Have just today, bought an out the box Astra Griffin. Very happy with it, or rather will be when I collect it. Looks SO much better than the one in the video, though.
@@rivervalegroup It's fully loaded and with the privacy glass and diamond cut alloys it looks amazing. Also helps that it's black. The 1.2 engine is well received and to be honest, I really don't do the miles to justify a diesel.
What do you mean by a “CVT Self shifter”? CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission so how and why do Vauxhall compromise this design to “self shift”?
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@@rivervalegroup think any allows would have been good with a different pattern on a bit of black so not the same color. Like said above do think the car is good. Has some really nice feactures.
These people make me laugh not all of us can afford a brand new car after 3-years you give it back you let someone else have all the rubbish I have so many friends 15,16 years old Ford Focus golf this car I tell you it's won't last more than 4,5 won't anybody tell us the truth when you buy second-hand I have one problem with a clutch engine rattling and only has 24000 miles 1400 engine turbo 68 plate yes Road holding is excellent so was my Focus
Vauxhall (British-made) design & build quality a match for Japanese cars ? LOL not even close - Astra's are the least reliable cars in their class - hence their low residual values.
Good review as always what's refinement like was there much tyre noise and wind noise
Have just today, bought an out the box Astra Griffin. Very happy with it, or rather will be when I collect it. Looks SO much better than the one in the video, though.
That's fantastic news, Nick. Enjoy your new car! What made you choose this over other models?
@@rivervalegroup It's fully loaded and with the privacy glass and diamond cut alloys it looks amazing. Also helps that it's black. The 1.2 engine is well received and to be honest, I really don't do the miles to justify a diesel.
I also got the Griffin edition recently. Red and black in colour. I am very happy with it, it's a smashing looking car👍
I hope you have more luck with the clutch pedal..than I did🙄
@@geoffcrump3446 I wouldn't speak too soon. It periodically clunks into 1st now. Will have to get it checked.
A 2017 came in to our garage 1.6 turbo engine with the vacuum brake booster pump blown and damaged the chain and camshaft and valves .crazy
radmanpower power ive driven a few of these and the handling doesnt match the power, especially the 200 bhp version. Its quick but hairy at speed
@@oddities-whatnot You are right the the engine is the best bit of this car (I have this model), but I wouldn't describe it as hairy.
What is best 1.6 cdti diesel or 1.4 turbo elite 2016?
What do you mean by a “CVT Self shifter”? CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission so how and why do Vauxhall compromise this design to “self shift”?
2 minutes in and we're jumping around a lot. This engine, that engine 😳
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@@rivervalegroup ok, thank you
The suspension is diabolical
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Like the astra but wish on this one had better alloys
Hello 👋 Which alloys would be ideal for you?
@@rivervalegroup think any allows would have been good with a different pattern on a bit of black so not the same color. Like said above do think the car is good. Has some really nice feactures.
Nice car ...
Not bad, but the engines are a let down, in my opinion
This no gay, this Wesley they do 150 and 200 bhp engines in the Astra. Both are quick.
Skoda quality is not that good compared to opel
Hi Luis,
This is a Vauxhall, which is the brand name for Opel in the UK. Both companies are under the parent umbrella of PSA Groupe.
@@rivervalegroup I know I have exactly this car in Zaragoza there is an Opel factory.
@@rivervalegroup Now - correct. But this Astra came before the takeover.
The gearbox and clutch in my K series was bloody garbage, stay well clear if I were you!
Hi there, are you looking for a new vehicle at the moment?
These people make me laugh not all of us can afford a brand new car after 3-years you give it back you let someone else have all the rubbish I have so many friends 15,16 years old Ford Focus golf this car I tell you it's won't last more than 4,5 won't anybody tell us the truth when you buy second-hand I have one problem with a clutch engine rattling and only has 24000 miles 1400 engine turbo 68 plate yes Road holding is excellent so was my Focus
No
3 cylinders? My old 2016 Astra Sports Tourer has 4 cylinders thank god
It's a 4 cylinder but durable to emissions regulations it uses 3 unless it needs 4 if one breaks or if needed when accelerating
Too much high gloss sun reflecting black plastic on dash.
No ..terrible
I had clutch probs, awful headlights
Over complicated heating controls
Clutch went to floor 6 times in 2yrs...electric handbrake very slow
In winter as soon ad you got in condensation!!
Its gone..worse astra ever had
Sorry to hear about that, Geoff. Are you looking for a new vehicle?
Nah
never
Oh yes, I've always wanted a French Vauxhall. Vauxhall is bland, PSA is poor quality. Why would anyone want both?
Vauxhall (British-made) design & build quality a match for Japanese cars ?
LOL not even close - Astra's are the least reliable cars in their class - hence their low residual values.
Made in Britain the mark of quality lol, and as always with Vauxhall boring design with cheap parts no thanks.
Typical german fanboys!
@@Zeekz123 Japanese fan boy.
Christ, what a bland car 🦆
the worst brand ever tbh