I love my 2005 vauxhall astra sxi. the 1.6 engine is very fast and it goes like a mini rocket. the supension is quite hard but that does give for a sporty feel. I love the fact that vauxhall have given the sxi sports pedals, sports sterring wheel, timer. i love it. much better than any other car ive driven. I would much rather have this car than any ford, or vw. its a mini lambo, well almost. i would recomend this car for anyone that whants a small well equipent little car thats fast. the only thing that i dont like is that the trip computer display thing is a little difficlt to get used to.

The Astra Sports Hatch is one of the most refined cars I have had the pleasure of owning, and I really wanted not to like it when I went on the test drive! Great visibility, great handling the front end is well bolted down on the bends and the back end is sure footed too. Fun can be had where it is appropriate, I had mine on a beach and all I can say is I have never laughed this hard since I was three! Wow! Mine has the Irmscher kit, looks fantastic and is in the Peacock colour from Vauxhall which is tres sexy for this SXI.
Go buy one, especially from the dealers I went to!

The Astra Sports Hatch 1.6 is a very eye catching car which gets plenty of looks from passers by. Red and gun metal grey are the best colours in it.As a corsa driver during my student years, I could not have picked a better 'first' car!!