This rear does not deceive. Spy photos show the new Opel Astra van

Since the first generation, the van Opel Astra is still popular in many markets – even in an unusual 2020, 51% of Astra’s total sales came from a van (source JATO).

You don’t expect anything but a van in the new generation Astra – recently and officially presented and which we have already been able to test, albeit as a test prototype… And this despite the threat posed by an SUV / crossover that puts enormous pressure on the sales of this body…

However, with Opel Germany as “home”, which, in addition to being the largest market in Europe, is also the largest market for vans in the world, both in absolute and relative terms, there was nothing I could do but accept. with this.

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Camouflaged but unmistakable

Spy photos of the new Opel Astra, formerly called the Caravan, now called the Sports Tourer, which should remain in this sixth generation, show a partially disguised test prototype that manages to hide the contours of the elongated rear volume, despite effectively hiding your vehicle. stylistic details.

It is from the B-pillar that the salon and the van diverge. On the side, we see a new tailgate and an added third window, and behind it stands out a new wide tailgate. However, the rear optical groups, at first glance, do not differ in shape from those used in the cabin.

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Moreover, apart from the expected higher payload, not many differences are expected from the famous sedan.

The new Opel Astra van will use the same mechanics and, of course, unprecedented hybrid options. plugin what we saw in the five-door saloon. It remains to be confirmed if the future Opel e-astraThe all-electric variant, announced during the model’s official presentation and launching in 2023, will also be accompanied by a van.

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When will we see her without camouflage?

If production of the new Opel Astra is slated to start later this year in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the van is expected to be unveiled in early 2022.