Vauxhall Astra VXR Reviews

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Summary

The Astra VXR is Vauxhall's latest foray into the Hot Hatch market but how does it compare to the other sporty hatches out there. Use this specially created forum to compare it against other cars in its class - especially the Ford Focus ST.
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Manufacturer: Vauxhall
Engine Sizes: 2 Litre
Body Style: Hot Hatch

Average Ratings for Vauxhall Astra VXR

  • Performance4.6 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.7 stars

4 Reviews For Vauxhall Astra VXR

  • adam cott 17th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    If you like smiling, and i feel fairly confident in presuming that the vast majority of people do, you can do far worse than to take a trip to your local Vauxhall dealer and purchase a Vauxhall Astra VXR.
    When you see it, you'll smile. When you sink into the supportive yet amazingly comfortable seats, you'll smile. When you turn the ignition, hear the engine turn over and watch the dials come to life, you'll smile. When you press the accelerator......i think you can see where this is going.
    This car gives extraordinary bang for your buck. Yes, it is true that the wheels can spin in the wet, and yes, you can feel torque steer when you bury your foot, but this can, and should, only make you want to drive the car better and get the best out of it. Give the accelerator a gentle, but firm squeeze out of a corner and, you've guessed it, you'll be smiling all the way to the next one.
    This is not a car for miserable people who don't like to smile.
    Or for people with a large family. Or, for that matter, people who think about the environment every time they go to the petrol station. A combined mpg of 30.1 certainly isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it isn't a figure likely to inspire much joyous singing and dancing within the green brigade.

    A car for all occasions. Great around town, equally good for the trip to Waitrose and more fun that you can shake a stick at. Buy. Buy one now. Like right now. Have you bought one yet?

  • Guest 9th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Drive one and see for yourself...The aceleration and great styling are the best points about the vxr, have owned the car for a year now and have had no problems mechanicly and have enjoyed the car every time im in it. Fairly basic interior, but not many bad points to talk about

  • Guest 23rd May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Awesome power and acceleration. Looks great. Less boring than a Golf GTI.
    Don't test drive this ca runless you're serious about buying it! You'll have to have it.

  • PugHeaven Rank: Corporal 4th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Build quality in the Vauxhall Astra VXR is good, safety features are numerous and WORK, with all the gadgets on the car, I did think weight would be an issue, but no, the car can still pull away in 3rd gear from the lights and have BMW 3.6 Turbo's crying into their steering wheels. Overall, this car is certainly a fun drive, insurance is not too bad depending on age and the company of choice. I think this car is for the slightly older man, looking to re-kindle some of the fires of youth.