Bought a 6 year old 1.0a Astra and have been driving it for more than a year now. Likes: - Fuel efficient. I do mostly city driving and easily get 12km/l to 12.5km/l. - Fun to drive when you engage "Manual" Mode. - 1,000cc engine with turbo is surprisingly powerful. Overtaking is easy. - Handling is spot on, cornering is a breeze. - Suspension set-up is well judged and comfortable. - Car is faster than what is suggested on paper. - Big and spacious for a hatchback. - Relatively reliable, haven't had anything replaced except for a tyre sensor. - Option to do Stage 1 ECU tune to produce more power. - Inexpensive car with low deprecation and cheap road tax. Dislikes: - Spare parts are not cheap but conti brand so that's expected. - Transmission shifts in lower gear ranges could be faster.

It comes with a new engine, a revised and cleaned up exterior, and is now competing for buyers in a high COE environment. How will it stack up?

I've been driving the Volkswagen ID.4 for a week now, and I must say, it has been an incredibly smooth ride—much smoother than I expected for an electric vehicle. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about the digital dashboard and all the electrical functions, as I've never driven an electric car before. However, the setup that the sales team provided made everything surprisingly user-friendly. The quick selection banner at the top of the screen is a standout feature, allowing me to access key functions without searching through the entire display. This convenience made the transition to an electric vehicle much easier than I feared. Overall, the ID.4 is far more intuitive and easy to use than I anticipated. A special thanks to Peter for going the extra mile in setting everything up for me. His help really made a difference! Thank you, Volkswagen, for making my switch to electric so seamless and enjoyable!