Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Plug-in Hybrid GSe 5dr Auto [Pan roof] Review
Category: Family car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Vauxhall Astra reviewThe Vauxhall Astra blends value with good ride comfort, tidy handling and adequate performance. We’d suggest sticking with the cheaper trim levels to make the most of the Astra’s keen pricing, as it struggles to trouble the more accomplished cars in the class. We'd go for the 1.2-litre 130 petrol engine and mid-spec GS trim.
The trim
See full equipmentDeveloped by Vauxhall’s new sub-brand of the same name, top-spec GSe trim gives you everything Ultimate trim does but adds bespoke sportier styling, Alcantara-trimmed sports seats and upgraded suspension with Koni dampers. It’s also the only trim available with the more powerful plug-in hybrid engine. It’s rather expensive, though.
The engine
See full engine specsAvailable only with top-spec GSe models, this engine shares the same 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor as the standard plug-in hybrid but comes with 222bhp (40bhp more). The result is that it’ll go from 0-62mph slightly faster (by 0.2sec) but still manage around 40 miles on electricity alone.
