Opel is planning a significant change for the next generation of the Astra. The traditional five-door hatchback will disappear from the lineup, while the station wagon version will remain, especially for the German market. The new model will be fully electric and will be developed on the Stellantis group's STLA One platform. For families, this means more interior space and practical options, although fans of the three-volume compact car will have to look for alternatives.
STLA One Platform: The Foundation of the New Electric Astra 🚗
The STLA One platform is one of the modular architectures of the Stellantis group, designed for medium and large electric vehicles. It offers flexibility in the placement of batteries and motors, allowing interior space to be optimized without compromising safety. Opel will leverage this base to offer a station wagon with good range and cargo capacity. The model is expected to arrive with a battery between 70 and 100 kWh, although the brand has not confirmed exact figures. The decision to keep only the station wagon body style responds to the demand for more practical vehicles in the segment.
The Hatchback is Out of Work: Welcome to the Wagon Club 😅
It seems the Astra hatchback has decided to pack its bags and look for another job. Meanwhile, the station wagon version stays home, ready to carry everything: kids, dogs, Ikea furniture, and the monthly grocery haul. Opel has seen that German families don't want a pretty car; they want a car that swallows everything. And if it's electric, even better. Now we just need someone to explain to the STLA One platform that it doesn't need such a large trunk to carry the driver's gym bag.