Vauxhall Astra Envoy 1.6i 5-door Estate

It may be getting long in the tooth, but a visit to the dentist has improved the Vauxhall Astra 1.4 GLS Main factor is a new engine, with the advanced 16-valve head as used in the Corsa and Tigra. Easy-revving, smooth and quiet, it brings the old-timer bang up to date and puts it on par with more modern models in many respects. According to Vauxhall, acceleration from 0-60 takes 12 seconds and top speed is 110 mph. The liveliness of the engine is complemented by a light clutch and positive but easy 5-speed gear change with a good choice of ratios. The brakes are adequate for their job but the power steering is above expectations for a small family hatchback, ...  Read the complete review

we aquired our astra in march 2000. we were lucky to get the new 2000 model, which came with electric windows as standard , but unfortunately only in the front. we have had no teething troubles at all , and on the whole we have been very pleased with it. although vauxhall have made good use of space , it is still a small car , and leg room and storage space are not great. i also keep getting the tip of my shoe caught when using the pedals. a very annoying thing about the astra is that the cassette does not have auto- reverse. this may seem like a petty complaint if you do not listen to alot of tapes , but it really is very distracting having to ...  Read the complete review