{"id":236668,"date":"2023-08-30T17:50:44","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=236668"},"modified":"2023-08-30T17:50:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:50:44","slug":"new-vauxhall-astra-sports-tourer-phev-2023-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/new-vauxhall-astra-sports-tourer-phev-2023-review\/","title":{"rendered":"New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer PHEV 2023 review"},"content":{"rendered":"

The lower-powered Vauxhall Astra PHEV estate promises to be the sweet spot in the range<\/h2>\n


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    Verdict<\/h2>\n

    Vauxhall\u2019s plug-in hybrid Sports Tourer might just be one of the best versions of the current Astra yet. It balances practicality and efficiency, is fairly comfortable and drives well. Quality could be better, but solid tech and infotainment mean it\u2019s still a well-rounded offering that has no major flaws.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The eighth-generation Vauxhall Astra represents one of the biggest changes for the British brand in its history. Offered with plug-in hybrid and fully electric power for the first time, the Astra\u2019s appeal is broader than ever, which has been helped by the arrival of this Sports Tourer estate.<\/p>\n

    While most buyers want SUVs, some still value the practicality of a wagon, so Vauxhall will continue to offer one \u2013 with different plug-in options. This Hybrid 180 driven here offers 178bhp and 320Nm of torque, thanks to its turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine and electric motor combination. Its 12.4kWh battery delivers up to 42 miles of electric-only range, according to Vauxhall.<\/p>\n

    Factor in the \u00a339,135 starting price for the GS trim, compared with the more powerful Hybrid 225\u2019s \u00a343,400 price tag, and it seems like this more affordable model is a wiser choice, especially when you consider that it\u2019s only a tenth of a second slower from 0-62mph and offers the same electric range.<\/p>\n

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