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Opel Previews 2026 Astra Facelift With Illuminated Badge, HD Matrix Lights and Longer EV Range

Opel is teasing the refreshed compact ahead of its January world premiere, with full specifications still to come.

Overview

  • Public debut is set for the Brussels Motor Show on January 9–18, 2026, as Opel releases images and key updates in advance.
  • The facelift introduces a slimmer Vizor front with the Astra’s first illuminated Opel lightning logo and new wheel and color options.
  • IntelliLux‑HD headlights bring more than 50,000 controllable elements with adaptive glare control, wet‑road and sign‑reflection reduction modes.
  • The Astra Electric upgrades to a 58‑kWh battery for up to 454 km WLTP—about 34 km more—and adds Vehicle‑to‑Load capability for powering external devices.
  • Inside, new ‘Intelli’ seats aim to relieve tailbone pressure and the cabin uses more recycled, fully recyclable materials; design and production remain in Rüsselsheim on Stellantis technology, with further powertrain details due closer to the premiere.