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.
This is the sole diesel Astra option and is only available with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. With 128bhp, it takes 10.6sec to get from 0-60mph before reaching a top speed of 130mph.
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