vauxhall astra-e electric

This is the all-new Vauxhall Astra hatchback. Not only does it look great, but it’ll also be available as a fully electric Astra-e model for the first time. This alternative to the likes of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf will also be available with a range of petrol, diesel, and hybrid engines, and in practical Sports Tourer estate guise when it goes on sale from early 2022. From the side, you’ll spot a black roof and fin-like metal pillar behind the side windows – just like on the smaller Vauxhall Corsa. Extra creases in the doors and around the wheel arches help make the new Astra look lower and sportier than the old car; large boot-lid badges are all the rage at the moment (check out the backside of any new Skoda model), so it’s no surprise Vauxhall has added a large ‘Astra’ badge to the center on the new car’s boot. The brake lights are broader and flatter than on the old car and look similar to those on the new Volkswagen Golf. Vauxhall has confirmed that it will build a new electric version of the Astra called the Astra-e. It hasn’t guaranteed what size battery or motor this car will have or what range it will be capable of, only that it will go on sale in 2023. It’s likely the new car will have more than the 136hp you get in a Vauxhall Corsa-e and should deliver around 200 miles of range. There are two 10-inch displays, one touchscreen in the center and the other to take usual dials and gauges. Some physical controls remain, but most of the car’s functions (such as the climate control) are now controlled through the central screen; Vauxhall says these models have around 35 miles of electric-only range – that’s very similar to the 37 miles of range. Other technical features include a head-up display, a 360-degree parking camera, and long-range blind spot detection.