Vauxhall Astra Named ‘Best Family Car’ at 2024 Business Car Awards

For the third consecutive year, the Vauxhall Astra has been crowned ‘Best Family Car’ at the 2024 Business Car Awards. Additionally, Vauxhall secured the ‘Best Fleet Website’ award at the ceremony held in London last night.

The annual Business Car Awards celebrate excellence in the automotive fleet sector, recognising innovation and expertise among suppliers and fleet operators. The Vauxhall Astra was lauded for its low running costs and striking design.

Available in hatchback or Sports Tourer estate versions, with petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric options, the Astra meets diverse needs. The Astra Electric, with zero emissions in use, qualifies for a Benefit-in-Kind rate of just 2% (2024/25), making it ideal for fleet and business users. The Astra Sports Tourer Electric is one of the few all-electric estate cars on the market, offering greater choice and practicality.

Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car, remarked:

“For the third year in a row, Vauxhall’s Astra is our favourite family car. Few rivals offer the variety of versions and body styles that the Astra does. Its design remains eye-catching and attractive, with low running costs, and all models are well-equipped.”

Vauxhall’s website was also praised for its vibrant design and clarity, making it easy for potential fleet customers to find information.

Collins added:

“Vauxhall’s bright website design was praised by our editorial team. It’s the best all-round website with an exceptional fleet focus, earning it the Best Fleet Website accolade again for 2024.”

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, commented:

“Vauxhall’s continued success at the Business Car Awards, with the Astra being named Best Family Car for the third year in a row, demonstrates the enduring appeal of our model lineup. It’s also gratifying to see our website’s quality recognized once again. Whether for fleet or private buyers, Vauxhall is committed to driving Britain towards an electric future and supporting those who want to make the switch.”

By the end of this year, Vauxhall will offer a fully electric version of every car and van in its lineup. Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer in 2023 and is the leading electric car brand year-to-date across retail and Motability channels combined.

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Vauxhall Astra Named ‘Best Family Car’ at 2024 Business Car Awards

Vauxhall Astra Named ‘Best Family Car’ at 2024 Business Car Awards​​

Vauxhall Astra Named ‘Best Family Car’ at 2024 Business Car Awards