Opel Astra H

One of the worst car I've owned. Interior lacking quality - lot of plastic, not enough compartments for small stuff. Armrest only comfortable when the seat is max low (but then you cannot use the cup holder under the armrest). Only place to hide small stuff is the armrest. The seats look ugly, but feel quite ok. No side support though. Front seats tend to squeek (mine started when the car had 10 000 km). Little leg room in the back - backseat uncomfortable.

I had a 1.7CDTI - an awful engine, loud as a diseased horse, the power comes only if you rev up to 4500 RPM. Mine had 6.7l mix consumption (not economical). Best fuel consuption when driving on higher rpm's (about 2500), but then you have to withstand the engine tractor volume.

Opel Astra 1.6MTA is exceptionally well designed and made German car. It balances performance, handling, design, comfort and safety in the balancing equation.

Look no further if the normal Japanese or Korea made cars do not appeal to your taste, heart and head.

Its a class a few notches above the rest of the hatchback available in the market.

A fuel sipper if you are not too racy in your daily drive. It returns 530 to 550 km for 40 litres over a 30%city drive & 70%highway.

Its worth recommending to people that want a premium drive without the usual high price tag of owning a conti car.

Bought it as a 2nd buyer. I like the car because of the Easytronic® transmission (1.6MTA) responsive engine. It has good handling

I brought this car at $71000 in dec 2005 found it a bit expensive, i buy the last full spec model with all the safetly features and accessories. Very good in handling and compact but comfortable & safetly car compare to other japanese model.