The Stellantis Group officially lifted the veil on the new Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer a few days ago, an announcement that comes a month before their world premiere scheduled for the 2026 Brussels Motor Show. For the German manufacturer, this is an opportunity to continue the evolution of its flagship compact model in a context of accelerated energy transition.
An announcement ahead of the 2026 Brussels Motor Show
The manufacturer has confirmed the arrival of these two new versions, designed to succeed the current generation, in a number of official announcements. The first public appearance will take place from 9 January 2026 at the Brussels Motor Show, where visitors will be able to see these models in their final configuration for the first time. With this early announcement, Opel intends to prepare the ground and highlight the main styling and technological developments of its new compact cars.
A modernised design and a new lighting signature
Aesthetically, the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer evolve and adopt an all-new styling language for the brand, inspired by the design of the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo high-performance concept car. It features a reworked Vizor grille and, above all, the introduction of Intelli-Lux HD headlamps, an adaptive lighting technology that improves visibility and reduces glare for other road users.
Where these two vehicles differ is in terms of format and use. The Opel Astra remains the five-door compact we know, designed for urban and everyday use, while the Astra Sports Tourer is the estate version of the iconic German model, offering more cargo space and modularity, ideal for families or users with larger transport needs.
The compact five-door version offers up to 1,339 litres of boot capacity with the seats folded down. The Astra Sports Tourer offers 1,634 litres with the seats folded.
The press release makes a point of showing that the brand is moving towards ever more environmentally friendly practices: « Developers and designers have also remained true to Opel’s ‘Greenovation’ approach: the interior of the new Astra is made from 100 percent recycled materials. »
A 100% electric engine
The most interesting news is that the press release confirms that the new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will be available in a 100% electric version. And on the performance front, the electric version of the Astra boasts a claimed range of up to 454 km WLTP and is equipped with V2L technology, which allows users to charge an electric device while driving, such as a bicycle.
The press release focuses exclusively on this electric powertrain, illustrating that Opel is highlighting its new energy transition technologies, which, it should be remembered, have officially announced a total switch to electric power in Europe by 2028.
Strategically positioned in the compact segment
With these new models, Opel is seeking to strengthen its presence in the C segment, which designates compact cars in the European car classification. This is a highly competitive sector, with rivals already well established in the electric segment. The aim is clear: to offer a versatile range, combining design, on-board technologies and sustainable mobility solutions.
A key step in Opel’s strategy
The announcement marks a new milestone for Opel, which aims to become a 100 percent electric brand in Europe by the end of the decade. The new Astra and Astra Sports Tourer embody this transition. See them at the Brussels Motor Show from January 9, 2026.
