These are teaser images of the all-new Opel Astra, giving us a preview of what the new hatchback is about.

Seeing teaser images of the all-new Opel Astra has raised the eyebrows in the Cars.co.za office. Let’s be honest, the C-segment hatchback has taken a dive over the years, with customers favouring high-riding vehicles instead. Case in point, the Volkswagen Tiguan was the German brand’s best-selling model in 2020.

The South Africa hatchback landscape is at an interesting point, with Ford not offering its Focus, the Honda Civic becoming a sedan and Volkswagen offering its new Golf in GTI application initially. The GTI is due to land in SA in September 2021, after a delay thanks to the global semiconductor shortage.

As for the Opel Astra, the Stellantis Group has big plans. Just a reminder that PSA (Peugeot Citroen) took ownership of Opel/Vauxhall and turned its fortunes around in a quick period – impressive stuff. Despite the vehicle’s sharing platforms and engines, it appears Opel is standing on its own two feet again and there’s a raft of new product on the way.

All-New Opel Astra to be electrified

Naturally, the all-new Opel Astra will offer electrification. Paul Willcox, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: “The All-New Astra will open an exciting new chapter in the 41-year history of our popular compact model. We are confident that the next generation Vauxhall Astra will make a powerful impression and attract new customers to the brand, especially now Astra will be electrified for the first time.”

From the other teaser images, we can see a headlight that looks quite similar to that of the all-new Opel Mokka. Inside, the cabin of the Opel Astra features the new generation of Pure Panel digital cockpit with two widescreen displays. We don’t have much else to go on, but we do know the all-new Opel Astra will be available in 5-door hatchback and sports tourer estate.

No ETA was given, but we think the Opel Astra will be revealed before the end of 2021.

Further Reading

Opel Astra vs Volkswagen Golf

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