Stellantis Group

Opel Astra, a restyling focused on freedom of choice: hybrid (also plug-in), diesel or electric

The manufacturer of the Lampa updates the C-segment model with a modern design, marked by the Opel Vizor front and Intelli-Lux LED headlights. The interior focuses on comfort. The engine range is versatile: 156 hp electric (454 km range), 196 hp plug-in, hybrid and 130 hp diesel. At 4.37 metres long, it offers a boot capacity of up to 1,634 litres in the Sports Tourer

by Giulia Paganoni

4 May 2026

2' min read

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2' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

Technological and modern, the restyled Opel Astra comes to the European market with a significant update that focuses on design, content and an expanded engine range, with the aim of strengthening the model's role in the C segment by offering a free choice between thermal and electrified. The presentation took place in the autumn at the Brussels Motor Show and the car can already be ordered, while arrival at dealerships is scheduled for May with prices starting at 32,450 euro for the hybrid version and around 40,000 euro for the fully electric version.

The dimensions remain in line with competitors in the category (Vw Golf in primis): 4,374 mm long, 2,062 mm wide and with a wheelbase of 2,675 mm, while the load capacity reaches up to 1,339 litres for the hybrid and diesel versions and up to 1,634 litres for the Sports Tourer station wagon variant.

The restyling is most noticeable at the front, with a slimmer Opel Vizor and a new illuminated Blitz logo contributing to a more modern and immediately recognisable look, while the overall design is enriched with references to the concept car world, with details inspired by the Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, as well as new wheels and body colours accentuating the car's personality.

Technological innovations include the Intelli-Lux lighting system, consisting of more than 50,000 LEDs that can automatically adapt the light beam to driving conditions, improving visibility at night without dazzling other road users.

Inside the cabin, the work of the designers has focused on simplicity and comfort, with a cleaner environment, intuitive controls and updated digital systems, complemented by the new Intelli-Seats standard across the range, designed to increase comfort even on long journeys, while the focus on sustainability has increased with the use of recycled materials and vegan upholstery.

The engine range is articulated to respond to different needs and includes a 156 horsepower all-electric version with a 58 kWh battery and autonomy of up to 454 kilometres in the Wltp cycle, with rapid recharging from 20 to 80% in about thirty minutes, a 196 horsepower plug-in hybrid variant with an electric autonomy of up to 84 kilometres, a 145 horsepower hybrid version oriented towards efficiency in urban use and a 130 horsepower 1.5 diesel dedicated to those who travel long distances and look for contained consumption.

At the wheel, the Astra Plug-in Hybrid stands out for its smoothness and comfort, exploiting the immediate response of the electric component in the city and maintaining a good liveliness on extra-urban routes without significantly affecting consumption.

The steering is light but precise, the automatic transmission works progressively and the Sport mode makes the car more responsive, with quicker throttle response and good roll control in corners.

Overall, the behaviour is well-balanced and suitable for both daily use and longer journeys, without sacrificing good driving pleasure, with declared consumption, with a flat battery, of around 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres in the combined cycle and emissions of between 49 and 51 grams per kilometre of CO2.