John Kelly (Waterford)Co.Waterford, Waterford Business Park, X91 CC83 Waterford
Published 12th October 2026
A very special show car from Opel is set to turn heads at the Mondial de L’Auto in Paris from October 12 to 18: the Opel Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept, or Opel STX Concept in short. The abbreviation ‘ST’ closely associates the concept car with the latest generation Opel Astra Sports Tourer, whilst showcasing the German manufacturer’s daring vision of future estates. But the STX Concept is even more: it also symbolises the next stage of Opel's design and engineering philosophy for all models, which will be bolder, purer, even more emotional, and even more efficient.
“Our Opel STX Concept reinterprets the estate! With its bold design, the latest concept car from Rüsselsheim reaffirms what we at Opel understand by German engineering paired with visionary design. The STX Concept gives a taste of how exciting and emotional the estate of tomorrow can be – with maximum functionality and efficiency. The study shows characteristic features that will be found in future Opel models and underlines Opel's role as an estate pioneer in Europe,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.
The latest concept car from Rüsselsheim continues Opel's long tradition as an estate pioneer in Europe. The manufacturer was largely responsible for the breakthrough of this type of vehicle in Europe as early as the 1950s when in 1953, Opel introduced the Olympia Rekord Caravan. The Kadett Caravan and many other models up to the latest Astra Sports Tourer followed, each model impressing with style-defining design and innovative technologies.
The conviction that forward-looking technology should not remove emotions from the automobile but rather amplify them is at the heart of the Opel STX Concept. The concept car is a modern expression of Opel's engineering excellence, which combines intelligent technology with bold, precise design. The result is an electric car that is as efficient as it is emotional.
What stands out at first glance is the further, bolder development of the characteristic brand face, the Opel Vizor. While many electric cars today feature an ultra-slim ‘face’, the Vizor of the STX Concept is higher and more prominent, matching the size of the vehicle and reflecting its undeniably German character. The new lighting signature uses precise vertical slanting slats, or lamellas, that form the outside boundary of the Vizor but gradually fade more towards the centre. As usual, the illuminated Opel Blitz forms the visible centre of the Opel Compass, whilst the characteristic crease in the bonnet is further emphasised by the sporty, sharp front design.
At the rear of the STX Concept it drops steeply and thus combines the benefit of additional space gained in the cargo compartment, with modern design. Here, too, the Opel Compass is even more precise than before, featuring slim, illuminated compass axes and the illuminated OPEL wordmark in the centre. Horizontal taillights on the left and right mirror the lamella features of the front.
Flush, precisely shaped and with a distinctively technical appearance, the entire surface is eye-catching. Its striking C-pillars see glass light strips protruding from the window line towards the rear and continuing into the roof of the STX Concept to create exceptional visual accents. Illuminated ‘STX’ lettering on the sides, which taper towards the front, and details such as the sharply defined cameras on the driver’s and passenger’s sides (replacing the usual wing mirrors) further emphasise the combination of high technical standards and desirable design.
The side view of the STX Concept, shimmering in silver and blue, is dominated by the low, aerodynamic silhouette designed for long-distance efficiency and stability at high speeds on the German Autobahn. The sculpted body with short overhangs and wide flared areas around the wheel arches underline the stretched and at the same time bold lines.
To this end, the STX Concept presents aerodynamic solutions that not only reduce consumption but also increase range, directional stability and driving pleasure. Among other things, the aerodynamically optimised 3-section alloys combined with 285/35 R22 Goodyear tyres contribute to an engaging driving experience. In addition, the STX Concept has an active aerodynamic system that continuously adapts to the driving situation, using moving elements at the rear to optimise airflow, reduce drag and improve stability. For example, at the right speed, blue-coloured diffusers protrude from under the rear; behind the wheels, vertical bumper elements extend sideways to the rear to support the streamlined stance. All this helps transfer the performance of the visionary concept car safely to the road.
The STX Concept combines an innovative electric architecture with all-wheel drive and a top speed of over 200 km/h. In this way, it proves that efficiency, performance and emotional driving pleasure can go hand in hand in the electric age.
The concept hints of the future, when Opel designers and engineers will realise an interior that takes the immersive lighting elements and special lightweight seats from the 2023 Opel Experimental and the 2025 Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concepts, to the next level of development.
Together with Vice President Marketing Rebecca Reinermann and Vice President Design Mark Adams, Opel CEO Florian Huettl will present these and other highlights with the Blitz 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.