Vauxhall has opened orders for the New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, as well as introducing a new petrol automatic version. Uniquely in the industry, the Sports Tourer is priced the same as the hatch, with no added premium, while the Astra Electric now qualifies for the £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG).
The New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer feature sharper and more distinctive styling, taking inspiration from the Vauxhall Experimental concept, complete with a comprehensive line-up of efficient powertrains. This includes a plug-in hybrid and 48V hybrid version, as well as an updated fully electric version with a new 58.3kWh (gross) battery, enhancing driving range by 22 miles to 281 miles (WLTP) on a single charge.
Vauxhall has also added a 1.2-litre petrol powertrain to the line-up, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The petrol automatic offers greater choice, along with providing a lower and even more accessible entry point to the range, with prices starting from £27,495 OTR (On-The-Road).
The petrol version uses a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine to deliver 130PS and 230Nm of torque. This enables acceleration from 0–62mph in 9.7 seconds and a top speed of 130mph, while achieving fuel economy of up to 48.7mpg (WLTP Combined High).
New Vauxhall Astra and Astra Sports Tourer introduce accessible pricing for its electrified powertrains, with customers able to choose from either hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. With the ECG applied, the Astra Electric is now available for £1,500 less than the equivalent hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, positioning Astra extremely competitively within its segment. This continues Vauxhall’s pioneering pricing strategy, first seen on the Frontera Electric, which is available for over £2,000 less than the Frontera Hybrid.
Specification
Across all New Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer models and powertrains, customers are offered three trim levels, all with generous specification as standard.
Griffin: Priced from £27,495 OTR. This entry-level trim offers high specification as standard. It features the illuminated Vizor and signature compass lighting, tinted rear windows, and 17-inch alloy wheels. Sports Tourer models also feature roof rails. A comfortable cabin is created thanks to the ergonomic Intelli-Seat feature, while both the driver and front passenger seats are heated, as is the vegan leather steering wheel. Convenience comes from a 10-inch Pure Panel infotainment display centrally integrated into the dashboard, with wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto® in addition to satellite navigation, adaptive cruise control, and an electro-chromatic frameless rear-view mirror.
GS: Available from £28,995 OTR. Sporty GS models build upon Griffin specification with 18-inch black alloy wheels and a sportier bumper. Astra GS features fabric sports seats with an AGR-certified driver’s seat. The Pure Panel ‘Pro’ infotainment system incorporates the 10-inch touchscreen and 10-inch digital instrument cluster in a seamless edge-to-edge glass display, as well as displaying the 180º parking camera system. Further driver comforts are delivered with keyless entry and start, electric and heated door mirrors, and dual-zone climate control.
Ultimate: For £31,495 OTR. Ultimate is the range-topping trim for Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, adding greater connectivity, technology, and driver amenities. New for Astra, Ultimate is equipped with Intelli-Lux HD headlights as standard, as well as ergonomic ReNewKnit™ seats with heating and massage function for the driver and front passenger. On Ultimate trim, the front passenger seat is also AGR-certified. Drivers benefit from Intelli-HUD, a head-up display relaying traffic and navigation information, while connectivity is enhanced thanks to a wireless smartphone charger. Further safety features include Lane Positioning Assist, Blind Spot Alert, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Astra Sports Tourer models also receive a power tailgate.
Electric All In
As with all Vauxhall electric cars, the New Astra Electric is available with the Electric All In package to make the transition to electric easier than ever, with access to a variety of charging solutions to provide the ultimate in peace of mind electric motoring.
With the Electric All In offer, retail customers of Vauxhall’s electric range benefit from:
- Eight years of comprehensive roadside assistance, including emergency charging assistance
- £500 credit towards one of the following:
- Home wallbox – an Ohme Pro model, installed by Octopus Energy
- Octopus Electroverse charging credit
- Connected Kerb charging credit
- Tesco charging credit
- Kerbo Charge cross-pavement channel installation
- 10,000 miles’ worth of free home charging when switching to the Intelligent Octopus GO home energy tariff, providing significant cost savings for EV owners*
- Unlimited access to connected services via Vauxhall Connect Plus
New Astra Pricing
The New Astra starts from £27,495 OTR for the 1.2-litre petrol variant in Griffin trim, providing an accessible entry point to the Astra range.
Vauxhall is leading the way in making electric vehicles more accessible, first with the Frontera Electric – which is available for £2,375 less than the Frontera Hybrid - and now with the new Astra too. With the ECG applied, the Astra Electric is available for £1,500 less than the equivalent hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. Prices for Astra Electric start from £28,495 OTR, including the ECG.
Customers are given greater choice and value for money with a unique market offering, as the OTR prices for New Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer are identically matched across all trims, meaning drivers can enjoy the Sports Tourer’s extra space and practicality without paying a premium.
All versions of the new Astra are priced well under the £40,000 threshold for the Expensive Car Supplement, saving customers £2,200 in VED (road tax) over the first six years of ownership.
For the full pricing for the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer range, visit the Vauxhall website here.