Opel STX Concept: This is what tomorrow’s electric station wagon will look like
At the Paris Auto Show, Opel presents the STX Concept, an electric SUV with all-wheel drive, a top speed of over 200 km/h, and active aerodynamics. This concept car provides a glimpse into the brand’s future design language.
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Opel uses the Paris Auto Show to demonstrate what the brand’s station wagons might look like in the future. At the “Mondial de l’Auto,” which runs from October 12 to 18, the Opel STX Concept vehicle is the centerpiece of the brand’s exhibition. The name stands for “Sports Tourer eXperimental,” continuing the tradition of using the Sports Tourer designation that Opel has applied to its station wagon versions for years, most recently with the Astra Sports Tourer. This concept car is electric-powered and aims to preview the next stage in Opel’s design language.
In addition to the STX Concept, Opel is bringing other vehicles to Paris: the Formula E race car Opel GSE 27FE makes its world debut there, and the Corsa GSE, which is now available for ordering, is on display at a trade show for the first time. Opel reports a combined WLTP fuel consumption of 16.0 to 17.0 kWh per 100 kilometers for this electric city car.
Powertrain and Performance
Opel has provided only limited details about the technology so far. According to the manufacturer, the STX Concept is based on an electric architecture with all-wheel drive and is designed to reach a top speed of over 200 km/h.
Opel states that the vehicle’s design focuses primarily on efficiency on long distances and stability at high speeds on the highway. The silhouette is kept low, with short overhangs and widely spaced wheel arches.
Aerodynamics with Moving Elements
A key focus of the study is aerodynamics. The STX Concept features an active system that continuously adjusts to driving conditions according to Opel. At a certain speed, blue-colored diffuser elements extend from beneath the rear end. Additionally, vertical bumper elements extend laterally behind the wheels. Both measures are intended to reduce air resistance and improve stability, which directly affects fuel consumption and range in an electric vehicle.
The wheels are also optimized for airflow. The concept is equipped with lightweight alloy wheels in a so-called three-zone design, along with Goodyear tires sized 285/35 R22. Instead of traditional side mirrors, cameras are installed on the driver’s and passenger’s sides, which likely also help reduce air resistance.
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Design: Refined visor and steep rear end
Visually, the most notable feature is the updated front end. Opel has made the so-called visor, the brand’s signature front element, taller and more prominent on the STX Concept compared to previous models. This design choice deliberately sets the concept apart from the very flat front sections typical of many electric vehicles today. The lighting design consists of diagonally positioned vertical slats that form the outer edge of the visor and extend toward the center. At the center sits a lit lightning bolt as part of the vertically emphasized Opel Kompass, with the hood’s crease remaining intact.
The roof line drops sharply at the rear. Opel cites this as providing more space in the trunk, a crucial feature for an estate vehicle. The compass is also present here, implemented with narrow light strips and a lit OPEL logo in the center. The horizontal taillights echo the louver design of the front end.
Additional details include glass light strips that protrude from the window line at the C-pillars and extend up to the roof, as well as lit STX logos on the sides. The concept car is painted in a silver-blue shade.
Interior and Classification
For the interior, Opel says it will continue with the “Painting with Light” concept, which was already featured on the 2023 Opel Experimental and the 2025 Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo. Large light elements and special lightweight seats are planned. No images or detailed descriptions of the interior are available yet.
Opel CEO Florian Huettl positions this concept car as a preview of future production models. Some of its features are expected to appear in upcoming vehicles from the brand. Opel does not specify which ones or when an electric station wagon based on this design language might arrive. The manufacturer points to its long tradition of station wagons, which began in 1953 with the Olympia Rekord Caravan, continued with the Kadett Caravan, and extends to the current Astra Sports Tourer.
Opel is part of the Stellantis group and claims to be the first German brand to offer all its models with fully electric powertrains. The STX Concept was unveiled on Monday, October 12, at Opel’s press conference in Paris by Marketing Director Rebecca Reinermann and Design Director Mark Adams. The concept car can be seen at Opel’s booth A42 in Hall 4.
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