New Astra estate – more for less

• Priced £500 less than before at £16,575
• More equipment as standard
• Premium over hatch from £995

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Vauxhall’s new Astra Sport Tourer estate costs from £16,575, £500 less than the previous entry-level model despite the mew car having more equipment as standard.

The 99bhp 1.4 ES entry-level model is cheaper than the 9bhp less powerful model it replaces and has air-conditioning, curtain airbags, stability control, active headrests and an auxiliary-in socket for the stereo are all now standard.

Diesel models start at £18,270 for the 109bhp 1.7 CDTi ES, £445 less than the outgoing 89bhp car.

The premium over the hatch varies depending on model, but is as low as £995. The cargo area is also 30 litres larger than before with the seats in place at 500 litres.

In all there are four trims to choose from – ES, Exclusiv, SE and SRi – and seven engines. Three petrols provide 99bhp, 114bhp or 138bhp, while diesel outputs are 94bhp, 109bhp, 123bhp or 158bhp.

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