The seventh generation of the Astra was introduced in 2015.
It was a newer, sharper design. It featured more technology than its predecessor, and it was bigger on the inside.

The Astra was one of the best-known names in the U.K. Almost all of the British drivers drove or knew someone who drove an Astra. That was possible due to its high number of vehicles sold over the 36 years since the Astra started to be sold on the market. It was sold in more than 2.9 million units. It was a huge success due to its very good price/value factor.

The Astra K was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015. It was shorter than its predecessor. Its exterior design was inspired by the 2013 Monza concept-car. The Griffin in the center of the chrome bar on the grill and the characteristic ‘blade’ raising towards the rear make the new Astra immediately recognizable as a member of the Vauxhall family. A novelty for its car-segment was the full LED matrix headlights, which were offered as an option.

The Astra K featured a shorter wheelbase than the one on the Astra J but it offered 35 mm (1.4”) more legroom for the rear seat occupants. The trunk was decent, offering 371 liters (13.1 cu-ft) of space, that could have been extended by folding the rear seats. The infotainment unit was offered as an option, but it could feature an eight-inch touchscreen on the center console.

Mechanically and structurally, the 2015 Vauxhall Astra was 200 kg (441 lbs) lighter than the Astra J. It also was stiffer and came with a revised suspension and steering as well as the latest generation engines in the automaker’s stable.