Vauxhall has revealed its radical, family-focused STX Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show – and no, it’s not another SUV.
If you thought the ubiquitous family crossover had consigned the traditional family estate car to history, think again.
Vauxhall still sees a future for the practical station wagon, albeit with battery power and sporty ‘shooting brake’ styling.
Eurig Druce, MD of Vauxhall and Stellantis Group UK, said: “Vauxhall was an estate pioneer in the UK as early as the 1950s. With the STX Concept, we are reimagining the estate for the electric era, combining bold, visionary design with functionality, efficiency and driving pleasure.
“This study previews the next step in our Bold and Pure design philosophy. It explores distinctive features that could influence future Vauxhall models.”
A new era for Vauxhall design
The STX – or Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept to use its full name – also marks a significant moment in Vauxhall’s history, becoming the first vehicle to wear its new modernised Griffin badge.
The new emblem is more angular, and Vauxhall has removed the flag for the first time. The aim is to make the badge look clearer on future models.
The Griffin on the front of the STX is illuminated, and situated in the middle of a crosshair-like ‘Compass’ design.
It acts as a centrepiece for the Vauxhall ‘Vizor’ front panel, which uses angled lighting elements that fade towards the middle.
Dramatic looks with active aerodynamics
At the rear, the STX Concept features a chopped ‘Kamm’ tail, creating an unlikely resemblance to the classic Ferrari 250 GT SWB ‘Breadvan’.
The shape will undoubtedly aid aerodynamic efficiency, which is vitally important for battery-powered cars. In addition to creating a dramatic silhouette, Vauxhall says it aids practicality, too.
The rear of the STX features another version of the Compass design, but with the Vauxhall name illuminated at its centre. Active aerodynamics are also used, with blue-coloured diffuser elements extending from beneath the rear bumper.
A top speed of 124mph is quoted for the STX. However, Vauxhall has kept other performance and technical details under wraps for now.
Three-spoke alloys are on-trend
Other notable elements include the elaborate three-spoke 22-inch alloy wheels, which are wrapped in 285/35 R22 Goodyear tyres,
Aerodynamically optimised, the new rims continue Vauxhall’s three-spoke wheel resurgence, following those fitted to the new Corsa GSE. The original Vauxhall Nova is said to have inspired the wheels fitted to the STX.
On the inside, the marque’s ‘Painting with Light’ approach, also seen on the 2023 Vauxhall Experimental and 2025 Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concepts, is used, complete with lightweight seats and immersive lighting.
Despite its dramatic looks, Vauxhall is keen to stress that the STX Concept is more than simply a motor show flight-of-fancy.
Instead, its debut in Paris is the first step towards the marque’s next generation of estate cars, and the evolution of its design language.
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