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These are the first offical pictures of the interior of the new Vauxhall Astra.

The new Vauxhall Astra is scheduled to go on sale in December.

The sixth-generation Astra is all-new, and shares nothing with the current model; the platform is new and the engine line-up has been lifted from the Insignia and Corsa range.

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Are those seats made of vinyl? They are awfully shiny.

Looks very nice indeed. Probably matches the quality of a Golf and looks a lot more interesting. Though it will probably get slated for having too many buttons on the dash. Personally I get annoyed at having to dive into a car menu to adjust the main settings when a simple button would have been quicker.

Looks very similar to the new Fiesta's dash...even down
to the soft red glow around the dials & note the red glow
on the door handles - ala Fiesta.

 

ZoomZoom are you suggesting that Ford copied the Insignias interior?

I do agree that the Fiesta inside is much smarter than any Ford I can recall.

This Astra is looking more and more impressive.

I like the interior lots, but the exterior looks like a retrograde step.

The current model Astra still looks smart and taut.

Will86:

Though it will probably get slated for having too many buttons on the dash.

 

Might that be because there are about 50 small buttons all over the console? Looks like a bl00dy nightmare to me.

It's all a bit Chevy in there I think...

Bit Honda Civic for my taste,hope it drives better than it looks inside or out for that matter.

kerrecoe:

Might that be because there are about 50 small buttons all over the console? Looks like a bl00dy nightmare to me.

 

Providing they are easy to reach its not an issue at all. Most people keep their cars for over a year which is plenty of time to get used to the buttons. A button is so much faster than scrolling through menus. On a side note I hope Vauxhall keep the sport switch, it was great fun in the current Astra.

Looks quite an exciting place to sit - particularly like the integration of the door handles into the main dash. However, the centre console is horribly riddled with buttons which dates it and looks an ergonomic nightmare...

Very smart and sleek. Impressive is a way to describe it and an improvement from the last Astra. Very good interior - is this a sign that they can stay alive.

Will86:

kerrecoe:

Might that be because there are about 50 small buttons all over the console? Looks like a bl00dy nightmare to me.

 

Providing they are easy to reach its not an issue at all. Most people keep their cars for over a year which is plenty of time to get used to the buttons. A button is so much faster than scrolling through menus.

 

 

You nailed it!

I was just discussing this very issue with a work colleague the other day.

The more the merrier I say.