This is one of those coupé-convertibles, but with a really cool name. You might not think you want an Astra, but the Twintop is affordable, practical and fun. Whereas some ‘folders’ are complicated and flawed, the Astra is cost-effective and very easy to live with, especially as the boot is fairly huge when the roof is in place.
The roof does its tricks at the press of a button, and that rigmarole takes a perfectly reasonable 26 seconds. The car is good to drive and there is a choice of some very decent engines. For the truly simple life, the basic 1.6 is fine – not at all quick but capable of 42mpg. If you are after economy rather than style, the 1.9 CDTI is not worth the effort as it is only 47mpg, unless you can find a really cheap one. The 1.8 is the proper compromise, with 38mpg and a good turn of speed. Best of all, if you plan on rushing about everywhere, is the 2.0 Turbo. It actually has a ‘Sport’ button that sharpens the responses.
Watch out for worn suspension bushes and rusty turrets, plus some niggly electrical issues, including the lights, wipers and remote locks.
Luxury, style, comfort — it ticks all the boxes ✅
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