрын
i had one here in brazil, but here was called chevrolet kadett, the white one.
@alanwayte432 Жыл бұрын
The 1.2 engine has exactly the same shunt and gruff issues in 3008, especially pulling away from junctions it can be very jerky...both Peugeot and this Astra are good cars, with drive train and engine issues, great shame.
@mounirsarhane8476 3 ай бұрын
cars are starting to look boxy again.
@bensmithkent22 3 ай бұрын
@@alanwayte432its such a letdown imagine this with the reasonably gutsy (for a shopper) 1.4 turbod 4 of the k. Be really enticing then.
@matthijs_k Жыл бұрын
The infotainment system in this Astra is called the Pure Panel, which was only supposed to be offered on the base trim. Mid and high spec trim were supposed to come with the Pure Panel Pro, which is probably the version Matt refers to. The Pure Panel Pro doesn't have the piano black plastics, but a nice glass panel. However, the production of the Pure Panel Pro had to be moved from Ukraine to (if I remember it correctly), India, which wasn't ready in time. That's the reason why all models currently come with the regular Pure Panel, and the Pure Panel Pro has been removed from the pricing list. Also, funny to see how "White Jade" is the standard colour for the Vauxhall version. The Opel version offers the colour of the car in this video, "Amber Yellow", as standard, and white is an optional extra.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Mathijs, this 2022 Astra more like an upgraded Giulia Sprint.
@fastra3621 Жыл бұрын
Looks awful though doesn't it? Quite a few manufacturer's are doing this 'slab' look at the moment and its just a quick, chest cop out. Absolutely no design flair in that what's so ever, they've literally just stuck a big screen in. Wonder how bad the screen reflections are on these screens, especially with no cowling on top.
@mirkozlikovski9553 Жыл бұрын
@@fastra3621 no doubt that Pure Panel Pro will look much better, but... I sat in one few days ago and I can say that Pure Panel looks ok when you're behind the wheel... it's definitely much better looking than that "board" Golf 8 have.... its piano black bezels are far uglier, these in Astra are much less noticeable. and the interior is minimalistic, but it doesn't feel dull, or sterile! in fact... as a person that downright despised every Opel model since 1975 (it started with the neighboring kid rivalry and was "helped" by Opel models in las t25-30 years 😋), I was rather surprised... in a pleasant and good way
@betterbeavailable Жыл бұрын
Good points. I remembered seeing a much more impressive gauge cluster.
@matthijs_k Жыл бұрын
@@fastra3621 I don't think the interior shots in this review do it justice... I quite like the design, and while I'm not always a for of putting screens everywhere, imho it's not overdone here. The Pure Panel Pro looks way nicer tho, and personally I'd wait until that's available.
@asifnoaman8978 Жыл бұрын
Opel/Vauxhall should be proud. The Astra has a deep history going back nearly 4 decades
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Astra has loved by all the Vauxhall/Opel fans too.
@glennchinyangarara8225 Жыл бұрын
Starts from even before the Corsa (aka Nova) was released.
@dmmemavrickjoos01ontelegra81 Жыл бұрын
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@joaquinstabbington673 Жыл бұрын
Yeah... But, to be fair, there is 'how much' Opel or Vauxhall in this car? Very high Peugeot 308 content, with some Vauxhall and Astra plastic labels stuck on. I love the externals, especially the nose, but as the driver, I'd be opting for something Peugeot iCockpit because that's what I'd be looking at the most. I fell in love with iCockpit from the very start! (Plus, I doubt that Vauxhalls will be making any inroads to Australian imports).
@asifnoaman8978 Жыл бұрын
@@joaquinstabbington673 you are right except the British spec ones are tubed slightly different for UK roads.
@idkwuisp7626 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the design, Opel really nailed it with this one. Shame it's so overpriced.
@Thawhid Жыл бұрын
Looks great. Reminds of a Honda and a Golf
@oliverstemp9132 Жыл бұрын
It’s not overpriced, it’s a bit cheaper than the competition
@Piotrek4500 Жыл бұрын
thats normal regular price in 2022..... with such a problem with compoments
@oliverstemp9132 Жыл бұрын
@@Piotrek4500 it’s also not 2003 anymore. The new Astra is so much more sophisticated than the previous generations, so it’s more expensive.
@gman8796 Жыл бұрын
@@Thawhid still have the reliability of a Opel tho.
@knightofcydonia07 Жыл бұрын
They look fantastic in that colour! A really brave move, to match the highly competitive styling for a change. The last two generations have kinda just existed without being anything to get worked up about. Even the interior finally looks contemporary with its peers, apart from that tightwad screen surround. I'd hope buyer feedback sees them switch to the single panel for the top ICE/Hybrid models, too.
@knightofcydonia07 Жыл бұрын
I've seen in the comments that it's a supply issue, and eventually the better panel will be used. As I'll be in the market in a couple of years or so, that should give it time to get the upgrade in more cars.
@malthusg1115 Жыл бұрын
I think it's way better looking than the golf and has physical buttons too. I actually think it looks better than the 308 too. Well done vauxhall. Too bloody expensive though.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Malthus G, this car still pales in comparison to even Suzuki SX4.
@OKeefeist Жыл бұрын
All new cars are too expensive
@malthusg1115 Жыл бұрын
@@OKeefeist very true.
@pollumG Жыл бұрын
@@purwantiallan5089 wtf 😳...comparing apples with oranges.
@hazeor2147 Жыл бұрын
@@purwantiallan5089 lc Ig5 Ich bzzttvv
@RecenziiPeBune Жыл бұрын
Yesterday making a video about Aston Martin and Bentley. Today about Opel Astra. I love the diversity of this channel
@johnVVest Жыл бұрын
Dap, e un canal foarte foarte fain. Îi urmăresc de când aveau câțiva zeci de mii de abonați
@akyraisconfused Жыл бұрын
@@Rezcuz it's the same car.
@akyraisconfused Жыл бұрын
yes but that doesn't change the fact that it's the same car just with a different badge
@motoringchef2063 Жыл бұрын
@@Rezcuz Vauxhall, Opel, Holden, they're all the same company with different names in different countries: Vauxhall = UK Holden = Australia Opel = the rest of the world
@williamegler8771 Жыл бұрын
@@Rezcuz Vauxhall vehicles are just production variations of equivalent Opel models. Vauxhall hasn't made a model independently of Opel since the original Viva.
@jamesmccormack3229 Жыл бұрын
A really good update for the Astra, I think this is going to be as good for Vauxhall and be a big seller just like the updated corsa has been.
@LuGer212 Жыл бұрын
I have to give it to Opel/Vauxhall - today on the Autobahn, I've passed one and then they passed me. I really didn't think at all that that was an Opel, looked way too stylish and eye-catching! When they passed me, I really was like "Ha... that's a ... wait, that's an Astra? ... Alright (insert approving, slow head nodding)"
@FZMStudio Жыл бұрын
If there was a *Astra R* version of this like the Golf this would be incredible. It already looks the part. Decent car
@Char1ieC Жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to see if they decided to bring back the VXR Astra for this version
@Buck3366 Жыл бұрын
If they did it would be some hybrid electric/ petrol nonsense .
@rasherbasher8203 Жыл бұрын
They won't.. it's just a Peugeot in different clothes...💤💤💤💤
@AnteFuerst Жыл бұрын
@@rasherbasher8203 no, it's an Opel.
@glennchinyangarara8225 Жыл бұрын
@@AnteFuerst I think he means underneath the skin
@Dragoneer Жыл бұрын
Everything Vauxhall’s been coming out with lately has looked fantastic ever since PSA bought them over. It’s like a completely different car compared to the old one…
@olegpopov3868 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, leaving GM really did them good!
@asifnoaman8978 Жыл бұрын
the GTC VXR was a good looking car
@adamwnt Жыл бұрын
GM killed off oldsmobil, pontiac and saab and was about to kill opel/vauxhall had it not been sold to psa.
@asifnoaman8978 Жыл бұрын
@@adamwnt the only reason they did not kill it is because they have a huge following in Germany and UK. Vauxhall existed for over 100 years and was the first to create a sports car back on 1914
@emrefifty5281 Жыл бұрын
@@kinglada1492 You can easily say the same about Mercedes. A-Class Sedan looks like C-Class which looks like the E-Class which looks like the S-Class. Of course they are similar. It’s called Design Language and all cars in the lineup should be able to understand each other. BMW on the other Hand is changing their design language with every other car.
@marcinsobczak2485 Жыл бұрын
Finally somebody mentioned the vibrations in 1.2 and automatic. Really hated my 2017 peugeot 308 for that, car drove like something was broken all the time.
@Brian-om2hh Жыл бұрын
Being a Peugeot, you wouldn't be waiting long until something *was* broken.
@marcinsobczak2485 Жыл бұрын
@@Brian-om2hh I had it for 5 years since new and nothing was wrong with it to be fair, beside it drove like crap.
@yan7911 Жыл бұрын
I think the best version is the 1.5 blue hdi, really a good, silent and smooth engine
@bensmithkent22 3 ай бұрын
I had a c4 as a courtesy with this hateful vibrating 3cyl 1.2 lump 130bhp or not its miserable to extract anything approaching semi decent pace m. Got another rental at the moment a juke 1.0 with a 114bhp 3cyl they are not balanced they are just unrefined. Its a shame as the cars themselves look nice but are let down by these tinpot engines. Get a golf 1.5 tsi instead vag been doing small turbo fours for donkeys its their bread and butter.
@doctoremil2678 Жыл бұрын
6:53 The reason there is only one USB port in the back is because if you choose optional Nappa leather seats, you also get rear heated seats (while Peugeot 308 doesn't get them at all) and that was the only way they could fit the switches. I saw them in some Opel press cars.
@TheMrFishnDucks Жыл бұрын
Super happy to see physical controls for HVAC. Nice car looks fun. Keep up the good work.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Yep. The 2022 Corsa also has improved horsepower.
@dmmemavrickjoos01ontelegra81 Жыл бұрын
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@dandylion1987 Жыл бұрын
this is definitely one of the cars that has existed.
@Ohtarus Жыл бұрын
Perd Hapley?
@zeubi4572 Жыл бұрын
It exists indeed 🤪
@morgan1985uk Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@Foxx6699 Жыл бұрын
You can tell by the way it is.
@hardywoodaway9912 Жыл бұрын
it’s definitely a car, some say it’s an vauxhall others call it opel, but in the end it’s an astra
@Anotherslowclio Жыл бұрын
Top marks for the exterior! One of the best looking new hatchbacks in my opinion, the styling is not too much and not too little and that black Chevrolet style grill suits it perfectly. They could’ve done a lot better inside though, there’s no need for so many screens. I don’t get that with cars these days, there should just be one for infotainment and one for the dials (or even just traditional dials would be good 😅). It’s far too basic inside it almost looks empty, yet again same with most new cars these days. If they did a VXR, I would hands down have this over a Golf R
@thomaslorinczi7477 Жыл бұрын
the glossly black plastic and the screen can actually be dangerous. but aside from that the astra interior is looking really good compared to other modern interiors, the center console below the screen looks parcticularly old-school and reminds of the astra h
@Anotherslowclio Жыл бұрын
@@thomaslorinczi7477 screens in general can be dangerous.. why do you think phones were banned? I know you can text on a phone etc but honestly some cars put too much focus on their screens and make them the main way to control features of your car
@thomaslorinczi7477 Жыл бұрын
then comes the evil of it all, capacitive buttons, which brings the worst of both worlds and you can't even avoid them as they are placed where you freequently rest your hands, steering wheel and doors
@Anotherslowclio Жыл бұрын
@@thomaslorinczi7477 modern cars for you, some of them can look really nice but it’s the interiors that put me off. A good example of a good car is the Kia proceed, really nice and stylish yet classic inside. Has the main infotainment screen and then classic dials, all physical buttons etc
@RavenAii Жыл бұрын
Astra has always have that cute look over these years. Been loving Astra design since the H series up until the K it’s always look good to me. But this one, looks like a grown up and aggressive with all the lines and serious fascia. I actually quite like it even the design is totally different from previous Astras.
@MLB975 Жыл бұрын
Probably because the new owners are completely different to the previous ones
@boulevard14 Жыл бұрын
@M B the designers and manufacturers are still Opel though. Who knows.
@believeinyourself4457 Жыл бұрын
Love the shape of this car, not so much the power numbers, but do appreciate more the level of tune enabled by advancing tech. That 2014 Jetta I had with the 2.0l of115 hp, it did allow me to appreciate that crisp shifting six speed auto.
@tatendalesliejambwa7081 Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. For me it looks waaaay better than the Golf. Now, they should make a hot hatch out of it 😈😈😈
@yan7911 Жыл бұрын
Stelantis will never do that, you can forget it
@itechtalk03 Жыл бұрын
Astra GSE has been confirmed by Vauxhall which is basically their new sports brand ‘GSE’.
@yan7911 Жыл бұрын
@@itechtalk03 it will be 225 hp wich is same power as high end 308, chassis will be sportier though even if it won't be a missile (plug-in hybrid so very heavy), also fwd
@aravindm790 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt- a way to visualise the NVH levels in the car you could place a glass of water or coffee in the cup holders in the centre console. Gives a really gud feel and visual aid (like in the 1st Jurasic Park movie 😜) to know the vibration (when idling n in slow speeds) 👍
@martink7945 Жыл бұрын
The reason for the big price bump in comparison to the old model is that there are currently only the higher trims available due to the shortage of supplies in the car industry.
@arrkaitz Жыл бұрын
glad to know that the new astra is actually a good car because (in my opinion) this is the best looking opel in years
@unlimitedsoul2712 Жыл бұрын
Man you are with respect, funny hhh liked the way you gave the review about this car and explained , detailed very good !!
@rodrigofazendeiro8914 Жыл бұрын
Mat(Carwow) the most expensive Opel Astra GTC for sale in Portugal is the Opel Astra GTC OPC 2.0 T with 280hp from 2012 which costs 24 500€
@misterqmbebe6734 Жыл бұрын
Looks absolutely brilliant, I really need to test drive one of these for my self,well done to Opel and thanks Matt and carwow for that review
@mikepriestey2547 Жыл бұрын
I've had mine for about a month and a half now. Absolutely love it
@theweeknd2725 Жыл бұрын
Its not as well tuned as the Civic's 1L VTEC Turbocharged engine (which outputs 129bhp being a 1L!) but I mean its good performance in daily life that you require like no struggles in overtaking I am sure, but civic is quite a bit of fun to drive being a family hatchback, short-throw 6 speed manual and the low sitting position gives it that sporty driving experience. Also comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane assist and all the modern features. If you want a more sports inspired daily, I think civic is a perfect choice (focus is also for that, but civic is another very good choice to keep in mind!) The driving experience of a civic is amazing.
@ksm1985 Жыл бұрын
Will it still depreciate like a stone like most vauxhalls though
@mikepriestey2547 Жыл бұрын
@@theweeknd2725 I have the GS Line trim, 1.2 turbo (130bhp) and it's plenty fun to drive, very nippy. Also has all the modern features (adaptive cc, lane assist, etc) as well as the panoramic camera, smart lights, sport bucket seats, etc. Definitely a fun drive. Not sure on the standard trim but the GS line goes far beyond "good performance in daily life".
@mikepriestey2547 Жыл бұрын
@@ksm1985 My last 4 cars have been Vauxhall's (2 Astras and 2 insignias), never had a single problem. Maybe look after your cars better and you won't have a problem? Just a suggestion
@p4cks Жыл бұрын
Superb editing in the recent videos, really impressive by the production team
@nicholasstocker6866 Жыл бұрын
I have the same trunk or boot opening latch on my 2012 VW CC. Love that feature!
@bitcoincryptofreedom3652 Жыл бұрын
Same on my 2011 golf😅
@mx3fto Жыл бұрын
This is the first vauxhall I'd actually consider buying. Looks great
@aimanfitri0iv Жыл бұрын
looks very fantastic in person
@3nd4tom1c8 Жыл бұрын
reliability 👎👎👎
@kakotokakoto2746 Жыл бұрын
Exterior is amazing but these sceens with those bezzels are horrific. The only negative I have with this car.
@slideways8022 Жыл бұрын
@@3nd4tom1c8 funny that, all the experiences I’ve had with them (family owning all generations from the H onwards) have been very reliable
@mx3fto Жыл бұрын
@@kakotokakoto2746 Yeah not really sure what they were thinking with those bezels. Looks like an LCD from the early 00s
@simonhodgetts6530 Жыл бұрын
I like the subtle nod to the mk1 with the vents behind the rear doors, and the overall styling - looks better to my eyes than the Focus. My only criticism is that I’d like to see a lower spec car with less electronic gizmos, and an emphasis on durability and value.
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@ozzy_1007 Жыл бұрын
The highlight of every carwow car review is Mat trying to fit his bottle somewhere in the car
@Alphyyn Жыл бұрын
Great exterior. The interior - there are lighter trims too, at least here in Central Europe. I like the new steering wheel, looks great. Doesn't look that cheap and boring anymore, and so is the price too. Little to expensive. And the Golf 8 has also some thick black plastic panels around the Infortainment etc. And it's a car where both version - hatchback and estate - look really nice.
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@TillyAygo19 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this car I even love the colour 😍
@CobusDerrenberg Жыл бұрын
The Peugeot for me FOR SURE 💫 GREAT review ! Well done 😃⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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@MrRicardo11 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant car. I hired one recently and loved it. Very stylish looking and we timed the 0 to 60 time in 8.9 seconds so must be the car you are driving. We ordered the GS Line turbo 130 and we didn't get the noises you complained about so again maybe thats your test car ? On the hire car on Motorway journeys we were getting 58 mpg as long as we kept the speed just below 70 mph (68) which we thought was impressive. Decent front and rear leg room very good build quality and brilliantly styled and far far superior to the outgoing car. Brilliant 👏 👏 👏.
@cg-ji8ul Жыл бұрын
I love the back door vents, it has touches of the mk1/mk2 Astra
@Alex-Walker Жыл бұрын
There's a blue one at a local vauxhall dealership and it looks pretty good. Just wish they'd make a vxr model.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Yep. 2022 VXR220 could be nice.
@solidsnake6302 Жыл бұрын
according to rumors a gse version (Opel) with hybrid pairing is coming
@_B.M_ Жыл бұрын
Did they not kinda dissolve the vxr division when Peugeot took over?
@z06dave Жыл бұрын
@@_B.M_ yes they did, Peugeot have their own performance division - Peugeot Sport, they'll be the ones responsible for making any future sportier variants. Which in some ways is a shame because the days of the brutish Astra VXR will never return. The GTE or GSi planned for the future is just marketing nonsense.
@corcoos Жыл бұрын
Stylistically is similar with Opel Astra H, which I really like. I might think of buying the electric version when it comes out.
@ZhekoSGeaR Жыл бұрын
Wow, I also saw this, by the way I own a 2012 Opel Astra H, it's a beautiful car, and yes, the new astra looks like an Astra H in a new look)
@edmi4816 Жыл бұрын
Such a gorgeous looking car!! Well done Vauxhall!!
@sammbaldwin6402 Жыл бұрын
I did like the version that came out in 2015, quite high depreciation which makes it a used car bargain, would definitely consider this over a Golf, Focus, i30, Leon etc
@x3merx3mer Жыл бұрын
Opel is killing it with the design. I hope they translate this Mokka/Astra design to everything else, like Peugeot does.
@sebastianzamparooo5654 Жыл бұрын
Not really, look at the new facelifted grandland, it's awful
@glennchinyangarara8225 Жыл бұрын
@@sebastianzamparooo5654 coz the grandland and crossland have always been rubbish to look at. They look plain asf
@x3merx3mer Жыл бұрын
@@sebastianzamparooo5654 its called facelift for a reason. You only get to change plastic parts there ..hood, trunk, wheel arches, every metal has to remain the same, so there is only so much they can do with it. You can change headlights and bumpers, but their main shape needs to remain exactly the same so that they can fit in the same place. Only new design really counts.
@mendistudio Жыл бұрын
@@sebastianzamparooo5654 it is a Frankestein. The new design cues don’t fit with the previous design. But I’m sure the new version will be stunning.
@sarangsp1591 Жыл бұрын
Seriously? This car looks absolutely hideous, they straight away copied the back of a Golf. Golf still looks much better
@DangerAngelous Жыл бұрын
It does make me sad that we don’t have this as well as other sensible cars(newest Honda Jazz) in Australia anymore
@DogMeatDelicious Жыл бұрын
Just get a ute mate
@scimatarpictures Жыл бұрын
@@DogMeatDelicious he said sensible, lol
@sebastienfilliat4342 Жыл бұрын
Don't be sad, a tree cylinder is a bit annoying.
@yeomanie Жыл бұрын
Am with Mat on the engine power. Had a Peugeot 2008 on rental recently, same 1.2 turbo and woefully underpowered for motorway driving and quick acceleration. Have an Astra J 1.6 diesel now and while not fact the turbo does kick in at 1500rpm and push it forward. Might test drive the 1.5 diesel in this car, tbh auto box just makes things easier
@boulevard14 Жыл бұрын
I've always thought the Astra K was a really good performing car compared to competitors.
@letni9506 6 ай бұрын
A 1.2 turbo can't be woeful for motorway driving. Even my slow 14 second 0-60 Auris is fine for that.
@bensmithkent22 3 ай бұрын
@@letni9506for slip roads and stuff its just painful. Im not a racing driver and have had 2.0 torquey vag diesel lumps in my past few cars with 180ish bhp and my old astra k despite being dreary as a car had 150bhp and could be wound up to a good lick. These 1.2 turbo 3s are unrefined and hellish to drive and is a true shame cos the rest of the package looks nice modern stylish etc. i love the way the new 308 looks but id be frustrated after the novelty of the style wore off and i had to live with it daily.
@giorgosapo4508 Жыл бұрын
That beat on 13min 19sec was so enjoyable!
@skyline3694 Жыл бұрын
I love the styling of this car. The Astra has gone from a Grandma's/Rental car to one that actually looks cool. Well done Opel.
@nckml7 Жыл бұрын
as an astra H driver I'm backing you up. It looked good, but in a kinda boring way. Still, it's pretty sporty if you want to push it, I've had some fun on the highway with a Golf. And mine is the 1.4 wagon, so the slowest combination possible.
@bensmithkent22 Жыл бұрын
Yea the old one the k ive noticed old codgers driving. Especially in elite trim. Shame as it has a sleeper engine in that 1.6 turbo petrol. This has much more road presence.
@MrSonicAdvance Жыл бұрын
First impressions are: "That looks amazing!" I love the front end particularly, which reminds me of a Dodge Charger. What an improvement on the old model! Second impression is: "How much?!". Definitely better looking than the Golf, IMO. That digital dash looks cheap and nasty, like a Chinese cheapo kit bought off Ali Express.
@Shokkerz1976 Жыл бұрын
Amazing..... really..... ......
@lorddoosworth8175 Жыл бұрын
@@Shokkerz1976 Lookup the word "Subjective".
@jk9436 Жыл бұрын
The GS Line and Ultimate (Business I am not sure) were supposed to have a much more premium digital dash panel. It is called "Pure Panel Pro". It offers the same screens but behind a smooth glass panel and mounted to a magnesium housing instead of piano black plastic. What you see in this review was supposed to be only in the base Astra and is called "Pure Panel". You can find quite a lot of reviews showing the "Pure Panel Pro". However, due to the conflict in eastern Europe this option was removed for all Astra models. Let's hope they will find soon a new source to implement the digital dash "Pure Panel Pro" again to the Astra.
@MrSonicAdvance Жыл бұрын
@@Shokkerz1976 Clearly you've never seen one of the previous Vauxhall Astras.
@TFSIChristmas Жыл бұрын
@@lorddoosworth8175 Im sure he knows. This looks too amazing, Chevy Camaro copied it.
@kb9072 Жыл бұрын
Stunning car. Definitely my favourite in that price category. Police buy silver now not white, have done for years Matt.
@skylined5534 Жыл бұрын
These are wickedly good looking cars. While looking thoroughly modern there's almost some 70s Opel design language in there especially up front... and I like it!
@chrisbrooker3549 Жыл бұрын
My new work vehicle is mostly likely an estate version of this or the 308. After watching both reviews I think i'll go for the 308!
@phil_zupra_b5880 Жыл бұрын
It looks actually really good. Lets see if they give us a VXR/OPC version. It definitely has a good basis for a sporty looking hot hatchback
@countyantrimman Жыл бұрын
There was gonna be a gsi version but i heard it was scrapped because of Peugeot
@faustinaadu2284 Жыл бұрын
They also said they would make an EV Corsa VXR but unfortunately it might not happen
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
@@countyantrimman yep. Peugeot gonna make the 309.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
@@faustinaadu2284 EV Corsa VXR also planned to have 251bhp.
@GoFeri Жыл бұрын
@@countyantrimman They can't do it because of EU emission quotas. Stellantis doesn't sell enough EVs to allow for a sportier engine. That's why a 130 HP 1.2 litre 3 cylinder is the strongest ICE option they offer for the Astra/308. But now they even scrapped the 1.6 4 cylinder (180 or 225 hp) engine from biggers cars such as the Grandland or the 508 and only offer it with this 1.2. Go figure.
@jamtu2016 11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah by the way the pure panel that shows the speed, there is a button on this to cycle through different info like showing your track that you are listening to or radio station it also shows Nav which is really good & on this screen even shows were the speed cameras are which is very handy indeed especially with all these smart motorways everywhere!
@t.fleepile6164 Жыл бұрын
All the way from South Africa, I love the Astra am even driving the 2007 1.4 Opel Astra and am happy with the overall comfort and petrol consumption of it
@Jezee213 Жыл бұрын
The front reminds me of the Ioniq 5, that kind of retro futuristic vibe.
@TFSIChristmas Жыл бұрын
Looks good in that color as well.
@bekirilkyaz2368 Жыл бұрын
New Astra looks astonishing , and there should be a coupe version of this car and it could be named as the new Manta
@roger.g.walters_6398 Жыл бұрын
This is really a very nice car. I like it because the design and styling isn't all that bad. It does look really great for a small economical vehicle. I would rather the electric version which I think would make for a very good electric vehicle, but you still have to wait to see what you will be offered with that.
@kaankkaraman Жыл бұрын
Hello Mat, which one is better about hangling wise, the old one (Astra K) or the new one?
@stuwats Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for the review from Matt on the astra, just need him to do one on the Astra Gsi sports tourer which is released in September. Have one on order in Cobalt blue. The hatch back is very nice to drive so much better than my old astra that I had in 2016.
@williamegler8771 Жыл бұрын
What difference does his opinion make? You apparently test drove the hatchback model and enjoyed it enough to order the estate version. It's your money so you're the only one who has to be satisfied with your purchase.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
@@williamegler8771 Astra GSI virtually has better spec than this.
@ianmaclellan7623 Жыл бұрын
I love the look of it. Definitely a contender for looks with the Golf.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Yep. So did the contender for looks with TVR Tamora.
@fornobu Жыл бұрын
still has that gm aftertaste eh?
@BlatentlyFakeName Жыл бұрын
Golfs are pretty bland really.
@matthewsmith2787 Жыл бұрын
Golfs are boring cars, especially in grey. They are designed for people who have no design flair
@thearousedeunuch Жыл бұрын
3:53 Those keys are meant to be stored in your pocket. That's the whole point of the keyless system. The old version where you had to insert it into the dash was pointless.
@MgoMSx Жыл бұрын
Please do more reviews of "standard cars" last year or two it's mainly just drag races (which I enjoy) but the reviews are much better!
@davisdesigns1153 Жыл бұрын
This car looks like someone tried to explain what the new Golf looks like over the phone
@lordlucan7633 Жыл бұрын
Yep.think it looks hideous
@4212LHR Жыл бұрын
Exterior is great but the infotainment system and instrument cluster is awful surrounded by that black plastic. Definitely not worth £24,000
@neilmonks4225 Жыл бұрын
Love the vids, is there any chance you can do a review on the new grandland? Ideally ultimate 1.2 petrol auto
@adampavella1225 10 ай бұрын
Dobrô video, Maťo, celá rodina sme pozerali. Tieto novie autá to sa všetko počítače na kolesách, mne stačí starý žiguliak 👍
@themcethereal9122 Жыл бұрын
Finally, was waiting for this review!
@Retrofordguy Жыл бұрын
Honestly being on the ford side of the park i bloody love the new vauxhalls psa have done brilliant This astra looks superb full ev version is the one im genuinely excited to see
@boltar2003 Жыл бұрын
Sure, if anything resembling decent performance isnt your thing.
@matthewsmith2787 Жыл бұрын
Fords have went downhill I think lately, they are expensive and only the Puma is decent
@seskybanana3507 Жыл бұрын
thought it was a bumblebee camaro, when I saw the thumbnail.... Miraculous work Vauxhal ...!!!
@kristjanveski Жыл бұрын
Glanced at the thumbnail and thought it read NIGEL, and hearby petition to officially change this car's name as such
@jamesgarton8608 11 ай бұрын
This Vauxhall Astra looks like it was modelled on Bumblebee or a Camaro!
@okithdesilva129 Жыл бұрын
This new Vauxhall Astra have cool and futuristic looking design!
@rasherbasher8203 Жыл бұрын
*Astra have cool🤔🤔🤔🤔
@davidclarke1731 Жыл бұрын
I love the new Astra , really modern styling and the Grandland.
@berinbosnjakovic2613 Жыл бұрын
Matt rocking that Invisalign 💪
@NotTheMaestro Жыл бұрын
Looked good until I saw the aweful plastic trim around the info screens, why do they do that?
@ReubenRohard Жыл бұрын
Looks like a 15 year old digital photo frame
@Djeseret Жыл бұрын
Because the factory that made the glass panel was apparently bombed to scrap
@mundea Жыл бұрын
i think shortlisting it is a good choice, definitely other options out there but keep the Astra in mind
@albineriksson2667 Жыл бұрын
Haaha
@albineriksson2667 Жыл бұрын
Hahahaja
@albineriksson2667 Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@albineriksson2667 Жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahahha
@albineriksson2667 Жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahaj
@glennpulford4860 Жыл бұрын
Wow, wish we still had Opel in Australia!
@Dwayne3007 Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to see what they do with the new Insignia under the PSA brand now.
@dorbellbuster2011 Жыл бұрын
Did you not know, They discontinued the Insignia around 3 Months ago
@x3merx3mer Жыл бұрын
5:56 oh come on, Octavia is a gigantic car compared to this. Over 30cm longer! Astra competes with Skoda Scala
@glennchinyangarara8225 Жыл бұрын
The Scala’s boot is also bigger than the Astra too by around 40 litres.
@motoringchef2063 Жыл бұрын
Agreed with that. The comparison is totally irrelevant
@NedNew Жыл бұрын
You are entirely to blame for the mess in my underpants
@kaankkaraman Жыл бұрын
Scala competes with clio sports tourer, not astra
@x3merx3mer Жыл бұрын
@@kaankkaraman nope. Scala is exact same length and size as Astra. Clio is exact same size as Skoda Fabia (both have estate and regular versions). Just Google their size if you are not sure.
@hankidyhank Жыл бұрын
That starting price for an economy car is mad
@junaidhaider9677 Жыл бұрын
Finally Mat you came with what i was waiting for.
@dmmemavrickjoos01ontelegra81 Жыл бұрын
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@ethanb4ughan Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review 👍
@shadyninja1 Жыл бұрын
Vauxhall have always made good looking cars. It's just that they were plagued with reliability issues.
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
APERTURE ADE, Vauxhall/Opel love to build up underrated cars...
@sporkfindus4777 Жыл бұрын
@Steve D That was engineered into them. The idea was that the cars could be fixed cheaply and easily to last a certain shelf life.
@riley881 Жыл бұрын
One of the best looking astras ever 😍
@dmmemavrickjoos01ontelegra81 Жыл бұрын
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@jintae4937 Жыл бұрын
I like it a lot, Super Simple and The Material Looks Decent 😆
@thabangmakgalemele1469 Жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic. The only let down is the engine options.
@capetowncoffee Жыл бұрын
Looks great, Megane and Astra always get underrated.
@SirSmikle Жыл бұрын
This looks beautiful would drive one
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Yep. But it only have 189bhp.
@boerharms2209 Жыл бұрын
looks great, shame about the lack of a hot 2 litre GSI version.. would a C20XE redtop fit?
@mandude83 Жыл бұрын
Look forward to this model appearing in the BTCC hopefully at some point
@mq1405 Жыл бұрын
Astras always have amazing quality and features for the price
@RB_750GS Жыл бұрын
How many have you owned or driven? (Not a dig, by the way). I have nothing but bad words to say about Astra’s, my experience is terrible and I can only describe them as “dog shit”. I could make a better clutch than Vauxhall.
@devu31 Жыл бұрын
Vauxhall thinking Mat won't yeet the boot cover because they've given him an upper model with place to keep it. But he does it anyways. Never change Mat!😂
@purwantiallan5089 Жыл бұрын
Mat always never gonna change, Devansh.
@lindaj5492 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had three Astras: one of them for fifteen years. Brilliant cars.
@ryanfrisby7389 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review Mat!😸
@RecenziiPeBune Жыл бұрын
01:59 it’s not THAT hard to make a better looking car than the Vw Golf..
@Listen2Concentr8 Жыл бұрын
It is in fact quite difficult not to 😅
@lkfldfadf Жыл бұрын
yeah, thats a low bar
@A16LE Жыл бұрын
Astra has always been a cohesive, wonderfully comfortable utility vehicle.
@eamonahern7495 6 ай бұрын
I had the new Opel Corsa rented over Christmas. 5-speed manual. It had the 360 cameras seen on that Astra. The reverse camera and the parking sensors made parking in tight spaces a doddle and the sensors saved me from backing into a pole that I couldn't see out the blind spot at the back or through the reverse camera. I used the android auto for navigation to get to an unfamiliar destination. The steering and seats had the same adjustments as that Astra. My favourite features were the windscreen wipers' and lights' auto settings. Once the lights were set to auto I didn't have to worry about when to change from dips to full beam and vice versa. I didn't like the centre console storage area position as my elbow tended to bump off it until I got used to driving it but the storage itself was useful. Opel (as they're called outside the UK) isn't a brand I'd consider buying myself but I did like some of the features.
@lizardemperorkorbac4281 Жыл бұрын
I like this. Driving an Opel Astra H at this point, but maybe will be getting this Astra K in a couple years. The new PSA Opel Corsa looks nice as well.
@tonnymasetsebe1926 Жыл бұрын
this is a very good looking Astra😍 they should strongly consider bringing it to South Africa especially because VWSA no longer sells the base model Golf.
@fridgemagnet9831 Жыл бұрын
Yeah unfortunately people would rather buy cheap suv like a haval or cherry or Renault.
@tonnymasetsebe1926 Жыл бұрын
@@fridgemagnet9831 it's a pity
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