Read the definitive Vauxhall Astra 2023 review from the expert What Car? team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. Vauxhall is keenly aware it needs to get this one right. The Vauxhall Astra has long been one of the company's best-selling models, and arguably its most recognisable over the years, too. When we tested this re-engineered MK7 Astra model in 2019, we discovered that we'd forgotten how good this Vauxhall was to drive; if you happen to be familiar with the original version of this 'K'-series seventh generation model, you might not have. At a cruise it's quiet, but the characterful thrum becomes pretty noticeable if you aim for the 9.7-second 0-60mph time Vauxhall claims for this manual model. 18. We have no major issues with the I had one of those (Opel Astra of course, as I'm german) as my very first car and they are fine. Actually I sold it and bought the latest Astra. They are safe, the ride is fine too and I haven't had much problems with it. Tyranicide. • 11 yr. ago. As long as it's no bigger than a 1.6 for insurance reasons. Verdict: 2022 Vauxhall Astra. Vauxhall is on a roll at the moment. The latest Corsa has become Britain's best-selling car. The Mokka is one of the most distinctive small crossovers. Some have been pretty good cars for their eras, others absolute donkeys. So past form is no guide to future performance. Besides, this is the first Astra to have been developed in Road test editor. Like the eighth-generation version we are about to consider, the Astra Mk1 changed all that. It was also the first compact Vauxhall with front-wheel drive, and to offer a Summary The Vauxhall Astra is a medium-sized five-door hatchback and estate. This model was launched in 2015 and was the seventh generation of the Astra model in the Vauxhall family. It received a facelift in the autumn of 2019, and ended production in 2021. Verdict - Is the Vauxhall Astra a good car? We said the last-generation Astra was the best yet, and in most respects, the latest model benefits from even more ingredients to succeed, 3jl7Ij.