2001 Holden Astra City review from Australia and New Zealand
"An excellent car for a reasonable price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I test drove the Pulsar, Laser and Suzuki Baleno and in the comparison the Astra felt superior in nearly every way. The Holden people were also very polite and low pressure.
The power assist steering has very good feel.
Fuel consumption has been exceptional and has been consistently better than 40 mpg (or approximately 7 litres per 100 km).
One problem is the indicator stalk is on the opposite side to most other Australian cars.
The only other (slight) negative is the gearing is a bit low so that highway speeds the engine is revving a little high. But then the engine always feels responsive even from 1500 rpm in 5th gear.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Great small-medium car |
| VERY expensive to run |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4200 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2001 |