What does GTC stand for on an Astra?
What does GTC stand for on an Astra?
Grand Touring Coupé
GTC. A few weeks ago, this meant Grand Touring Convertible, as in a new Bentley Continental. This time it means Grand Touring Coupé, and the tag is applied to a Vauxhall Astra.
Is the Astra GTC a good car?
Buying a sleek three-door hatchback often came at the expense of practicality, but the GTC comes with the best of both worlds. Despite the coupe-like roof, space in the rear is very impressive. There’s ample head and legroom for even the biggest of passengers and you’ll have few complaints even on longer journeys.
Is Opel Astra GTC reliable?
Apart from its stylish body and sophisticated suspension, the Vauxhall Astra GTC shares many of its components with the five-door Astra hatchback, which is a reliable and well built car. Vauxhall’s record for reliability keeps improving, too. When it comes to safety, the Astra GTC presents no cause for concern.
Are all Astra GTC Turbo?
The Astra GTC is available with a range of turbocharged engines. The entry-level 1.4T petrol model has 118bhp; it’s eager enough, but a bit weedy for a sporty car like this. The 1.4 T 180 petrol engine is our favourite engine in the GTC range; lesser petrol engines are rather weak.
Which Astra engine is best?
The 148bhp 1.4-litre petrol engine is a good performer and economical as well. For even better economy, target the 1.6 CDTi diesel in 109bhp and 134bhp forms or, one of our favourites, the 104bhp 1.0T petrol.
What is the best Astra to buy?
Here’s our pick of the top 10 Vauxhall Astras:
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6i VVT Tech Line.
- Vauxhall Astra 1.4T SRi.
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Tech Line.
- Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTi 110 Ecoflex Tech line.
- Vauxhall Astra GTC 1.6T 200 Sport.
- Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTi 165 Sport.
- Vauxhall Astra 1.6i 115 Club (’04-’10)
How many miles will an Astra last?
if you are experiencing poor peformance and poor fuel economy along with poor starting poor idling & running then thats the time to start looking at a new car, otherwise, if its serviced regularly and the belts are all changed at the correct intervals you can expect another 30 or 40 maybe even 50 thousand miles out of …
