Having been invited by Torque Astra to attend the launch of the new Vauxhall Astra at Millbrook, we were given the opportunity to drive the Astra back-to-back against some of its closest competitors.Interior As you climb behind the wheel of the new Astra you quickly realise the cabin has undergone a huge makeover. While a quality interior is not necessarily...

Although we’ve only seen a design sketch of the 3-door version of the new Vauxhall Astra, it’s looking like the final production version is going to be a bit of a stunner.Official details are limited, but the sketch suggests that the sport hatch will feature aggressive styling and LED daytime running lights, with suitably chunky alloys. However,...

UPDATE – check out our review of the Vauxhall Astra and its launch at Millbrook The first official pictures of the 2010 Vauxhall Astra have been unveiled. Clearly influenced by the design of the larger Insignia, the new Astra will be bigger ‘more upmarket’ than the current model.Obviously the pictures are of a five-door model, but there will...