A few snippets. When Autocar tested the Astra they were amazed by the economy (back in1992) and were impressed with refinement when tested in the Cavalier. Numerous colleagues had Cavalier 1.7TD during nineties and all were, or became, complimentary particularly on the economy. Remember in those days diesel was associated with a loss of power and prestige when being issued a company car.
During the last decade I have chatted with colleagues regarding their diesel Astras and cannot recall any negative comments. Indeed some have been amazed at the economy they were getting. One has the eco version of the 2003 cdti and is getting towards 70 mpg pounding up and down the motorway (his figures, not mine, but tallies with results obtained on test by Diesel Car magazine)
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