VAUXHALL says its new, fifth generation and British-built Astravan will be at its dealers in October.

The firm says prices for the new van start at £9,995, excluding VAT.

It is based on the platform of the Vauxhall Astra estate and has a flat load bay, wide tailgate and plastic inner body mouldings.

The new Astravan is built alongside the Astra five-door hatchback at GM’s factory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.