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Auto Express
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Vauxhall Astra Griffin jumps in price but still costs just £26k
The Vauxhall Astra Griffin launched last year, providing a better-equipped trim for less money in Vauxhall's family hatchback line-up, and now it's been revised for 2025 with a new hybrid powertrain to go with the petrol and pure-electric versions. Not only does it now come in Astra Hybrid Griffin specification, there's also new cosmetic tweaks. There's a bit of a price bump, however, while it still comes in £2,775 cheaper than the outgoing Design trim, the Astra Griffin starts at £26,090 - making it £1,275 more expensive than before. The Astra Electric Griffin is only £10 more now, at £35,005, and the new Astra Hybrid Griffin splits the two, at £28,540. You can also have the Griffin model as a 'Sports Tourer' estate, commanding premiums of £2,800 over the hatchback version for the petrol and hybrid, or £1,200 for the EV. Instead of the still relatively fresh Hybrid 136 system that's used across the Stellantis group, the Astra Hybrid Griffin gets the newer and more powerful Hybrid 145. It's still a mild-hybrid set-up employing an electrified six-speed automatic gearbox with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, but there's 143bhp for a nine-second 0-62mph time and a fuel efficiency of 58.9mpg. The other powertrains remain unchanged, with the Astra Electric Griffin still managing 260 miles on a charge and the 128bhp turbocharged 1.2-litre model offered in manual or automatic guises. There's quite a lot of kit included, considering the Griffin is the cheapest Astra you can get. On the outside there's a new contrasting black roof, rear tinted windows and diamond-cut 17-inch alloy wheels, with the Astra Electric model getting 18-inch rims. Heated front seats remain, along with wireless smartphone charging – both of which weren't offered on the old Astra Design trim. There's also a heated leather steering wheel, an armrest (for petrol models), a frameless rear-view mirror, keyless go and a 180-degree rear-view camera. The Astra's dual-screen set-up of two 10-inch displays still sit on the dash, and have wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Advertisement - Article continues below The all-electric model is also offered with Vauxhall's 'Electric All In' package, which includes eight years of roadside assistance and a £500 credit that can be used towards an Ohme home charger installation. There's also the equivalent of 10,000 miles of free home charging if you switch to the Octopus GO energy tariff. Click here for our list of the best hatchbacks ... BUY A NEW VAUXHALL ASTRA NOW Find a car with the experts Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month Car Deal of the Day: Super sci-fi Kia EV6 for an exceptional £260 per month Our Deal of the Day for 31 May is an extremely attractive price for this extremely capable electric family car Car Deal of the Day: new Omoda 5, with all the kit you might need, for less than £200 per month Car Deal of the Day: new Omoda 5, with all the kit you might need, for less than £200 per month The Omoda 5 is one of the newest arrivals to the family SUV market, and now it's our Deal of the Day for 1 June Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month Jaecoo is another Chinese brand that has recently arrived in the UK, and its 7 SUV has made a bit of a splash. It's our Deal of the Day for 3 June.
Auto Express
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Three-car garage: three top Hondas for £35,000
With a smooth hybrid powertrain and a classy cabin, we like the latest Honda Civic here at Auto Express - although at £35,000 it's on the expensive side for a family hatchback. If you're indoctrinated into the Honda brand, then there's good news because you can get the family-friendly CR-V SUV, the surprisingly spacious Jazz supermini and the hybrid HR-V all for the same price as that new Civic. The original HR-V was a bit of a wacky thing, being offered in a three-door bodystyle. But the second-generation model that arrived in 2013 was much more contemporary with a design that aped the Civic of the time. This one we've found comes with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with a manual 'box that has a typically lovely Honda gearshift. This mid-range SE model also has an uprated hi-fi, dual-zone climate control, power-fold mirrors, all-round parking sensors and some extra driver-assistance systems. Advertisement - Article continues below If you've just missed this Honda HR-V by the time you get here, you can find more great buys by clicking the link below... Used Honda HR-V deals There's a lot to like about the current Honda Jazz - although given its high new list price, used alternatives like this EX hybrid model we've found make more sense. This example is only five years old and has covered 70,000 miles, but we wouldn't worry, because the Jazz scores highly for reliability in our Driver Power survey. It might not be the most fun supermini to drive, but with light steering and great all-round visibility the Jazz is super-easy when getting around town – and we can't forget those wonderfully innovative folding 'magic' rear seats that boost the car's practicality so much. If you missed the opportunity to snap up this particular Honda Jazz there are several more available through our Find a Car service... Used Honda Jazz deals If you're after a well built, classy and refined family SUV, then the CR-V is a great choice. The fourth-generation model we've found here features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an automatic gearbox. It won't set your pulse racing with its 12.3-second 0-62mph time, but it's decently economical with a 37.7mpg combined figure. Like the other Hondas we've featured here, the CR-V should prove to be reliable, and being a mid-size SUV there's plenty of space inside – including a rather impressive 589-litre boot. Used Honda CR-V deals If you weren't able to snap up this particular Honda CR-V in time, there are plenty of others available right now... Tell us which new car you're interested in and get the very best offers from our network of over 5,500 UK dealers to compare. Let's go… Find a car with the experts Confirmed: New VW Golf GTI will be electric – and it's a 'monster' Confirmed: New VW Golf GTI will be electric – and it's a 'monster' VW is taking the iconic hot hatchback brand into the electric era with the new Golf GTI EV already in development… Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper Car Deal of the Day: Sacre bleu! The Renault 5 keeps getting cheaper The modern-day Super Cinq comes with a super price. It's our Deal of the Day for 14 May Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change Not bothered by MoT advisories? That may be about to change The number of MoT failures caused by worn tyres is on the rise, and experts are calling for mandatory follow-ups on advisories
