Start of production for the new Opel Grandland in Eisenach

• Start of production with Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow and Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz
• Opel is consistently continuing its electrification strategy with the new Grandland
• New Opel Grandland with digital Pure Panel cockpit and innovative assistance systems

Thuringia's Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow (left) and Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz (right) with the new Opel Grandland Hybrid4

Starting shot for the new Opel Grandland in Eisenach: Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz and Thuringia's Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow were on site in Eisenach today when the German manufacturer's first SUV flagship rolled off the assembly line. At the start of series production, an Opel Grandland Hybrid4 in Ultimate equipment with electric all-wheel drive and a system output of 221 kW / 300 PS was produced in the Thuringian plant (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1 : 1.3-1.2 l / 100 km, CO 2 - Emissions 31-29 g / km; combined, efficiency class A +).

"Packed with innovative technologies, with the fully digital Pure Panel cockpit and a highly efficient drive portfolio including two plug-in hybrids, the new Grandland will give us further momentum," says Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz at the Eisenach plant. "I'm already looking forward to seeing our SUV flagship at dealerships in February and then in customer hands."

Opel CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz (left) and Thuringia's Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow (right) with the new Opel Grandland Hybrid4

"We are pleased that the new Opel Grandland can now roll off the production line here in Eisenach," emphasizes Xavier Chéreau, Opel supervisory board chairman and Stellantis HR manager. "The social dialogue has once again led to constructive solutions that benefit the competitiveness of the location - which is all the more important in view of the far-reaching change in the automotive industry."

“Team did a fantastic job despite many pandemic-related restrictions. With the new Grandland we are opening another chapter in the successful history of the plant. We are pleased to now deliver Opel's SUV flagship in the usual Eisenach top quality, ”says plant manager Jörg Escher.

Opel is continuing its electrification strategy with the new Grandland and is offering two plug-in hybrids: System output of the Grandland Hybrid is 165 kW / 224 PS; in addition, it delivers a maximum torque of 360 Newton meters (fuel consumption according to WLTP: 1.4-1.3 l / 100 km, CO 2 emissions 32-30 g / km; combined, efficiency class A +). Power is sent to the front axle via a convenient eight-speed automatic. As a 4x4 variant with an additional electric motor on the rear axle, Opel Grandland Hybrid4 even offers a system output of 221 kW / 300 PS and a powerful 520 Newton meters of maximum torque.

Opel Grandland Hybrid4

At an attractive entry-level price of 28,790 euros (RRP including VAT), the new Grandland in the Business Edition has numerous state-of-the-art assistance systems. Standard repertoire includes the front collision warning with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane keeping assistant, traffic sign and drowsiness detection as well as the cruise control with intelligent speed limiter.

Opel Grandland Hybrid4: Interior with Pure Panel - fully digital cockpit

With the new Pure Panel, drivers and passengers can also enjoy a fully digital cockpit world. Smartphones can be easily connected to the infotainment systems via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Another real highlight is the optionally available adaptive IntelliLux LED Pixel light with a total of 168 LED elements, which, like the Night Vision system, is celebrating its premiere in the Grandland. In addition, the new Grandland shines with the new brand face, the Opel Vizor.

[1] Fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values ​​mentioned were determined using the WLTP test procedure and converted into NEDC values ​​in order to ensure comparability with other vehicles (Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007, Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1153 and Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1151).