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FULL REVIEW: Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer Electric: Loads better than an SUV?  |Electrifying

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Could the Astra Sport Tourer be the electric vehicle to treat us all of our addiction to SUVs?

It' sspacious, efficient and good to drive. But do the financials build up?
Electric SUVs make sense since the battery is beneath where you sit, so the raised
seating position makes good sense from a product packaging perspective.
However the issue is among physics. The tallness of SUVs imply they are less aerodynamic,
which implies you use more energy pushing them through the air. Due to the fact that they are more
top heavy, they don't drive too either.
So if you desire the space of an SUV with more efficiency and a better driving experience, you
need an estate.
It's a bit of a rarity– the only other electrical estates are the MG5 and the Porsche Taycan.

The MG has actually been a little bit of a success story, especially among business motorists who need
to carry things around.
The majority of these Astras will go the exact same method. The tax rewards make electrical far more
appealing for company vehicle chauffeurs.
The Astra is uncommonly effective, with a declared main range figure of 256 miles from a 54kWh battery. Which suggests this huge old automobile utilizes about the exact same amount of power to move it around as a supermini.

It should suggest that you invest less time– and cash– charging compared to the SUV rivals which have bigger batteries.

However is it worth more than a Skoda Enyaq or the same as a Tesla Model Y? Tom's not so sure.

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23 responses to “FULL REVIEW: Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer Electric: Loads better than an SUV?  |Electrifying”

  1. @glennmckenzie1096 Avatar
    @glennmckenzie1096

    Let’s talk abut those SUV hefty flat fronts, and the life threatening dangers those pose to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers of older cars…

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Oddly, the pedestrian protection rules are one of the reasons SUVs have become more attractive to car makers. There needs to be a gap between the bonnet and anything hard underneath (engine, motor, charge inverter etc) to give a softer landing and prevent injuries.

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  2. @hughM9 Avatar
    @hughM9

    Weird that Vauxhall is pricing this so high. Unless it gets discounted heavily to fleets, they might not shift many.
    The only reason Vauxhalls get bought as company cars is because of price.

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    1. @Adam.Piper62 Avatar
      @Adam.Piper62

      Dealers for personal and fleet purchases alike give out special “deals” like candy – you can get 10k off a Corsa if you try!

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  3. @rtfazeberdee3519 Avatar
    @rtfazeberdee3519

    I like the look of it but i’ll wait for the 2nd hand models to get a proper price so the first buyer takes the depreciation hit

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    1. @stevenjones916 Avatar
      @stevenjones916

      50% cheaper after two years. 👍

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  4. @lukehebb Avatar
    @lukehebb

    I feel there will be a lot of “deals” on this car that put it in the price point it should be from the start. Not worth the money which is such a shame because its a relatively decent car, just overpriced for no sensible reason

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  5. @gregcooper2719 Avatar
    @gregcooper2719

    I got absolutely slated in YouTube comments when Stellantis released the specs of this and the e308 estate when I suggested that they had dropped the ball by only giving it a 250 mile range. Could it do more than 300 at that price I would have gone for one as I’m replacing a petrol Octavia estate. Instead for the money I’ve opted for the new Kona with the bigger battery which was cheaper on lease, I’ll just have to figure out storage when we get close to family holiday…

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    1. @Olivarus238 Avatar
      @Olivarus238

      You might want to read EuroNcap’s test of the new Kona?

      Reply
  6. @nicholasrigg8999 Avatar
    @nicholasrigg8999

    Vauxhall pricing continues to amaze (they can’t be serious). However, I’m pretty sure hardly anyone pays list

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  7. @itechtalk03 Avatar
    @itechtalk03

    It looks great, but I hope it doesn’t sell well and they realise how overpriced both the hatchback and estate are.

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  8. @marvinsamuels1237 Avatar
    @marvinsamuels1237

    Will be a good used buy once the lease period is over. Makes a nice alternative to the default SUV.

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  9. @benrgrogan Avatar
    @benrgrogan

    With the MG4 based next gen MG5 coming next year (and the Peugeot 308 sw) this car is presumably going to become even harder to recommend.

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  10. @aarong9378 Avatar
    @aarong9378

    The Nio ET5 Touring might be a good comparison too.

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  11. @adamshooter6302 Avatar
    @adamshooter6302

    I would like one but, for the performance and battery size it is way over priced. If it was about 70kwh and 200 bhp it might make more sense but as it stands, £35K? first year depreciation will be huge.

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  12. @Whatshisname346 Avatar
    @Whatshisname346

    It’s a shame really but it seems to be the case across Stellantis. I recently checked out new prices on the quite small Jeep Avenger and here is Finland you’re knocking on €50,000 for a car that’s not got great range, not the powerful and doesn’t have great charging speed. I mean they’re all ‘good’ cars but they’re just too expensive for regular people to afford.

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  13. @Madonsteamrailways Avatar
    @Madonsteamrailways

    At the moment I’m driving a flame Renault Zoe. It’s a remarkably good little car for a first electric vehicle. Now what is the next one going to be? I never have the same car twice, one after the other. I’m looking at having a Vauxhall Combo Life Electric with a Wheelhome Vikenze III camper conversion.

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  14. @ianackery6106 Avatar
    @ianackery6106

    I’d love an EV estate when we decide to change our current diesel estate used as the family car. I’ve checked out the MG5 and it’s too small for us, so would love something like the Astra or e308 estate. Both look to be really good cars and roomy.

    However, there is absolutely no way I’ll pay £40k plus for a family estate or finance one for that money. I know the real world price will be way less than that seeing it’s easy to get a £10k on a Corsa, but that’s still £30k – £35k and that’s ridiculous. I’d go for a good used Tesla Model Y at that price.

    What I’ll do, like I guess many others, is wait 18 months when they’ll be £20k or less and then seriously consider getting a good low mileage one. Until Stellantis and others can price these the same or close to ICE estates it just doesn’t make any sense as even with lower running costs they are still £10k more and that’s too much.

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  15. @TheGoodDrEvil Avatar
    @TheGoodDrEvil

    Agreed. The efficiency is great, but there hould at least be a version available with higher range. An estate quite simply demands it.

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  16. @TheTriumfAnt Avatar
    @TheTriumfAnt

    I’m guessing that after the initial cars are leased as company cars, the following cars will sit on forecourts until Vauxhall discount them.
    They’ll make a great used buy below £20k in a couple of years.

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  17. @BobTheBlue Avatar
    @BobTheBlue

    The Vauxhall Astra…. For the man who has given up on life!

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  18. @Adam.Piper62 Avatar
    @Adam.Piper62

    As with all Vauxhalls, the list price can be ignored other than for those who have the cash and will pay the premium for that – dealers are well known to offer very competitive “deals” on PCP purchases and again the same will apply for conpany leasing. Stellantis arnt stupid – these cars sell for a reason.

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  19. @Adam.Piper62 Avatar
    @Adam.Piper62

    As with all Vauxhalls, the list price can be ignored other than for those who have the cash and will pay the premium for that – dealers are well known to offer very competitive “deals” on PCP purchases and again the same will apply for conpany leasing. If you try, getting near 10k off list price for a Corsa has been done! Stellantis arnt stupid – these cars sell for a reason.

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