Most who want an EV hatch of this size will choose an SUV or crossover, but if you insist on a more conventional hatch or estate body shape, then you might well find this Astra Electric a good pick. Take body style out of the equation though, and at the kind of money Vauxhall wants here, there are an awful lot of other segment EV alternatives you might be better tempted by.
Ultimately of course, the reality is that this is less a radical new electric take on Astra motoring and more merely a differently-flavoured Peugeot E-308. But there's nothing wrong with that and, as with that Peugeot, what you get here is a refreshing change from all the SUVs and Crossovers that usually crowd out this segment. With this car, Vauxhall's seeking the sweet spot between volume and profit and that's unlikely to lie with the kind of sales leadership we'd once have expected an Astra to have. But this is a different kind of Astra - from a different kind of Vauxhall marque. With a very different future ahead of it.

Deactivation switch for front passengers front and side impact airbags

Remote control ultrasonic security alarm system

Ambient light (customisable with 8 colours)

Alcantara upholstery with side bolsters and surrounds

ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control

Lane departure warning with lane keep assist

Electronic stability programme (ESP) with traction control

Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility

Dual zone electronic climate control with intelli air

Intelli vision 360 degree panoramic parking camera

Frameless automatic anti dazzle rear-view mirror

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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