2022 Opel Astra (6th Gen)

New Vauxhall Astra to get pure-electric variant in 2023​

Orders open next month, with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options available from launch

The radically restyled and mechanically reinvented eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra will be available as a pure-EV in 2023, it has been confirmed.

Giving new details of the reinvented hatchback ahead of its market launch next month, Vauxhall revealed it will spawn an 'Astra-e' version to join the Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Combo-e Life and Vivaro-e Life in the brand's swelling line-up of passenger EVs. Along with German sister brand Opel, Vauxhall will have an entirely electric product range from 2028.

Details remain thin on the ground, but the Astra-e will likely share elements of its drivetrain with the electric versions of the Combo and Vivaro, which also use Stellantis' modular EMP2 architecture. However, given its launch is three years away and the new Astra has a more overtly premium focus than those models, it is likely to improve upon their 134bhp output and 174-mile maximum range.

The Mk8 Astra is the penultimate model in the Vauxhall line-up to move across to a platform developed by parent company Stellantis. It leaves the Insignia saloon as the sole remaining Vauxhall model to still use General Motors-developed mechanicals. The new Astra’s EMP2 architecture is also used by a variety of models from Vauxhall’s sibling brands, including the near-mechanically identical third-generation Peugeot 308.

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New 2022 Vauxhall Astra arrives on sale at £23,275 | Autocar

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options available from launch; pure EV to follow in 2023
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I really like this new Opel Astra. However, it does not seem that we will be seeing this on our shores :(
 
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra arrives on sale at £23,275

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options available from launch; pure EV to follow in 2023

The all-new Vauxhall Astra is now available to order in the UK from £23,275, and is the first model from Vauxhall to be offered in a new range of trims.

All Vauxhall models will now be sold in three trim levels, Design, GS Line and Ultimate, which the brand said will make it easier "for consumers to pick the model that best suits their needs". Other models will follow suit from next year onwards.

The entry-level Astra Design gets 16in alloys, LED lights at each end, a pair of 10.0in screens with smartphone mirroring functionality and rear parking sensors, while "sportier" GS Line adds 17in black wheels, a contrasting roof, privacy glass and enhanced driver assist package for £26,710.

The top-rung Astra Ultimate – priced from £29,285 – wears 18in diamond-cut alloy wheels, new 'Pixel' LED headlights and Alcantara seats. A heated windscreen comes as standard, alongside a head-up display and wireless smartphone charging.

Deliveries of the initial petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid cars will begin in the first quarter of 2022, with the pure-electric Astra-e following in 2023 to join the Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Combo-e Life and Vivaro-e Life in the brand's swelling line-up of passenger EVs. Along with German sister brand Opel, Vauxhall will have an entirely electric product range from 2028.

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New 2022 Vauxhall Astra arrives on sale at £23,275 | Autocar

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options available from launch; pure EV to follow in 2023
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The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a fine-looking thing

The estate version of the new Vauxhall Astra will go on sale early in 2022

The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has been revealed in its full, estate-bodied glory, and it’s set to follow the latest Astra hatch onto our roads next year.

As you can see, the face of the Sports Tourer has been inspired by (okay, okay - lifted wholesale from) its hatchback sibling, with that signature Vauxhall Vizor housing the LED headlights, front camera, a number of driver and safety aids, plus the brand’s new logo. Likewise, the rear is a trigger point for deja vu.

Obviously though, it’s bigger: the Astra Sports Tourer measures 4,642mm long, 1,860mm wide and 1,480mm tall, with its 2,732mm wheelbase growing by 57mm over the previous-gen car. Nonetheless it’s actually 60mm shorter than its predecessor, thanks to a shorter front overhang.

Meanwhile there’s 608 litres of space in the boot, rising to 1,634 litres with the 40:20:40-split seats folded down into their fully flat position. There’ll be a plug-in hybrid variant on sale right from the off too, but that’ll make do with 548 and 1,574 litres of space respectively.

Non-PHEVs also omit the option of Vauxhall’s ‘Intelli-Space’ feature; a moveable load floor that also means you can access the puncture repair and first aid kits under the boot without having to entirely unpack said boot. In an emergency, that might be very handy indeed.

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The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a fine-looking thing

The estate version of the new Vauxhall Astra will go on sale early in 2022
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate revealed ahead of 2022 launch

Popular wagon adopts firm's new look and offers a choice of diesel, petrol and plug-in power

The new Vauxhall Astra will gain an estate variant that, like its hatchback sibling, features electrified powertrains and the brand’s new-era design.

The Astra Sports Tourer will be offered with a choice of plug-in hybrid, petrol and diesel engines. Plug-in hybrid models offer 221bhp, while petrol and diesel variants produce between 108bhp and 128bhp.

The model will be the first estate in Vauxhall’s line-up to sport the firm’s latest corporate look, as seen on the Mokka, Crossland and Grandland, with its now-trademark 'Vizor' and 'Pure Panel' design features at the front end.

Standard equipment includes LED headlights, a front camera and a selection of driver safety aids. Inside, the model receives ergonomically designed seats, a 10.0in digital instrument cluster, a 10.0in digital touchscreen, climate control and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

The Sports Tourer measures 4.6m long, 1.8m wide and 1.4m tall. Non-electrified models offer 608 litres of boot space with all seats in place and 1636 litres with the rear seats folded down, while the plug-in hybrid has 548 litres and 1574 litres respectively. Load height stands at 60cm.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate makes world debut in Brussels | Autocar

Popular wagon adopts firm's new look and offers a choice of diesel, petrol and plug-in power
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Opel Astra Sports Tourer revealed with diesel engine option

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer has been unveiled as a wagon alternative to the hatchback, thus continuing a long-standing tradition for the badge. This new offering boasts an electric powertrain but turbodiesel and petrol engine options are still available.

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer measures about 4 600 mm long, 1 800 mm wide and 1 400 mm tall. ICE-powered models sport a claimed boot capacity of 608 litres and utility space of 1 636 litres when the seats are folded down. In plug-in hybrid guise, the car offers 548 and 1 574 litres respectively.

Available as a source of power for the Opel Astra Sports Tourer is a turbopetrol 1,2-litre three-cylinder mill with an 81 kW and 96 kW state-of-tune as well as a turbodiesel 1,5-litre four-cylinder unit that delivers 96 kW as well. The plug-in hybrid option is supported by a 1,6-litre four-cylinder engine that produces a combined 132 kW.

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Opel Astra Sports Tourer revealed with diesel engine option

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer has been unveiled as a wagon alternative to the hatchback, thus continuing a long-standing tradition for the badge. This new offering boasts an electric powertrain but turbodiesel and petrol engine options are still available.
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Opel Astra Sports Tourer

Following the world premiere of the next-generation Astra hatchback in September 2021, Opel has unveiled the eagerly awaited estate model version, the all-new Astra Sports Tourer. The newcomer will be available with two levels of plug-in hybrid electric drive, making it the German carmaker's first electrified estate. The new Astra Sports Tourer also continues Opel's successful tradition of compact estates, which began almost 60 years ago with the Kadett Caravan, the first such car in this class from a German brand.

In addition to electric drive, the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer will be available with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. Power ranges from 81 kW (110 hp) to 96 kW (130 hp) with the petrol and diesel variants and up to 165 kW (225 hp) system output with the electric plug-in hybrid variants. A six-speed gearbox is standard on the petrol and diesel power units, with an eight-speed automatic transmission (electrified on the plug-in hybrids) optional on the more powerful engines.

"The new Astra Sports Tourer is the all-rounder for a new era - electrified, digitised and designed to excite", says Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz. "This is how we combine our long tradition of compact estates with the latest innovations such as plug-in hybrid technology. We are certain that we will win new customers for Opel with the fantastic looking Sports Tourer."

With vital statistics of 4,642 x 1,860 x 1,480 millimetres (L x W x H) and a loading height of around 600 mm, the practical new Astra Sports Tourer further strengthens Opel's leading reputation in the estate market sector and also displays the brand's typical talent for efficient packaging. However, the overall length is 60 mm shorter than that of the previous model, thanks to the particularly short front overhang, and despite the considerably longer wheelbase of 2,732 mm (+70 mm) that is even 57 mm longer than that of the new Astra hatchback.


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New Opel Astra estate revealed, but will remain forbidden fruit for wagon-averse SA

Opel station wagons were relatively popular in South Africa in years gone by, with the Kadett Voyage and Astra Estate providing affordable-yet-practical transportation back in the ‘80s and ‘90s.

But sadly South Africans just don't buy wagons anymore, which is why it’s very unlikely that the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer that you see here will ever reach our shores.

This new estate car is the second variant of the new Astra, which was revealed in hatchback form earlier this year. This is also the first Astra generation to have been designed under Stellantis (formerly PSA) ownership, which means that beneath the skin it’s relatively similar to the Peugeot 308.

With a new platform comes a degree of future-proofing too, and like the hatch, the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer will be available with two plug-in hybrid powertrain options, producing up to 165kW.

Of course, conventional petrol and diesel engines are also part of the mix, offering between 81kW and 96kW. Opel is offering a choice of six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic gearboxes, depending on the variant.

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New Opel Astra estate revealed, but will remain forbidden fruit for wagon-averse SA

Opel station wagons were once a common sight on South African roads, but sadly the new Astra Sports Tourer will remain forbidden fruit.
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Does anyone know if we'll be getting the new Astra in South Africa?
 
Opel were on the decline from mid-2000s from what I could see, the cars just sucked. Then when GM who is Opels parent company pulled out of SA in 2017 and Opel decided to stay, I think they really struggled. I believe they are now part of Peugeot or something.
 
AdrianH said:
Opel were on the decline from mid-2000s from what I could see, the cars just sucked. Then when GM who is Opels parent company pulled out of SA in 2017 and Opel decided to stay, I think they really struggled. I believe they are now part of Peugeot or something.
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It has never been about the cars IMO, it has always been about the fact that they don't seem to understand the market the operate in, their business decisions are dodgy, from the product lineup, the pricing and marketing.

The fact that they are struggling to sell cars yet they persist with having premium models while everyone is trying to cater to the low end of the market just shows how clueless they are.

Toyota has a Starlet, VW has a Vivo, even Renault has a Sandero, what does Opel have? An overpriced 55kW Corsa, who is going to buy that? Even their SUVs are not properly thought out, all premium models with no entry level options. They just fail dismally at running the business.
 
I think opel should sell the Indian Citroën C3 as a rebaged Opel of some sorts.
 
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