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Vauxhall has unveiled a new special edition model, the Astra Griffin, available in electric and petrol variants.
The Astra Electric Griffin is priced from £34,995 OTR. The lineup also includes the Astra Sports Tourer Electric Griffin (£37,195) and the Astra Griffin 1.2T (£24,795).
Orders are open now, with first deliveries of electric models from August and the petrol variant following in November.
The Astra Electric Griffin is powered by a 54kWh lithium-ion battery, providing a range of up to 258 miles, with a 20-80% charge taking just 26 minutes on a 100kW rapid DC charger. An 11kW on-board charger is fitted as standard, enabling a 0-100% charge in 5 hours 45 minutes from an 11kW public charger. A 0-100% charge via a domestic 7kW wallbox will take 8 hours.
The Astra Griffin is available with a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol unit, producing 130PS and 230Nm of torque, with a six-speed manual gearbox.
For customers purchasing on finance, monthly payments for the Astra Griffin are lower compared to Design trim.
With an equal customer deposit of £2,000, the Astra Electric Griffin is available for £399 per month over five years, compared to £399 per month for the equivalent petrol model over four years.
Vauxhall offers a battery warranty for eight years/100,000 miles and three years of roadside assistance as standard.
By the end of 2024, Vauxhall expects to offer a fully electric version of every car and van model in its line-up.