Summary The Vauxhall Astra is a medium-sized five-door hatchback and estate. This model was launched in 2015 and was the seventh generation of the Astra model in the Vauxhall family. It received a facelift in the autumn of 2019, and ended production in 2021. Read the definitive Vauxhall Astra 2023 review from the expert What Car? team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. I had one of those (Opel Astra of course, as I'm german) as my very first car and they are fine. Actually I sold it and bought the latest Astra. They are safe, the ride is fine too and I haven't had much problems with it. Tyranicide. • 11 yr. ago. As long as it's no bigger than a 1.6 for insurance reasons. The first car was powered by a zingy 1.2-litre three-pot engine, which made it a decent and sporty-sounding performer through most of the performance envelope when allied with a six-speed Honest John Overall Rating Although it can't match the Ford Focus in terms of driver appeal, or the Volkswagen Golf in terms of comfort and quality, the Vauxhall Astra deserves more than to be labelled an also-ran. Solid all-rounder that's good in all areas, cheap to run, excellent value as a used car and loads around, five star Euro NCAP rating. Is the Vauxhall Astra (2015-2019) a good car? Underneath the Vauxhall Astra's sensible-looking outer crust beats the heart of a brilliant family car that's well-built, practical and good fun to drive. It's also available as an estate but it's the regular five-door hatchback being tested here. The Astra is an important car for Vauxhall. It's the first all-new model the brand has launched since it was absorbed into the Stellantis supergroup - and it's wading into a very The Vauxhall Astra is a sensible small family car that looks pretty stylish and is even quite good fun to drive, but alternatives are roomier and feel posher inside. Buy or lease the Vauxhall Astra at a price you'll love Road test editor. Like the eighth-generation version we are about to consider, the Astra Mk1 changed all that. It was also the first compact Vauxhall with front-wheel drive, and to offer a Is the Vauxhall Astra a good car? The latest Vauxhall Astra provides a greater range of engines and alternative power sources than its rivals, comes well-equipped, and is refined and nice to drive. GMl6em0.