One of the first things that struck me about this car is the size of it. Sure, it’s not as big as the Insignia, but the space that is available in it is surprisingly ample. And the boot is borderline...
Opel Astra Saloon - a good formula. We like this car. It would be nicer if the optional extras weren’t as costly but the base line Astra does come with a nice package...
There have been ripples of change moving through the small family car category in recent years. For a long time, it was hard to look beyond three major offerings: Ford’s great handling Focus, VW’s classy Golf and Toyota’s dull but dependable Corolla...
The rear seats are tiny because of the need to make space for the folding metal in the boot. The handling usually suffers because a large part of the structure has been cut away. There’s added weight...
A solid, lockable blind can be slid forward as far as the rear-view mirror, making the Astra feel entirely normal when you don’t feel like star gazing, but this blind is also home to the sun visors...