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Brussels Motor Show 2026: New Opel Astra Celebrates Its World Premiere
Sharper, more technical: Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer with illuminated Blitz and Opel Compass as well as Intelli-Lux HD light for the first time Phygital stunner: High-performance Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car Fastest all-electric production Opel: ‘Golden Steering Wheel 2025’1 winner Mokka GSE brings rally DNA to the road First battery-electric Opel with all-wheel drive: Grandland Electric AWD with 239 kW (325 hp) All-electric family SUV with more range: The Opel Frontera Electric Extended Range Friday, January 9, 09:00 CET: CEO Florian Huettl presents the new Opel models in hall 5 of the Brussels Expo Combined values for Opel Mokka GSE according to WLTP2: Energy consumption 18.5 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0...
The Opel Frontera GRAVEL: Rugged Show Car Ready for Everything
#opel #frontera #opelfrontera #suv #gravel #fronteragravel #opelsuv Showstopper: New show car provides a vision for a rugged version of the family SUV Beyond the asphalt: Extra-robust design made for rough and tough gravel roads Public premiere: Frontera GRAVEL at the XS CARNIGHT Wörthersee on May 30 Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Frontera is ready for daily adventures. It is rugged, offers plenty of space, is electrified in every variant and is ideally equipped for the demands of everyday life – as can be seen in the pan-European launch campaign. The Opel Frontera GRAVEL, is a bold show car which demonstrates what a more adventure-ready variant of the family-friendly SUV could look like. Rougher, tougher, made for life beyond the...
Opel Corsa Bestselling Small Car in Germany for Fourth Year in a Row
#opel #corsa #opelcorsa #astra #corsaelectric #opelastra Serial success: 43,467 new registrations of bestseller in 2024 Strong growth: Astra sales up by around 90 per cent compared to previous year Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa has reaffirmed its position as the most popular small car in Germany in 2024. According to official data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the Corsa took the top spot in the small car segment for the fourth year in a row with 43,467 new registrations. Since its launch in 1982, more than 14.6 million units of the Corsa have been sold worldwide. The Corsa follows Opel's tradition of democratizing innovative technologies. These include, for example, the Intelli-Lux Matrix Light and numerous modern...
New Opel Frontera
#opel #frontera #opelfrontera #opelsuv #electric #bev #ev #opelelectric #electricsuv #hybrid #opelhybrid New Opel Frontera: The Electrified, Spacious and Fun SUV Customers’ choice: Battery-electric version or efficient 48-volt hybrid drivetrains Eye-catching exterior: Rugged interpretation of Opel design philosophy with Opel Vizor and new Blitz Smart solutions: Smartphone station, wireless charging, ergonomic Intelli-Seats and many more Space aplenty: Up to around 1,600 litres of luggage space, for up to seven occupants Clever solutions: Wireless charging and phone projection, additional USB ports and more Attractive prices: New Frontera Electric available from €28,990, prices for Frontera Hybrid with 48-volt technology start at...
Opel Kadett E: The Aerodynamics Champion Turns 40
#opel #kadett #opelkadett #kadette #opelclassic #kadettgsi #opelastra #astra #electric #bev #ev #opelelectric #astraelectric Autumn 1984: Fifth generation of compact Kadett is launched Choice aplenty: Kadett E as saloon, estate, notchback, transporter and convertible Wind tunnel tested: Kadett GSi was the most aerodynamic saloon in the world at the time Emotional and electrified: Current Opel Astra generation combines modern driving pleasure with maximum efficiency Combined values for Opel Astra Electric according to WLTP1: energy consumption 15.5 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 label: A. Combined values for Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric according to WLTP1: energy consumption 15.8 kWh/100 km, CO2 emissions 0 g/km; CO2 label...
Practical, Efficient, Electrified: The New Opel Hybrids With 48-Volt Technology
#opel #corsa #mokka #astra #grandland #frontera #hybrid #opelastra #opelcorsa #opelgrandland #opelfrontera #opelmokka #opelhybrid Wide selection: Opel passenger cars from Corsa to Astra, Mokka and Grandland to the new Frontera can already be ordered with an efficient hybrid drive Hybrid advantage: CO2 emissions and consumption decrease, purely electric at low speeds Perfect coordination: Seamless interaction between combustion engine and 21 kW electric motor plus electrified six-speed dual clutch transmission Everything at a glance: Practical hybrid information clearly arranged in the driver information display Rüsselsheim. Driving electrified and saving fuel without having to change driving and operating habits or having to...
50 Years Ago: The Opel Safety Vehicle Set New Safety Standards
#opel #opelsafetyvehicle #50years #osv40 #opelkadettc #classiccars #opelclassic OSV 40: Opel Safety Vehicle masters impact speeds of up to 40 mph (65 km/h) Forerunner of production models: Visionary safety study based on the Opel Kadett C Compact class safety today: Current Astra with state-of-the-art assistance systems Rüsselsheim. Electrified, emotional and at the same time equipped for all everyday tasks – this applies to the modern Opel vehicles, from the Corsa and the Astra to the new Grandland. Both the passenger car models and the light commercial vehicles from Opel have one thing in common: they ensure a relaxed journey at all times with numerous state-of-the-art active and passive safety systems. Safety is a tradition at...
Opel Corsa Best-Selling Small Car in Germany in First Half of 2024
#opel #corsa #opelcorsa #smallcar #germancar #corsaelectric #electriccar #bev #ev #electromobility Hugely popular Corsa with over 20,000 new registrations in Germany so far this year Corsa Electric also leading the segment of battery-electric small cars Opel achieves growth of almost 18 per cent in June, passenger car market share up significantly to 5.8 per cent Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa continues to go from strength to strength. The small car bestseller from Rüsselsheim was Germany's most popular small car in the first half of 2024. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the Corsa leads the ranking in its segment after the first six months of the year with 20,231 new registrations across all drive variants. The...
The New Opel Grandland: When Visionary Dreams Become True
#opel #grandland #opelgrandland #electriccar #opelelectric #bev #ev From concept to reality: New Grandland brings Opel Experimental ideas to life Design of the future today: Blitz logo and Opel lettering at rear illuminated for first time Resource-saving mobility: All-electric Grandland Electric, no chrome, interior fabrics made of 100 per cent recycled materials Rüsselsheim. “German Energy” – the Opel Experimental shows what that means down to the smallest detail. The concept car, which was first presented at the IAA Mobility last year, gives a glimpse of the brand's future. The Opel Experimental is much more than a design study. Since its premiere, it has shown what will characterise future Opel models – with bold and pure design...
Perfect Everyday Camper and Motorhome: Opel Zafira as Crosscamp Urban Camper Full and Crosscamp Urban Camper Lite
#opel #camper #zafira #opelzafira opelcamper #van #germancarforum For an enjoyable camping experience: Swivelling front seats and sleeping space for four including rising roof Crosscamp Full: Fully equipped with fitted cupboards and kitchenette Crosscamp Lite: Universally applicable all-rounder with highly variable storage Rüsselsheim. The Opel Zafira is the perfect spacious people carrier for travelling with friends or family. The conversion specialists at Crosscamp clearly agree: they have transformed the Zafira into a practical, flexible and comfortable urban camper – in two versions. The Crosscamp Urban Camper Lite comes as a versatile everyday vehicle which, thanks to its flexible equipment options, is the ideal companion for...
Press Kit: Opel Grandland World Premiere in Eisenach
#opel #grandland #opelgrandland #germancarforum Electric SUV: Top-of-the-range model first Opel on STLA Medium Platform with locally emissions-free range of up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP1) With new battery shop: Eisenach plant transformed into ultra-modern “electric plant” for Grandland production Green electricity: New 14-hectare solar farm will power the plant Rüsselsheim/Eisenach. Earlier today, Opel lifted the lid on its latest newcomer and showed the first pictures of the new Grandland. At the same time, the next generation of Opel's top-of-the-line SUV is celebrating its world premiere – at the Eisenach plant in Thuringia where Opel CEO Florian Huettl, together with Jörg Escher, Managing Director of the Eisenach plant, and...
Opel Unveils Stunning Next Generation Grandland SUV
#opel #grandland #suv #opelgrandland #opelsuv #germancars #germancarforum From concept to reality: All-new Grandland adopts many design features from the Opel Experimental German Energy: Designed, engineered and made in Germany BEV-native: Top-of-the-line Opel SUV based on new STLA Medium platform Electric freedom: Grandland Electric features new flat battery packaging design and will offer a range of up to around 700 kilometres (WLTP1) Lighting innovations: New Intelli-Lux Pixel HD system with over 50,000 individual elements Greenovation: Interior fabric from recycled PET Flexible storage options: Over 35 litres of interior storage compartments, including semi-transparent Pixel Box Rüsselsheim. Stylish and dynamic, spacious and...
New Opel Frontera: Spacious and Fun SUV Also Available Fully Electric
#opel #opelfrontera #frontera #suv #opelsuv #bev #ev #electric #germancars #germancarforum Customers’ choice: Battery-electric version or efficient 48-volt hybrid drives Rugged interpretation: Expressive silhouette, Opel Vizor with new Blitz, pronounced wheel arches Interior delights: Dual widescreen displays, special ergonomic feature for front seats, clever storage solutions Space aplenty: Up to 1,600 litres of luggage space, optional functional roof rails Clever solutions: Wireless charging and phone projection, additional USB ports and more Rüsselsheim. Opel is sounding in the start of a new chapter in the company’s long and successful history: today the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker revealed the first images of the new Opel...
Press Kit: New Opel Commercial Vehicles
#opel #opelcombo #opelvivaro #opelmovano #germancar #germancars #germancarforum New Opel Combo, Vivaro and Movano: The Innovative, Unmistakeable and Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Range New look: LCV models also with characteristic Opel Vizor brand fascia New work space: Refreshed cockpits with up to 10-inch colour touchscreens New electronic helpers: Up to 21 assistance systems make working life safer New electric drivetrains: Class-leading driving range of up to 420 kilometres (WLTP1) Rüsselsheim. The new generation of Opel's light commercial vehicle (LCV) trio is ready to go: The compact new Opel Combo, the medium-sized new Opel Vivaro and the large new Opel Movano are already available to order and will soon be able to...
One Vehicle, Multiple Versions: The Opel Movano as a Crosscamp Camper Van
#opel #opelmovano #movano #camper #crosscamp #van #campervan #opelvan #germancar #germancars #germancarforum Flexible base: Movano becomes a fully equipped camper van Crosscamp 541: Vehicle for daily usage and multifunctional camper van in one Crosscamp 600 and 640: For maximum living comfort with plenty of space Rüsselsheim. The Movano is the largest member of Opel’s light commercial vehicle portfolio. It sets standards in terms of payload, loading volume and permissible total weight. This makes it the ideal transporter for almost all commercial tasks. But the Opel Movano can do more than just transport goods. As a powerful and robust load carrier, it also offers the ideal prerequisites for camper van conversions – something the...
Driving Pleasure up, Emissions Down: The New Grandland Hybrid
#opel #hybrid #grandland #grandlandhybrid #opelhybrid #electric #suv #germancar #germancars #germancarforum Electrified, efficient, practical: Top-of-the-Line Opel SUV with 48-volt technology for first time Optimal coordination: Combination of new petrol engine and electric motor cuts consumption by around 15 per cent Perfect also for urban environment: Pure electric driving at low speeds in the city Attractive entry-level price: New Grandland Hybrid from €36,120 (RRP including VAT in Germany) Rüsselsheim. Powerful, stylish and highly dynamic – the Opel Grandland is suitable as a sporty, elegant company car as well as a practical, comfortable SUV for an active lifestyle. The top-of-the-line SUV from Opel offers driving pleasure with...
Electrification for All: New Opel Corsa Hybrid From €26,100
#opel #corsa #hybrid #opelcorsa #opelhybrid #corsahybrid #germancar #germancas #germancarforum Electrified, smart, comfortable: Opel Corsa with 48-volt hybrid drive for the first time Hybrid advantage: CO2 emissions and consumption down, purely electric at low speeds Well-equipped: Numerous state-of-the-art technologies plus hybrid-specific displays Stylish small car bestseller: With Opel Vizor brand face and new cockpit design Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa has been shining in new splendour for a few months now – more modern, digital and diverse than ever with the characteristic Opel Vizor brand face and two electric drives. Opel is now expanding the drive range for the small car bestseller. The Opel Corsa is now available for the...
Perfect Travel Companion: The New Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric with Original Accessories
Plenty of space for luggage: Boot volume of up to 1,553 litres, carrier systems for roof and rear Off to the mountains: Pass-through for skis, plus compartment trays and snow chains Tidy and practical: Multi-functional FlexConnect solutions for the interior Locally emissions-free: Up to 413 kilometres (WLTP1) between charging stops, wide range of charging solutions including Universal Charger Rüsselsheim. While some may be planning their next skiing trip in the coming weeks, others will already be making their arrangements to head to warmer climates. But no matter the destination, the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric is the ideal travel companion for the entire family. It offers plenty of space, flexible and practical solutions...
New Opel Combo Now with Advanced Intelli-Lux LED Matrix Light
#opel #opelcombo #germancars #germancarforum Intelli-Lux LED®: Opel Combo is first in class to offer advanced headlamp technology Power with precision: Intelli-Lux LED® headlamps superior to conventional lighting New Combo style: Intelli-Lux LED® Matrix Light as an integral part of Opel Vizor brand fascia Rüsselsheim. When it comes to driving safely in low visibility, Opel is the “go-to” brand. Headlamps with the adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux LED® technology can be found in all classes of cars from the German carmaker, beginning with the best-selling Opel Corsa and the eye-catching Opel Mokka. The latest generation lighting technology, Intelli-Lux LED® Pixel Light, is offered on the Opel Astra, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer, and...
Opel Rocks Electric Segment Leader in the Netherlands
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Rocks Electric finished 2023 as the best-selling light motor vehicle in the Netherlands. According to official data, the German brand sold around 1,200 units of its quadricycle last year and achieved a market share of over 40% in the microcar segment. Just 2.41 metres long, 1.39 metres wide (excluding exterior mirrors) and weighing only 471 kilograms (including traction battery), the Opel Rocks Electric is the entry-ticket to electric mobility, especially for beginners. As it is officially classified as a light motor vehicle or quadricycle, teenagers as young as 16 years are allowed to drive the Rocks Electric with a moped certificate or a driving license B in the Netherlands. The Rocks Electric offers a range...
Opel Corsa Best-selling Car in Greece
Popular choice: Segment share of 17.4 per cent for best-selling small car New registrations doubled: Opel second most popular passenger car brand Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa continues to remain popular with buyers across Europe. According to official data, the supermini with the Blitz was the best-selling car overall in Greece in 2023. New registrations of over 5,800 gave the Corsa a total market share of 4.3 per cent and an impressive segment share of 17.4 percent in the small car segment. “The Opel Corsa has always come with a convincing package of innovation and affordable state-of-the-art technology. This remains the case even 40 years after the nameplate was launched. The success reflects the excellence of Opel, and we...

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