Vauxhall Astra (2025)

January 2, 2026

The 2025 Vauxhall Astra remains one of the UK’s most popular family hatchbacks and a smart choice for fleets, offering a strong balance of efficiency, comfort and everyday practicality. It blends refined powertrain options with user-friendly tech and competitive running costs, making it a solid fleet contender in the compact car segment

Fleetwise score 74% (Electric 79%)

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Exchange & Mart 68%

In 30 seconds…

The 2025 Vauxhall Astra continues to be a highly capable and sensible choice for UK fleets, offering a blend of efficiency, comfort and sharp looks without a premium price tag. Its broad range of petrol, mild-hybrid and full hybrid powertrains gives fleet managers flexibility to match duty cycles and environmental priorities, while its refined ride and tidy handling make it easy and enjoyable to drive every day.
Inside, the Astra feels thoughtfully designed for practicality and comfort. The cabin boasts intuitive controls, clear digital displays and quality materials for the class. Rear seats are roomy for passengers, and the estate variant adds significant load capacity for business gear or luggage.
On the road, the Astra delivers a composed and balanced ride, absorbing everyday road imperfections with ease while maintaining confident handling. The hybrid models add strong low-speed efficiency and reduced fuel use, helping lower running costs and company-car tax bills.

“If you want a well-rounded compact car with strong efficiency, useful space and everyday comfort, the Vauxhall Astra remains a top fleet choice” – FleetWise

Threshold Busters

Models under the UK £50,000 tax thresholds.
1.2 Turbo Design – from £23,995
1.2 Turbo GS – from £25,995
1.2 Turbo Elite – from £27,995
1.2 Turbo Ultimate – from £29,995
Astra Hybrid GS – from £31,995
Astra Hybrid Elite – from £33,995
Astra Hybrid Ultimate – from £35,995 (some specs may exceed)

Roll of Honour

• Frequently praised for value and practicality
• Strong residual values in compact fleet sector
• Good safety kit and driver assist tech as standard

Spec list

• Petrol, mild-hybrid and full hybrid powertrains
• Front-wheel drive
• Manual and automatic (CVT) gearboxes
• From £23,995
• From £299pm
• 5-door hatchback and Sports Tourer estate variants
• 5 seats
• 45-68mpg (hybrid WLTP combined)
• Boot space 422 litres (hatch) / 608 litres (estate)
• Warranty 3 yrs/60000 miles
• Company-car tax rates (BIK)
– Petrol/Mild Hybrid: 27-32%
– Full Hybrid: 25-28%

Sample leasing deal

Lease Co: leasing.com
Car: Vauxhall Astra Hybrid Elite Auto
Initial rental £3950
Term 24 months
Mileage per annum 8000
Monthly fee £369
Additional fees £199
(All prices excluding VAT)

In depth…

Brand Vauxhall
Model Astra Hybrid Elite
Power source Petrol full-hybrid
Transmission CVT automatic
Engine capacity 1490cc

Tax
CO₂ 98gkm
BIK 25%
P11D £33,995

Performance
Max speed 124mph
0-62mph 9.8 seconds
Max power 158bhp
MPG 68mpg (WLTP combined)

Size
5-door hatchback, 5 seats
Length 4379mm
Width 1865mm
Height 1475mm
Kerbweight 1420kg

Also consider

Ford Focus
Volkswagen Golf
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic

All information is published in good faith and believed correct at time of going live.
FleetWise advises users to check any queries about specific models with the supplying lease company or dealership. E&OE.

*How we arrive at our aggregated score