The Tourer category of vehicles draws a lot of interest and the Opel Astra Sports Tourer is no stranger to the fact. Ideal for family needs, the Opel Astra variant is up for a facelift and its 2011 model prototype has been spotted by spy photographers.

The images reveal a camouflaged rear end but one can still make out the detailing at the rear as similarities can be drawn with the current generation model. There is no extension from the rear side window and even the tail-lights are similar to the current variant but the lower reflector lights have been moved into the bumper. The prototype reveals a production ready model and there is every chance that this sports tourer might start selling within a matter of months. [Images via WCF]

The new 2010 Opel Astra, unveiled at Frankfurt is a 5-door hatchback, that goes by the name of Vauxhall Astra in the UK. The engine choices for the new Opel Astra are a 1.4 petrol turbo that outputs 88kW (120hp) or a 1.6 turbo — same one from the Insignia — that sports 132kW (180hp). On the inside it boasts a sweeping center stack and red accent lighting to provide an upscale look and feel. It also features arrowhead jewelry in the light clusters, an emergency brake switch instead of a manual pull handle and under the floor storage. On sale in Europe starting this fall, the new Opel Astra is expected to be a hot ticket at a cool price. We’re in for one!

The new 2010 Opel Astra has been officially revealed. Rival to VW’s Golf, the new Opel Astra is being style with influences from the stylish Insignia. With sleek lines and sporty elegance, it’s built on GM’s new Delta platform (just like the Volt) and runs on a variety of engines; 1.4-litre naturally aspirated petrol including a 120 to 140hp turbo version, a turbo 180hp 1.6-liter and of course 1.3-litre, 1.7-litre and 2.0-litre turbo diesels. Expected to go on sale in Europe in the five-door version starting with next year’s autumn, we’ll get to lay our eyes on it at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show first. Looks pretty neat, don’t you think? [via carscoop]