2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC SRi 2.0 CDTi from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Love it so far
Faults:
Nothing has gone wrong.
General Comments:
The Astra GTC stands out from the regular Astra in a big way. It has a nice coupe style, although in reality it still is a hatchback.
My 2012 car is black with SRi trim. That means a nice suspension setup and some fancy alloy wheels; it is an extremely good looking car.
Inside the dash is styled very well. Driving position is good. Admittedly not much different from the regular Astra in this regard, plus there are some annoying blind spots when reversing, but the car is otherwise a joy to be in.
2.0 CDTi engine is a bit noisy, but it has good power and manages around 40 - 45 mpg or more, about right for a 2.0 diesel automatic. The engine is something of a rarity in this particular car as most I saw for sale were manual transmission cars with a petrol engine. I have heard horror stories about the CDTi's engine reliability, but I plan to keep my car looked after well and there are plenty of websites out there for help with common issues.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th June, 2024