I've barely driven one of the new Astra's and my review would be better.
I don't like them and the current trend of cars in general. Specifically, the glass now starts at head height so visability is shocking. Also the 3ft dashboard, WTF is that about? I presume there is an engine and a bonnet out there somewhere??? I'm not sure, you need to get out of the car to see the front end. Also the lovely 'smash and grab' triangle front side windows, yes the dash is that big, it needs it's own side window. Oddly, these are just about the right size to smash, stick your arm through and steal a phone/sat nav.
How can this be called 'progress' and safety improvements? They are more likely to cause an accident, however when that accident happens, people will be less hurt. If you can see around the car in the first place, we'd have avoided the accident.[/rant]