Tired of SUVs? Opel wants to reinvent the station wagon

Opel does not intend to abandon the compact sedan and hatchback segment. For the renewal of the Astra, however, it plans to explore a new approach. This will be demonstrated by the STX concept at the Paris auto show.

The C-segment sedan and hatchback market, dominated by SUVs, is being neglected by some manufacturers. But Opel refuses to give up on a line that will celebrate its 65th anniversary next year. The German brand under Stellantis does not plan to simply offer a new conventional Astra.

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The model being explored is a station wagon. Opel boasts a long history in this area, as the Kadett line featured a station wagon since 1963, and before that, the Olympia Rekord Caravan since 1954. In contrast, the sedan body style is said to be discontinued.

For Opel, the future station wagon will be electric and positioned as a competitor to SUVs in terms of efficiency. For the STX (Sports Tourer eXperimental) concept, emphasis is placed on aerodynamic design. Unusual shapes are expected.

The first official images reveal a prominent vertical light bar, wheels inspired by designs seen on the Peugeot 3008 or Renault Scénic, as well as elements suggesting a truncated rear section similar to the Kammback design.

The mystery will be unveiled at Opel’s press conference at the Paris Motor Show on October 12.