I've got a 1.6 T turbo and for a mid range performance car, it flies. Power (200hp) is instantaneous from 2000 rpm. No other car in the class has this performance for the price. Go for the 1.6T manual if you want to have a fun and reliable everyday car.
@mikeconlon36076 жыл бұрын
Got a new one its a great car better than a golf
@cdtcdt734 жыл бұрын
@Biffa Bacon I test drove both. Astra is the better overall package in my opinion.
@mikekrg6 жыл бұрын
Not only does he continuously compare the Astra to the overrated box called Golf but he also believes that iPhones are better than Android phones in a time when they are being destroyed by their rivals. That's just fake news.
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
No I don’t think iPhones are better. Watch the intro again, but pay attention this time. Love, Mark.
@filthymcnastyazz6 жыл бұрын
Iphone is better
@SrCoentros5 жыл бұрын
@@filthymcnastyazz hum nop not even close
@hybridangel34034 жыл бұрын
What is fake news? Oh that term invented by Trump.
@jezstokes85926 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the review as always Mark. Getting an Astra 1.4 Turbo in the new year to replace an ageing Focus, will post first thoughts later. I’m still not convinced by Korean cars, the cost of parts and servicing on a Kia I previously owned was high and I believe it is still the same now..
@mikewestwood5676 жыл бұрын
Astra has better tech with OnStar standard on most trims and Apple CarPlay standard on all. Both massive wins for this segment.
@danielsalsbury3346 жыл бұрын
Just to let you know, per www.onstareurope.com/. both Vauxhall and Opel have been sold to Groupe PSA. So the French will take over service of the vehicles. Worse, OnStar service in Europe will end 31 December 2020. In less than 2 years, all the OnStar buttons, bells and whistles will be dead weight. If you currently have an OnStar subscription, cancel it now and avoid the rush....
@Grant.G.Simpson5 жыл бұрын
Don't buy a Vauxhall for on star. It is being phased out. It is a GM product and Vauxhall are now owned by the French so no rights to use on star.
@footieballer6 жыл бұрын
Honestly, can’t wait till you publish a review, so very entertaining and informative. Happy Christmas and all the best in the new year! PS, you never mentioned a twin ever, nice to have him onboard.
@peakie4006 жыл бұрын
Vauxhall is part of the PSA Peugeot Citroen group, and OnStar is a General Motors creation, Vauxhall will be dropping OnStar from its model ranges from January 2019, and the system will switch off completely in 2020.
@Bates.N16 жыл бұрын
peakie400 i feel physically sick about vauxhall moving to the PSA I cant stand peugot or citroen now I know that vauxhall have become absolutely apauling can't think of a strong enough word to express my frustration, sadness
@ebrahimsalot60495 жыл бұрын
Review sponsored by VW
@HonestJohncouk20005 жыл бұрын
Comment sponsored by Cliché Incorporated. 👍🏻
@cdtcdt734 жыл бұрын
@@HonestJohncouk2000 he's right. This review is crap!
@DaxXx9886 жыл бұрын
You seem to be leaving out the Mazda 3 out of all hatchback comparisons/reviews - why is that so? It’s apparently the best to drive, i.e. most sporty of the non-sporty variants of all hatchbacks. Comments?
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
We do, don't we. We'll make up for it by reviewing the updated 3 shortly...
@Bates.N15 жыл бұрын
My friend has one and I loved it but I'm beginning to really question the build quality it's horrendous it's 2 yrs old and the roofline and dashboard rattle alot
@leonisaacs94525 жыл бұрын
I've done 90k on my Astra - 1 rattle and it's from the top of the dash - disappears for a few months I know exactly where it is and can stop it just by touching that spot on the dash. There is nothing loose or aging about my Astra and its the 3rd in the family.
@rogerdickinson69446 жыл бұрын
Is this a new charlie and the chocolate factory movie or something?
@reko31036 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!
@moviebod6 жыл бұрын
second? Merry 2u2. Nice hat BTW, or is that your new hairstyle? On nooo I meant on the car :) To be fair, I chipped off Steve Sutcliff in a McClaren to pop over here.
@mariogallego48896 жыл бұрын
"Nothing expectional" Only car in its range with LED Matrix Headlights, and those are bonkers
@Grant.G.Simpson6 жыл бұрын
lol, have you priced those...£1599.00 optional extras...thats why in 3 years since the came out i have not seen a single one on the road with matrix
@joshbacon82416 жыл бұрын
6:02 - At this point I was going to declare war on motoring journalists who use Newton metres for torque measurement... But then I decided not to.
@richardhunter97796 жыл бұрын
They should be using kW.
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, we're thinking about going to a joules-per-fathom system.
@richardhunter97796 жыл бұрын
Right after manufacturers switch to advertising wheel power?
@truthseeker84836 жыл бұрын
The Indian call centre operator is funny! It seems no other nationality can be in a call centre.....
@si46325 жыл бұрын
those kia's are not even cheap
@tayebetavakoli70105 жыл бұрын
Pokn Volkswagen chevrolet Ss Pöüä.ß,ios leider in in der stadt und die anderen seite in der stadt und die anderen
@utubeleplague6 жыл бұрын
I still remember when Opel wasn't dull and anemic...wait, I don't...
@DavidJones-lz4io6 жыл бұрын
True Normality qq
@MatthewJBD5 жыл бұрын
Well it's not still Christmas, but it is Christmas again. I've just been delivered my 1.6T Elite Petrol in all black with black alloys 👌🏻
@jamiep616 жыл бұрын
Great Video Review. The Kia Cee'd and the Hyundai i30 are two great alternatives as Is the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Golf
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
First.
@dumb747ness6 жыл бұрын
ohh :(
@LordLauderdale6 жыл бұрын
Haha
@stormpooper40206 жыл бұрын
@@LordLauderdale the last
@Ambienfinity6 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely pay the extra for a Golf. But to be honest, I'd think about it and then buy a Jazz or a Civic. PS you are consistently funny and have great insight as a reviewer. More of the same in 2018 please!
@Irishgamer016 жыл бұрын
What did he do to is arms.......feck
@meljones70666 жыл бұрын
I am repeating myself now, but I love your work. Merry Christmas.
@avinashrai111416 жыл бұрын
Sir Samsung galaxy looks much much better than iphone and works even better than iphone. Anyway very funny review as always.
@pipoo15 жыл бұрын
2 year personal lease for 1.6t 200bhp Elite Nav model. £1000 deposit £175 per month. To spec a similar Focus or Golf you’ll add at least another £100 to the monthly lease, and another £1000 on the deposit. As this is the way most people buy new cars these days I’d say the Astra is significantly cheaper to own than its main rivals.
@mikesherman7575 жыл бұрын
Great deal! May ask which lease company you used?
@jhus6996 жыл бұрын
You need to know about cars before you make a video aabout cars. Try making a video about cats instead, it might.......
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
...what? We really can’t wait to find out what this cat video might be like.
@AleksiJoensuu6 жыл бұрын
Some poor unwhamed soul is going to have a heart attack! Luckily remixes and covers are safe :D
@willotoole41186 жыл бұрын
Great video and great car and review
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
Will O'Toole Thanks Will. Merry Christmas.
@Blackguy6605 жыл бұрын
Watching on Samsung galaxy s7 edge
@MrBenh0076 жыл бұрын
Oi oi, Newcastle vauxhall dealership😂
@ericgeorge54836 жыл бұрын
Ford Focus over the Astra and Golf every time for me.
@delacaravanio6 жыл бұрын
Seriously, an Apple Samsung comparison? Laziest cliche ever.
@HonestJohncouk20006 жыл бұрын
delacaravanio In our defence it’s hard to find inspiration in an Astra. :-)
@LordLauderdale6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and humour as always - here’s to a million subscribers in 2018
@ericgeorge54835 жыл бұрын
I had an Astra as a hire car the other week and I detested it. I found it uncomfortable, awful to drive and the gearbox was shocking.
@livc4441116 жыл бұрын
I like the looks of this car but probably would never buy it. I totally agree with the fact that brand new Astra's feel like they already have done 100 000 miles and from experience reliability isn't usually great. The i30 and the Pug 308 are more appealing.
@SDav216 жыл бұрын
Haha. Love these reviews. Drills (DRLs), DABs and OOSB (USB). Lol.
@glasscorp6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! Thank you.
@StephenButlerOne6 жыл бұрын
I have a 15 gtc and was given one of these a 1.4t petrol, was ok, what wasn't was the handling. I thought they were going to use the GTC set up for the new 5 door. Stick the nicer be inside in a car that handles like the GTC and the Astra would be great.
@chrissydenham66686 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas! Thanks for keeping us entertained all year with your comedy of cars. Cheers. PS you can track Santa with On Star too.True.
@LoveMeDo-i5o7 ай бұрын
You are wrong about the iPhone but you are right about the Astra because I had one for 5 years keeps breaking down cheap s***