2021 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.5L Turbo 8AT FWD (130 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Vauxhall introduced its first station wagon version for the Astra lineup in late 2022, trying to get a slice of this specific niche of the compact segment.

Stellantis, as the owner of the Vauxhall brand, didn’t want to sell the Astra just as a compact hatchback, like GM. Instead, it created a long-roof version even though that meant that this model had to compete against the Peugeot 308, which provided a similar vehicle built on top of the EMP2 platform.

On the visual side, the front bumper was modified so it could fit a broad, U-shaped grille, incorporating the fog lamps on the sides. Likewise, the main grille was slightly pinned-down, sporting a wide V-shaped lower line. Like its 5-door sibling, the Sports Tourer shared most of its body panels with the rest of the Astra range. However, the long-roof version received a new set of rear doors and a row of windows between the C- and D-pillars. In addition, the rear bumper was slightly different, with a narrower diffuser underneath the rear bumper.

Inside, the carmaker installed a fully digital Pure Panel with two large 10-inch widescreen displays. The dashboard’s minimalist design and the center console’s clean lines were part of Opel’s design philosophy. The 2023 Astra Sports Tourer could provide 516 liters (18.2 cu-ft) of space with the rear bench up, or 1,553 liters (54.8 cu-ft) with the backseats folded down.

Under the hood, the automaker installed a wide choice of engines ranging between 110 and 180 PS (108-177 hp) paired with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.