Most truly cheap cars are superminis or city cars, but if you really want an SUV, then the Dacia Duster is one of your only choices.
Griffin Edition offers plenty for the cash, with 18-inch alloys, a contrast roof, parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, heated seats and steering wheel and a seven-inch screen with sat-nav and phone connectivity as standard. This model has a 143bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, so performance is pretty good for a three-cylinder petrol, and the Astra is spacious enough for family life.
Given that there’s no sporty range-topping model in the Astra range as there is for the rival Ford Focus, keen drivers might overlook it, but the Vauxhall is actually really enjoyable on twisty roads and stays very comfortable as well.
While the world has moved on to SUVs, the Astra remains a fantastic choice for those looking for a practical, comfortable, good-to-drive and well equipped company car. The Vauxhall Astra has long been a staple of company car lists, but the current model is a genuinely excellent machine.
