Opel’s hot hatch doesn’t quite hit the spot

Most buyers won’t realise that the subtle Opel Astra range is topped by this fire-breathing OPC hot hatch.

The new Opel Astra OPC looks stunning, and comes with a lot of toys too
The new Opel Astra OPC looks stunning, and comes with a lot of toys too

Numbers matter a lot to car nuts/bores, yours truly included. Males of all ages

(because, let’s face it, it’s mainly men we’re talking about here)

regularly pore over the minutiae found in the technical specifications of a car.

This behaviour is markedly increased when it comes to hot hatches, as their blend of

regular hatchback practicality and everyday usability with ...