Eduard Huma
Opel is preparing a new concept car for the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Called the STX, it previews a future electric estate with a sharper design and an unusual approach to aerodynamics.
The name stands for Sports Tourer eXperimental. It also connects the concept to Opel’s long history of estate cars, including the current Astra Sports Tourer.
But the STX looks considerably different.
At the front, Opel has redesigned its familiar Vizor panel. Curved lighting elements give it a more technical appearance, while the bodywork uses smooth surfaces intended to improve airflow.
The rear is particularly interesting. Instead of a conventional upright estate tailgate, the STX features a steeply sloping design that gives the car a sportier profile.
Opel hasn’t forgotten about efficiency, either.
The concept uses an active aerodynamic system with movable elements at the rear. These adjust according to driving conditions, helping reduce drag and improve stability.
It’s a useful idea for an electric vehicle. Better aerodynamics can reduce energy consumption at motorway speeds, although Opel hasn’t released figures showing how much difference the system makes.
There are no confirmed battery specifications or driving-range figures, yet.
The STX is primarily a design study, and Opel says some of its features could influence future production models. That doesn’t mean the concept will reach showrooms in its current form.
Still, its estate body style is worth paying attention to.
Electric SUVs dominate much of the current market, but estate cars offer a different balance of practicality and efficiency. Their lower bodies can provide aerodynamic advantages, particularly during longer journeys.
Opel already has experience with this format through the Astra Sports Tourer Electric. The STX suggests the company isn’t ready to abandon traditional estate cars as its electric range develops.
The concept will make its world premiere in Paris alongside several performance-focused Opel models.
These include the GSE 27FE Formula E racing car, which develops more than 800 horsepower, and the new Corsa GSE. The latter produces 281 horsepower and reaches 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
Opel will also introduce the Astra GSE Line, bringing sportier styling to several powertrain options from spring 2027.
For now, the STX remains the most interesting preview of what might come next.
Its active aerodynamics and revised design language could eventually appear on future Opel estates. Whether the company develops a production model with the same proportions remains to be seen.
