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More Astras are sold in the UK than anywhere else and, according to GM Europe's engineers, if a car's chassis works here, it'll work anywhere - at least, up to 60mph; for development above that speed you'll want Germany.
The steering's lighter and more positive than in the current Astra; well weighted, with good speed and fine accuracy. It feels fairly natural, if lacking the outright engagement that you get from a Ford Focus's rack. It's a bit more like a Volkswagen Golf's, in that respect: smooth and natural, if not aimed at the enthusiast.
Ditto the handling, one suspects.
Full prototype review here: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/2015-vauxhall-astra-14-turbo-prototype-review

The steering's lighter and more positive than in the current Astra; well weighted, with good speed and fine accuracy. It feels fairly natural, if lacking the outright engagement that you get from a Ford Focus's rack. It's a bit more like a Volkswagen Golf's, in that respect: smooth and natural, if not aimed at the enthusiast.
Ditto the handling, one suspects.
Full prototype review here: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/first-drives/2015-vauxhall-astra-14-turbo-prototype-review
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