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Is the electric Opel Astra estate available in Ireland?

I love the look of the Opel Astra Sports Tourer but if I was interested it would be in an electric version. The opel.ie website is very confusing as to whether that exists.

On https://www.opel.ie/cars/sports-tourer/overview-features.html it says "Make way for the new generation Opel Astra Sports Tourer. Choose petrol, diesel or 100% electric".

Further down that page, it says "The future is electric. Discover Astra Sports Tourer Plug-in Hybrid. Performance without compromise. Are you ready for a change?"

Now, plug-in hybrid might be great but it's not 100 per cent electric. I've tried the car configurator and the price list but nowhere is there a reference to an electric Astra Sports Tourer.

Does it exist?

Looking to order a DS No.8 for January!

Hi,

I intend to order a fully electric car for January 2026 and top of my list is the DS No. 8. At the moment I cannot view it in Ireland but as I travel a lot on the Continent, I would be able to view it there. Do you know where I could see it? I am also going to the car show in September in Munich but don't know if it will be on view.

Why didn't you like the Jaecoo 7 SHS?

Hello,

I would like to buy a Jaecoo 7 SHS, but after I read your review, I am a bit confused.

You wrote: "The SHS version of the Jaecoo will tempt some, with its efficiency and value, but those customers will be doomed to crushing disappointment."

Why is that? Sorry to ask but you are the first who wrote this type of opinion.

Best regards