Insurance Group 5, ABS, Air Conditioning, Audio Remote Control, Body Coloured Bumpers, Drivers Airbag, Electric Door Mirrors, Folding Rear Seats, Front Electric Windows, Heated Door Mirrors, Height Adjustable Drivers Seat, Immobiliser, Passenger Airbag, Power Steering, Radio/CD, Remote Central Locking, Service Indicator, Side Airbags, Steering Wheel Rake Adjustment, Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment, Trip Computer
Specification
Air-Bag, Air-Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Immobiliser, Passenger Air-bag, Power Steering
Transmission
Manual
Colour
Blue
Standard Features for this model
Body Glass
Electric front windows - anti trap + one touch, Green tinted glass, Heated rear window with auto timer, Intermittent rear wash/wipe, Laminated windscreen, Twin jet windscreen washer nozzles, Variable intermittent windscreen wipers + flick wipe
Audible lights on warning, Auto correcting RDS time clock, Brake Fluid Level Warning Light, Driver information centre with multi function trip computer, Electronic odometer and trip odometer, Front brake pad wear warning, Handbrake on warning light, Low fuel warning light, Multi Function Display, Rev counter, Service interval indicator
Driving Mirrors
Body colour electric/heated door mirrors, Manual folding door mirrors
Embelishment Trims
Black instrument dials with chrome edging, Matt chrome effect inserts on facia + doors, Matt chrome interior trim
Entertainment
Flexible Roof Mounted Radio Aerial, Radio data system with traffic programme, Remote audio display
Exterior Body Features
Black mouldings for roof rack, Body colour bumpers, Body colour door handles, Body coloured side protection mouldings, Chrome grille surround, Chrome headlight surround, Load sill protection
Exterior Lights
Door to door illumination, Electronic headlamp levelling, Ellipsoid DE headlights, Hazard warning lights and side repeat indicators, LED centre brake light, Twin reversing lights
Heating/ Cooling/ Ventilation
Air blend heater and 4 speed fan, Air conditioning, Air recirculation control/activation light, Pollen filter
Interior Features
3 spoke leather covered steering wheel, Auxilliary 12V power socket, Chrome effect interior door handles, Coin holder, Front + rear tilting/retractable assist handles + coat hooks, Front door pockets, Load restraint lashing eyes, Reach + rake adjustable steering column, Twin sunvisors, Twist cloth upholstery
Interior Lights
Illuminated load area and glovebox, Instrument panel light dimmer, Map reading lights, Rear reading lights x 2, Theatre dimming interior lights
Packs
Safety pack - Astra, Sight and light pack - Astra
Safety
'Childproof' rear door locks, 3 point centre rear belt, Driver's seatbelt undone warning light, Driver/Front Passenger airbags, Energy absorbing steering column, Front seat side impact airbags, Full size curtain airbags, Integral protective side door padding, Pedal release system, Pyrotechnic height adj inertia-reel front + outer rear seatbelts + pretensioner/force limiters, Reinforced passenger safety cell, Side impact protection beams
Seat Piping/ Additional Trimming
Carpeted rear seat backs
Seats
60/40 split rear seats, Anti submarining ramps in all seats, Driver's seat height adjuster, Driver/passenger seat recline/slide adjust, Height adjustable front seat head restraints, Height adjustable outer rear head restraints, Isofix system on outer rear seats
Security
Folding key, Freewheeling door locks, Interior switch for central locking, Key left in ignition audible warning, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central deadlocking (doors/boot lid/fuel flap), Security code and remote display protection for audio equipment, Vauxhall Engine Deadlock immobiliser system
Wheels
16" Structure Wheel
Summary
Recommended. Handsome family hatchback with good specification and a decent range of engines - just lacking in excitement.
Styling
The Astras handsome styling gives it plenty of road presence - especially in three-door "sportback" form.
Handling
Despite old-fashioned rear suspension, the Astra drives well - combining enthusiasm for twisty roads with excellent stability at motorway speeds. Numb-feeling steering is the only significant weakness.
Comfort
Ride quality is decent on all but the bigger wheeled versions - although the firmly sprung VXR threatens to shake fillings loose. Comfortable seats absorb longer journeys well.
Quality
Another tough Vauxhall, the Astra boasts a well-finished cabin and a decent amount of standard equipment on all but the most basic version.
Performance
All powerplants except the most basic 1.4 litre petrol provide decent performance, with the range topping 2.0 litre turbo petrol and 1.9 litre turbodiesels giving serious urge.
Roominess
Front seat space is decent, but taller occupants will find headroom in the back is limited. The hatchback has a decently sized boot while the estate benefits from a massive loadspace.
Costs
Long service intervals and low servicing costs mean the Astra makes plenty of financial sense. Basic versions are cheap to insure, while the diesels offer brilliant fuel economy.
Value
A CD player and electric front windows come as standard - but Vauxhall still charges extra for air conditioning until surprising high up the range. Steep depreciation means its worth holding out for a decent discount if buying new.
Stereo
Even the most basic stereo system gives decent sound quality, with various upgrades available. Satnav is less advanced than some rival systems.
Added Extras
Air-Bag, Air-Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, CD Player, Central Locking, Electric Windows, Immobiliser, Passenger Air-bag, Power Steering
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