Opel Astra Sports Tourer highlights: exterior and interior design
One other key aspect of this Astra SRi is the chassis. I'm not talking Renaultsport Cup Chassis stuff here, but for what is a fairly middle of the road car, its chassis genuinely feels lovely. On winding roads, it develops a good sense of flow to it and it gives enough communication back through the steering wheel to be of use to the keener driver. Crucially, it isn't overly sprung either; yes it soaks up most of what is thrown at it but it doesn't roll in the corners - nor does it attempt to rattle out your fillings. Even with some spirited driving, that diesel engine barely seems to increase its fuel consumption either.