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Vauxhall Astra Hatchback

New Vauxhall Astra vs rivals

New Vauxhall Astra vs rivals

It's a make or break car for Vauxhall but has it done enough to blow its rivals away?
Car group tests
28 Sep 2009
Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo

Vauxhall Astra 1.4 Turbo

So, what's it like on the road? We reveal all...
Road tests
28 Sep 2009
Vauxhall Astra review
Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Astra review

An all-new Astra makes its debut later this year. But don't overlook the old one, as it still has lots to offer.
In-depth reviews
14 Jul 2009
New Astra Driven
Vauxhall Astra

New Astra Driven

We hit the road in Vauxhall's new family star...
Road tests
10 Jul 2009
Astra Ecoflex
Vauxhall Astra EcoFlex

Astra Ecoflex

Does latest round of green tweaks breathe new life into ageing Luton hatchback?
Road tests
28 Dec 2008
Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring
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Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring

Bold limited edition version of Vauxhall's Astra VXR celebrates the model's on-track success.
Road tests
4 Jun 2008
Vauxhall Astra review
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

Vauxhall Astra review

The Sport Hatch has sharp lines and real stand-out styling.
In-depth reviews
29 Mar 2008
Vauxhall Astra Design 1.9 CDTI Panoramic
Astra screen

Vauxhall Astra Design 1.9 CDTI Panoramic

Clever Panoramic screen makes Astra the perfect sight-seeing vehicle!
Long-term tests
29 Aug 2007
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI SRi
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall's new 1.7 turbodiesel Astra betters its 1.9-litre brother in every way
Road tests
10 Jul 2007
Vauxhall Astra Design 1.9 CDTI

Vauxhall Astra Design 1.9 CDTI

With its panoramic screen, our new Vauxhall Astra gives a superb driver's view. We'll have to decide whether it's a great idea or just a gimmick...
Long-term tests
8 May 2007
Vauxhall Astra 1.6T 180 SRi
Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Astra 1.6T 180 SRi

Vauxhall re-releases its top selling family car with updated looks and a new 1.6 Turbo engine
Road tests
30 Jan 2007
Vauxhall Astra review
Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Astra review

Like so many of the mainstream hatches the Astra was all-new for 2004 - the only hangover remaining from the old range being the convertible models th…
In-depth reviews
29 Dec 2006
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Vauxhall Astra Panoramic SRi
Vauxhall Astra

Vauxhall Astra Panoramic SRi

With a windscreen that extends over the driver’s head, this Astra offers a truly different perspective on motoring
Road tests
4 Oct 2006
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop CDTI

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop CDTI

With great looks and an affordable price, the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop seems to have what it takes to climb to the very top of the coupé-cabriolet class…
Road tests
31 May 2006
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Design
Front view of Vauxhall Astra TwinTop

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Design

Design has a huge effect on desirability. Vauxhall shows how it's covered all corners with it's new Astra TwinTop
Road tests
22 Mar 2006
Vauxhall Astra Triple Eight

Vauxhall Astra Triple Eight

It's the diesel VXR! With a 200bhp turbocharged CDTI engine, sports suspension and uprated racing brakes, this hot Vauxhall Astra can run rings around…
Road tests
22 Feb 2006
Vauxhall Astra Design Panorama

Vauxhall Astra Design Panorama

If you owned a widescreen TV in the early Nineties, you were pretty much assured celebrity status. Friends and family would crowd around and marvel at…
Road tests
14 Dec 2005
Vauxhall Astra VXR

Vauxhall Astra VXR

The waiting is finally over! Vauxhall's volcanic Astra VXR has hit the road, and Auto Express was first behind the wheel. The turbocharged newcomer go…
Road tests
20 Jul 2005
Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

As anyone with children will know, regardless of your occupation you always have a secondary job: as a taxi driver. And thanks to my sports-mad 11-yea…
Long-term tests
13 Jul 2005
Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTI Club

Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTI Club

There is no doubt that car builders are facing a serious challenge. Ever-increasing competition means family vehicles are getting bigger, while engine…
Road tests
1 Jun 2005
Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

When was the last time you paid any attention to a car alarm? Well, by the time it had sounded for the fifth time in a row, the system fitted to our n…
Long-term tests
13 Apr 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI

There can be no doubt that Vauxhall's Astra Sport Hatch has it all to do if it is to please the critics. Set to replace the original three-door Astra …
Road tests
30 Mar 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI SRi

Practicality is king in the hatchback market, which is exactly why five-door models rule the roost in the sales charts.
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

It used to be that a three-door model was the poor relation in a hatchback range, aimed at older buyers or those seeking the minimal amount of frills …
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
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Vauxhall Astra VXR

Vauxhall Astra VXR

It's been a long time coming, but Vauxhall's most exciting hot hatch ever is nearly ready for production. The scorching 240bhp Astra VXR goes on sale …
Road tests
5 Jan 2005
Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo

Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo

With the fanfare surrounding the launch of the Ford Focus, Citroen C4 and Volkswagen Golf showing no sign of fading, Vauxhall is having to work doubly…
Road tests
16 Nov 2004
Vauxhall Astra Diesel

Vauxhall Astra Diesel

For a car giant, Vauxhall has been without a top-class diesel for too long. While the Luton manufacturer's strong line-up of petrol powerplants is wel…
Road tests
3 Nov 2004
Vauxhall Astra SRi Estate

Vauxhall Astra SRi Estate

As any family will tell you, practicality is king when it comes to choosing a new car. That's part of the reason why so many people have turned to the…
Road tests
7 Sep 2004
Vauxhall Astra 1.4i 16v SXi

Vauxhall Astra 1.4i 16v SXi

Entry-level models are too often viewed as the poor relation in a car's range.
Road tests
26 May 2004
Vauxhall Astra SRi CTDI

Vauxhall Astra SRi CTDI

Fancy a flutter? We'd put money on this car being the surprise hit of the Astra range, and you don't need to be a diesel fan to fall for it.
Road tests
3 Mar 2004
Vauxhall Astra 2.0 Turbo SRi

Vauxhall Astra 2.0 Turbo SRi

Given all the hype surrounding the new Astra's launch, it's refreshing to note sports fans haven't been left out in the cold. While the 1.6-litre petr…
Road tests
3 Mar 2004
Smoothly does it for hottest astra

Smoothly does it for hottest astra

Before the dark days of joyriders and huge insurance premiums, the GSi badge meant something to Vauxhall owners. An Astra with these three letters on …
Road tests
2 Jan 2003
Vauxhall Astra GSi

Vauxhall Astra GSi

Things might look rosy now, but wind the clock back and the current Astra and Zafira were still on the drawing board...
Road tests
12 Nov 2002
...Astra saves fuel

...Astra saves fuel

If you can't bring yourself to switch to diesel, then all is not lost. Vauxhall has also developed a new system for its small petrol engines which inc…
Road tests
10 Sep 2002
Vauxhall Astra 888

Vauxhall Astra 888

The aggressive lines of Vauxhall's championship-winning Astra Coupe have been filling TV screens in the past year. And after cleaning up on the Britis…
Road tests
1 Mar 2002