2014 Vauxhall Astra Sport 1.4T petrol from UK and Ireland
Summary:
OK
Faults:
Turbo.
Clutch.
General Comments:
The Astra GTC is an incredible looking car. A world away from the regular Astra in regards looks.
Sport model is the most basic, but the car's interior is comfy and has enough electrics.
Pretty fun to drive, the 1.4 turbo petrol engine is nippy enough while doing around 38 mpg or more.
The car isn't unreliable, but that turbo and clutch replacement cost me quite a bit, but expected wear and tear of age and miles, plus I don't think the previous owner took care of this car well.
Don't know if I'd buy another, decent enough little car but just a bit overpriced on the used market, though you could say that about a lot of cars these days.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 26th June, 2024
11th Sep 2022, 16:18
Very good review. I'm the guy that was commenting on your older VXR review. Still have my bog standard SRi GTC with the 1.4 engine. Still love it despite its boring performance; as you know the car itself is otherwise fun to use day by day and I will never get bored with it, nor the good looks.
Closest thing to a fast Vauxhall I ever drove (a friends car many years ago) was a Senator 24v and a Lotus Carlton. Keep us up to date with the Astra VXR :)