Review

Vauxhall Astra GTC hatchback

Price: £19,040 - £26,995
5.0
/5
  • Pros:
  • Great to look at
  • Even better to drive
  • Spacious and comfortable, and well built too
  • Cons:
  • Interior is drab to look at
  • Resale values likely to be low
  • Lacks desirability compared to rivals
Vauxhall Astra GTC hatchback
reviewed by Carbuyer

Good to look at and even better to drive, the Vauxhall Astra GTC is aimed at the likes of the Volkswagen Scirocco and Renault Megane Coupé. It's competitively priced and generously equipped. We particularly like the look of the car, and have been impressed by its sporty drive. Yet the GTC's not just a focused sports car. Thanks to it's clever suspension and thorough design, its also practical and comfortable on the open road. We were pleased to name it CarBuyer's Best Coupe for 2012.

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