We paid a great deal of attention to the Astra GTC’s suspension, tuning it to suit UK road surfaces and the sporting nature of the car. It’s good to see that we got it right!
TOP GEAR (15/20 Star Rating)
“It outdrives a Ford Focus.”
“Vauxhall has shoe-horned in the nifty HiPerStrut front suspension from the Insignia VXR – a move which shows Vauxhall is serious about the GTC being a car for people who enjoy driving.”
“But the engines aren’t the stars of the show in the GTC. The chassis itself takes top honours….nothing seems to phase the GTC or diminish its ability to carry speed around corners.”
“Vauxhall has got the balance of ride and handling pretty much spot on for its market. It’s enjoyable, but not intimidating and rides very well indeed.”
AUTOCAR (4/5 Star Rating)
“The GTC rides and handles with real distinction.”
“This time the firm has got good reason to insist on a separate showroom identity for the racier-looking Astra.”
“Really impressive was the accuracy and crispness of the GTC’s steering and the agility of its chassis.”
THE SUN
“…when you see the GTC in the metal you can see their confidence is not misplaced –it’s the most striking thing they have done since the Calibra.”
WHAT CAR? (4/5 Star Rating)
“The GTC is a sharp-looking coupe that has the handling to match. It might just trouble rivals like the VW Scirocco.”
“This major redesign has transformed Vauxhall’s humdrum hatchback into a squat and sexy VW Scirocco rival.”
EVO MAGAZINE
“We like the way the boggo Astra drives, and the GTC builds on the solid dynamic base of its five-door sister. It feels light and agile on its feet, with excellent damping delivering good body control and the steering combining nice weight with a decent, if digitally synthesized, impression of feedback.”
