Overview
- Vauxhall has launched a mid‑life facelift for the Astra offering hatchback and Sports Tourer bodies across electric, plug‑in hybrid, 48V hybrid and petrol drivetrains.
- The Astra Electric now uses a 58kWh battery on the EMP2 platform, with the Sports Tourer quoted at about 274–275 miles range, 154bhp and up to 100kW DC charging that Vauxhall says takes the battery from 20 to 80% in roughly 32 minutes.
- The plug‑in hybrid battery has been enlarged to 17.2kWh, increasing electric‑only range to about 52 miles and raising the combined system output compared with the outgoing PHEV.
- Vauxhall has set identical prices for hatch and Sports Tourer in each trim and cut EV entry price to £28,495 after the UK £1,500 Electric Car Grant, a reduction of roughly £5,000 versus the previous electric Astra.
- Early reviews praise the Sports Tourer’s low loading lip and large boot for family and dog use and call the PHEV a practical, good‑value option, while critics note the EV’s range, charging pace and cabin finish trail some rivals.