First Drive: Can the Updated Vauxhall Astra Sweep Fresh Life Into an Old Favourite?
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Opel polishes up the Astra. Five-door and combi therefore get a fresh look and more equipment. Above all, however, the most important model of Hesse now appears literally in new light.
First Drive: Can the updated Vauxhall Astra sweep fresh life into an old favourite?
Now in its eighth generation, Vauxhall has decided the time is right for a little bit of an upgrade and the car has been given some subtle upgrades to the car that was initially launched back in 2021. The changes are certainly welcome but are they enough to see off competition from the likes of the VW Golf, Peugeot 308 and Skoda Octavia? To find out, we’ve been to Split in Croatia to put it through its paces.
Opel Astra, a legend that lasts After we met the restyled third-generation Peugeot 308 at the end of November 2025, the logical next step in the Stellantis story leads us to the refreshed sixth generation Opel Astra. Spring has arrived on the roads between Split and Šibenik, and with it the opportunity to see how much of an Opel Astra it really is today. Whose engines are in the Opel Astra Before the comments about “PSA engines” start,…
Facelift for the compact classic from Rüsselsheim: The update concerns the engine range, lighting technology and interior design.
ESSAI – This year, Opel's compact sedan line-up celebrates two anniversaries. Indeed, it has been 90 years since the brand is present in this category. But it is also the 35 years of the name Astra. Such opportunities deserve to offer a restyling to the current representative of this dynasty. Try at the wheel of the plug-in hybrid version.
Vauxhall Astra review: 2026 facelift brings keener pricing and marked improvements
The Vauxhall Astra has long been an obvious choice for families wanting value-for-money motoring, and that's made it a big seller over the four decades it's been on sale. In the hope of continuing that success, Vauxhall has given the eighth-generation Astra sharper looks, electrified engine options and up-to-date tech to help it compete with its rivals. By 'electrified engine options', we don't just mean the Vauxhall Astra Electric (which we've …
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