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Opel Astra Electric (2024) Jun 2023
The Opel Astra is going fully electric with a range of well over 400 kilometres.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra PHEV (2023) Feb 2023
Opel adds plug-in hybrid tech to the handsome Astra, but how well does the combo work?
by Neil Briscoe

Opel Astra GSe (2023) Feb 2023
Reviving a name from the past, the Opel Astra GSe is a sportier plug-in hybrid.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra 1.2 petrol (2022) Oct 2022
Can Opel's conventional Astra hatchback cut it in the modern world?
by Neil Briscoe

Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.2 petrol (2022) Aug 2022
An increase in space makes the Opel Astra Sports Tourer an impressive family car.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra Hybrid-e (2022) Feb 2022
The all-new Opel Astra doubles down on design and quality, but can it surpass the Volkswagen Golf?
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (2020) Sep 2019
Updates under the skin of the Opel Astra reaffirms its standing as a quality hatchback.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra Sports Tourer Aug 2016
Opel’s hugely competent Astra estate calls into question the wisdom of spending more on a bigger car.
by Neil Briscoe

Opel Astra Sports Tourer Mar 2016
We review the estate version of the excellent Opel Astra Mk7.
by Matt Robinson

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi Jan 2016
The new Opel Astra is very good, but is it the best in its class?
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra 1.0 EcoTec Dec 2015
A 1.0-litre petrol engine provides a real diesel alternative in the new Opel Astra.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTi Oct 2015
The new Opel Astra in 1.6-litre diesel form now competes with its more premium rivals.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra OPC Jul 2015
It's the hottest, fastest Astra ever, but can it beat the Golf R or, for that matter, the Golf GTI?
by Neil Briscoe

Opel Astra SRi May 2015
Opel's sporty looking Astra SRi might not be as potent as it appears, but underneath it's a sweet car.
by Dave Humphreys

Opel Astra saloon Aug 2012
A four-door saloon heads the new-look Opel Astra line-up. We've driven it.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Opel Astra GTC Turbo Apr 2012
Opel's new three-door Astra looks great and drives well, though perhaps best in diesel format.
by Shane O' Donoghue

Opel Astra GTC Oct 2011
Opel's sporty new three-door Astra is surprisingly different to its five-door sibling. We've driven it.
by Jack Carfrae

Opel Astra Sports Tourer Oct 2010
Has the Opel Astra Sports Tourer enough to persuade us out of our compact SUVs?
by Paddy Comyn

Opel Astra five-door Oct 2009
Opel's new Astra five-door arrives and brings sharper handling, a smooth ride and tidier looks. Can it challenge the Focus and Golf?
by Paddy Comyn

Comparison Tests

Renault Megane vs Opel Astra vs Volkswagen Golf Sep 2016
The brand new Megane takes on the evergreen Golf and the understated Opel Astra.
by Dave Humphreys