Vauxhall (Opel) Astra Hatchback 2018 in-depth review

Vauxhall (Opel) Astra Hatchback 2018 in-depth review | Mat Watson Reviews

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Vauxhall (or Opel) most recently declared that one in four Brits have owned or driven a Vauxhall Astra, so with this is mind will the new Astra live up to the self proclaimed hype? In such a competitive class can the Vauxhall Astra keep up with the likes of the ultra popular Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus? Watch our full review and find out what Mat thinks, you might be pleasantly surprised by this hatchback.
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@carwow 7 жыл бұрын

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@lkkjhtemmexv1838 5 жыл бұрын

SORRY BUT I DONT WANT TO SCRAPP AMAZING CARS, BUILT TO LAST FOREVER...PREFER TO SELL. OR KEEP IT.

@rondhole 4 жыл бұрын

@urbex2007 timing chain noise on starts from tensioner building pressure. Classic problems in timing chain tensioner. Hopefully it is not falling apart like most VW or Daimlers

@kaankkaraman 3 жыл бұрын

They removed watt's linkage after 2016 from some wariants (1.6 cdti, 1.4 turbo) have you heard it???

@LN7747 Жыл бұрын

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?

@aric0913 8 жыл бұрын

Sometimes my impression of a car gets ruined when Matt says it has below average boot space. Then I have to remind myself that I only use the boot of my car once every Ice age.

@SDADanCars 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@MrSunnyBhoy 5 жыл бұрын

haha so true bro

@MLife1972 4 жыл бұрын

Ha, yes I'm like that with bottle holders in the doors. 'Damn it, I can't jam a 2 litre bottle of water in my passenger side door. What the hell? Oh wait, I don't ever need to do that.'

@isobelbrown4564 3 жыл бұрын

I need a good boot for my mobility scooter lol first think I look at in a car the boot.

@carwow 8 жыл бұрын

One thing we didn't mention. Using the OnStar remote alarm trigger app on your phone is an absolutely brilliant way to troll colleagues who have taken the car on a camping trip for the weekend. At 2am. How to not make friends.

@andylie7699 8 жыл бұрын

LOL

@CivicEG 8 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review of the Citroën C4 Cactus?

@xEmad99 8 жыл бұрын

A class 2017 review?

@firefist8511 7 жыл бұрын

@miguelbranco1604 7 жыл бұрын

carwow when are you going to review the new fiat tipo hatchback ?

@kieranshilston8466 5 ай бұрын

I’ve just test driven the 2016 1.4 turbo elite today and it’s the best car I’ve looked at. So much bang for your buck! Heated seats front and back, heated steering wheel. Full leather. Sat nav. Relatively quick with good mpg… the list goes on. I was so impressed that I’ve put a deposit on it and pick it up next week!

@minorearthmajorsky1476 5 жыл бұрын

The interior is just the best in its class, clean yet good looking and easy to use. Also the touchscreen isn’t stuck on the dashboard but it’s nicely integrated into the centre console.

@dhruvdogra1491 8 жыл бұрын

takes a round water bottle and roles it over the ridges and then says it doesn't work very well.Thats like kicking a football and saying that"why dosent the ground stop the ball from rolling"

@Keisha7612 8 жыл бұрын

lol yeah

@ziggysmith4612 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Car prices are exploding, Mat says base Astra was £15k, and don't forget he also says that on Av CW can get you £2.5 k off that. This was produced 2016, base Astra (ICE not electric, so comparable) is now £23.8, Now working on £15.5 thats a 54% increase in 6 years, soon cars will be out of the price range of people with normal jobs.

@marshallmarthes 8 жыл бұрын

Mat you're the best at reviewing cars according to me so thumps up and keep up the good work

@carwow 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words

@reniervandermerwe Жыл бұрын

thumbs

@carlosjones8712 8 жыл бұрын

The front is the best part in my opinion, at last Vauxhall have got their styling act together.

@tonystafford978 7 жыл бұрын

I really like astras i have a 04 one and I think its brilliant. They are just so well built and good to drive. Ill definitely buy another astra after this one.

@KeveenMihdidin 7 жыл бұрын

I don't really subscribe to car review channel but this channel is an exception. Mat is really funny and his reviews are genuine!

@LifeOfNathan 8 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, the backend looks kind of like an Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

@Keisha7612 8 жыл бұрын

it looks nice

@firefist8511 7 жыл бұрын

go get your eyes tested

@SDADanCars 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@lkkjhtemmexv1838 5 жыл бұрын

YOU DONT LIE, LOTS OF MANUFACTERS COPY GM PROJECTS...

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

I like all of it even now in 2021 it's not as striking as a Mazda 3 or Toyota Corolla or Audi A3 but still quite handsome

@Djeseret 8 жыл бұрын

Armrest in the rear are available as Optional and the backrest is divided in three parts and folds electromagnetically with a button in the luggage, it is the only 5-d in this class with this equipment. Double floor with flat load floor is available as optional with spare tire.

@LeeC71 3 жыл бұрын

I recently brought the 2016 1.4 turbo elite 150bhp..i absolutely love it.. 👌

@taylorthrall7321 2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

@kieranshilston8466 5 ай бұрын

I just bought one today with 29k on the clock. Amazing value for money!

@Hrdechamp 4 ай бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 this astra K gave me nothing but headache but i was probably unlucky😂 because they got good reviews all over the net

@Sailor_alan 2 жыл бұрын

I've had focus, golf, prev gen astras. This gen is my favourite car. Its very punchy, fun to drive, and has everything I need.

@littlehenham 8 жыл бұрын

Love my 2011 ASTRA Elite, one of the best cars I have ever had.

@FLRSKLVR 8 жыл бұрын

It looks so much better compared to the last two generations, sound like a good allrounder this one.

@MikeKay1978 4 жыл бұрын

I rented opel astra for a business trip. First impression was that it felt a little cheap. But after 1 day i dell in love with it. Nippy engine, comfortable, low consumption. Awesome car.

@louisbeerreviews8964 2 жыл бұрын

Vauxhall

@danielsingeorzan2808 3 ай бұрын

@@louisbeerreviews8964 Maybe his was Opel badged, as they are in continental Europe

@g00dfeeling 8 жыл бұрын

Definitely nicer than Golf or Focus.

@d0718 8 жыл бұрын

nicer than Focus, but not the Golf

@israelnoletto 8 жыл бұрын

+Dmitry L it looks like a minivan. Definitely not nicer than focus or golf

@Rosko_01 8 жыл бұрын

Got to agree it's a lovely car and just ordered it.

@Keisha7612 8 жыл бұрын

+Ross K nice

@korgond 7 жыл бұрын

yes but the sound of the diesel engine is terrible

@FelipeQueirolo 8 жыл бұрын

Man, do you even profit from this videos? I mean, they are incredible! Has all the information needed!

@limeymax 5 жыл бұрын

Vauxhall is so underrated I own one and they r very good and good to mod they could easily compete with higher spec cars!

@taylorthrall7321 2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

@Gamer-hv7eo 4 ай бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 bought 2017, 38k miles, done 6k miles and within a year compression issue needing new engine , found out it was known issue and vauxhall just keeps scamming people rather than calling back their vehicles

@pipoo1 5 жыл бұрын

For about £90 you can get a second boot floor for you’re Astra from Vauxhall, adds storage boxes to the bottom of the boot and creates a second floor removing the lip but leaving a generous amount of space for shopping and luggage etc. Takes literally 5 minutes to fit it.

@mariuszwasilewski1980 8 жыл бұрын

I've seen astra at local dealer, and it looks a bit expansive even in middle trims. You can have full led lights etc. but there isn't light in front glowebox and no air vents for rear passangers, this is step backward to previous model which had those features, so for me it was like they made a new car as cheap as possible and just added lots of new toys but forget about basic ones.

@carfanfan 8 жыл бұрын

Just love CarWow reviews. And for years I've wondered why Opel always end their car names with the letter A. AstrA, CorsA, MokkA, VectrA, InsigniA, ZafirA... what, did AdamA not work for themA? :-)

@prayerpowersr854 7 жыл бұрын

TigrA, CalibrA, MarivA, AntarA, NovarA!

@ceppable 7 жыл бұрын

Hilton Camons Opel Kadett

@prayerpowersr854 7 жыл бұрын

VivA

@andrejkostovski5172 7 жыл бұрын

opel rekord xd

@AristotelisMitsiou 7 жыл бұрын

There's also the Vauxhall Combi van but I get your point.

@hughjorgen30 5 жыл бұрын

One of the smartest nicer looking hot hatches out there right now

@marshallc.t.2554 3 жыл бұрын

I own a 2010 Astra 1.6 lt turbo 180hp and I love it. No serious problems till now and it handles great. The only problem is the fuel economy.

@johnny6476 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2018 astra 1.6 turbo petrol with 197 bhp, Only had it 5 months wasn’t great on fuel especially if you have a heavy right foot like me. 🤣 Great car to drive though.

@sheila7909 7 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the new Astra

@skyelark155 5 жыл бұрын

Did you buy one

@SDADanCars 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@Bates.Eral1 5 жыл бұрын

Sheila’s Beauty/ Hair/ Nails/ Fashion I used to but my friend has one that's 2 years old and its very well looked after and there is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of creaks and clunk's is shocking its only 2 years old

@Bates.Eral1 4 жыл бұрын

@Redblade wrong she really did her husband is a mechanic

@Bates.Eral1 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/laxhf82Wks6Wcpc.html this video is the proof that the astra is not the best and vauxahll have showed themselves up because they are now a part of PSA

@roblombardi7099 8 жыл бұрын

I would imagine the VXR will be pretty cool when that gets released.

@roblombardi7099 8 жыл бұрын

There is no VXR version of the new Astra yet.

@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947 6 жыл бұрын

I have the 1.6 petrol turbo vx line 200 bhp 147 mph top speed and 0-60 in 6.6 seconds not vxr performance but it’s fun especially in sports mode

@barringtonbig9203 4 жыл бұрын

There not going to make another vxr

@apollo8064 3 жыл бұрын

@@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947 is it 6.6 seconds or 7.4 because its says 7.4 on auto trader but 6.6 on some but both have 200hp

@scottw3048 3 жыл бұрын

@@apollo8064 might be differences between the estate/sports tourer version vs the hatchback?

@WatchHobbyist 8 жыл бұрын

Another great review, thanks, love the humour aspect!

@pipoo1 3 жыл бұрын

“There’s no false floor” you can order one for about £100 from Vauxhall either with the spare wheel or on its own with handy storage compartments. There is a rear arm rest on elite Nav models. Also on Elite Navs both the front and rear seats are heated and there’s USB charging ports in the rear as well as the front.

@BlurryFace-zz2ro 6 ай бұрын

Some of these tests like boot space and head room and knee room and all that stuff dont matter to most people. People who want that could just buy a bigger, fancier car, stop judging small cars by Land Rover standards.

@HRINACAR 8 жыл бұрын

haha we ended up with the same actual car haha reg number.. brilliant

@jannevaatainen 6 жыл бұрын

Astra K is an excellent value for money. The 1.0. turbo engine is plenty fast for the average person. Also, the LED Matrix headlights are great during dark winter months! Looks great too.

@LN7747 Жыл бұрын

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?

@BrooksterMax Жыл бұрын

@@LN7747 I’ve just taken on a 1.0t tourer estate. I don’t feel short of power in any situation. It has a lot of torque.

@LN7747 Жыл бұрын

@@BrooksterMax thank you mate

@MasterAppels 8 жыл бұрын

It looks the best in its class.

@user-cw9oi5qu4n 7 жыл бұрын

what a beauty! well I think that the astra is the best looking car in hatchback line

@kevinponnou 7 жыл бұрын

d young Kim I think that that honour goes to the Renault Megane

@danyel9256 6 жыл бұрын

kevin PONNOU. no...it goes to the Astra.....

@MrRohanThomas 5 жыл бұрын

Renault do not make better cars than Vauxhall

@dystinct1777 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree with you more. Very nice

@tnseu 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahah

@TheKenjoje 7 жыл бұрын

02:54 SCRATCHED MATERIAL!!!!!!

@SDADanCars 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@amilzekria6635 5 жыл бұрын

Proper water bottle asmr on all matts reviews😭😭😭

@mirola73 Жыл бұрын

Had a 2014 diesel, loved it, just wasn't good anymore for me when I stopped travelling large distances, DPF clogged all the time. Now have a Corsa, it's 'OK', just not as comfortable and quick as the Astra was, but a petrol, something I now need.

@nisancashi2241 7 жыл бұрын

ill give this Opel a thumbs up

@Retiredkiwi 4 ай бұрын

Noticed mention of that being 160hp, and goes well, surprised it's not the 1.6 turbo rsv (holden) we got here in new zealand, with 147 kw (197hp). Bought my last of the holden run out /sell off cars new in 2020(red one), at approx 33% off original price, love its grin factor when booted hard. Averages around 7lts/100kms for most of my driving (40 mpg), and only rarely gets down to claimed 6.3/100 (44mpg).

@karenpff2010 3 жыл бұрын

*DON'T BUY THE DIESEL MANUAL BOX VERSION - There is a known defect with the clutch master cylinder and your clutch pedal *will* fall to the floor over time** 9 months ago we bought a 16 plate astra diesel, Elite trim level.. My BF and I have been driving Astras for 25 years and they have been outstanding, reliable and a good all-round car to have. But the Astra K will be our last. There is a known manufacturing defect with the diesel manual box version where the clutch pedal will go to the floor and not come back up. Returned to the dealership to replace the clutch master cylinder and elbow and went alright for a few weeks...then the clutch pedal went to the floor again. Not good news when you're in the middle of busy traffic. Unreliable, we are disappointed with Vauxhall with how they dealt with this known problem, and it took weeks for the garage to sort it out. Also, whenever you started the engine, it always sounded rough and clunky and just terrifying to hear. All this and the car had less than 50k on the clock. We've just sold it and bought our first Ford. Brilliant cars.

@DazDc 7 жыл бұрын

been driving Vauxhall/Opel in my family since 1994 vectras and astras can't fault these motors. my brother had 1996 vectra from new which done over 200k miles with no mechanical problems at all(replaced all stuff according to service intervalintervals). my mum is driving astras since 2005 with same result.

@arbermani3748 5 жыл бұрын

i have a 93' opel astra it has more than 250k km and runs just perfect never had any problems

@MotorTorq_ZA 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been in one the most luxurious interior of its class

@MrAndrew1953 7 жыл бұрын

Only way to solve the boot space problem is to buy the Estate or station wagon (Oarstralia) which solves the problem of having to buy a medium sized car.

@ioanevans6125 8 жыл бұрын

Very well done on the videos Mat, really liking them! Just wondering but could you do a review of the Land Rover Discovery 4 and (or) the Range Rover Sport?

@ed_lufc98 6 жыл бұрын

This new Astra looks fantastic. Definitely going to be considering it.

@diegorangel2639 5 жыл бұрын

When the astra was in Mexico (2006) was an incredible and now that there's no more there I would love that that car was here

@roadrunner2710 5 жыл бұрын

I have driven 1.4 Astra Turbo Petrol for over 10,000 miles and it is fun to drive especially in London. Even BMW and Landrover drivers think twice before trying to out run you at the traffic lights. More legroom than the golf.

@cubanolibertario 5 жыл бұрын

The best Astra ever, but I cannot say the same about their warranty. I bought the intelligent lights, which are great when they work, and that's part of the problem I've been going through for some six months now! The lights will start and stop working whenever they "want". Next time I buy a car, I don't think it'll be a european one.

@nabillarif 8 жыл бұрын

funny,i was watching this video while having my mars filled loaf bread...

@carwow 8 жыл бұрын

Mat's reaction to eating that wasn't faked. We didn't check before we shot it and it turned out the Mars bars were out of date... and had sort of gone white. Yum.

@theyruinedyoutubeagain 8 жыл бұрын

+carwow this is the real Easter egg lol

@vaibhavchaudhary27 8 жыл бұрын

+carwow Such an honest review. 😂😂

@SDADanCars 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@olitesla5891 5 жыл бұрын

Rly

@MzwandileHarmans 4 жыл бұрын

I loveee opel cars, the driving experience is so good. I’ve owned a 2015 Corsa 1.0T 5dr 85kW, was the heaviest in its class but was very energetic to carry its own weight and 5 people and the boot full going over inclines smoothly, I wish I could say the same about the lazy Kia Rio and i20. Also was smooth and quiet with loads of features. I loaded all optional extras such as blind spot monitor imagine that in thin segment and in 2015 and auto parking assist, reverse and parallel parking I loved it and called it “my attention seeker🤪” and many other features such as auto stop start, hill start assist which were I think were std features. Big value

@sIN4IKe 3 жыл бұрын

BE CAREFUL DONT BUY THE ASTRA 2016 onwards. Poor engine design which causing them to have weak pistons that can go at any point. Costing thousands to replace. Not sure if they’ve fixed this but my 66 plate 1.4 turbo elite has this issue now. They should have recalled all cars and replaced these with the stronger pistons they now have. Mines been fully serviced every 6 months and done less than 28k miles. I bought it used 9 months ago and because it’s 4 years old it’s out of manufacturers warranty. I’m stuck on what to do to be honest. Just thought I’d warn you all so you don’t get fucked over like me. Still waiting for Vauxhall to come back to me but not holding out any hope they will take responsibility.

@pollumG 5 жыл бұрын

I do trade plate movement of cars every day...I've driven nearly everything apart from exotics..and I can honestly say this car is very gd..quick quiet economical practical and well built...what else do u need? Not sure if its reliable tho....

@Semmostaja 8 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the rear arm rest and false floor are still available as relatively inexpensive options, and the false floor comes as standard on the estate, which's boot space rivals the Skoda Octavia.

@mr.bauerpower4285 8 жыл бұрын

Matt you are THE BEST!! Car youtuber!! Love you videos and you make them FUN to see

@nesoosen7692 8 жыл бұрын

such great simple yet enjoyable reviews

@rustyfrombluey 3 жыл бұрын

Yooka: Watching this before the Yooka Laylee Rap turns 4 years old this Thursday... Update: It’s now 4 years old!

@deesidelad1 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t bother buying an Astra diesel as Vauxhall has a recall issue on them, which they are trying to get out of. I hope PSA sorts this

@oddities-whatnot 5 жыл бұрын

Vauxhall are now stuffing a 197bhp engine into the Astra and there are loads for sale on Auto Trader, pre reg delivery miles for under 16k! I know Vauxhall is unfashionable, but thats a lot of power for the money. 0-60 in 6 and half secs for half the price of a Golf GTI !

@tonypasby8287 5 жыл бұрын

I would agree with that, £16k for 200bhp, you can't go wrong with that, only downside is fuel consumption is pretty horrendous, a friend has one, he averages 20-22 mpg, unless on a long motorway run, where it's slightly better. Though I agree, if you want a reasonably purchase priced power/acceleration, 1.6t is not a bad bet whatsoever.

@pipoo1 5 жыл бұрын

I’m 10 days and 1000 miles into my 1.6t Elite Astra and it’s absolutely brilliant. Replaced my 15 plate Focus ST and I have absolutely no regrets. Just eats up a country A/B road and given you get upgraded audio system, front/rear heated seats as standard it’s a bargain. The engine has a lovely growl at low revs.

@toy2day1 4 жыл бұрын

Astra is greek for starS (plural). Star in latin is stella.

@skullka 4 жыл бұрын

That explains the stars, nice thanks

@rodrigofazendeiro6744 5 жыл бұрын

My mother owns a Opel Astra of 2016 with 150 turbocharged horses

@borismovies4275 5 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, it has improved

@vinnisahai 8 жыл бұрын

Legend says that of you're early, carwow actually replies.

@RoobehTunes 8 жыл бұрын

haha legend says get fecked :P

@carwow 8 жыл бұрын

Who is this legend you speak of?

@RoobehTunes 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, Carwow picking up the pace here, only a couple of hours rather than the best part of a year behind Carbuyer's Astra review. Quite similar videos, they even bought the presenter from them. Business legends.

@jamesgarton8608 7 жыл бұрын

I wonder whether it will catch fire so many other Vauxhall cars have recently?

@ahmedmahay 7 жыл бұрын

I loved this car. And I love the electric music in your videos

@adamperkins3125 8 жыл бұрын

5:55 Oh that engine start is awful!

@Roverturbo 5 жыл бұрын

Adam Perkins I know right.... I’ve just walked away from one for sale.

@Bull1the1Great 4 жыл бұрын

why does it sound so ewwrgh

@SEAWEEDER1 4 жыл бұрын

It gets worse over time, My car has only done 14,000 miles, When i start my car people turn and look. Asked the dealer to guarantee my timming chain against failure for 100,000 miles.. he can't....50,000 miles ... he can't, He only tried to sell me a warranty as my 3 years warranty is due to expire.

@kaankkaraman 4 жыл бұрын

@@SEAWEEDER1 im thinking to buy astra nowadays...

@ronaldotimberlake 4 жыл бұрын

@@kaankkaraman Mine does the same, thing. Dealer keeps saying its characteristic. and like Hamish said, it gets worse. Mine started doing the sound while moving after 2 years. they keep saying it's normal.

@simon199418 8 жыл бұрын

Mat the only thing that I would add is that at night the slanted rear window reflects alot of the light at night so it can make it difficult to see from the back

@BlurryFace-zz2ro 6 ай бұрын

'Most people who buy an astra default to a diesel', when you know about EGR and DPF issues, you don't fuck with diesels. I'll take a petrol anytime.

@ihavenousername1805 8 жыл бұрын

I think the back looks pretty ugly, whereas the front looks good. Either way though, that interior is amazing for the price of the car!

@BarryShite25 8 жыл бұрын

The front looks hideous buddy. Fingers crossed they sack it off which I'm pretty sure they will after so much negative feedback. I hope your misses is much more attractive LOL

@Raven16691 6 жыл бұрын

I hope your kidding. The Astra design won several awards and it introduced the new design language for all other cars. The new Corsa will look exactly like this.

@dystinct1777 5 жыл бұрын

TrafficScience if no one liked the looks. Then why is the Astra one of the best selling cars in Europe?

@MrRohanThomas 5 жыл бұрын

@@dystinct1777 Astra is fantastic looking

@jamie6192 4 жыл бұрын

your not fucking it idiot.

@ghp0518 8 жыл бұрын

What about the 1.6 turbo petrol 200 hp version? is that not available in the uk? I wonder how does that fare against the warm hatch competition.

@jamie9883 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is available.

@DrivingDerby 8 жыл бұрын

The centre console has a face.. Now you can't unsee it

@deus_ex_machina_ 6 жыл бұрын

Driving Derby The face has a nice Manchu beard as well.

@backtotheroots7048 6 жыл бұрын

damn you

@rondhole 3 жыл бұрын

The most confusing car with too many engines to chose and all are not that good. Torsion beam primitive suspension in the rear, and no value after just 3 years. Mazda 3, Corolla, and Civic offer much that makes sense with 2 or 3 engines in 2019 and they are all damn reliable. Less option of engines means better trusty engines. For instance, Corolla 1.8L was used since the 1980s and constantly improving to perfection.

@rubyhick908 2 жыл бұрын

My dads 2016 astra gtc looks similar like the rear of the car looks the same as my dads but my dad always owned a Vauxhall twice

@minorearthmajorsky1476 5 жыл бұрын

This car is great and all but I’ve got a sticky clutch problem and my local Vauxhall showroom couldn’t find a problem. It’s a 1.4 Turbo Elite Nav btw

@messin1000 7 жыл бұрын

How come the 1.0 engine only gets a 5 speed but the same engine in the smaller corsa gets a 6 speed? strange

@roberth7320 6 жыл бұрын

It's not the same engine. Bizarrely the 1.0 litre engine in the astra is weaker than the one in the corsa.

@SDADSDSFDSGDA 7 жыл бұрын

125ps would be ok but you never mentioned the 200ps petrol - that's what I'm talking about!

@gamesmaster1060 3 жыл бұрын

it's an astra... calm down

@ram64man 8 жыл бұрын

Talk about small rear windows what ever happened to the requirement of being able to escape easily in the event of a door failure after an accident, flip or submergence ?

@davidkillick7350 4 жыл бұрын

I am a dog owner and am looking for a medium size car suitable for daily city driving, room for 4 and a large dog. When you do the boot reviews can you stick a big dog in? This would really help with my next purchase. Thanks.

@insightq2x 8 жыл бұрын

Mat: click alarm from the phone, add a beat and start bouncing!!! :D

@StephenButlerOne 8 жыл бұрын

Does the new range use the same hyperstrut suspension set up of the GTC? I own a gtc 165, and it drives great, I mean really good, quick enough loads of torque (350nm), and corners really flat, but isn't to stiff to enjoy the wife. It is let down only by is dated dashboard.

@jamie9883 8 жыл бұрын

Seeing all this bollocks about what the better car is between a Golf, Focus and an Astra... Realistically, it's all personal opinion.... If you're that bothered about what the better car is, go out and test drive one and make your own mind up. I like watching car reviews, because I love to read the comments and see what shite people post.

@jamie9883 4 жыл бұрын

@@brianhume4743 Pardon ?

@chelseafc8126 8 жыл бұрын

That engine noise looool that sounds like a dying horse GS Vauxhall hats off to yous for acing the engine 😂 and nice review as always Mat!

@autofreak7 8 жыл бұрын

In Belgium it's possible to get it with an adjustable load floor in the boot. In essence I think they just wanted to make it as big/deep as possible while the high load lip in all newer models is due to compatibility engineering. They want to make the bumper cross members higher so it wouldn't go under an SUV in case of a crash. Also, the big bumpers are made of plastic which is cheaper to produce and Insurance companies like it better because they get less parking dents repair bills. That's another reason why newer models seem to have high loading sills at the boot. Finally, while development used to be focused on the hatchback or standard model, nowadays some manufacturers want to sell more estate cars which drives them to invest more in the estate version, especially on practicality innovations.

@netweed09 8 жыл бұрын

have you done the BMW 4 metal-convertible and Citroen c6 reviews?

@mz4ever123 4 жыл бұрын

Big depreciation on Astras & Corsas I'd buy used only, full service as any neglect on these they will crumble not built to take on abuse like a Toyota can.

@FiredEmpire 8 жыл бұрын

Opel don't always make desirable cars but I gotta admit this thing is super pretty!

@SEAWEEDER1 5 жыл бұрын

My Astra k has done 9759 miles it has a knocking noise from the front when driving, when pulling away there is a delay of 1 second before power kicks in, anti collision control always alerts on everything, when in second gear and you take your foot of the gas the car just keep driving with a spike in the revs. and the noise from the chain is louder than the land rovers and it's 17 years old. Onstar does not work in remote areas of the Scottish highlands. Vauxhall have booked the car in for 4 days to have the car repaired under warrenty.

@dystinct1777 5 жыл бұрын

The 1 second delay of pulling away is turbo lag. It’s a common thing with a huge variety of cars. If it’s a N/A then I have no idea

@axnn1 4 жыл бұрын

Why does it say 2018 review when the video was made in 2016?

@Maurice_Moss 8 жыл бұрын

I thought the boot was bigger than a focus and a golf? shame it doesn't have a false floor though, as the corsa does weirdly

@dubtribe1176 5 жыл бұрын

Central LCD screen should be adjustable, so you could turn it towards you when you drive. Side windows are strangely small, not making a good impression, it's a bit claustrophobic inside. From the outside car looks really nice, event from the front.

@ultrafloss492 8 жыл бұрын

Nice car but I have the feeling that they did use the blueprint of a golf 6 to create the front and interior of the car. Great review btw, as always very pleasant to watch :D

@Cruze_EC 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder when the new Astra will be launched. Also, OnStar is no-longer available on new cars due to the fact that General Motors no longer owns Vauxhall/Opel.

@JohnDoe-bd5sz 4 жыл бұрын

They will be replacing it with some Peugeot variant, that is no good for you, as it will only speak french :)

@sofianebouayed 6 жыл бұрын

I was tricked by the title to think you're reviewing the 2018 model.. However, you're not, the 2018 model does have an arm rest at the back and On star is not included in the elite range for free anymore. (£450 extra)

@OscarLeeMX 8 жыл бұрын

Please clean the camera lens for those tracking/drive-by shots.

@Azzurescio01 6 жыл бұрын

Good review mate! I bought mid year 2018 release of this car recently. It’s s real beauty to drive and own - Agree and recommend buying one higher spec version than base which comes with AEB, lane assist, etc. 10/10 this car. Opel have taken things up a few notch with this! Impressed!

@taylorthrall7321 2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

@Azzurescio01 2 жыл бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 None at all. If you are thinking of buying the astra wait for the new astra 2022 release. Looks sensational!

@mussadaqtahir1406 8 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one that thinks the back looks like a Toyota auris

@jemmmendoza4378 8 жыл бұрын

would you guys pick the vauxhall astra over the ford focus or honda civic?

@Nichon92 5 жыл бұрын

Ford focus st line combi or Opel Astra sport tourer combi ?

@toy2day1 4 жыл бұрын

Focus Active combi 1.5 diesel

@eoinmaher455 8 жыл бұрын

I still feel that the previous Astra was better looking on the outside... Having said that I'm warming to this and having been in a few, they're mighty impressive and leaps and bounds better than the last one!