ELECTRIC VAUXHALL ASTRA SPORTS TOURER: FINALLY AN EV THAT'S NOT AN SUV

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The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is lauded as a refreshing departure from the SUV-dominated EV market, offering a practical estate car format that the reviewer believes is inherently more efficient for electric powertrains. The design is praised for its handsome looks, particularly the new Vauxhall 'visor' front end, and the practicality of the estate format is highlighted with generous boot space figures (515L seats up, 1553L seats down). Interior comfort and usability are also noted positively, with a good amount of passenger room, a premium feel, and a sensible layout of physical buttons for controls. The reviewer is impressed by the claimed efficiency of 4.1 miles per kWh and the 258-mile WLTP range, though a longer test would be needed to confirm real-world figures. Performance in Eco, Normal, and Sport modes is described as adequate, with good responsiveness in the latter two. The car also features useful tech like a head-up display and Level 2 autonomous driving aids. The primary positive takeaway is the existence of a practical, non-SUV electric estate car, which Vauxhall is commended for delivering. The reviewer expresses a strong preference for this format over SUVs for practicality and aerodynamic efficiency.