The Vauxhall Astra is a long-running car in the UK that’s been a staple of the motoring scene since the 1980s. A former best-seller, it’s not quite so popular these days, but that’s more reflective of British car buyers’ preference for SUVs rather than the Astra failing to keep pace with the market.
Indeed, Vauxhall is a rare brand that offers its family hatchback in petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric guise – the full modern engine line-up. The entry-level petrol engine is an absolute bargain, while the Astra Electric is reasonably priced too. And the Astra Plug-In Hybrid? Until recently, it was the most expensive Astra you could buy. Fortunately, Vauxhall has now seen sense, and cut prices by up to £4,955 compared to the previous version. Every model is now priced below the expensive car supplement tax.
