jamslug 91 Posted March 30, 2015 I have just got a 2014 Vauxhall Astra GTC. But some advertise them as a Coupe, others a 3 door hatch. In my opinion they are a 3 door hatchback but I DON'T KNOW !!!!!! Help please Thanks HRH James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted March 30, 2015 GTC to me 'Coupe' ! #confusing we have to second guess what the customer is searching for !. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Edmonds 28 Posted March 31, 2015 No comment Still not managed to kiss and make up then James? You're missing out, the base spec 1.6 petrol Astra I inevitably get given as a hire car whenever I fly into Gatwick is quite a machine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie Edmonds 28 Posted March 31, 2015 In answer to the original question, the Megane is similar in that the manufacturers are trying to position the three door versions as more desirable and pricing them accordingly, whereas previously they would be sold as a cheaper alternative to their more practical five door siblings. I think the new Hyundai i20 is following a similar route in marketing terms as well, and VW are considering dropping the three door entirely for the next Polo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 31, 2015 To be fair to James (and let's be honest, none of us LIKES being fair to James) we have tried to talk to Vauxhall. But they don't want to talk to us, not the other way round. I'd be happy to run a feature with the Vauxhall boss about his hopes and plans for the future - I'd meet him any time, anywhere (well, within reason.....) All the leading manufacturers talked to us for our excellent Geneva coverage in this month's magazine - except one... I'd like to put that right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Entwistle 96 Posted March 31, 2015 Is this a new cross over, a Coutch ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted March 31, 2015 Well said Colin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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