Vauxhall Astra 8th generation detailed review

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A detailed review of the 8th generation Vauxhall Astra including a comprehensive overview of the interior and storage space. I drove it on city, rural and 70mph roads. I reset the trip computer to see what the economy is like and I tested the driver assistance systems. This particular car was the 1.2 130PS Ultimate model with the 8 speed automatic gearbox. Trim levels: Design - Standard features include: PureSense • LED headlights and tail lights • LED daytime running lights • LED front fog lights • High beam assist • Electronic parking brake • Front and rear parking distance sensors • Lane departure warning with lane keep assist • Speed sign recognition • Driver drowsiness alert • Forward collision alert (low speed) • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection • Cruise control with intelligent speed adaption • Eight airbags • Remote control security alarm system • Hill start assist • ISOFIX child seat fixings on outer rear seats • In-crash braking PureConnect • Multimedia Pure Panel Navigation system – 10-inch colour touchscreen – 10-inch digital instrument cluster – AM/FM/DAB digital radio – Bluetooth® – Natural voice recognition** – Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto™ – Front USB connection • Six speakers • Vauxhall Connect Comfort and Convenience • Electronic climate control • Flat-bottomed leather-covered steering wheel • Steering wheel audio/phone/cruise controls • 60/40 split-folding rear seat backs (Hatchback only) • 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat backs with remote easy-fold facility (Sports Tourer only) • Flex load floor with luggage restraining nets (pair, Sports Tourer only) • Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers • Electrically operated front and rear windows • Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors • Soundproofed insulated windscreen • Keyless start • Intelli-Space (Sports Tourer only. See Versatility page for more information) Styling • Body-colour front and rear bumpers • 16-inch silver alloy wheels • Chrome-effect Griffin logo and vizor frame • Black lower window moulding GS Line - Features over Design models: PureSense • Traffic sign recognition • Forward collision alert (all speed) • Adaptive cruise control with intelligent speed adaption PureConnect • Intelli-Vision 360° panoramic parking camera Comfort and Convenience • Dual-zone electronic climate control • Heated perforated flat-bottomed leather-covered steering wheel • Driver’s ergonomic active sports-style seat (AGR approved*) • Heated front seats • Paddle shift (auto models only) • Front centre armrest with cup holder • Centre rear seat armrest and load-through facility • Flex load floor • Frameless automatic anti-dazzle rear-view mirror • Keyless entry and start • Interior ambient lighting Styling • Sports-style front and rear bumpers • 17-inch black alloy wheels • Black Griffin logo and vizor frame • Dark-tinted rear windows • Black roof • Black headliner • Alloy-effect sports pedals • Silver-effect roof rails (Sports Tourer only) Ultimate - Features over GS Line models: PureSense • IntelliLux adaptive LED® pixel headlights • Lane change assist with side blind spot alert • Lane positioning assist • Rear cross traffic alert PureConnect • Eight speakers • Intelli-HUD (Head-Up Display) • Wireless charger for mobile devices Comfort and Convenience • Dual-zone electronic climate control with Intelli-Air (air quality sensor) • Heated soundproofed insulated windscreen • Heated ergonomic active sports-style front seats (AGR approved*) • Alcantara interior seat trim • Panoramic sunroof 00:00 Design 01:01 Engines 01:49 Boot 02:24 Driving position 04:07 Rear space 05:24 Trims 06:43 Interior 13:59 Manoeuvring 16:14 Country roads 18:57 Launch 20:31 Urban roads 26:18 Motorways 33:15 Modes 34:13 Sound system 34:52 Sat nav