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***HDi fun*** · 14-07-2008, 10:07 PM

Not a fan of Vauxhall's in general, although I did have a soft spot for the 24v Senators.

The current astra (2005 on) is actually a very credible car. Even in 1.6 petrol form it makes a very decent attempt (and suceeds to an impressive degree) at getting on with things. NCAP tests stack up well, and I remember the 1.8 I drove in 2005 having extremely good braking stability. Better than any small Vauxhall I've ever driven.

Even Clarkson thinks they're pretty and I'm sure there's a few soft tops available that aren't in the forbidden colours.

14-07-2008, 10:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
*HDi fun* Moderator Torque Junkie Car: Peugeot 406 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST Posts: 2,425	Re: safety Not a fan of Vauxhall's in general, although I did have a soft spot for the 24v Senators. The current astra (2005 on) is actually a very credible car. Even in 1.6 petrol form it makes a very decent attempt (and suceeds to an impressive degree) at getting on with things. NCAP tests stack up well, and I remember the 1.8 I drove in 2005 having extremely good braking stability. Better than any small Vauxhall I've ever driven. Even Clarkson thinks they're pretty and I'm sure there's a few soft tops available that aren't in the forbidden colours.