This is a car that now looks desirable – the sort of thing that you’d now want to be seen in, rather than park a block or two away and arrive on foot. If you think the outside looks good, you’ll like the cabin even more. While the Astra’s cockpit isn’t exactly futuristic, and there are few surprise-and-delight features, it’s an unpretentious place to be. The dash is well thought out, logical and neat, with a premium feel and very clear instrumentation. In short, the Astra’s dash is well styled rather than over-styled. All models get a 60/40 split folding rear seat while most also have a useful split-level boot floor.