Opel Astra 2012 reviews

Pros: Extremely comfortable and soft ride with 17-inch wheels. Robust running gear. Looks like a regular car, but at the same time a smart on-board computer reports all problems with the lights, indicates engine oil depreciation, you may know that maintenance is approaching, not counting kilometers, etc. Very economical and at the same time at 90km/h there is no problem with overtaking on the highway. Pretty roomy. Good family car. If you know what you are doing, replacing the lamps, window cleaners, etc. can be done by yourself without the help of a specialist. You can also find a lot of info on the repair things on Youtube. Car does not require special attention, the main thing is to change oil and belts in a timely manner.

Cons: Catalytic converter cleaning system - works at its own pace and often turns on in traffic jams, then the rear can enjoy the white smoke and should not be interrupted by switching off the engine - wait until the process is complete - only engine revs, rear window heating on and a specific exhaust odor. I think if you go out of town more, you won't even notice the process. Note that specific errors from the on-board computer can only be read by the dealer, as the on-board computer software is very secure and not every OBD reader can access it.

Pros: Very comfortable car, docile, dynamic, soft, convenient for the driver.

Cons: Thresholds and bottom do not keep intensive driving on gravel roads. The first place to be beaten is where the threshold crosses the rear wheel arch.

Pros: Ideal fuel consumption. Average consumption of warm engine at 90km/h is 4.5

Cons: The catalyst system is a real nightmare

Pros: Convenient, economical, cost-effective service

Pros: A very comfortable and elegant car. I disagree with the previous review that it is very difficult to turn on the cruise control, it can be turned on easily by pressing the column up and then very simply with the thumb down or "Set". There is nothing to wait for or hold. And with a little bit of tapping it's automatic without even looking at the steering wheel.
Also disagree about ground clearance - with R19 224/45 car is a bit higher than a6 or other similar unversals. Very stable on the road, no feeling of speed at all.
I also disagree about power efficiency , my particular model has 121kw or 165hp , it's sort of - with the ends off, with the automatic there is no problem to go from say 70 to 120 to overtake someone, I would even say very powerful.
Winter consumption for me averages 7l or with the tank I usually run around 800 when the tank light comes on.
Very good lights especially when I put LED low beams. The reflectors are able to collect the light beam so as not to disturb others thus ensuring 100% light output.
Very quiet car even after a total mileage of 300k the car seems to be recent as from the showroom.
The overall impression is good, I will definitely buy a model like this later in the year.

Cons: I think the automatic gearbox is not great, because at least for me it seems to slip a bit when shifting, and when driving around 80-90 and overtaking without even pushing the pedal much, it goes from 6 to 4, which is very unnecessary.
The dashboard should have an option to turn off the error, if you are very used to fixing the speedometer on the digital dashboard it is very inconvenient if an error appears, say a DPF burning error has settled in, it cannot be removed until the error itself has cleared.
There is really little room in the back and my model also lacks an armrest in the back.
The front armrest is totally unusable , I don't think it's in the right place and I can't get it to lock , I have to manually push it out and after a while if it slides it's back in its original position.
The oil filter location might be in a better place so that I don't have to splash oil all over when changing.
I also slightly dislike the front wiper blades in winter, they come down quite low which is probably a good thing as they don't obstruct vision , but if it's below freezing outside then the blades freeze quickly and start squeaking loudly or even dragging streaks. BMW didn't have that because they were positioned on the window where the warm air was blowing.

Cons: - Dynamics (RachChip power booster box solves the problem),
- car weight is inadequate, as a result consumption is + 2 litres;
- bluetooth errors - displays incorrect words for phone nombers
- small foot space at back,
- poor air flow at back, especially when below -10 C or above 25C

Pros: Easy to handle, compact, elegant. Heated seats and steering wheel. Electronics show everything, including tyre inflation and everything else. Has usb connection and screen- maps, music etc. Smart car. Good speed and easy to overtake, turbo engine.