Following the world premiere of the next-generation Astra hatchback in September, Vauxhall has just unveiled the estate model, the all-new Astra Sports Tourer.

The newcomer will be available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain right from launch, making it the British car maker’s first electrified estate.

Together with its five-door hatchback sibling, the Astra Sports Tourer is a true design statement and Vauxhall’s first estate to carry the brand’s new bold and pure design philosophy. The Vauxhall Vizor front end features a single, clean panel that houses the new Griffin logo and various driver and safety aids, helping the Astra Sports Tourer achieve a clean and sharp appearance. The Vizor front end also houses the LED headlights and front camera.

At the rear, the Vauxhall Griffin sits at the centre of the tailgate, and the car features the same vertically-aligned, high-mounted brake lights as the Astra hatchback – further strengthening the Astra family ties.

The design revolution continues inside. The fully digital Pure Panel human-machine-interface offers customers an intuitive experience and features a 10-inch driver instrument cluster and a 10-inch digital touchscreen.

Important settings such as climate control can still be selected directly via physical switches below the console for ease of access. The Astra Sports Tourer provides drivers and passengers with the latest in smartphone connectivity, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard across all models.

Measuring 4,642mm long, 1,860mm wide and 1,480mm tall, and with a loading height of 600mm, the Astra Sports Tourer further strengthens Vauxhall’s leading reputation in the estate sector and is another showcase of Vauxhall’s known talent for efficient packaging. The overall length is 60mm shorter compared to the previous generation Astra Tourer, thanks to the short front overhang.

The boot of the Astra Sports Tourer provides up to 608 litres of storage space with the rear seats upright and up to 1,634 litres when folded. In addition, when the 40:20:40-split rear seats are folded, the floor is completely flat – making it easier to load long and bulky items. Even with its underfloor lithium-ion battery, the plug-in hybrid variant offers cargo volumes of 548 litres and 1,574 litres respectively.

Petrol and diesel variants of the Astra Sports Tourer can be specified with the optional “Intelli-Space” feature. This moveable load floor can be easily adjusted with one hand to high and low positions and tilted at a 45-degree angle.

The Astra Sports Tourer will be available with plug-in hybrid technology that produces up to a combined 225PS. In addition, it will be available with highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. Power ranges from 110PS to 130PS across the petrol and diesel variants. A six-speed gearbox is standard on the petrol and diesel power units, while plug-in hybrid variants come as standard with Vauxhall’s eight-speed automatic.

Vauxhall will open the order books for the new Astra Sports Tourer early next year. The first customers will take delivery of their cars in early summer 2022. Further details including UK pricing and specification will be announced at the on-sale date.