THE RITCHIE REVIEW - Vauxhall Astra 2017-2020

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Winner of the European Car of the Year, the Vauxhall Astra is packed with tech. Howard Ritchie (HR)
Including Vauxhall/Opel Apple Car Play, Steering Assist and Anti Collision Warning system demos, the Vauxhall/Opel On Star App, the On Star Concierge and how the new Astra drives.
Certainly it does devalue the used Astra’s somewhat due to the very extensive improvement curve. But as it starts from around £14,000 approximately it’s not going to break the bank.
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@PlanetNinetyTwo Жыл бұрын

I'm getting my Astra next week. After a test drive and extensive research I am thoroughly pleased with my decision. Everything I read and see about this car just re-enforces my decision to buy it.

@matty00866 Жыл бұрын

What year are you getting and spec?

@PlanetNinetyTwo Жыл бұрын

@@matty00866 2019 1.4 SRI Turbo 👌

@Owen-wi3jy 2 ай бұрын

Did you end up getting it? Whats Ur review?

@psogamer7328 7 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for making this video I hope you make the estate version next 😊

@TheRobopw 7 жыл бұрын

It's made in Ellesmere Port not Luton, I'm a quality inspector there, we were the lead plant

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Hm, thought as much - I am a tit. Sorry dude. Was looking for creative angle and stretched the truth there a bit for... an angle. :)

@MrSwanseajames 5 жыл бұрын

Well you can take a look at mine because the, dashboard rattles.

@EportChris 4 жыл бұрын

Ellesmere Port or Poland. I live in the Port. It is along with Essar the lifeblood of the town. The Astra is it's identity.

@andreim936 3 жыл бұрын

Hatch made in Poland and Estate made in Ellesmere Port.

@keegankhalid8556 3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick : you can watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.

@TheManWithNoName786 6 жыл бұрын

Got myself the 1.4t 150bhp sri nav version and love it. Got great oomph and superb interior and spec. Very happy.

@4039byrne 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of mpg did/do you get from it and how reliable has it been? Contemplating either the 1.4 150/1.6 200/ 1.6 biturbo diesel

@TheManWithNoName786 3 жыл бұрын

@@4039byrne mpg was average. About 35 probably due to my heavy foot, and very reliable, no issues for the 3 years I had it. Sold it early this year

@4039byrne 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheManWithNoName786 fair enough. Will probably look at the diesels then.

@yowhaatsup Жыл бұрын

Did you get that lspi issue in your car

@TheManWithNoName786 Жыл бұрын

@@yowhaatsup had no issues at all. Bearing in mind it was brand new company car with warranty. I don't expect much to go wrong on new cars

@truthseeker8483 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Australian versions get harder suspension because we have bumpier roads..does that make sense...not really

@PetrolPed 8 жыл бұрын

Superb !! Can't say any more than that !

@Keisha7612 7 жыл бұрын

Petrol Ped said it all

@johnsmith813 10 ай бұрын

Well done GM!

@kcranny9375 8 жыл бұрын

Finally Harry another review!

@HRINACAR 8 жыл бұрын

Harry hahah Harry Ritchie yep thats me Kolin.

@kcranny9375 8 жыл бұрын

Hehe now awaiting the next one! great review btw.

@HRINACAR 8 жыл бұрын

cheers bob

@atmerc7258 5 ай бұрын

I just won an auction for this car and this is about to be my very first car im so excited

@stevelampard 6 жыл бұрын

Just about to take delivery of an Astra sports tourer SRi nav 200psi. Should be a beast.

@HRINACAR 6 жыл бұрын

Boompf... in it goes.

@dh1380 6 ай бұрын

Should have got the elite

@stevelampard 6 ай бұрын

@dh1380 the Elite wasn't an option on my company car scheme at the time, 6 years ago. 🤣 Plus of course, no Elite had a 200psi engine so it would have been underpowered.

@robertlees7528 5 ай бұрын

Had the 200bhp model for 6yrs. Great torque

@ian7675 8 жыл бұрын

Best seats I've ever experienced in any car ever was in a Saab and that's what I expected you to say. Anyway, this car looks great value for what it offers.

@BrikMT 7 жыл бұрын

I said Mercedes, but then hedged my bets with Volvo.

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

I'd say Volvo seats kill the astra.

@redblade8160 3 жыл бұрын

@@HRINACAR Volvo is an ugly car.

@tommywalker4272 2 жыл бұрын

Got the Sri 1.0litre turbo for the Mrs she loves it and good kit.👍

@yowhaatsup 2 жыл бұрын

What spec and reg?

@kcranny9375 7 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking, when is Chevy/Vauxhall/Opel gonna make a hot hatch that can compete with the Focus RS? Awaiting your next review...

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

VXR?

@kcranny9375 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah but it really can't compete or should I say haven't heard much about it anymore. just don't think they are going after the hot hatch market like other companies.

@DawahDigital 2 жыл бұрын

I’m really close to getting this car إن شاء الله

@yowhaatsup Жыл бұрын

Did you get it

@TheMpofu 8 жыл бұрын

I hope the three door will be a looker like the previous ones

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

totes man

@MzwandileHarmans 6 жыл бұрын

Wow i know from my 2015 corsa 1.0T enjoy. Great features that you would normally get on Mercedes Benz etc in 2015. such as blindsport sensor, hill start assist, engine auto stop start, advanced self parking assist. On corsa in 2015 at an affordable price tag whereas other brands such as vw polo etc start introducing some of these features at high price tag. Opel is my way

@grahamherbert3612 5 ай бұрын

I drive a 4 cylinder VX 1.4 T . 52k without a single problem. You've got to use the 0/20 Dexos 2 though.

@Rosko_01 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review !!

@HRINACAR 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks man feel free to post it for some link love :) Owe you one.

@ioannisdoom5920 Жыл бұрын

Intellilux matrix led.. in 2016.. Perfect opel!

@adriancarter825 3 жыл бұрын

It’s built in Liverpool ellsmere port not Luton

@kaankkaraman 3 жыл бұрын

select it "the car of the year", and downgrade after the selection, it is not fair... why did they remove watt's link? have you got any reasonable reason????

@futuretoday4467 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the disappointment but that car is engineered in Germany :) ...and it`s name is OPEL :)

@BigDripper007 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else have issues with the stop start on these cars?

@dh1380 6 ай бұрын

It works when it wants to 😅 It definitely has some electrical gremlins

@dh1380 6 ай бұрын

Most slept on luxury car in the UK... Wont tell you when the washer fluid is low though. Not that it matters coz everyone lets it run out anyway.

@williamegler8771 3 жыл бұрын

Vauxhall hasn't designed a car since the original Viva. Vauxhall is just a marketing division selling rebadged versions of equivalent Opels. This vehicle was designed and engineered by Opel in Germany. It was only produced in the UK.

@murraysumpter4236 5 жыл бұрын

Can't give them away in Australia! Holden Astra..

@pslavi 5 жыл бұрын

Thats because Australians wouldn't know what a good car is if it hit em in the face.. They would rather drive a pile of shit Hyundai or Kia or corrola... And I am an Australian.. The Astra is better than all those shitboxes.. Ive drive all of em and normally wouldnt give a shit about these hatchbacks.. The Astra actually impressed me

@AWhileHanlin 3 жыл бұрын

@@pslavi Asian cars are more reliable

@nialahmad 7 жыл бұрын

This car seems damn impressive - rear heated seats and that concierge service..in an Astra?! Puts the German execs. to shame.

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly - what do you drive at the moment mate? Makes the Insignia a worthy contender against BMW ,its the small things...

@nialahmad 7 жыл бұрын

Currently drive an F10 520D SE on standard springs (hardly any on the used market have adaptive drive!) The reviews were great, but compared to an E-Class it just doesn't stack up. Fidgety motorway ride, especially in the back seats; too much pitching under braking and lateral body movement, which shakes occupants around. Rear legroom is poor compared to my other car which is an Audi Q3. Pros however are that it's good to drive with a decent engine, excellent fuel economy and a quality interior.

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

The SE is wallow on motorway compared to E Class????

@nialahmad 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, especially in the rear seats. Fidgety ride and poor body control. Wish that more reviewers would cover rear seat ride quality.

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Good point... most of them have crews that sit there!

@peteg8920 3 жыл бұрын

Aren"t those seats an option ?

@minorearthmajorsky1476 6 жыл бұрын

Hey can I ask you guys a question.... Firstly great car and great review... and..... Who’s idea was it to put the old Astra “once driven forever smitten” song at the end. Perfect btw what is that song called?

@HRINACAR 6 жыл бұрын

It's Layla - by Eric Clapton mate, went over most people's heads :)

@minorearthmajorsky1476 6 жыл бұрын

HR in a Car thanks!

@MrStephen1122 7 жыл бұрын

why is there no cd player ????????

@pauliuspuleikis8958 7 жыл бұрын

It's an old technology, not very practical

@valentinvirlanuta1037 6 жыл бұрын

Because everyone uses Bluetooth

@tarquin2trappybro 3 жыл бұрын

Because we’re not in 2003

@dh1380 6 ай бұрын

That's like saying why isn't it powered by coal

@RogerBaileyOnCars 7 жыл бұрын

It's not just the expert assessments, & filming quality in these vids, it's the humour that makes them stand out productions, - I'm hoping you find a shockingly bad pretentious car to review next - just for the laughs !

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Thats v nice dude - and Good idea.

@issiewizzie 7 жыл бұрын

how does it drive

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Did you watch it? :)

@Stavraetina 4 жыл бұрын

Drives nicely but expect to cost you in electrical issues, steering wheel issues and so on...

@mickadatwist1620 2 жыл бұрын

and of course: well done Germany.

@arianitonline8748 7 жыл бұрын

but is it british?

@oldi184 7 жыл бұрын

Lol its a British car made in Gliwice, Poland. Its funny that reviewer never mention that but he says Luton instead. A little and uncomfy fact. Actually Gliwice car plant made 3 Astra models for 3 different regions. -Opel Astra for continental Europe -Vauxhall Astra for the Islanders :) -Holden Astra for Down Under Its basically the same car just logo is different.

@arianitonline8748 7 жыл бұрын

that's why I asked. cuz i know it's a german car. well it was before general motors bought it

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Yep my bad... we could discuss this for days, but essentially you are technically right. Vauxhall Motors (/ˈvɒksɔːl/; registered name General Motors UK Limited)[7] is a British automotive manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Luton (Bedfordshire) and an affiliated company of the German Adam Opel AG, both being wholly owned subsidiaries of General Motors (GM) in the United States

@jamesgordon783 7 жыл бұрын

oldi184 For us, the Vauxhall Astra is made in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

@alfiewoodcock7429 3 жыл бұрын

Good car, however I bet the seats in my Volvo are much superior. Would absolutely consider this car for the British built factor though

@josipmatic4732 3 жыл бұрын

I have Astra from 2017 and plastics rattle a lot, Golf is lot quitter and also expensive. I will soundproof my Astra with butyl and selfclosed foam.

@tarquin2trappybro 3 жыл бұрын

Huh? Every golf I’ve been in has had multiple loud rattles in, don’t know what you’re on about tbh. Just get unlucky with some cars that’s how it is.

@josipmatic4732 3 жыл бұрын

@@tarquin2trappybro I sit in Golf 7 with 80 000km, yes it rattle but less or I sit too shortly to notice...

@tarquin2trappybro 3 жыл бұрын

@@josipmatic4732 well I’m talking about a Golf with 8,000km having multiple rattles and squeaks, as well as one with 35,000km and I can’t remember how much the third one had on the clock. We had an Astra for 18 months with no rattles (55,000km when sold)

@josipmatic4732 3 жыл бұрын

@@tarquin2trappybro My Astra has 64600k m on clock an has a lot plastic rattle, most common codriver speaker, middle mirror where is camera

@tarquin2trappybro 3 жыл бұрын

@@josipmatic4732 okay, well sounds like all cars can have rattles. It’s about the specific car not just the model. My BMW was a great car but even that had quite a loud intermittent rattle at less than 20,000km. Not an Astra problem

@multirole240 Жыл бұрын

Forget the dam gadgets has it got a simple thing like spare wheel I ask.

@HRINACAR Жыл бұрын

Ok soz

@user-vu9ys5wm7d 3 жыл бұрын

Silly pitching this as a British car vs German cars. Its Opel, why pretend a badge makes a difference.

@ashleydaninck7758 7 жыл бұрын

@HR in a Car What engine are you using in this video? and what is the consumption? I just bought this car last week and I want to gather as much information as possible Does your car have the 6 speaker sound system? How does it sound?

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

47mpg average for me sir, 1.6 twin turbo d. I don't think the sound was much - but I don't recall listening, I normally do, that is odd, I think it was bad I would have said. Why don't you go listen?

@ashleydaninck7758 7 жыл бұрын

Because they don't have it in the garage :p and they can't give me an answer as well

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

So go to another garage :)

@oldi184 7 жыл бұрын

A British car made in Gliwice, Poland.

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Yes mass cock up my bad.

@williamegler8771 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing "BRITISH" about is the badge. It is just a production variation of a Opel Astra. Vauxhall is just a marketing division selling rebadged versions of equivalent Opels in the UK. In other right hand drive markets that are sold as Opel.

@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.

@yowhaatsup 2 жыл бұрын

Any update?

@andrewboy3159 2 жыл бұрын

Is this still a prob?

@jgn593 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewboy3159no in 2018 it's fixed.

@Qas010 9 ай бұрын

The 1.6 diesel a better pick

@andyhill5483 6 жыл бұрын

Luton really come on get your basic facts right Mr . Ellesmere Port must have moved then

@HRINACAR 6 жыл бұрын

soz

@BaGGuiToruL 6 жыл бұрын

IT s an OPEL... I bate England because of this....

@Tarkin15 6 жыл бұрын

It's a Vauxhall, the first car named Astra was a Vauxhall. There was an Opel Kadett that came before that but it was replaced by the Astra name. Also, if you're Australian it's called a Holden.

@do33ychamb64 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 4 yr old elite nav that ive had for 18 months and its rubbish auto box is so dim witted no glovebox light no height adjustable seat belts no rear face events no parking sensors steering wheel starting to peel and rattles behind dash, it doesnt feel as well built or safer than my old vectra c

@TheVranac87 2 ай бұрын

It's embarrassing to call this car a British one...Vauxhall is just a marketing gag, nothing more. Would it be a bad car, he would say it's german at the end 😂

@MrSwanseajames 5 жыл бұрын

That's why my car rattles inside and its shit. Its built in the UK.

@Michael-lj3lm 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a good car to own? Apart from any rattles

@tarquin2trappybro 3 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-lj3lm yes it was when we had it. Not a single rattle. we’ve had many more rattles from VWs tbh

@somervillearron 5 жыл бұрын

i call bullshit,mine rattled within 100 miles and headlights and taillights steamed up

@leesmith9299 4 ай бұрын

you say nothing neutral or negative. i can't trust a "review" like this. all you've made is an advert.

@andrzej5988 7 жыл бұрын

It is OPEL not fucking Vauxhall

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Ok.

@HRINACAR 7 жыл бұрын

Have now... sorry thought you were referring to me :)

@mattsfarm01lives01 7 жыл бұрын

andrzej w. Its a Vauxhall it is built in the UK by Vauxhall and GM, not Opel.

@kimbienia4224 7 жыл бұрын

Just to solve the problem: its a car produced in england as well as in poland for two different brands. But the development was made in Germany by the Opel/GM Europe development team.

@mirola73 7 жыл бұрын

GM at the time didn't want to change the Vauxhall name as it had strong brand recognition. In S. Ireland they drive Opels in N.Ireland Vauxhall, all that because of an invisible border. Vauxhall / Opel they are the same car apart from the badge. Vauxhall is an Opel subsidiary and Opel is now owned by PSA.

@Stavraetina 4 жыл бұрын

Pile of crap. So many issues in one car. I nearly bought one, only 3 years old and already 3 pages full of repairs. British quality...

@HRINACAR 4 жыл бұрын

What issues?

@mysupport315 3 жыл бұрын

can u tell me please which issues? because i thinking to buy a used one, model 2017 sport tourer 1.4 turbo

@Stavraetina 3 жыл бұрын

@@mysupport315 The was less than 1 year old that it had wheel alignment issues, steering wheel issues. It was tested for burning smell but they never found where it was coming from. In the next following 2 years it had the fuel tank filler pipe replaced, engine issues, steering column replacement (which apparently is a common fault with Astra), suspension (shock absorbers) issues, more steering wheel issues even though column was replaced, electronic hand break issues just to name a few. The car had only done 24k miles in 3 years and was a diesel model. When I showed the list to a mechanic friend, he told us to stay well clear of the car...

@mysupport315 3 жыл бұрын

@@Stavraetina OMG all those :( Thanks for ur fast replay

@Stavraetina 3 жыл бұрын

@@mysupport315 No worries, if I were you, I would make sure to have as much history about the car as possible. If history is missing, beware. The one you are looking at might be ok, just check it thoroughly and don't trust the dealer with anything they say. Out of experience, they are full of BS just to sell the car.