Vauxhall Astra GTC revealed

Mazda backend and the front looks like any other car in the market

By hugo_b on 26 April, 2011, 2:50pm

ajjm65

A bit cruel hugo_b!

As a Scrirocco owner I am looking a bit enviously at this design, if they can improve on the dull handling of the current Astra then they could be onto a winner.

The prospect of a VXR version is very appealing - it would trump the Scirocco R on paper.

Just one thing though, I always think of the Astra brand name as one that should be retired - too many memories of god awful abominations in the 80's and the 90's...

By ajjm65 on 26 April, 2011, 7:47pm

Long Live the Astra

"awful abominations in the 80's and the 90's"

The Astra GT/E was the hot hatch at one time and the GSi was certainly better than the contemporary GTIs and XR3s/RS2000s.

Just my opinion

By def90cars on 27 April, 2011, 5:40am

Handling

"Vauxhall is promising the GTC will be the finest-handling car in its class"

I'll believe that when I see it. Recent hot Vauxhalls have had plenty of power but awful chassis. When the new Focus ST arrives we'll see if that is true

By everton2004 on 27 April, 2011, 10:42am

I can see what you mean about the Mazda backend...... but maybe now mazda can see how good a backend can look when its done with conviction and not the half hearted committee designed cars they come up with.

By wmtmarine on 28 April, 2011, 10:06am

Better looking than the Focus...

I have never had a Vauxhall but it is far better looking than the Focus which has become so bland.

By glennamy on 28 April, 2011, 1:24pm

Wow

I am a great fan of opel astra (all of them) but this is the best. i hope they will continue to grow. BTW check out this site: www.autouniverse.eu

By mitakatd on 30 April, 2011, 8:12pm

Stylish

Sorry Vauxhall critics,
I've bought Four BMWs and many other brands and this car looks stunning.
If only they had the engineering skills to produce this in a reliable Twintop version, it would be superb.
What a shame Vauxhall are always the Bridesmade, never the Bride.
Now, if only VX could make their Dealerships look as though they came from the 21st Century and not 1965!

By toycollector on 1 May, 2011, 7:54pm

Brilliant

@toycollector - so true ref the dealerships lol.

This is a fantastic looking car, and long awaited by myself in the new astra shape. A trip to the retro dealer might be in order when its released!

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