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    Holden Astra RS-V hatch 2017 review

    EXPERT RATING
    7
    The Holden Astra RS-V is the United Nations of cars, with influences from all over the world to make a machine (hopefully) fit for all.
    Peter Anderson
    Peter Anderson
    Contributing journalist
    CarsGuide
    14 Jul 2017 • 2 min read

    The Holden Astra RS-V is the United Nations of cars, with influences from all over the world to make a machine (hopefully) fit for all. 

    The RS-V is near the top of the new Astra range, powered by a 1.6-litre turbo four, with 137kW and a meaty 300Nm of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission was fitted to our car, but if you're keen, you can have a six-speed manual.

    Rolling on 18-inch wheels, the Astra is a smooth looking car, with an almost coupe-like roofline. Ours also had the amazing (optional) 'IntelliLux' matrix LED headlights. 

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    Inside is a lot of gear for the money, including a big 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat nav, leather trim and a properly comfortable set of front seats. The back seat was also pretty good, but misses out on vents and cupholders.

    There is tons of safety gear, too, with six airbags, ABS, stability and traction controls, forward collision warning, low speed AEB, lane-keep assist and blind spot monitoring. Last but not least, there are three top-tether restraints and two ISOFIX points.

    Nikki and I spent a week each at the wheel of the new Astra and both of us wondered if it's the car to take the fight to the Mazda3 and Hyundai i30. Australians love the Astra name, but will they love the new car behind it?

    Plus: Check out Vani Naidoo's Holden Astra RS-V hatch review here

    More: Thinking of buying a hatchback? check out our other hatch reviews here.

    Extra: See all Torquing Heads videos here.

    Read the full 2017 Holden Astra review

    Pricing guides

    $16,876
    Based on 209 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $9,970
    Highest Price
    $23,990
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    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    R 1.4L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $12,760 – 16,940 2017 Holden Astra 2017 R Pricing and Specs
    GTC 1.6L, PULP, 6 SP AUTO $14,080 – 18,590 2017 Holden Astra 2017 GTC Pricing and Specs
    RS 1.6L, PULP, 6 SP MAN $14,080 – 18,590 2017 Holden Astra 2017 RS Pricing and Specs
    GTC Sport 1.6L, PULP, 6 SP MAN $13,970 – 18,370 2017 Holden Astra 2017 GTC Sport Pricing and Specs
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    EXPERT RATING
    7
    Peter Anderson
    Peter Anderson
    Contributing journalist
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    $9,970

    Lowest price, based on 205 car listings in the last 6 months

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