Vauxhall Astra 2022– car dimensions: 4374 mm long, 1859 mm wide and 1441 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,371 kg. Braked towing is 1,250 kg.
The cabin has a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard across the range, plus a matching digital instrument cluster. Electronic climate control is fitted from the base Griffin trim, upgrading to dual-zone on GS and above. Adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane keep assist are all standard. A 180-degree reversing camera comes on Griffin, with a 360-degree system on higher trims. Blind spot warning forms part of the Intelli-Drive suite on Ultimate models only. Heated front seats and steering wheel are standard, with physical buttons for climate and other controls making everyday use straightforward.
The hatchback offers 422 litres of boot space with seats up on petrol and hybrid models, expanding to 1339 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. Electric and plug-in hybrid versions have 352 litres seats up and 1268 litres seats down due to battery packaging. The load area is square with a low lip for easy loading.
Towing capacity for the hatchback 1.2-litre petrol is 1250 kg braked and 660 kg unbraked. Automatic versions can reach 1400 kg braked, hybrids are rated at 1150 kg braked and plug-in hybrids at 1450 kg braked. The electric model is not rated for towing. No specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension options are listed for work use.
The cabin centres on Intelli-Seats with a recessed channel and AGR certification as standard for reduced pressure and support on long drives. Heated front seats and heated steering wheel come on every model. Ultimate adds electric multi-way adjustment plus massage on the AGR seats, with optional Nappa leather bringing ventilation. Acoustic glass and extra seals keep noise low for a calmer feel. Ambient lighting appears on GS and Ultimate. Storage is practical with decent door bins, cupholders and a useful centre armrest.
Petrol returns up to 50.4 mpg combined. 48V hybrid up to 58.9 mpg. PHEV claims high combined figures with up to 52-mile electric range. Electric offers up to 281 miles WLTP.
Service intervals typically 12,500 miles or one year for petrol and hybrid. Electric starts with 8,000 miles/one year then 16,000 miles/two years.
Euro NCAP four stars (2022 test).
Standard safety includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, driver drowsiness alert, traffic sign recognition, eight airbags and front/rear parking sensors.
Fuel economy varies by powertrain. The 1.2 petrol reaches around 48-50 mpg on the combined cycle. The 48V hybrid improves that to nearly 59 mpg with useful electric-only running in town. Plug-in hybrid versions deliver strong official combined figures when charged regularly and offer around 52 miles of electric range. The pure electric model provides up to 281 miles of range.
Servicing follows yearly or mileage-based intervals depending on the engine. Petrol and hybrid models are typically checked every 12,500 miles or 12 months. Electric versions have a longer subsequent interval after the first service. Warranty cover is three years/60,000 miles, with longer battery cover on electrified models.
Safety equipment is comprehensive from the base Griffin trim. Automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping, adaptive cruise, drowsiness alert and traffic sign recognition are standard, along with eight airbags. Higher trims add blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and more advanced driving aids. The car scored four stars in its 2022 Euro NCAP test.
Day-to-day ownership is straightforward with keyless entry and start on most versions, dual-zone climate on GS and above, and good standard parking aids. The hatch offers 422 litres of boot space (less on electrified models) rising to 1,339 litres with seats folded.
Length 4374 mm, Width 1859 mm, Height 1441 mm, Wheelbase 2675 mm (Astra 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Vauxhall Astra Price and Spec Guide Model Year 2025C and Stellantis Media press kit.