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

Vauxhall has secured two key awards at the 2024 Business Car Awards. The Vauxhall Astra was named ‘Best Family Car’ for the third consecutive year, and Vauxhall also won the ‘Best Fleet Website’ award for the second time.

The judges praised the Astra's striking design, low running costs, and high level of equipment. Available in petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric options, the Astra offers flexibility for various needs. The Astra Electric comes with a range of up to 258 miles (WLTP) and 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 available, providing more practicality and choice for customers and fleet operators.

Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car, said: “For the third year in a row, Vauxhall’s Astra is again our favourite family car. Not many rivals can offer the version and body style options of the Astra. Its design remains eye-catching and attractive, with low running costs, and all are well-equipped.”

Vauxhall’s Best Fleet Website award was won for its vibrant design and clear focus on fleet customers, with the judges highlighting how user-friendly and accessible the site is for decision-makers looking for business solutions. Martyn Collins added: “Vauxhall’s bright website design was praised by our editorial team. In our opinion, it’s the best all-round website, as we felt it had an exceptional fleet focus. As such, it wins our Best Fleet Website accolade again for 2024.”

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, said: “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 that our model line-up is as appealing as ever. It’s also rewarding to see the quality of our website recognised by the judges once again. Whether it’s 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 2024, Vauxhall will offer a fully electric version of every car and van in its range. Vauxhall was the UK’s best-selling electric van manufacturer in 2023 and is currently the leading electric car brand across retail and Motability channels combined.