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Opel Corsa 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:46:17 +0200

The new Corsa range has been rejuvenated to provide more power and more driving fun with less fuel consumption. Opel engineers have given the Corsa a complete make-over, introducing an enhanced powertrain line-up that reduces fuel consumption by up to 13 percent, significant chassis improvements and a new steering calibration. In addition to its agile handling and greater ride comfort, drivers will appreciate engines that give more pulling power. These enhancements are accompanied by the introduction ...

Opel Flextreme GT/E concept 2010

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:09:02 +0200

Opel will unveil its Flextreme GT/E concept car at the 80th Geneva Motor Show (March 4 – 14), that will boost the company’s credentials as a leader in green technologies, offering expressive design with efficient environmental performance – and engineered with German precision. In Opel’s strategy for achieving more independence from fossil fuels, electricity plays a key role. The 4.7-meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates how extended-range electric ...

Opel Meriva 2010

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:23:27 +0200

Innovative, versatile and elegant: The second generation Opel Meriva, to premiere March 4 at the Geneva Motor Show, will set the new standard for automotive versatility with a multitude of innovative features engineered to optimize the flexible use of space. And it is all packed in a distinctive, contemporary design. After pioneering automobile on-board versatility with the compact seven-seater Zafira in 1999, Opel created a new market segment for small, affordable monocabs when it launched the ...

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX Sports Tourer 2009

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:49:25 +0300

Green shoots continue to sprout on the Opel model line-up: Starting this fall, the especially environmentally friendly Insignia ecoFLEX will be available as a Sports Tourer. The elegant station wagon version of Europe’s 2009 Car of the Year sips in the combined cycle just 5.3 liters of diesel per 100 km and emits only 139 g CO2/km.(ecoFLEX sedan: 5.2 l/100 km, 136 g CO2/km). – while offering a load capacity of up to 1530 liters. All Insignia ecoFLEX models combine economy with ...

Opel Insignia ecoFLEX 2009

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:04:29 +0300

The new ecoFLEX version of the Opel Insignia offers a dynamic driving experience and low emissions at an affordable price. Emitting only 136 grams of CO2, equivalent to 5.2 l/100km on the MVEG/NEDC cycle, the Insignia ecoFLEX features a powerful turbo diesel with 2.0-liter displacement, an output of 118 kW/160 hp and a maximum 380 Nm of torque with overboost. “The Insignia ecoFLEX highlights Opel’s engineering expertise, proving that it is possible to combine economic driving ...

Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer 2010

Thu, 21 May 2009 08:50:20 +0300

The Insignia OPC Sports Tourer will hit dealerships later this year, but first it has to go through hell – the Green Hell of the Nürgurgring’s Nordschleife, considered the toughest, most demanding and dangerous race track in the world. Opel engineers insist that all vehicles in their OPC range complete a rigorous 10,000 kilometer testing around the 20.8 km Nordschleife of the Nürburgring, dubbed the Green Hell by legendary race car driver Jackie Stewart.Just ...

Opel Astra 2010

Wed, 13 May 2009 12:28:05 +0300

Integrating German engineering excellence, fluid sculptural design and accessible innovative technologies, the new Opel Astra captures the philosophy which quickly made the Insignia Europe’s best-selling mid-sized sedan. Opel’s new compact will premiere September 17 in Frankfurt at the IAA as a dynamic five-door hatchback with elegant touches that profits from the best of Opel engineering for a thrilling driving experience. The next generation Astra brings many comfort and safety ...

Opel Insignia OPC 2010

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:39:50 +0300

The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 will be unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premieres at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center). The heart of the Insignia OPC is its 2.8 V6 Turbo engine. Derived from the powerful gasoline engine already available on the top-of-the-line Insignia, this version reaches an output of 239 kW/325 hp. The increase in power was obtained by a special engine development and by ...

Opel Ampera 2010

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:05:44 +0200

GM’s design team has created a practical, efficient electric car that builds on Opel’s award-winning design direction. The Opel Ampera offers optimal passenger space, futuristic equipment features in an aerodynamic, premium design. “The Opel Ampera shows all the opportunities advanced propulsion technologies offer for car design. We had to maximize the aerodynamic efficiency but still offer ultimate everyday driving comfort,” said Phil Zak, Director, Exterior ...

Opel Antara 2009

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:08:59 +0200

Opel now offers the Antara with front-wheel drive for active people and families who seek space and high seating and prefer the look of a crossover. By opting for a 4X2, buyers have a cost savings on a car that already offers high value for money. The Antara front-wheel drive is available with the Common Rail Turbo diesel 2.0 CDTI with 93 kW/127 hp as well as the 2.4 liter gasoline engine with 103 kW/140 hp. Regardless of the motor chosen, the price of the front-wheel drive is 2,000 euros less than ...