2023 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe

GSe stands for Grand Sport Electric and is the new performance sub-brand from Vauxhall, integrating electric performance credentials with sharp handling and styling. Each of the GSe models features unique styling upgrades, inside and out, and comes with uprated electrified drivetrains and improved handling thanks to suspension and steering upgrades. Both Vauxhall Astra GSe and the Astra Sports Tourer GSe feature styling upgrades to help them stand out on the road. A 10mm lower profile thanks to revised suspension and damping, and 18-inch 'Commodore' wheels give the vehicles a distinct stance, while a black roof and black Griffin logos are also featured. Inside Alcantara®-trimmed performance front seats, certified by Germany's AGR ('Aktion Gesunder Rucken' or 'Campaign for Healthier Backs') and a GSe-specific leather steering wheel are included as part of the GSe upgrades.

Across both Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe models, the suspension has been enhanced with 11% stiffer springs and come with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology by specialists KONI for further improvement in ride and handling. The steering has also been recalibrated to deliver a response that is 9% faster, for a sportier feel, while the electronic stability control (ESC) has been set to engage slightly later. Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe models feature Intelli-Drive technology with Forward Collision Alert and Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection. Also included is Drowsiness Detection, Lane Departure Warning and Traffic Sign Assistant, Cross Traffic and Side Blind Spot alert and Automatic Speed Assistant with Stop Function.

Both Vauxhall Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe come with upgraded performance from the Plug-in Hybrid powertrain seen on the conventional model range. Both models are powered by a 180PS 1.6-litre four cylinder petrol engine, connected to an 81.2kW (110PS) electric motor for a total power output of 225PS and maximum torque of 360Nm. Featuring a 12.4kWh battery, Astra GSe models achieve up to 40 miles of electric range, while Astra Sports Tourers achieve 39 miles between charges. With emissions as low as 25g/km CO2 and 26g/km CO2, the Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe models are eligible for a Benefit-in-Kind rate of just 8% and 12%, respectively.