New Opel Astra to sprout at Brussels Motor Show

Having given us three new models here in 2025 - the new Opel Grandland Electric, 
the updated Mokka and the all-new Opel Frontera, we ready ourselves for our first 
glance at the all-new Astra, which will be available in hatchback and sports tourer 
estate, at its world premiere at the Brussels Motor Show in January 9th to the 18th 
2026 
There is no questioning the popularity of the Astra, this 2026 model designed, 
engineered and made in Rüsselsheim, Germany, celebrating 35 years of compact 
motoring in 2026. 
The new Astra will comes with new colours, a longer-range Electric model (454km 
WLTP), Vehicle-to-Load charging, a clearer interior cockpit, the addition of Opel's 
patented Intelli-Seats, and new recyclable materials all combine with the new front 
face and Intelli-Lux HD lighting technology, to deliver a new Astra hatchback and 
Sports Tourer range that is sure to continue to attract a strong customer base. 
Florian Huettl, Opel CEO, said "Our new Opel Astra is sharper, more modern and 
more sustainable than ever. With new design and technology highlights such as the 
illuminated Opel Blitz in the further developed brand face or the innovative Intelli- 
Lux HD light, we are taking our compact class bestseller to the next level." 
Visually, the new Astra comes with a fresh design, decisively inspired by the high- 
performance Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car. Its face, brand face, 
the Opel Vizor, is now narrower and even more precisely designed. The illuminated 
Opel Blitz, sits proudly at the centre of that Astra face. 
New rim designs for the 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, accompany the eye-catching 
new metallic paints 'Kontur White' and 'Klover Green'.  
Opel’s seriously trick Intelli-Lux HD lighting technology, as on the Opel Grandland, 
offer adaptive, glare-free headlights and have more than 50,000 elements which 
illuminate the road, whilst cutting out oncoming road users even faster and more 
precisely to avoid blinding other road users. The high-resolution lighting technology 
detects traffic signs and dims the LEDs so that the reflection from the signs does not 
dazzle the driver. 
On the inside, the cockpit and multimedia infotainment system are clearer and more 
intuitive, offering new Astra drivers extra comfort. Standard across all trims, Opel's 
patented Intelli-Seats are characterised by a special recess running in the middle of 
the seat. Inspired by the bicycle saddle design on road bikes, the technology reduces 
pressure on the tailbone to ensure relaxed driving comfort even on long drives. Trim 
dependent, multi-adjustable, heated, AGR-certified seats with electric lumbar 
support, massage and memory functions are available.  
ReNewKnitT upholstery material in a high-quality suede look is 100% recycled and 
recyclable and, unlike composite materials, does not have to be laboriously 
separated, reducing the CO2 footprint and helping to avoid waste. In addition to the 

100% recycled seat covers, numerous other resource-saving materials and surface 
structures are used in the Astra interior.  
The Astra Electric comes with a 58 kWh battery, delivering an emissions-free range 
of up to 454km (WLTP). Also new and extremely practical, the all-electric Astra 
offers Vehicle-to-Load for the first time, allowing the charging of external devices 
such as e-bikes without having to rely on other power sources - perfect for family 
days out. 
Opel Astra customers have up to 1,339 litres of luggage available in the hatchback 
with the seats folded down. The Sports Tourer offers a load volume of up to 1,634 
litres. The rear seat backrest in the compact-class estate can be flexibly folded down 
in a 40:20:40 ratio. 
Further information on these newcomers, the new Opel Astra and Opel Astra Sports 
Tourer will follow around the world premiere in Brussels in early 2026. 
Pic: The new Opel Astra shines bright with its exquisite new illuminated front face and 
Intelli-Lux HD lighting technology.