Published 01st October 2026
Opel will grant visitors of this year’s Paris Motor Show a peak into the brand’s future. More specifically into the future of technically cutting-edge and visually stunning estate cars. The latest concept car from Rüsselsheim, the visionary Opel Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept – or Opel STX Concept for short – will celebrate its world premiere in the French capital.
The Opel STX Concept is the bold vision of the electric estate of tomorrow. It symbolises the next evolutionary step of Opel's design philosophy: bolder, purer, more emotional and more efficient. It combines German engineering, emotional design and intelligent technologies in such a way that drivers and passengers experience the highest level of driving pleasure. The latest concept car from Rüsselsheim continues Opel's long tradition as an estate pioneer in Europe and is clearly related to the latest generation Astra Sports Tourer, with its ‘ST’ abbreviation.
“We were pioneers of the estate in Europe as early as the 1950s. With the STX Concept, we want to show our vision for the future of this body style and introduce the next step of our ‘Bold & Pure’ design philosophy. We will be revealing more details soon – so stay tuned,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.
One of the most eye-catching features teased by the images is the further development of the Opel Vizor. The brand’s characteristic front fascia now appears bolder than in previous iterations with a new lighting signature formed using precise vertical layers. The illuminated Opel Blitz emblem still sits firmly at the centre of the Opel Compass.
Aerodynamic efficiency has long been a hallmark of Opel passenger cars, and the Opel STX Concept will explore clever aero solutions to not only reduce consumption but also ensure directional stability and driving pleasure at high speeds on the German Autobahn. An active aerodynamic system continuously adapts to the driving situation, using moving elements at the rear to optimise airflow, reduce drag and improve stability. One element is the aerodynamically optimised design of the eye-catching 3-section alloy wheels.
The STX Concept is not only a show car that presents groundbreaking design with innovative technology ideas. It also anticipates the evolution of the estate body style and already contains elements of future Opel models.
At the Paris Motor Show, Opel will also showcase its full range of highly dynamic GSE models from October 12 to 18. First and foremost, the new Opel GSE 27FE 800hp will take pride of place. The GEN4 Formula E racing car for the coming season, represents the epitome of the Opel GSE world and can be seen for the first time in its final world championship design. The new Opel Corsa GSE everyday sports car, is also making its exhibition debut. The 207 kW (281 hp) hot hatch accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, faster than any other current production model from Opel. The GSE range is further complemented by the Opel Mokka GSE, bringing the rally feeling from its motorsport counterpart, the Mokka GSE Rally, to the road.
And anyone wishing to experience the GSE look and feel, regardless of their preferred powertrain, will soon have the opportunity to do so. The new GSE Line trim level is set to launch, starting with the Opel Astra GSE Line in Paris.
The line-up for Paris is completed with the top-of-the-range Grandland Electric AWD all-wheel-drive SUV and the affordable Frontera Electric family SUV in its Extended Range variant, exemplifying the wide range of fresh SUVs bearing the Blitz emblem.
Together with Vice President Marketing Rebecca Reinermann and Vice President Design Mark Adams, Opel CEO Florian Huettl will present these and other highlights to an international audience at the Opel Press Conference, which will take place at the Opel stand A42 in hall 4 at 11.40 CEST on Monday, October 12.
Further details on Opel’s presence at the ‘Mondial de l’Auto 2026’ in Paris will follow shortly.