VAUXHALL ASTRA & ASTRA SPORTS TOURER

• From vision to reality: New Astra adopts characteristic elements of the 2023 Vauxhall Experimental and the 2025 Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept cars
• Further developed Vauxhall Vizor: Astra gains a permanently illuminated Griffin at the front, first seen on Grandland, plus illuminated Compass makes its first appearance on a production model
• Top technologies: Intelli-Lux HD headlights, the latest version of adaptive glare-free lighting technology, available on Astra for first time
• Top comfort: Intelli-Seats with ergonomic recess in the middle of the seat as standard
• Range increase: With a 58kWh battery, the Astra Electric can now drive up to 281 miles between charging stops (WLTP), around 22 miles further than before.  V2L & battery preconditioning now standard.
• Choice: Available as fully electric, plug-in hybrid, 48V hybrid. With petrol to follow later. Three trims available: Griffin, GS, and top-of-the-range Ultimate
• Price Parity: Hatch and Sports Tourer models available at the same price. No premium for the estate model – a unique offer in the marketplace.
• Price Parity: All electrified models available for same price across every trim. 
• Astra Electric priced, on-the-road, from just £29,995 in Hatch or Sports Tourer
• Over £5,000 saving on Astra Electric and Plug-In Hybrid versions versus outgoing models
• Electric All In offer: £500 towards wallbox or charging & 8-year roadside assistance
• Set to be available to order from June with UK deliveries from July 2026

Design:

• Characteristic Vauxhall design even sharper, more precise and more technical
• Pointed interpretation of the bold and pure design philosophy, including a slim version of the Vauxhall Vizor brand face
• Iilluminated Griffin logo at the front proudly sits at the centre of the signature Vauxhall Compass
• Vertical compass axis extends centrally from the front bumper upwards into the bonnet – a design feature first seen on the 2023 Vauxhall Experimental concept car
• Focus on Vauxhall Compass design accentuated horizontally and vertically with light strips
• Sporty, elegant lines up to the rear end characteristic of the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer
• New design for 18-inch alloy wheels on electric models
• New metallic paint finishes ‘Contour White’ and ‘Clover Green’
• Two-tone paintwork with black roof and black exterior mirror housings
• Interior:
  • Clear, state-of-the-art cockpit design, even more focused on the essentials
  • More 100% recycled fabrics and a steering wheel made of vegan leather
  • New decors plus high-quality anchor grey surfaces in the centre console

Technologies, comfort features and practicality:

• Latest generation of Vauxhall's adaptive glare-free lighting technology for the first time in the Astra: Intelli-Lux HD with over 50,000 pixels and welcome/goodbye animations
• Intelli-Seats with ergonomic feature to relieve the pressure on the coccyx as standard from the entry-level version
• Ultimate trim available with multi-adjustable, AGR-certified Intelli-Seats for driver and front passenger in ReNewKnit™ (100% recycled vegan suede) with multi-level seat heating, electro-pneumatic lumbar support, massage and memory function
• Multimedia infotainment:
  • Modern infotainment with over-the-air updates and ChatGPT functions, Intelli-HUD (head-up display), connected BEV trip planner (for Astra Electric)
  • 10-inch widescreen in the centre console and 10-inch driver info display
  • User interfaces made even clearer and more intuitive
• Flexible, practical cargo space even for large luggage:
  • Astra: 422-1,339 litres (Astra Electric: 352-1,268 litres)
  • Astra Sports Tourer: 597-1,634 litres (Sports Tourer Electric: 516-1,553 litres)
  • Rear seat backrest in the Astra Sports Tourer can be folded down in a 40:20:40 ratio

Powertrains:

• Broadest selection in the Vauxhall portfolio from battery-electric to plug-in hybrid and hybrid with 48-volt technology to efficient petrol engines
• Power levels from 96kW (130hp) to 144kW (196hp) system output
• New Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric
  • 115kW (156hp) electric motor, 270 Nm of torque
  • Larger 58.3kWh battery (gross); 55.4kWh net
  • Now up to 281 miles of locally emissions-free range, up by 22 miles (Astra Sports Tourer Electric; 276 miles WLTP)
  • Acceleration from 0 to 62mph in 9.3 / 9.5 seconds
  • Top speed: 106mph
  • Battery recharging from 20 to 80 per cent in c.30 minutes at a 100 kW DC station
  • New: Vehicle to Load (V2L) option for charging external devices such as e-bikes, etc.
• Further developed Astra Plug-in-Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Plug-in-Hybrid
  • System output of 144kW (196hp)
  • Acceleration from 0 to 62mph in 7.6 / 7.7 seconds
  • Top speed: 140mph (electric top speed 84mph)
  • 17.2 kWh battery (replaces 12.4 kWh battery)
  • Combined electric range (EAER) 52 miles (WLTP); 51 miles Sports Tourer (WLTP)
• Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid
  • System output of 107kW (145hp)
  • Acceleration from 0 to 62mph in 9.0 seconds
  • Top speed: 130mph

Over 45 years of heritage

The Vauxhall Astra is one of the UK’s top-selling cars and comes with a success story that stretches back more than 45 years.

Since it first appeared in 1980, more than three million have been sold, and it has picked up multiple awards over eight highly respected generations across four decades.

Seven generations of Astra

Vauxhall Astra Mk1 (1980): The original Astra ushered in some significant landmarks, as the first Vauxhall to have front-wheel drive and introducing the first diesel variant for a small/medium-size Vauxhall. It was crowned What Car? Car of the Year in 1980.

Vauxhall Astra Mk2 (1984): Made a major impression by claiming the European Car of the Year title in 1985. Technical breakthroughs included a digital dash display on GTE models, and a drag coefficient (cd) of less than 0.30, the first time this had been achieved on a C-segment car.

Vauxhall Astra Mk3 (1992): The range continued to grow with three- and five-door hatchback models, plus an estate, four-door saloon and a convertible designed and built by Bertone. A high-performance variant, the GSi, also appeared.

Vauxhall Astra Mk4 (1998): The fourth-generation Astra spawned the highly acclaimed limited-edition high-performance 888 coupe, which was only available in an iconic shade of blue. And the standard Astra demonstrated its excellent safety credentials, with a four-star performance in the then fledgling Euro NCAP crash tests – a great result at the time.

Vauxhall Astra Mk5 (2004): By the time this model reached the market, more than two million Astras had been sold in the UK. Among the versions on offer were the three-door Sport Hatch, available with a striking panoramic glass roof, and the TwinTop folding roof convertible. A five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating was recorded.

Vauxhall Astra Mk6 (2009): Achieved fame as a bona fide record breaker, with a 2.0-litre diesel covering nearly 3,000 miles in 24-hours at an average of 125mph, beating the previous UK record by more than 20mph. It also found favour as a police car, being used by no fewer than 54 British constabularies. The three-door variants saw a name change to GTC.

Vauxhall Astra Mk7 (2015): In 2016, the seventh-generation Astra made history by joining a very select group of cars to have claimed the prestigious European Car of the Year title on two separate occasions.

Vauxhall Astra Mk8 (2022): The eighth-generation Astra marked the first time the model was available with a fully electric powertrain, whilst the Astra Sports Tourer Electric is one of the few all-electric estate cars on sale.

Exterior

The new Astra is more technical and recognisably modern. The characteristic face of the Vauxhall Vizor is now narrower and more precisely designed. The illuminated Vauxhall Griffin, which premiered on the Grandland, now sits proudly at the centre. The central brand emblem also forms the starting point for the illuminated Compass that run horizontally into the headlights and vertically into the crease of the bonnet – the first time this feature has been introduced on a production Vauxhall, and was inspired by the 2023 Vauxhall Experimental concept and the 2025 Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept cars.

Each trim features specific alloy wheels:

• Griffin: 17-inch diamond-cut Noir Onyx ‘Kaddett’ alloys
• GS: 18-inch ‘Pentagon’ black alloys
• Ultimate: 18-inch ‘Pentagon’ diamond-cut wheels
• Astra Electric: New 18-inch diamond-cut ‘Rekord’ alloy wheels

New Astra is available in seven colour options, including the new Contour White. Hatchback and Sports Tourer models each feature an exclusive colourway with Electric Yellow for the hatchback and Clover Green making its debut on the Sports Tourer. All colour options underline the distinctive appearance of Astra, in combination with the contrasting black roof available from GS trim upwards.

New Intelli-Lux HD lighting

Available as standard on Ultimate trim is the innovative Intelli-Lux HD lighting, which arrives to Astra and Astra Sports Tourer for the first time. The adaptive, glare-free headlights have more than 50,000 elements and cut out preceding and oncoming road users even faster and more precisely than the previous matrix light technologies. The ‘light tunnel’, i.e. the area not illuminated by the light beam, becomes even narrower than before, while the rest of the road and the surrounding area remains better illuminated.

In this way, the system delivers an even brighter and more even light distribution without dazzling other road users. Scientific studies prove the safety advantage: At a speed of 50mph, objects in front of the vehicle can be detected around 30 to 40 metres earlier. This allows the driver to react between one and two seconds earlier to a potential obstacle and possibly avoid an imminent collision.

In bad weather or fog mode, Intelli-Lux HD also reacts to the possible glare effect caused by rain-soaked roads and adjusts the light intensity accordingly to reduce this effect for oncoming traffic. The lighting technology also detects traffic signs and dims the LEDs so that the reflection does not dazzle the driver.

At the same time, all automatic Intelli-Lux functions, from city and country road light to cornering light and bad weather light, have been improved and taken to a new level. The light cone in front of the vehicle can be completely digitally adjusted using more than 50,000 pixels, so that it intuitively guides the driver's perspective along the road when cornering. In addition to the digital adjustment of the light cone, depending on the turning angle, an additional light module is activated on the corresponding side of the headlamp. It illuminates the side of the road even better and thus prevents ‘black holes’ when cornering.

Interior

The upgraded exterior design of the new Astra is also reflected in the interior. A redesigned cabin introduces a refined space with a new scratch-resistant satin grey finish across hard surfaces, physical buttons for key functions such as radio, climate control, and drive modes, and an improved seven-colour ambient lighting system.

Inside every variant, the new Astra offers even more seating comfort than before. Intelli-Seats, specially developed by Vauxhall, now come as standard on every version. They are characterised by a recessed channel running up the middle of the front seat bases, which, inspired by the saddle design on road bicycles, reduces pressure on the tailbone (coccyx). The patented Intelli-Seat ergonomics feature ensures driving comfort even on long drives.

In addition, Astra drivers can tailor their comfort onboard with an AGR-certified¹ driver’s seat available on all versions. Ultimate trim customers can enjoy sustainable seating made from ReNewKnit™, a fabric similar in texture to Alcantara® but is 100% recycled and, unlike composite materials, does not have to be laboriously separated, reducing the CO² footprint and helping to avoid waste.

Depending on the version, up to 1,339 litres of luggage can fit into the rear compartment of the hatchback with the seats folded down. The Astra Sports Tourer offers a load volume of up to 1,634 litres. In addition, the rear seat backrest in the compact-class estate can be flexibly folded down in a 40:20:40 ratio.

Astra cockpit and user interfaces of the infotainment system have also been made even clearer and more intuitive, with all models featuring a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto® and satellite navigation.

Powertrains

Astra Electric is updated with a new 58.3kWh (gross) / 55.4kWh (net) battery and a 156hp electric motor, plus energy-saving technology such as battery preconditioning to increase range and driving efficiency. Astra Electric accelerates from 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds, with the Sports Tourer taking 9.5 seconds; both models have a top speed of 106mph and produce 270Nm of torque.

An additional 22 miles has been gained to offer up to 281 miles of range for the hatchback, or 276 miles for the Sports Tourer (WLTP provisional). Three levels of regenerative braking, adjusted via paddles on the steering wheel, assist in energy recovery to help extend range during driving.

Astra Electric supports 100kW DC rapid charging, enabling a 20-80% recharge in just 32 minutes. An 11kW on-board charger is fitted as standard, enabling a 20-80% charge from an 11kW AC charger (i.e. in public or with domestic three-phase) in 3h 20min, or 5 hours via a normal 7.4 kW home charger.

The new Astra Electric now offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality for the first time as standard, offering the ability to charge external devices such as e-bikes without having to rely on other power sources when on the go.

Further powertrain options come in the form of a Plug-In Hybrid and 48V Hybrid. Plug-in hybrid models pair a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a 17.2kWh battery to produce a total output of 196hp and 360Nm of torque, enabling 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds (7.7 seconds for Sports Tourer) and a 140mph top speed. Driving on electric power alone, the Astra Plug-in Hybrid offers a range of up to 52 miles (WLTP combined).

48V Hybrid models offer convenience and enhanced efficiency without the need to plug in. The powertrain uses a 136hp turbocharged petrol engine that works in combination with an electrified six-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 21hp electric motor for total system output of 145hp. 0-62mph takes 9.0 seconds and top speed is 130mph.

The electric motor supports the petrol engine when accelerating as well as when starting from a standstill. At low speeds, the electric motor also enables all-electric driving for short distances or up to 50% of the time in the city.

Specification

Across all Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer models and powertrains, customers are offered three trim levels – Griffin, GS and Ultimate - all with generous specification as standard.

Griffin

Exterior styling:

• 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels*
• New LED headlights with slim design
• LED taillights
• Illuminated Vizor
• Black roof
• Tinted rear windows
• Roof rails (Sports Tourer only)

PureConnect:

• PurePanel (10-inch touchscreen and 10-inch digital instrument cluster)
• Satellite navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto®

PureSense:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Front & rear parking sensors
• High beam assist

Comfort & convenience:

• Intelli-Seat
• AGR-certified driver’s seat
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Keyless entry
• Electronic climate control
• Electro-chromatic frameless rear-view mirror
• Acoustic lamination side glass (Electric only)
• Flex load floor (Sports Tourer Hybrid only)

GS (in addition to Griffin)

Exterior styling:

• 18-inch black alloy wheels
• Sports bumper

PureConnect:

• PurePanel Pro (edge-to-edge glass display)

PureSense:

• 180-degree reversing camera

Comfort & convenience:

• Sports seats
• Keyless entry & start
• Dual zone electronic climate control
• Electric and heated door mirrors

Ultimate (in addition to GS)

Exterior styling:

• 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels*
• Intelli-Lux HD headlights

PureConnect:

• Intelli-Hud (Head-up display)
• Wireless phone charger

PureSense:

• Intelli-Drive 1.0
  • Blind Spot Alert
  • Lane Change Assist
  • Lane Positioning Assist
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Comfort & convenience:

• ReNewKnit seats with heating and massage function
• AGR-certified driver and front passenger seat
• Heated windscreen
• Power tailgate (Sports Tourer only)
• Acoustic lamination side glass (Plug-in Hybrid/hybrid/petrol)

*Unique design of 18-inch wheels fitted as standard on all electric versions

Electric All In

As with all Vauxhall electric cars, the 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.  Retail customers benefit from:

• Eight years of comprehensive roadside assistance, including emergency charging assistance
• £500 credit towards one of the following:
  • Ohme home wallbox installation
  • Octopus Electroverse charging credit
  • Connected Kerb charging credit
  • Tesco charging credit
• 10,000 miles’ worth of free home charging when switching to the Intelligent Octopus GO home energy tariff, providing significant cost savings for EV owners³
• Unlimited access to connected services via Vauxhall Connect Plus

New Astra pricing

New Astra is priced extremely competitively within its segment, with price parity across hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric models for every trim level – this incredible value was only recently first seen in the UK market when Vauxhall announced identical OTR pricing for its Frontera and Frontera Electric family SUVs.

In addition, and unique in the market, price parity is also achieved across body styles with no premium for choosing the larger Sports Tourer over the hatchback.

All fully electric, Plug-in Hybrid, and 48V Hybrid models for Astra and Astra Sports Tourer start from £29,995 for Griffin trim, representing savings of over £5,000 on electric and plug-in hybrid versions compared to the outgoing model.

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.

A 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol option, in manual and automatic guises, will be introduced as an additional powertrain later in the year.

Technical specifications

Power, performance and efficiency

Exterior dimensions

Weights

Luggage capacity (litres)

ENDS

¹Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (German Campaign for Healthier Backs)

²55.4kWh net

³ Offer is provided by Octopus Energy. The Free Miles promotion is available to eligible new and existing Octopus Energy customers who purchase a brand new electric Vauxhall vehicle and an Ohme wallbox via a Vauxhall Retailer, at participating Retailers only. Offer excludes NI, IoM and Channel Islands. Customers will need to switch their energy tariff to the Intelligent Octopus GO tariff (available to domestic customers only). Existing Intelligent Octopus GO customers are not eligible. The 10,000 free miles of electric driving is paid in the form of a credit totalling £175, including VAT, to the customer’s home energy account within 60 days of switching and the first direct debit made. Only 1 claim per household permitted. The energy credit of £175 funds 2,500 kWhs at the current Intelligent Octopus GO EV rate of 7p per kWh.

ABOUT VAUXHALL MOTORS

Vauxhall Motors started making cars in the UK in 1903. Today, as the oldest and most familiar of Britain’s automotive manufacturers, its philosophy is to build vehicles that are relevant to all and offer design, high levels of equipment and technology, and electrification at an attainable level. Vauxhall is one of few automotive brands to produce electric vehicles in Britain at its manufacturing plant in Ellesmere Port – the UK’s first electric-only manufacturing plant where the Combo Electric van is made. Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain campaign raises the profile of the need for more on-street electric vehicle charging so that everyone can benefit from the switch to electric. Find out more at www.electricstreets.co.uk 

Vauxhall is part of Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Vauxhall is a leader in electrification – as of 2021, it was one of the first manufacturers to offer fully electric versions of all its vans. Since the end of 2024, Vauxhall has offered a fully electric version of every model in its car and van line-up. Info: www.vauxhall.co.uk