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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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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'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
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'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'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
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
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