Competition for the MG5 is on the horizon

[Les burrows]

Vauxhall about to launch a full EV Astra estate or Touring model but at a price
Les

 

[Darren D]

All very nice...but ouch £££££, thought the idea was to make EV's more affordable??

 

[jackois]

I suspect MG won't be quaking in their boots just yet...

 

[ianwlk]

The competition will come from China first. At £40k , its not on my shopping list

 

[RoadUser]

The Astra will win on the looks department at least..

 

[Darren D]

 

[m4rmite]

258 miles from a 50kwh usable battery, 5miles per kwh.
It will either be very efficient or a let down in real life.

The sports tourer(estate) looks much better but not for 40k

 

[johnb80]

The Astra will win on the looks department at least..

Not for me it doesn’t, dreadful.

Whoever thought of blue with black grill / badges / detailing etc, absolutely NAFF.

 

[Tommy]

I think Vauxhall have got their styling sorted, but 9.3s 0–60 no thanks

 

[DewiSant]

I've driven one of the new ICE Astras and was really impressed. My wife's currently got the Corsa electric and was waiting for this to be launched. The RRP is high but from past experience Vauxhall dealers normally offer decent discounts so I would expect to be able to buy for about £35k. I would definately be tempted at that price.

 

[jackois]

258 miles from a 50kwh usable battery, 5miles per kwh.
It will either be very efficient or a let down in real life.

The sports tourer(estate) looks much better but not for 40k

My money is on let down... we're back to the days of the manufacturers 38mpg was nearer 28mpg.