The Vauxhall Astra is a small family car that has been long serving and successful for Vauxhall. Despite its old age the Astra is by no means a stale product, over thirty years after it was produced, the Mark 6 version of the Astra became UK’s best-selling car in June 2010 with beyond 10,000 sales.
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Vauxhall Astra Overview
The current Mark 6 version offers a wide range of engines to choose from, with sporty turbo options and a range of diesel options which have a very decent mix of speed and economy.
It is a pleasure to drive with a smooth ride, a good amount of grip and high standard breaks.
Background
The Vauxhall Astra was originally produced in 1980 and replaced the Vauxhall Viva. It was Vauxhalls first model to have front wheel drive and achieved a good amount of sales in its first generation.
The Mark 2 version of the Astra arrived in 1984 a re-designed body style to that of the Mark 1 but with the same range of engines as the Mark 1. The Astra continued to have good sales with the Mark 2.
The Mark 3 then hit the market in 1991 and was the first of the Astras - and one of the first cheaper family cars - to begin incorporating safety features and using them as a selling point. The Mark 3 was then replaced by the Mark 4 in 1998, the Mark 4 continued the Astra’s new found emphasis on safety and addressed a lot of the criticisms of the Mark 3 Astra.
The Mark 5 Astra was introduced in 2004 and received much success, it was made available as a five-door hatchback and eventually a five-door estate and a sporty three-door hatchback. The Mark 6 version then replaced the Mark 5 in 2009.
Overview
The Astra is a solid all-rounder that is very popular on British roads, since it was put in production in 1980 it has remained popular and fresh, and has proven to be one of the leading cars in its class.
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