THE RITCHIE REVIEW - Vauxhall Astra 2017-2020

[@TheRobopw]

It's made in Ellesmere Port not Luton, I'm a quality inspector there, we were the lead plant

[@HRINACAR]

Hm, thought as much - I am a tit. Sorry dude. Was looking for creative angle and stretched the truth there a bit for... an angle. :)

[@MrSwanseajames]

Well you can take a look at mine because the, dashboard rattles.

[@EportChris]

Ellesmere Port or Poland. I live in the Port. It is along with Essar the lifeblood of the town. The Astra is it's identity.

[@andreim936]

Hatch made in Poland and Estate made in Ellesmere Port.

[@keegankhalid8556]

Pro trick : you can watch movies on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.

[@oldi184]

A British car made in Gliwice, Poland.

[@HRINACAR]

Yes mass cock up my bad.

[@williamegler8771]

The only thing "BRITISH" about is the badge. It is just a production variation of a Opel Astra. Vauxhall is just a marketing division selling rebadged versions of equivalent Opels in the UK. In other right hand drive markets that are sold as Opel.

[@PlanetNinetyTwo]

I'm getting my Astra next week. After a test drive and extensive research I am thoroughly pleased with my decision. Everything I read and see about this car just re-enforces my decision to buy it.

[@matty00866]

What year are you getting and spec?

[@PlanetNinetyTwo]

@@matty00866 2019 1.4 SRI Turbo 👌

[@Owen-wi3jy]

Did you end up getting it? Whats Ur review?

[@PetrolPed]

Superb !! Can't say any more than that !

[@Keisha7612]

Petrol Ped said it all

[@truthseeker8483]

Excellent! Australian versions get harder suspension because we have bumpier roads..does that make sense...not really

[@sIN4IKe]

BE CAREFUL DONT BUY THE ASTRA 2016 onwards. Poor engine design which causing them to have weak pistons that can go at any point. Costing thousands to replace. Not sure if they’ve fixed this but my 66 plate 1.4 turbo elite has this issue now. They should have recalled all cars and replaced these with the stronger pistons they now have. Mines been fully serviced every 6 months and done less than 28k miles. I bought it used 9 months ago and because it’s 4 years old it’s out of manufacturers warranty. I’m stuck on what to do to be honest. Just thought I’d warn you all so you don’t get fucked over like me. Still waiting for Vauxhall to come back to me but not holding out any hope they will take responsibility.

[@yowhaatsup]

Any update?

[@andrewboy3159]

Is this still a prob?

[@jgn593]

​@@andrewboy3159no in 2018 it's fixed.

[@Qas010]

The 1.6 diesel a better pick

[@ioannisdoom5920]

Intellilux matrix led.. in 2016.. Perfect opel!

[@futuretoday4467]

Sorry for the disappointment but that car is engineered in Germany :) ...and it`s name is OPEL :)

[@mickadatwist1620]

and of course: well done Germany.

[@TheManWithNoName786]

Got myself the 1.4t 150bhp sri nav version and love it. Got great oomph and superb interior and spec. Very happy.

[@4039byrne]

What kind of mpg did/do you get from it and how reliable has it been? Contemplating either the 1.4 150/1.6 200/ 1.6 biturbo diesel

[@TheManWithNoName786]

@@4039byrne mpg was average. About 35 probably due to my heavy foot, and very reliable, no issues for the 3 years I had it. Sold it early this year

[@4039byrne]

@@TheManWithNoName786 fair enough. Will probably look at the diesels then.

[@yowhaatsup]

Did you get that lspi issue in your car

[@TheManWithNoName786]

@@yowhaatsup had no issues at all. Bearing in mind it was brand new company car with warranty. I don't expect much to go wrong on new cars

[@nialahmad]

This car seems damn impressive - rear heated seats and that concierge service..in an Astra?! Puts the German execs. to shame.

[@HRINACAR]

My thoughts exactly - what do you drive at the moment mate? Makes the Insignia a worthy contender against BMW ,its the small things...

[@nialahmad]

Currently drive an F10 520D SE on standard springs (hardly any on the used market have adaptive drive!) The reviews were great, but compared to an E-Class it just doesn't stack up. Fidgety motorway ride, especially in the back seats; too much pitching under braking and lateral body movement, which shakes occupants around. Rear legroom is poor compared to my other car which is an Audi Q3. Pros however are that it's good to drive with a decent engine, excellent fuel economy and a quality interior.

[@HRINACAR]

The SE is wallow on motorway compared to E Class????

[@nialahmad]

Yep, especially in the rear seats. Fidgety ride and poor body control. Wish that more reviewers would cover rear seat ride quality.

[@HRINACAR]

Good point... most of them have crews that sit there!

[@DawahDigital]

I’m really close to getting this car إن شاء الله

[@yowhaatsup]

Did you get it

[@user-vu9ys5wm7d]

Silly pitching this as a British car vs German cars. Its Opel, why pretend a badge makes a difference.

[@robertlees7528]

Had the 200bhp model for 6yrs. Great torque

[@johnsmith813]

Well done GM!

[@stevelampard]

Just about to take delivery of an Astra sports tourer SRi nav 200psi. Should be a beast.

[@HRINACAR]

Boompf... in it goes.

[@dh1380]

Should have got the elite

[@stevelampard]

@dh1380 the Elite wasn't an option on my company car scheme at the time, 6 years ago. 🤣 Plus of course, no Elite had a 200psi engine so it would have been underpowered.

[@TheVranac87]

It's embarrassing to call this car a British one...Vauxhall is just a marketing gag, nothing more. Would it be a bad car, he would say it's german at the end 😂

[@williamegler8771]

Vauxhall hasn't designed a car since the original Viva. Vauxhall is just a marketing division selling rebadged versions of equivalent Opels. This vehicle was designed and engineered by Opel in Germany. It was only produced in the UK.

[@leesmith9299]

you say nothing neutral or negative. i can't trust a "review" like this. all you've made is an advert.

[@dh1380]

Most slept on luxury car in the UK... Wont tell you when the washer fluid is low though. Not that it matters coz everyone lets it run out anyway.

[@grahamherbert3612]

I drive a 4 cylinder VX 1.4 T . 52k without a single problem. You've got to use the 0/20 Dexos 2 though.

[@psogamer7328]

Thankyou so much for making this video I hope you make the estate version next 😊

[@kaankkaraman]

select it "the car of the year", and downgrade after the selection, it is not fair... why did they remove watt's link? have you got any reasonable reason????

[@atmerc7258]

I just won an auction for this car and this is about to be my very first car im so excited

[@BM_PAZ]

Best seats I've ever experienced in any car ever was in a Saab and that's what I expected you to say. Anyway, this car looks great value for what it offers.

[@BrikMT]

I said Mercedes, but then hedged my bets with Volvo.

[@HRINACAR]

I'd say Volvo seats kill the astra.

[@redblade8160]

@@HRINACAR Volvo is an ugly car.

[@francopretorius8584]

this guy is giving top gear

[@MzwandileHarmans]

Wow i know from my 2015 corsa 1.0T enjoy. Great features that you would normally get on Mercedes Benz etc in 2015. such as blindsport sensor, hill start assist, engine auto stop start, advanced self parking assist. On corsa in 2015 at an affordable price tag whereas other brands such as vw polo etc start introducing some of these features at high price tag. Opel is my way

[@adriancarter825]

It’s built in Liverpool ellsmere port not Luton

[@andyhill5483]

Luton really come on get your basic facts right Mr . Ellesmere Port must have moved then

[@HRINACAR]

soz

[@multirole240]

Forget the dam gadgets has it got a simple thing like spare wheel I ask.

[@HRINACAR]

Ok soz

[@tommywalker4272]

Got the Sri 1.0litre turbo for the Mrs she loves it and good kit.👍

[@yowhaatsup]

What spec and reg?

[@BigDripper007]

Anyone else have issues with the stop start on these cars?

[@dh1380]

It works when it wants to 😅 It definitely has some electrical gremlins

[@kcranny9375]

Was just thinking, when is Chevy/Vauxhall/Opel gonna make a hot hatch that can compete with the Focus RS? Awaiting your next review...

[@HRINACAR]

VXR?

[@kcranny9375]

Yeah but it really can't compete or should I say haven't heard much about it anymore. just don't think they are going after the hot hatch market like other companies.

[@arianitonline8748]

but is it british?

[@oldi184]

Lol its a British car made in Gliwice, Poland. Its funny that reviewer never mention that but he says Luton instead. A little and uncomfy fact. Actually Gliwice car plant made 3 Astra models for 3 different regions. -Opel Astra for continental Europe -Vauxhall Astra for the Islanders :) -Holden Astra for Down Under Its basically the same car just logo is different.

[@arianitonline8748]

that's why I asked. cuz i know it's a german car. well it was before general motors bought it

[@HRINACAR]

Yep my bad... we could discuss this for days, but essentially you are technically right. Vauxhall Motors (/ˈvɒksɔːl/; registered name General Motors UK Limited)[7] is a British automotive manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Luton (Bedfordshire) and an affiliated company of the German Adam Opel AG, both being wholly owned subsidiaries of General Motors (GM) in the United States

[@jamesgordon783]

oldi184 For us, the Vauxhall Astra is made in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

[@murraysumpter4236]

Can't give them away in Australia! Holden Astra..

[@pslavi]

Thats because Australians wouldn't know what a good car is if it hit em in the face.. They would rather drive a pile of shit Hyundai or Kia or corrola... And I am an Australian.. The Astra is better than all those shitboxes.. Ive drive all of em and normally wouldnt give a shit about these hatchbacks.. The Astra actually impressed me

[@AWhileHanlin]

@@pslavi Asian cars are more reliable

[@josipmatic4732]

I have Astra from 2017 and plastics rattle a lot, Golf is lot quitter and also expensive. I will soundproof my Astra with butyl and selfclosed foam.

[@tarquin2trappybro]

Huh? Every golf I’ve been in has had multiple loud rattles in, don’t know what you’re on about tbh. Just get unlucky with some cars that’s how it is.

[@josipmatic4732]

@@tarquin2trappybro I sit in Golf 7 with 80 000km, yes it rattle but less or I sit too shortly to notice...

[@tarquin2trappybro]

@@josipmatic4732 well I’m talking about a Golf with 8,000km having multiple rattles and squeaks, as well as one with 35,000km and I can’t remember how much the third one had on the clock. We had an Astra for 18 months with no rattles (55,000km when sold)

[@josipmatic4732]

@@tarquin2trappybro My Astra has 64600k m on clock an has a lot plastic rattle, most common codriver speaker, middle mirror where is camera

[@tarquin2trappybro]

@@josipmatic4732 okay, well sounds like all cars can have rattles. It’s about the specific car not just the model. My BMW was a great car but even that had quite a loud intermittent rattle at less than 20,000km. Not an Astra problem

[@TheMpofu]

I hope the three door will be a looker like the previous ones

[@HRINACAR]

totes man

[@alfiewoodcock7429]

Good car, however I bet the seats in my Volvo are much superior. Would absolutely consider this car for the British built factor though

[@MrStephen1122]

why is there no cd player ????????

[@pauliuspuleikis8958]

It's an old technology, not very practical

[@valentinvirlanuta1037]

Because everyone uses Bluetooth

[@tarquin2trappybro]

Because we’re not in 2003

[@dh1380]

That's like saying why isn't it powered by coal

[@kcranny9375]

Finally Harry another review!

[@HRINACAR]

Harry hahah Harry Ritchie yep thats me Kolin.

[@kcranny9375]

Hehe now awaiting the next one! great review btw.

[@HRINACAR]

cheers bob

[@issiewizzie]

how does it drive

[@HRINACAR]

Did you watch it? :)

[@Stavraetina]

Drives nicely but expect to cost you in electrical issues, steering wheel issues and so on...

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

It's not just the expert assessments, & filming quality in these vids, it's the humour that makes them stand out productions, - I'm hoping you find a shockingly bad pretentious car to review next - just for the laughs !

[@HRINACAR]

Thats v nice dude - and Good idea.

[@andrzej5988]

It is OPEL not fucking Vauxhall

[@HRINACAR]

Ok.

[@HRINACAR]

Have now... sorry thought you were referring to me :)

[@mattsfarm01lives01]

andrzej w. Its a Vauxhall it is built in the UK by Vauxhall and GM, not Opel.

[@kimbienia4224]

Just to solve the problem: its a car produced in england as well as in poland for two different brands. But the development was made in Germany by the Opel/GM Europe development team.

[@mirola73]

GM at the time didn't want to change the Vauxhall name as it had strong brand recognition. In S. Ireland they drive Opels in N.Ireland Vauxhall, all that because of an invisible border. Vauxhall / Opel they are the same car apart from the badge. Vauxhall is an Opel subsidiary and Opel is now owned by PSA.

[@BaGGuiToruL]

IT s an OPEL... I bate England because of this....

[@Tarkin15]

It's a Vauxhall, the first car named Astra was a Vauxhall. There was an Opel Kadett that came before that but it was replaced by the Astra name. Also, if you're Australian it's called a Holden.

[@do33ychamb64]

I've got a 4 yr old elite nav that ive had for 18 months and its rubbish auto box is so dim witted no glovebox light no height adjustable seat belts no rear face events no parking sensors steering wheel starting to peel and rattles behind dash, it doesnt feel as well built or safer than my old vectra c

[@somervillearron]

i call bullshit,mine rattled within 100 miles and headlights and taillights steamed up

[@MrSwanseajames]

That's why my car rattles inside and its shit. Its built in the UK.

[@Michael-lj3lm]

Is it a good car to own? Apart from any rattles

[@tarquin2trappybro]

@@Michael-lj3lm yes it was when we had it. Not a single rattle. we’ve had many more rattles from VWs tbh

[@peteg8920]

Aren"t those seats an option ?

[@Rosko_01]

Brilliant review !!

[@HRINACAR]

Thanks man feel free to post it for some link love :) Owe you one.

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

Hey can I ask you guys a question.... Firstly great car and great review... and..... Who’s idea was it to put the old Astra “once driven forever smitten” song at the end. Perfect btw what is that song called?

[@HRINACAR]

It's Layla - by Eric Clapton mate, went over most people's heads :)

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

HR in a Car thanks!

[@geoffcrump3446]

Its rubbish awful car.. clutch pedal sinks to floor and stays there

[@popokatapetl6995]

Buy automatic one

[@Stavraetina]

Pile of crap. So many issues in one car. I nearly bought one, only 3 years old and already 3 pages full of repairs. British quality...

[@HRINACAR]

What issues?

[@mysupport315]

can u tell me please which issues? because i thinking to buy a used one, model 2017 sport tourer 1.4 turbo

[@Stavraetina]

@@mysupport315 The was less than 1 year old that it had wheel alignment issues, steering wheel issues. It was tested for burning smell but they never found where it was coming from. In the next following 2 years it had the fuel tank filler pipe replaced, engine issues, steering column replacement (which apparently is a common fault with Astra), suspension (shock absorbers) issues, more steering wheel issues even though column was replaced, electronic hand break issues just to name a few. The car had only done 24k miles in 3 years and was a diesel model. When I showed the list to a mechanic friend, he told us to stay well clear of the car...

[@mysupport315]

@@Stavraetina OMG all those :( Thanks for ur fast replay

[@Stavraetina]

@@mysupport315 No worries, if I were you, I would make sure to have as much history about the car as possible. If history is missing, beware. The one you are looking at might be ok, just check it thoroughly and don't trust the dealer with anything they say. Out of experience, they are full of BS just to sell the car.

[@ashleydaninck7758]

@HR in a Car What engine are you using in this video? and what is the consumption? I just bought this car last week and I want to gather as much information as possible Does your car have the 6 speaker sound system? How does it sound?

[@HRINACAR]

47mpg average for me sir, 1.6 twin turbo d. I don't think the sound was much - but I don't recall listening, I normally do, that is odd, I think it was bad I would have said. Why don't you go listen?

[@ashleydaninck7758]

Because they don't have it in the garage :p and they can't give me an answer as well

[@HRINACAR]

So go to another garage :)

[@NiklazSchwarzschild]

Opel 🇩🇪