Is Astra automatic reliable?

Is Astra automatic reliable?

Reliability Survey, the Astra finished in a disappointing 19th place out of 24 cars in the class of 31 family cars. Vauxhall as a brand fared worse than rivals such as Seat, Skoda and Ford, ranking in 27th out of 31 in the same survey.

What does CDTi mean on a Vauxhall Astra?

Common Rail Diesel Turbo Injection engine
Answered by Edmund King AA President. This is Vauxhall’s latest lightweight, compact Common Rail Diesel Turbo Injection engine with stop/start technology. Vauxhall claims outstanding fuel economy and describe the engine range as ‘whispering diesels’.

Is Astra GTC reliable?

Apart from its stylish body and sophisticated suspension, the Vauxhall Astra GTC shares many of its components with the five-door Astra hatchback, which is a reliable and well built car. Vauxhall’s record for reliability keeps improving, too. When it comes to safety, the Astra GTC presents no cause for concern.

What is the best spec Astra?

Elite. Elite is listed as the top-spec, the Astra that’s the classiest in the line-up. Elite Astras are loaded up with toys and gadgets, like heated front and rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Who makes the CDTi engine?

Opel’s
Available next year, the new 2.0l CDTI is the first in a new family of large diesel engines developed in-house by a global team of engineers in Turin and Rüsselsheim supported by engineers in North America. It will be manufactured at Opel’s Kaiserslautern engine plant in Germany.

What does Astra GTC stand for?

Grand Touring Coupé
GTC. A few weeks ago, this meant Grand Touring Convertible, as in a new Bentley Continental. This time it means Grand Touring Coupé, and the tag is applied to a Vauxhall Astra. It looks the proper racy coupé, yet it has virtually the same generous interior space as the five-door.

Which is the best Astra GTC?

We recommend the 161bhp 2.0-litre CDTi SRi for its combination of value for money, strong performance, good fuel economy and emissions and smart looks.

Is the Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTI a good car?

The running costs and performance are not without appeal in this 2.0 CDTi model, but in this class, being excellent in some areas and merely good in others will put you closer to the bottom of the class than the top. And at £22,725 in SRi trim before you start ticking option boxes, this isn’t a cheap car.

Is the Astra a good car in traffic?

Not great in traffic. That said the stop-start system is efficient and unobtrusive enough. Elsewhere, the Astra’s chassis lacks the involvement of its rivals. The 2.0 CDTi engine makes the Astra feel like a heavy car and one lacking agility or involvement.

Which is the fastest diesel in Vauxhall Astra?

What is it? This is a Vauxhall Astra for those who like performance, as well as infrequent trips to the fuel station, if you believe the numbers on paper. This 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX model is the fastest, most powerful Astra diesel you can buy, its engine producing 158bhp and the 0-60mph sprint taking 8.5sec.

What’s the price of a Vauxhall Astra SRi?

And at £22,725 in SRi trim before you start ticking option boxes, this isn’t a cheap car. You’ll find the sweet spot of the Astra diesel range further down, with the 1.7 CDTi 125 offering the best blend of economy, kit and value.

Is Astra automatic reliable?

Is Astra automatic reliable?

Reliability Survey, the Astra finished in a disappointing 22nd place out of 23 cars in the class of family cars. Vauxhall as a brand fared worse than rivals such as Seat, Skoda and Ford, ranking in 23rd out of 30 in the same survey.

What is CDTi Ecoflex?

This is Vauxhall’s latest lightweight, compact Common Rail Diesel Turbo Injection engine with stop/start technology. Vauxhall claims outstanding fuel economy and describe the engine range as ‘whispering diesels’. AC means air-conditioning.

Is ecoflex any good?

The ecoFLEX models are undoubtedly green with low emissions of just 109 g/km which is excellent for a family hatchback. There will be a compromise in performance but for many drivers the low fuel and tax bills will compensate for this.

Which is the best Astra to buy?

Here’s our pick of the top 10 Vauxhall Astras:

  1. Vauxhall Astra 1.6i VVT Tech Line.
  2. Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi.
  3. Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Tech Line.
  4. Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Tech line.
  5. Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.6T 200 Sport.
  6. Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi 165 Sport.
  7. Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 115 Club (’04-’10)

Does Vauxhall Astra have timing belt or chain?

Engines are chain-driven, except the 1.2 turbo, which has a wet cambelt with no fixed replacement interval.

Is a Vauxhall Astra cheap to run?

Unsurprisingly, the diesel versions of the Astra should be the cheapest to run, and Vauxhall claims an impressive 65.7mpg fuel economy and CO2 emissions from 113-114g/km for a low Benefit-in-Kind company-car tax rating.

What’s better Astra or Insignia?

With a longer and wider wheelbase than the more compact Astra, the Insignia provides more interior space, which is useful if you travel a lot of miles or to carry your growing teens. Equally, the Astra’s smaller but still practical interior has plenty of room for comfortable journeys.