sedan 1.6 Turbo Cosmo. 2014 Opel Astra 1.6T Cosmo. 2014 Manual Sedan 199 920km Petrol Gauteng. WeBuyCars The Dome. R 74,900. It was quicker than the Astra from 50 to 70mph in top gear, completing this acceleration test in 8.7 seconds compared with 9.2 seconds for the Vauxhall.The difference is partly because the Astra SINGAPORE – The sixth-generation Opel Astra has a completely revamped wardrobe. Gone are its predecessor’s shiny badge, chrome grille and swept-back headlights. Pros: Stylish, modern cabin, fun to drive. Cons: Rear legroom tight for tall passengers, hybrids and electric version not on sale yet. The Opel Astra is one of the perennials of the compact class and this year it returns for the eighth generation of one of Ireland’s best known family hatchbacks. Opel points out that while "many other electric cars" have a top speed capped at either 150 km/h (93 mph) or 160 km/h (99 mph), its Astra EV duo maxes out at 170 km/h (106 mph). . The Astra is one of the best cars Vauxhall makes, yet it’s frequently overlooked by family car buyers. It’s outsold by both the fresh Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf which, while aged

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