Vauxhall Astra Manual Transmission Opens Orders From £26,495

Vauxhall Opens Orders for New Astra Manual Version

On September 10, Vauxhall opened orders for a new manual transmission version of the New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, creating a lower entry point for the range. The new gasoline model starts at GBP 26,495 On-the-Road (OTR) and introduces a six-speed manual gearbox alongside the existing eight-speed automatic option. Customers can select the manual transmission across petrol-powered Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer models, with availability extending across the Griffin, GS, and Ultimate trims. The addition gives buyers another transmission choice while expanding access to the gasoline-powered versions of the Astra lineup.

1.2-Liter Turbo Engine Produces 130PS and 230Nm

The new manual version uses a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers 130PS and 230Nm of torque. This powertrain is now paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the existing eight-speed automatic remains available for customers seeking an automatic transmission. The engine and transmission combination forms the gasoline offering within the updated Astra range and is available in both body styles covered by the order opening. By introducing the manual configuration across the specified trims, Vauxhall broadens the available configurations without changing the stated engine output or torque figures of the 1.2-liter turbocharged unit.

Manual Gearbox Available Across Astra Body Styles

Customers can order the six-speed manual configuration for both the Astra hatchback and Astra Sports Tourer petrol models. The option is offered across the Griffin, GS, and Ultimate trims, giving the manual version broad coverage within the gasoline range rather than restricting it to a single specification. The GBP 26,495 On-the-Road starting price establishes the new manual model as the entry point to the range described in the announcement. The existing eight-speed automatic continues to provide an alternative transmission choice, allowing buyers to select between manual and automatic configurations while retaining access to the same 1.2-liter turbo gasoline powertrain.

Broader Astra Range Includes Hybrid and Electric Powertrains

The Astra and Astra Sports Tourer lineup continues to offer several powertrain technologies beyond the newly introduced gasoline manual configuration. The range includes a plug-in hybrid version and a 48V self-charging hybrid version, providing alternatives to the conventional gasoline setup. The lineup also features an updated fully electric version equipped with a new 58.3kWh battery. This means the addition of the manual gearbox expands the transmission choice for gasoline buyers while the wider Astra range continues to cover hybrid and fully electric propulsion options. The different powertrain configurations give the Vauxhall range broader technical coverage across the two body styles.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The manual transmission addition strengthens the Astra range by giving gasoline buyers a lower entry point and an alternative to the existing eight-speed automatic configuration. Its availability across both body styles and all three listed trims also makes the new specification broadly accessible within the conventional gasoline lineup. At the same time, the continued availability of plug-in hybrid, 48V self-charging hybrid, and fully electric powertrains shows that the Astra family is being offered with multiple propulsion choices rather than relying on a single technology. The immediate next step is customer uptake of the new manual configuration, while the broader range allows Vauxhall to address different transmission and powertrain preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price of the new Vauxhall Astra manual version?
The new manual Astra starts at GBP 26,495 On-the-Road, making it the entry point to the range following the September 10 order opening. The model uses a six-speed manual gearbox with a 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine producing 130PS and 230Nm of torque. Customers can choose the manual configuration for Astra hatchback and Astra Sports Tourer petrol models across Griffin, GS, and Ultimate trims, while an eight-speed automatic option remains available alongside the manual transmission.