I've got a 1.6 T turbo and for a mid range performance car, it flies. Power (200hp) is instantaneous from 2000 rpm. No other car in the class has this performance for the price. Go for the 1.6T manual if you want to have a fun and reliable everyday car.
Not only does he continuously compare the Astra to the overrated box called Golf but he also believes that iPhones are better than Android phones in a time when they are being destroyed by their rivals. That's just fake news.
2 year personal lease for 1.6t 200bhp Elite Nav model. £1000 deposit £175 per month. To spec a similar Focus or Golf you’ll add at least another £100 to the monthly lease, and another £1000 on the deposit. As this is the way most people buy new cars these days I’d say the Astra is significantly cheaper to own than its main rivals.
Enjoyed the review as always Mark. Getting an Astra 1.4 Turbo in the new year to replace an ageing Focus, will post first thoughts later. I’m still not convinced by Korean cars, the cost of parts and servicing on a Kia I previously owned was high and I believe it is still the same now..
I'd definitely pay the extra for a Golf. But to be honest, I'd think about it and then buy a Jazz or a Civic. PS you are consistently funny and have great insight as a reviewer. More of the same in 2018 please!
Just to let you know, per www.onstareurope.com/. both Vauxhall and Opel have been sold to Groupe PSA. So the French will take over service of the vehicles. Worse, OnStar service in Europe will end 31 December 2020. In less than 2 years, all the OnStar buttons, bells and whistles will be dead weight. If you currently have an OnStar subscription, cancel it now and avoid the rush....
Vauxhall is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen group, and OnStar is a General Motors creation, Vauxhall will be dropping OnStar from its model ranges from January 2019, and the system will switch off completely in 2020.
peakie400 i feel physically sick about vauxhall moving to the PSA I cant stand peugot or citroen now I know that vauxhall have become absolutely apauling can't think of a strong enough word to express my frustration, sadness
Honestly, can’t wait till you publish a review, so very entertaining and informative. Happy Christmas and all the best in the new year! PS, you never mentioned a twin ever, nice to have him onboard.
I like the looks of this car but probably would never buy it. I totally agree with the fact that brand new Astra's feel like they already have done 100 000 miles and from experience reliability isn't usually great. The i30 and the Pug 308 are more appealing.
My friend has one and I loved it but I'm beginning to really question the build quality it's horrendous it's 2 yrs old and the roofline and dashboard rattle alot
I've done 90k on my Astra - 1 rattle and it's from the top of the dash - disappears for a few months I know exactly where it is and can stop it just by touching that spot on the dash. There is nothing loose or aging about my Astra and its the 3rd in the family.
I have a 15 gtc and was given one of these a 1.4t petrol, was ok, what wasn't was the handling. I thought they were going to use the GTC set up for the new 5 door. Stick the nicer be inside in a car that handles like the GTC and the Astra would be great.
You seem to be leaving out the Mazda 3 out of all hatchback comparisons/reviews - why is that so? It’s apparently the best to drive, i.e. most sporty of the non-sporty variants of all hatchbacks. Comments?
second? Merry 2u2. Nice hat BTW, or is that your new hairstyle? On nooo I meant on the car :) To be fair, I chipped off Steve Sutcliff in a McClaren to pop over here.
I've got a 1.6 T turbo and for a mid range performance car, it flies. Power (200hp) is instantaneous from 2000 rpm. No other car in the class has this performance for the price. Go for the 1.6T manual if you want to have a fun and reliable everyday car.
Got a new one its a great car better than a golf
@Biffa Bacon I test drove both. Astra is the better overall package in my opinion.
Not only does he continuously compare the Astra to the overrated box called Golf but he also believes that iPhones are better than Android phones in a time when they are being destroyed by their rivals. That's just fake news.
No I don’t think iPhones are better. Watch the intro again, but pay attention this time. Love, Mark.
Iphone is better
@@filthymcnastyazz hum nop not even close
What is fake news? Oh that term invented by Trump.
Well it's not still Christmas, but it is Christmas again. I've just been delivered my 1.6T Elite Petrol in all black with black alloys 👌🏻
2 year personal lease for 1.6t 200bhp Elite Nav model. £1000 deposit £175 per month. To spec a similar Focus or Golf you’ll add at least another £100 to the monthly lease, and another £1000 on the deposit. As this is the way most people buy new cars these days I’d say the Astra is significantly cheaper to own than its main rivals.
Great deal! May ask which lease company you used?
Enjoyed the review as always Mark. Getting an Astra 1.4 Turbo in the new year to replace an ageing Focus, will post first thoughts later. I’m still not convinced by Korean cars, the cost of parts and servicing on a Kia I previously owned was high and I believe it is still the same now..
Great Video Review. The Kia Cee'd and the Hyundai i30 are two great alternatives as Is the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf
I'd definitely pay the extra for a Golf. But to be honest, I'd think about it and then buy a Jazz or a Civic.
PS you are consistently funny and have great insight as a reviewer. More of the same in 2018 please!
I am repeating myself now, but I love your work. Merry Christmas.
Astra has better tech with OnStar standard on most trims and Apple CarPlay standard on all. Both massive wins for this segment.
Just to let you know, per www.onstareurope.com/. both Vauxhall and Opel have been sold to Groupe PSA. So the French will take over service of the vehicles. Worse, OnStar service in Europe will end 31 December 2020. In less than 2 years, all the OnStar buttons, bells and whistles will be dead weight. If you currently have an OnStar subscription, cancel it now and avoid the rush....
Don't buy a Vauxhall for on star. It is being phased out. It is a GM product and Vauxhall are now owned by the French so no rights to use on star.
Vauxhall is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen group, and OnStar is a General Motors creation, Vauxhall will be dropping OnStar from its model ranges from January 2019, and the system will switch off completely in 2020.
peakie400 i feel physically sick about vauxhall moving to the PSA I cant stand peugot or citroen now I know that vauxhall have become absolutely apauling can't think of a strong enough word to express my frustration, sadness
Honestly, can’t wait till you publish a review, so very entertaining and informative. Happy Christmas and all the best in the new year!
PS, you never mentioned a twin ever, nice to have him onboard.
You are wrong about the iPhone but you are right about the Astra because I had one for 5 years keeps breaking down cheap s***
I had an Astra as a hire car the other week and I detested it. I found it uncomfortable, awful to drive and the gearbox was shocking.
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@@HonestJohncouk2000 he's right. This review is crap!
Sir Samsung galaxy looks much much better than iphone and works even better than iphone. Anyway very funny review as always.
I like the looks of this car but probably would never buy it. I totally agree with the fact that brand new Astra's feel like they already have done 100 000 miles and from experience reliability isn't usually great. The i30 and the Pug 308 are more appealing.
Is this a new charlie and the chocolate factory movie or something?
Awesome video and humour as always - here’s to a million subscribers in 2018
My friend has one and I loved it but I'm beginning to really question the build quality it's horrendous it's 2 yrs old and the roofline and dashboard rattle alot
I've done 90k on my Astra - 1 rattle and it's from the top of the dash - disappears for a few months I know exactly where it is and can stop it just by touching that spot on the dash. There is nothing loose or aging about my Astra and its the 3rd in the family.
"Nothing expectional" Only car in its range with LED Matrix Headlights, and those are bonkers
lol, have you priced those...£1599.00 optional extras...thats why in 3 years since the came out i have not seen a single one on the road with matrix
I have a 15 gtc and was given one of these a 1.4t petrol, was ok, what wasn't was the handling.
I thought they were going to use the GTC set up for the new 5 door. Stick the nicer be inside in a car that handles like the GTC and the Astra would be great.
You seem to be leaving out the Mazda 3 out of all hatchback comparisons/reviews - why is that so?
It’s apparently the best to drive, i.e. most sporty of the non-sporty variants of all hatchbacks.
Comments?
We do, don't we. We'll make up for it by reviewing the updated 3 shortly...
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Haha
@@LordLauderdale the last
What did he do to is arms.......feck
Great video and great car and review
Will O'Toole Thanks Will. Merry Christmas.
6:02 - At this point I was going to declare war on motoring journalists who use Newton metres for torque measurement...
But then I decided not to.
They should be using kW.
Don't worry, we're thinking about going to a joules-per-fathom system.
Right after manufacturers switch to advertising wheel power?
Merry Christmas! Thanks for keeping us entertained all year with your comedy of cars.
Cheers. PS you can track Santa with On Star too.True.
Merry Christmas!
Watching on Samsung galaxy s7 edge
second? Merry 2u2. Nice hat BTW, or is that your new hairstyle? On nooo I meant on the car :) To be fair, I chipped off Steve Sutcliff in a McClaren to pop over here.
Haha. Love these reviews. Drills (DRLs), DABs and OOSB (USB). Lol.
Some poor unwhamed soul is going to have a heart attack! Luckily remixes and covers are safe :D
Brilliant!! Thank you.
The Indian call centre operator is funny! It seems no other nationality can be in a call centre.....
Ford Focus over the Astra and Golf every time for me.
those kia's are not even cheap
Seriously, an Apple Samsung comparison? Laziest cliche ever.
delacaravanio In our defence it’s hard to find inspiration in an Astra. :-)
Oi oi, Newcastle vauxhall dealership😂
You need to know about cars before you make a video aabout cars. Try making a video about cats instead, it might.......
...what? We really can’t wait to find out what this cat video might be like.
Pokn Volkswagen chevrolet Ss Pöüä.ß,ios leider in in der stadt und die anderen seite in der stadt und die anderen
I still remember when Opel wasn't dull and anemic...wait, I don't...
True Normality qq