Holden Astra BK (Hatchback) RS-V (2016-2026)

Good little car. Plenty of power and decent fuel economy – Had our 2017 Astra since new. 150,000km so far. After the 150,000kms service it developed a PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) issue. This is a $2000 dollar repair!!!! GM developed a rocker cover that has this valve integrated into it!!! Very expensive repair. In most other vehicles this is a $300 fix. Have heard this can be an issue from 50,000km!! Not happy GM Engineers!! Show details

Nice car to drive but ages quickly – Looked at the then new 2017 RS but a good trade which meant the RS-V was on offer so went with it. The first 4 years were great. A smooth ride around town with plenty of stop even more go. Fuel wandered between 6.5 and 7.5. We have persistent issue with a front panel just below the headlight popping but otherwise no issues. All was good until… Read more

somebody turned right from the left lane colliding on the front left wheel and drove the car onto the gutter on the right side. $15K worth of damage (close to right-off) but they fixed it over a 3 month period. Now seems OK but that panel still pops. Fuel costs are not helping my like for the car (around $120 a tank) as it does require 95 octane and bad or cheaper fuel makes it cough. Would I buy it again, yes but the world has moved on and hybrids and EV's seem to be the order of the day now.

Don’t buy one faulty design and will fail – At 61k and bad servicing by Holden Coffs Harbour the PCV Valve failed and my sump negative pressurised causing the plastic rocker cover to split under enormous pressure. The result is replacing the rocker cover and the seal and also the PCV Valve under it at a cost to me of $700 plus three hrs labour totalling $1300..I would recommend anyone that… Read more

has an Astra get rid of it while they can because it’s a design fault and will fail around 60-80k. Good luck with dealing with Holden.

Renewed my joy of driving – I bought The Holden RS-V pretty much on a whim from a car yard . No professional inspection or any thing sensible like that . I really rolled the dice but it was less than 40% of it's RRP when new and less than 3 years old with 19000km on it . I know Astras have a fairly bad rep and Holden have shut up shop , Corona has hit and Holden just has… Read more

awful resale value . I was looking for a bargain and I reckon I found it . I've only owned it for 2 months so it's early days but so far it is a whole lot of fun , So much fun that I fear for my licence . It handles great , right up until your at about 8/10th where cornering gets a bit Squirrely as the torque stear and overzealous traction control seem to fight each other to make things less than perfect . Don't get me wrong compared to other hatches at the current S/H price it is miles ahead . My last couple of cars were Land Yachts and most small cars do my head in with constant stearing adjustment needed to just stay between the lines . The Astra while no luxobarge still feels very sure footed and solidly planted to the road The gadgetry is great but on a cold morning I need to hit the steering wheel warmer , Seat warmer , Manually bring out the mirrors , Front max air vent to defrost the windscreen , rear demister , front wipers , rear wipers and then disengage the Auto stop start (annoying) and Collision detection (beeps like crazy reversing out my drive) . I use Android Auto and that needs a couple of extra button taps on my phone to get that working correctly on each start up as well . If it wasn't so much fun to drive I'd probably just call it a day and call in sick . On the plus side at least the engine gets to warm up before hitting the road . Fuel economy is under 8l/100km in regular peak hour to and from work but it does require 95octane . Considering the very usable torque and power from the 1.6t motor I don't begrudge the pricier fuel like I thought I would . I truly feel for those that bought these new as resale is abysmal but in the S/H market IMHO it is quite good value for money .

Excellent small car – We chose the Astra RSV 1.6 turbo Terrific car for our small family and recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable performer. It’s fuel economy around town with Aircon on is about 7L/100km and is quite easy to drive with minimal road noise. Holden have completed the first two services so far without anything extra needing to be fixed.  Show details

Best car we've owned – We purchased this Astra after having a TS hatch from new in 2005 and needed to update. After looking at the options, we decided to purchase the RSV with touring pack. This included the sun roof and the adaptive cruse control. (couldn't justify the expense for the innovations pack for LED headlights) The must have was the adaptive cruse control.… Read more

This car is brilliant in features, performance and reliability, it is a real testament to the Opel brand and to the Holden team that tweaked it for the Australian conditions. I did research the vehicle on overseas forum sites before purchase and from what I was reading, the 1.6 L is the pick of the motors. The only thing I can say against this car is the paint is quite soft and chips easily. If I had know this when purchasing I would have got a clear wrap on the vehicle at delivery and then had nothing to complain about. After saying that I would not hesitate in re-investing in the same vehicle given the time over.

A real surprise! Great value, comfortable and fun to drive – Had never considered an Astra but when my circumstances changed from driving 20kms return to work, to 170kms, I needed a small efficient and comfortable vehicle. 3 months and 13000kms later, couldn’t be happier. Quiet, comfortable and great on fuel (averaging 6.3l mixed city and HW). Fantastic stereo- sound connectivity and simplicity is amazing.… Read more

aircon, heated seats and steering wheel all work great. Car feels solid and well made, soft touch materials and well fitted panels. Safety gear works well and not at all intrusive like a lot of other manufacturers offerings. Engine is sporty and has fantastic flexibility due to the torque in the lower revs and between 0-100kmph is very quick. Loses a little steam higher in the revs but only an issue when going very quickly. handling very good when needed but ride is still supple enough for day to day driving, heaps of room for 4 adults and boot is a reasonable size. Love the remote starting, never knew what I was missing until I had it! Start the car on the way out to the car and nice and cool when I get inside.

Negatives- factory tyres ordinary, and gearbox can be a little clumsy at low speeds. Leather seats although comfy and supportive, feel is a little plastic and cheap. Engine is great however can be harsh and noisy above 4500 revs. Due to the low down power is does torque steer when giving it the beans. All in all small issues but nothing is perfect!

In summary, if your after a well sorted small car with all the bells and whistles with plenty of grunt, without the pricetag of the other manufacturers top spec offerings, give the Holden a go. Great deals currently from holden, very underrated and highly recommended for a great all round commuting, family and surprisingly fun vehicle.

Great low down grunt and good looking to boot – Good value top of the range hatch. Plenty of power and smart traditional automatic. Handles great around the Adelaide Hills and also on the open road. Fantastic technology with DAB radio, Android Auto, Apple Carplay, self parking, heated seats.......... We found the seats in the R and RS too tight with the side bolsters however the RS-V with… Read more

leather have a wider seat base and are very comfortable.

The lumbar support adjusts vertically and horizontally.

The only downside so far is it requires 95RON as a minimum.

Excellent!! – Fantastic car. I purchased the RSV with touring pack. Comes with a huge amount of features, drives like it's on rails and the 1.6 turbo is just perfect. I love the remote start and parking assist. The car needs no extras other than mats and tinting. Oh and it looks great!  Show details

Great car! – Have had my new Astra RS-V for about eight weeks now and love it! Zippy around town and feels very capable on longer drives as well, did the drive up to Canberra last weekend and barely felt it. Great handling, very settled drive & a nice tight, sporty feel which is a step up from my old Cruze which this replaced. Also really like Carplay but I know that's not unique to the Astra.  Show details

Very Happy – Recently purchased an Astra RSV and absolutely love it. This car ticks all the boxes for me (particularly with the 147kw engine) and is a pleasure to drive. It's comfortable and has all the safety and comfort features that I require. The car handles well and the bonus of 5 years warranty and three years free servicing is a plus. Holden has a winner with this car!  Show details

Excellent Car – Recently purchased an Astra RSV and could not be happier. Powerful turbo engine yet economical. Very stylish dash with everything at your finger tips. One of the things that stood out is how well the car handles and steers which is an improvement over the Hyundai i30. Quiet inside and love the safety kit together with adaptive cruise control. Car… Read more

came with free servicing for 3 years and 5 year warranty. Never considered a Holden before but the Astra is a gem!