Hey .... Each to their own. Personally, I think the new Astra is really nice. It has a very upmarket feel to it, the same as an Insignia and the 1.6T engine gives decent performance and economy.
With 1 kid and a dog, there's no need for a Vectra size car unless you all go camping every weekend ... trust me. I did the "I need an estate" ....and the "I need an MPV" thing and look at me now. My boys are bigger - my dog is bigger - and I'm in a ZS hatch with room to spare.
If you're buying a brand new car - I urge you to at least have a look. Also the Mazda 3 is good value and has that semi-estate look.
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