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The revised Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves that, yes, estates are better than hatchbacks!

Vauxhall’s longest-serving model gets a refresh – plus a rangier EV derivative.

Estate cars may not be as trendy as SUVs or crossovers but the Astra Sports Tourer proves they still have a place

Vauxhall’s bold new Astra suggests a return to form – we're testing the theory with six months in the latest plug-in hybrid version

Plug-in hybrids with a performance twist, the new GSe versions of the Astra aim to make electrification electrifying

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has as much style as the hatchback, but with added practicality

Smart looks, a simplified model range and plug-in hybrid option make the next-gen Astra a real player in the hatchback field

All-new Vauxhall Astra introduces bold new styling, high-tech interior and hybrid engine options to take the challenge to VW’s Golf and other rivals

The Astra is deservedly one of Britain’s best-selling cars, and the changes for 2019 and onward keep it very competitive against its arch-rival, the Ford Focus.

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is one of the mainstays of the family car class. It competes with the estate car versions of the Ford Focus, Hyundai i30 and Peugeot 308.

The Vauxhall Astra is one of the mainstays of the small family hatchback class, and sells in huge numbers as a result. And, this latest Astra might just have what it takes to compete with the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.

Read the Vauxhall Astra hatchback review by Autotrader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.