2025 Opel Astra Facelift Debuts With Sharper Design and Longer Electric Range

By bike_ev_admin December 12, 2025 3 min read

The European market continues to shift toward SUVs, yet Opel continues to invest in its iconic compact hatchback. For 2025, the sixth-generation Opel Astra receives a substantial facelift aimed at refreshing its design, improving cabin comfort, and boosting the performance of the electric model. The update is designed to keep the Astra competitive against both internal rivals and a growing SUV-dominated landscape.

Bolder Front-End With Opel Compass and Updated Vizor Signature

Opel concentrated the visual transformation on the front end. The 2025 Astra introduces a sharper interpretation of the Opel Vizor grille, now combined with the brand’s new Opel Compass lighting signature. This new identity will shape Opel models in the coming years, making the facelifted Astra instantly recognizable.

Key exterior updates include:

Broader LED lighting surrounding the Vizor
Illuminated Opel Blitz emblem at the center
Revised bumper with glossy black detailing
New 17- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs
Continued availability of hatchback and Sports Tourer body styles

Interior Upgrades Focused on Comfort and Everyday Usability

The cabin receives meaningful comfort improvements. The highly regarded Intelli-Seats, known for ergonomic support, now come standard across all trims. Upholstered in sustainable ReNewKnit material, these seats can be optioned with heating, massage, memory functions, and electro-pneumatic lumbar support.

Infotainment improvements:

The dual 10-inch display setup remains, but Opel has refined the user interface to deliver a cleaner, more intuitive experience designed to reduce distraction.

Electric Astra Gains More Range and New V2L Functionality

The 2025 update brings a major enhancement to the Opel Astra Electric. Equipped with a larger 58-kWh battery, the EV now delivers 454 km of WLTP range, representing a 34-km improvement over the previous version.

Technical improvements:

115 kW (154 hp) electric motor
New 58-kWh battery pack
454 km WLTP range

Added versatility:

The Astra Electric now supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L), allowing the car to power external devices such as tools, camping equipment, or e-bikes — a feature increasingly popular among EV buyers.

Competitive Position in Europe’s Compact Segment

Even as SUVs dominate European roads, compact hatchbacks remain an essential category. The refreshed Astra continues to compete against:

Volkswagen Golf
Peugeot 308 and e-308
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i30
VW ID.3 in the EV segment

In the wagon segment, the Astra Sports Tourer remains a strong alternative to the Skoda Octavia Combi, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, and Peugeot 308 SW.

Launch Timeline

Opel will officially present the refreshed Astra on January 9 at the Brussels Motor Show. Final pricing and market-specific variants will be confirmed ahead of the European launch in 2025.

The 2025 Opel Astra facelift introduces a sharper Opel Compass front end, new Vizor styling, upgraded Intelli-Seats as standard, improved infotainment, and an enhanced Astra Electric with 454 km range and V2L capability. Opel aims to reinforce the Astra’s position in Europe’s competitive compact market as SUVs continue to dominate.