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@lkkjhtemmexv1838

5 жыл бұрын

SORRY BUT I DONT WANT TO SCRAPP AMAZING CARS, BUILT TO LAST FOREVER...PREFER TO SELL. OR KEEP IT.

@rondhole

4 жыл бұрын

@urbex2007 timing chain noise on starts from tensioner building pressure. Classic problems in timing chain tensioner. Hopefully it is not falling apart like most VW or Daimlers

@kaankkaraman

3 жыл бұрын

They removed watt's linkage after 2016 from some wariants (1.6 cdti, 1.4 turbo) have you heard it???

@LN7747

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting the 1L turbo of this. How is this on the motorway? Will it struggle and overwork the engine or is it ok?

Sometimes my impression of a car gets ruined when Matt says it has below average boot space. Then I have to remind myself that I only use the boot of my car once every Ice age.

@SDADanCars

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@MrSunnyBhoy

5 жыл бұрын

haha so true bro

@MLife1972

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, yes I'm like that with bottle holders in the doors. 'Damn it, I can't jam a 2 litre bottle of water in my passenger side door. What the hell? Oh wait, I don't ever need to do that.'

@isobelbrown4564

3 жыл бұрын

I need a good boot for my mobility scooter lol first think I look at in a car the boot.

One thing we didn't mention. Using the OnStar remote alarm trigger app on your phone is an absolutely brilliant way to troll colleagues who have taken the car on a camping trip for the weekend. At 2am. How to not make friends.

@andylie7699

8 жыл бұрын

LOL

@CivicEG

8 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review of the Citroën C4 Cactus?

@xEmad99

7 жыл бұрын

A class 2017 review?

@firefist8511

7 жыл бұрын

ha

@miguelbranco1604

7 жыл бұрын

carwow when are you going to review the new fiat tipo hatchback ?

takes a round water bottle and roles it over the ridges and then says it doesn't work very well.Thats like kicking a football and saying that"why dosent the ground stop the ball from rolling"

@Keisha7612

7 жыл бұрын

lol yeah

I’ve just test driven the 2016 1.4 turbo elite today and it’s the best car I’ve looked at. So much bang for your buck! Heated seats front and back, heated steering wheel. Full leather. Sat nav. Relatively quick with good mpg… the list goes on. I was so impressed that I’ve put a deposit on it and pick it up next week!

The interior is just the best in its class, clean yet good looking and easy to use. Also the touchscreen isn’t stuck on the dashboard but it’s nicely integrated into the centre console.

I don't really subscribe to car review channel but this channel is an exception. Mat is really funny and his reviews are genuine!

The front is the best part in my opinion, at last Vauxhall have got their styling act together.

I really like astras i have a 04 one and I think its brilliant. They are just so well built and good to drive. Ill definitely buy another astra after this one.

Another great review, thanks, love the humour aspect!

Mat you're the best at reviewing cars according to me so thumps up and keep up the good work

@carwow

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words

@reniervandermerwe

10 ай бұрын

thumbs

I've had focus, golf, prev gen astras. This gen is my favourite car. Its very punchy, fun to drive, and has everything I need.

such great simple yet enjoyable reviews

Matt you are THE BEST!! Car youtuber!! Love you videos and you make them FUN to see

Very well done on the videos Mat, really liking them! Just wondering but could you do a review of the Land Rover Discovery 4 and (or) the Range Rover Sport?

Armrest in the rear are available as Optional and the backrest is divided in three parts and folds electromagnetically with a button in the luggage, it is the only 5-d in this class with this equipment. Double floor with flat load floor is available as optional with spare tire.

Not going to lie, the backend looks kind of like an Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

@Keisha7612

7 жыл бұрын

it looks nice

@firefist8511

7 жыл бұрын

go get your eyes tested

@SDADanCars

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@lkkjhtemmexv1838

5 жыл бұрын

YOU DONT LIE, LOTS OF MANUFACTERS COPY GM PROJECTS...

@georgedowns4034

3 жыл бұрын

I like all of it even now in 2021 it's not as striking as a Mazda 3 or Toyota Corolla or Audi A3 but still quite handsome

Love my 2011 ASTRA Elite, one of the best cars I have ever had.

Man, do you even profit from this videos? I mean, they are incredible! Has all the information needed!

I loveee opel cars, the driving experience is so good. I’ve owned a 2015 Corsa 1.0T 5dr 85kW, was the heaviest in its class but was very energetic to carry its own weight and 5 people and the boot full going over inclines smoothly, I wish I could say the same about the lazy Kia Rio and i20. Also was smooth and quiet with loads of features. I loaded all optional extras such as blind spot monitor imagine that in thin segment and in 2015 and auto parking assist, reverse and parallel parking I loved it and called it “my attention seeker🤪” and many other features such as auto stop start, hill start assist which were I think were std features. Big value

This new Astra looks fantastic. Definitely going to be considering it.

I've seen astra at local dealer, and it looks a bit expansive even in middle trims. You can have full led lights etc. but there isn't light in front glowebox and no air vents for rear passangers, this is step backward to previous model which had those features, so for me it was like they made a new car as cheap as possible and just added lots of new toys but forget about basic ones.

It looks so much better compared to the last two generations, sound like a good allrounder this one.

I loved this car. And I love the electric music in your videos

I recently brought the 2016 1.4 turbo elite 150bhp..i absolutely love it.. 👌

@taylorthrall7321

2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

@kieranshilston8466

4 ай бұрын

I just bought one today with 29k on the clock. Amazing value for money!

@Hrdechamp

3 ай бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 this astra K gave me nothing but headache but i was probably unlucky😂 because they got good reviews all over the net

For about £90 you can get a second boot floor for you’re Astra from Vauxhall, adds storage boxes to the bottom of the boot and creates a second floor removing the lip but leaving a generous amount of space for shopping and luggage etc. Takes literally 5 minutes to fit it.

When the astra was in Mexico (2006) was an incredible and now that there's no more there I would love that that car was here

To be fair, the rear arm rest and false floor are still available as relatively inexpensive options, and the false floor comes as standard on the estate, which's boot space rivals the Skoda Octavia.

Vauxhall is so underrated I own one and they r very good and good to mod they could easily compete with higher spec cars!

@taylorthrall7321

2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

@Gamer-hv7eo

3 ай бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 bought 2017, 38k miles, done 6k miles and within a year compression issue needing new engine , found out it was known issue and vauxhall just keeps scamming people rather than calling back their vehicles

I wonder whether it will catch fire so many other Vauxhall cars have recently?

It looks the best in its class.

Just love CarWow reviews. And for years I've wondered why Opel always end their car names with the letter A. AstrA, CorsA, MokkA, VectrA, InsigniA, ZafirA... what, did AdamA not work for themA? :-)

@prayerpowersr854

7 жыл бұрын

TigrA, CalibrA, MarivA, AntarA, NovarA!

@ceppable

7 жыл бұрын

Hilton Camons Opel Kadett

@prayerpowersr854

7 жыл бұрын

VivA

@andrejkostovski5172

7 жыл бұрын

opel rekord xd

@AristotelisMitsiou

7 жыл бұрын

There's also the Vauxhall Combi van but I get your point.

Hey Mat, are these all the compacts you were going to test? Or are you going to test more than 3 cars from segment this time? I am really interested what you think about Mazda 3.

One of the smartest nicer looking hot hatches out there right now

Mat the only thing that I would add is that at night the slanted rear window reflects alot of the light at night so it can make it difficult to see from the back

ill give this Opel a thumbs up

I rented opel astra for a business trip. First impression was that it felt a little cheap. But after 1 day i dell in love with it. Nippy engine, comfortable, low consumption. Awesome car.

@louisbeerreviews8964

2 жыл бұрын

Vauxhall

@danielsingeorzan2808

2 ай бұрын

​@@louisbeerreviews8964 Maybe his was Opel badged, as they are in continental Europe

Hi Mat, i am looking at the 1.6 diesel SRI nav version in automatic. how is the automatic in these as i will be doing long 30k a year miles for work?

In Belgium it's possible to get it with an adjustable load floor in the boot. In essence I think they just wanted to make it as big/deep as possible while the high load lip in all newer models is due to compatibility engineering. They want to make the bumper cross members higher so it wouldn't go under an SUV in case of a crash. Also, the big bumpers are made of plastic which is cheaper to produce and Insurance companies like it better because they get less parking dents repair bills. That's another reason why newer models seem to have high loading sills at the boot. Finally, while development used to be focused on the hatchback or standard model, nowadays some manufacturers want to sell more estate cars which drives them to invest more in the estate version, especially on practicality innovations.

I want you to do a review of the face lifted golf as soon as you can. I have a current mk 7 and im wanting the facelifted gtd next.

have you done the BMW 4 metal-convertible and Citroen c6 reviews?

Wow Car prices are exploding, Mat says base Astra was £15k, and don't forget he also says that on Av CW can get you £2.5 k off that. This was produced 2016, base Astra (ICE not electric, so comparable) is now £23.8, Now working on £15.5 thats a 54% increase in 6 years, soon cars will be out of the price range of people with normal jobs.

i've currently got a 2015 corsa black limited edition and want more of an upgrade with better performance, looking at a astra and also a polo. what would be a good upgrade and something for around £150 a month?

Does the new range use the same hyperstrut suspension set up of the GTC? I own a gtc 165, and it drives great, I mean really good, quick enough loads of torque (350nm), and corners really flat, but isn't to stiff to enjoy the wife. It is let down only by is dated dashboard.

“There’s no false floor” you can order one for about £100 from Vauxhall either with the spare wheel or on its own with handy storage compartments. There is a rear arm rest on elite Nav models. Also on Elite Navs both the front and rear seats are heated and there’s USB charging ports in the rear as well as the front.

Hello Mat, you never mention anything about opels automatic transmision. Should I go for the automatic model or manul in opels cars?

I do trade plate movement of cars every day...I've driven nearly everything apart from exotics..and I can honestly say this car is very gd..quick quiet economical practical and well built...what else do u need? Not sure if its reliable tho....

This car is great and all but I’ve got a sticky clutch problem and my local Vauxhall showroom couldn’t find a problem. It’s a 1.4 Turbo Elite Nav btw

I’m thinking about buying an Astra J with automatic transmission. What are your experiences with the gearbox and the car? Would you recommend it? The one I would buy is 1362cm3 140HP petrol engine.

Mat - Could you review the current VW Golf SE Diesel? I know you have done an 'R' review, would be great to see your opinions on the standard model!

Your reviews are brilliant and I have one final request. Please do a review of Jaguar XJ

the green t-shirt at the closing part looks nice on you buddy !

Astra K is an excellent value for money. The 1.0. turbo engine is plenty fast for the average person. Also, the LED Matrix headlights are great during dark winter months! Looks great too.

@LN7747

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting the 1L turbo of this. How is this on the motorway? Will it struggle and overwork the engine or is it ok?

@BrooksterMax

Жыл бұрын

@@LN7747 I’ve just taken on a 1.0t tourer estate. I don’t feel short of power in any situation. It has a lot of torque.

@LN7747

Жыл бұрын

@@BrooksterMax thank you mate

Can you please post new Zafira review please? Thank you !

Great review but having driven the petrol Astra's. I'd recommend the 1.0 litre over any of the others. Really smooth and fast enough.

I LOVE the new Astra

@skyelark155

5 жыл бұрын

Did you buy one

@SDADanCars

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@Bates.Eral1

5 жыл бұрын

Sheila’s Beauty/ Hair/ Nails/ Fashion I used to but my friend has one that's 2 years old and its very well looked after and there is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of creaks and clunk's is shocking its only 2 years old

@Bates.Eral1

4 жыл бұрын

@Redblade wrong she really did her husband is a mechanic

@Bates.Eral1

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXplrsyeXcuYcsY.html this video is the proof that the astra is not the best and vauxahll have showed themselves up because they are now a part of PSA

I own a 2010 Astra 1.6 lt turbo 180hp and I love it. No serious problems till now and it handles great. The only problem is the fuel economy.

@johnny6476

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2018 astra 1.6 turbo petrol with 197 bhp, Only had it 5 months wasn’t great on fuel especially if you have a heavy right foot like me. 🤣 Great car to drive though.

So are we going right ahead and buy it or shortlist this thing?

Proper water bottle asmr on all matts reviews😭😭😭

would you guys pick the vauxhall astra over the ford focus or honda civic?

how is the ride without wattslink ? (MY 16.5 +..)

Nice car but I have the feeling that they did use the blueprint of a golf 6 to create the front and interior of the car. Great review btw, as always very pleasant to watch :D

That engine noise looool that sounds like a dying horse GS Vauxhall hats off to yous for acing the engine 😂 and nice review as always Mat!

How long till top gear come calling?

Only way to solve the boot space problem is to buy the Estate or station wagon (Oarstralia) which solves the problem of having to buy a medium sized car.

Had a 2014 diesel, loved it, just wasn't good anymore for me when I stopped travelling large distances, DPF clogged all the time. Now have a Corsa, it's 'OK', just not as comfortable and quick as the Astra was, but a petrol, something I now need.

I have to admit, it has improved

Central LCD screen should be adjustable, so you could turn it towards you when you drive. Side windows are strangely small, not making a good impression, it's a bit claustrophobic inside. From the outside car looks really nice, event from the front.

+carwow Matt, please make the laying down in the rear with the rear seats folded down test. I use to sleep in my car when I'm tired on the road. It would be pretty interesting to know if you can lay there for an hour or so before continuing the journey. Thank you

I would imagine the VXR will be pretty cool when that gets released.

@roblombardi7099

8 жыл бұрын

There is no VXR version of the new Astra yet.

@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947

5 жыл бұрын

I have the 1.6 petrol turbo vx line 200 bhp 147 mph top speed and 0-60 in 6.6 seconds not vxr performance but it’s fun especially in sports mode

@barringtonbig9203

4 жыл бұрын

There not going to make another vxr

@apollo8064

3 жыл бұрын

@@doughroasterbushcraftandsu3947 is it 6.6 seconds or 7.4 because its says 7.4 on auto trader but 6.6 on some but both have 200hp

@scottw3048

3 жыл бұрын

@@apollo8064 might be differences between the estate/sports tourer version vs the hatchback?

I’ve been in one the most luxurious interior of its class

Talk about small rear windows what ever happened to the requirement of being able to escape easily in the event of a door failure after an accident, flip or submergence ?

I love my Astra biT. Curiously mine does have a rear arm rest. And the matrix lights are amazing. Not sure the AEB works though.

@taylorthrall7321

2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

Good review mate! I bought mid year 2018 release of this car recently. It’s s real beauty to drive and own - Agree and recommend buying one higher spec version than base which comes with AEB, lane assist, etc. 10/10 this car. Opel have taken things up a few notch with this! Impressed!

@taylorthrall7321

2 жыл бұрын

Since having this, have you had many issues? I only ask as people say Vauxhall are really unreliable and have issues.

@Azzurescio01

2 жыл бұрын

@@taylorthrall7321 None at all. If you are thinking of buying the astra wait for the new astra 2022 release. Looks sensational!

I’ve got an extra k elite nav. I have rear seat armrest. So don’t know why he hasn’t mentioned the other models......

Can you review a bit more the Headlamps on other cars? ( Of corse only if they are sophisticated)

Pls do a review of the Ford Fiesta

What about the 1.6 turbo petrol 200 hp version? is that not available in the uk? I wonder how does that fare against the warm hatch competition.

@jamie9883

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is available.

what a beauty! well I think that the astra is the best looking car in hatchback line

@kevinponnou

7 жыл бұрын

d young Kim I think that that honour goes to the Renault Megane

@danyel9256

6 жыл бұрын

kevin PONNOU. no...it goes to the Astra.....

@MrRohanThomas

5 жыл бұрын

Renault do not make better cars than Vauxhall

@dystinct1777

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree with you more. Very nice

@tnseu

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahah

haha we ended up with the same actual car haha reg number.. brilliant

Perhaps covering more of the range would be a good idea? 1.4 Turbo...or buy the VXR and screw the consumption?

so sorry for bothering guys, i just have a quick question what is that black thingy behind the gear lever ? at 2:58 , right under the climate change controls ? i've been in an astra and that was a little empty space, i hope someone will see this and will be able to give me an answer. Great review as always Matt, you are the car channel i watch the most when it comes down to reviews, cause i know that i get all the information i need in them! So keep up the great work!!

Please clean the camera lens for those tracking/drive-by shots.

I still feel that the previous Astra was better looking on the outside... Having said that I'm warming to this and having been in a few, they're mighty impressive and leaps and bounds better than the last one!

I'm looking to buy my first car I've been looking at a Vauxhall Astra 2008 at a used car dealership near me for £2500, would you recommend it? Thanks

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It's beautiful... What colour is this?

picking up my new astra today

What car is better for you? Renault megane 1.2 tce 130 ps or Vauxhall astra 1.400 150 ps. Thanks :)

Hi..love your video:) would lovely see if you review the Opel Astra 2020 Innovation...thank you;)

Got my partner one of these, excellent car all the way round, auto gearbox is a bit sluggish and the 136 BHP diesel engine sounds a bit vanny (does go well mind), other than that very happy with it.

this start up engine sound is hilarious

been driving Vauxhall/Opel in my family since 1994 vectras and astras can't fault these motors. my brother had 1996 vectra from new which done over 200k miles with no mechanical problems at all(replaced all stuff according to service intervalintervals). my mum is driving astras since 2005 with same result.

@arbermani3748

5 жыл бұрын

i have a 93' opel astra it has more than 250k km and runs just perfect never had any problems

My mother owns a Opel Astra of 2016 with 150 turbocharged horses

Does this car have Watt's link rear suspension or not?

Have this car love it

02:54 SCRATCHED MATERIAL!!!!!!

@SDADanCars

5 жыл бұрын

👍

what is about that star inside the storage spaces?

What spec is the car in question ..... Does leather come as standard ? ...... Thank you

Opel don't always make desirable cars but I gotta admit this thing is super pretty!