The VAUXHALL ASTRA SPORTS TOURER (2015-20) 5DR SPORTS TOURER 1.6 CDTI DPF 136 EU6 ELITE NAV AUTO6 is a diesel family estate: a practical alternative to a hatchback, with extra room for luggage while remaining easier to park than many SUVs. In the UK market, it sits among mainstream compact estates, competing with Ford Focus Estate and Volkswagen Golf Estate. Its 1.6-litre diesel and automatic gearbox make it well suited to regular commuting, motorway journeys and family trips, especially for drivers wanting relaxed progress and useful fuel economy. The Elite Nav trim adds a more comfortable, well-equipped feel, while the estate layout gives parents, active households and dog owners the flexibility that a conventional five-door car may lack. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 557 checks across 142 different VINs, a sample; typical figures are £7,300 private-sale value, 64,000 miles and around two previous keepers. Annual mileage averages 11,000. Against rivals, this Astra estate offers practical space, automatic convenience and a balance of everyday comfort and family usefulness.