I have an Automatic, which comes in a four speed, and I get 28mpg!
The Astra handles better than any other car I have driven! Little to no lean on any corners! Good acceleration for throttle by wire, plus the tap feature if needed.
almost no rattling of any kind! Only road noise and the stereo to hear.
Sport tuned suspension absorbs the rough patches in the road very well.
The European styled seats are great! Very supportive, but not too firm, and the seat back adjustment is exceptionally simple.