Bestseller in the making: More than 100,000 customers have already
ordered the Opel Crossland X since the start of sales about one year
ago.
Just one year after the order books opened and already a
bestseller: 100,000 customers across Europe have chosen the Opel
Crossland X. Extremely crisp on the outside, really spacious and extra
variable on the inside, with a cool two-colour finish and a casual SUV
look: the Crossland X hits the bull's eye in the SUV-B market.
Crisp, spacious and versatile: Qualities like these have already
convinced more than 100,000 customers to order the Opel Crossland X.
"With typically Opel technology such as ergonomic AGR front seats,
which are unique in this market segment, the Crossland X plays a key
role in our ongoing product offensive”, said Peter Küspert, Managing
Director Sales and Marketing, Opel Automobile GmbH. “Together with its
X- family siblings, the Mokka X and the Grandland X, it will be
available in 2018 for the first time over a full calendar year and make
an important contribution to growth.”
The Crossland X was the first joint project between Groupe PSA and
Opel in the cooperation that began between both companies in 2012. The
car shares its architecture with the Citroën C3 Aircross and both cars
are produced in the Zaragoza plant in Spain.
The Crossland X offers a host of state-of-the-art driver assistance
systems such as Driver Drowsiness Alert and Lane Departure Warning,
Forward Collision Alert with pedestrian detection and Automatic
Emergency Braking, high-tech Full LED headlights, 180-degree Panoramic
Rear View Camera and Side Blind Spot Alert.
The car is powered by a portfolio of efficient diesel, petrol and LPG
engines from 1.2 to 1.6 litres in displacement with outputs ranging
from 55 kW/75 hp to 96 KW/130 hp, combined with a choice of five and
six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions (official fuel
consumption in accordance with the New European Driving Cycle urban 8.4[1]-4.11 l/100 km, extra-urban 6.01-3.31 l/100 km, combined 6.91-3.61 l/100 km, official specific combined CO2 emissions 123-931 g/km; efficiency class C-A+).
The Crossland X is the third member of the Opel X-family of trendy
sport utility vehicles, alongside the robust Mokka X and the larger
compact-class Grandland X. The X-family enjoys increasing popularity. In
Germany, for example, the trio took first place in the SUV segment
statistics of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in the first
two months of the year.
High savings potential: Exemplary economical TCO values per kilometre
High-class equipment: Business Edition with numerous extras as standard
Wildly popular: Already many awards for new Opel flagship generation
High savings potential: Opel Insignia is best-in-class for total cost of ownership.
The new Opel Insignia is the economic wonder in the mid-size class.
The Opel flagship impresses as much with its sporty style, premium
comfort and top technologies as it does with its cost-effectiveness.
Customers benefit from a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for the
Insignia than for comparable competitors in the high-volume and premium
segment. This makes the Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer
particularly attractive for both private and fleet customers.
Cost effective: Class-leading total cost of ownership makes the
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer estate (photo) and Grand Sport sedan
especially attractive for private as well as business customers.
Business Edition: Top equipment at special price
Especially the Business trim levels offer high comfort and a host of
technologies as standard in a complete package for an extremely
attractive price. The Insignia Business Edition already comes with
features such as the Navi 900 IntelliLink infotainment system and
integrated navigation as well as the AGR-certified (Campaign for
Healthier Backs) ergonomic seat. This abundance of equipment is one of
the reasons for the Insignia’s high resale value.
But many other factors also ensure that the Opel flagship pays off
more than the competitors in its segment: thanks to ultra-modern
production methods and high-class materials the Insignia achieves an
outstanding level of quality, which is important for a long life cycle
with stable residual values. In addition, clever engineering, efficient
propulsion systems, innovative technologies and assistance systems make
driving safer. This all results in favourable insurance ratings, low
servicing and repair costs as well as reduced fuel costs.
As Turbo diesel or Turbo petrol unit: Opel Insignia pays off
According to current calculations and based on current prices (more
information below) the total cost of ownership for the Insignia Grand
Sport Business Edition with a 100 kW/136 hp 1.6 liter Turbo diesel (NEDC
fuel consumption with Start/Stop and six-speed manual transmission:
urban 5.11 l/100 km, extra-urban 3.9[1] l/100 km, combined 4.31 l/100 km, 1141 g/km CO2)
is an extremely economical €0.35 per kilometre driven. It’s a similar
situation with the identically motorised and equipped Insignia Sports
Tourer (NEDC fuel consumption with Start/Stop and six-speed manual
transmission: urban 5.3 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.1 l/100 km, combined 4.5
l/100 km, 119 g/km CO2): the correspondingly calculated
total cost of ownership is just under €0.38 per kilometre driven. The
Insignia Sports Tourer Business Edition with the 2.0-litre Turbo diesel
with 125 kW/170 hp (NEDC fuel consumption with Start/Stop and six-speed
manual transmission: urban 6.9 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.3 l/100 km,
combined 5.3 l/100 km, 139 g/km CO2) also impresses with
exemplary TCO values which are currently only €0.38 per kilometre driven
on the afore-mentioned basis – compared to almost €0.42 for the closest
comparable competitor.
But it’s not just the Opel Insignia diesel variants, the petrol
models also pay off in terms of total cost of ownership: the Business
Edition with the 121 kW/165 hp 1.5 litre Turbo ECOTEC unit (NEDC fuel
consumption with Start/Stop and six-speed manual transmission: urban
7.5-7.3 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.9-4.8 l/100 km, combined 5.8-5.7 l/100
km, 133-130 g/km CO2) also boasts high economy with the Grand Sport just under €0.43 and the Sports Tourer just under €0.44 per kilometre.
The total cost of ownership is calculated from the costs for maintenance[2],
insurance, fuel consumption (official fuel consumption in the New
European Driving Cycle NEDC according to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and
Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 in the applicable versions[3])
and taxes as well as the expected depreciation after three years and
90,000 kilometres (diesel vehicles) or five years and 100,000 kilometres
(petrol vehicles). The basis for this is the data provided by the
independent organisation Audatex Cost-of-Ownership Solutions in the
autumn of 2017, as well as the current GDV insurance classifications on
typklasse.de. The fuel prices used in the calculation were obtained from
www.benzinpreis.de (status October 2017: petrol - €1.374/litre, diesel -
€1.188/litre), published in ams autokauf in the autumn of 2017. The
residual values are based on the prognoses of Bähr & Fess Forecasts.
Simply superb: The Opel flagship impresses
The Opel Insignia thus offers an attractive overall package that wins
over customers and experts alike. Even though the youngest generation
of Opel’s flagship has been on Europe’s roads for just a few months, it
has already received a number of awards. These include the “Golden
Steering Wheel” 2017 in Poland (Auto Swiat) and Slovenia (Auto Bild) as
well as “Best Car 2017” (Fleet Cars & Vans, Fleet Auto Premium) in
Poland and “Fleet News of the Year” (FLEET Magazine) in the Czech
Republic.
[1] With low-rolling-resistance tires. [2] In accordance with Opel time specifications and Opel recommended retail price for spare parts and operating agents. [3]For vehicles with values
determined according to WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test
Procedure) and recalculated in NEDC: According to Regulation (EC) No.
715/2007, Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1153 and Regulation (EU) No.
2017/1151 in the applicable versions.
New taxi models: Opel flagships Insignia Sports Tourer and Country Tourer
Pays off: Generous space, top workmanship and economical consumption
Large ex-works taxi offer: New Opel Insignia models join Vivaro and Zafira
Good looking and practical: Up to 1,665 litres of luggage space and
up to two metres of load-length for bulky goods – the Opel Insignia
Sports Tourer as taxi.
“Taxi!” Those looking for a spacious and elegant means of transport
can now hop in the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer or, for an even more
individual ride, the Insignia Country Tourer. The flagship estates from
Rüsselsheim are now also available as taxi models in the characteristic
light ivory lacquer and as chauffeur service rental cars – with top
comfort for passengers and plenty of room for luggage. With these
qualities, the newcomers enrich Opel’s portfolio of very spacious taxis.
The Opel Insignia enables taxi companies to offer their customers a
lot of room and highest comfort. In the entry-level model Insignia
Sports Tourer Taxi Selection already available from €22,639 (RRP excl.
VAT in Germany), driver and front passenger enjoy the multi-stage
adjustable comfort seats. The standard air conditioning system ensures a
constantly pleasant temperature including footwell heating in the rear
passenger cabin. And with a luggage compartment volume of 560 to a
maximum of 1,665 litres as well as a load-space length of over two
metres, even large and bulky cargo can be easily stowed in the Insignia
Sports Tourer. The driver benefits from top connectivity with the
standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible Radio R 4.0
IntelliLink.
For a net entry-level price of €26,046 the Taxi Dynamic variant
already comes with Navi 900 IntelliLink including an 8-inch colour
touchscreen and integrated navigation on board. Both the driver and
front-seat passenger make themselves comfortable in the ergonomic seats
certified by the independent AGR (Campaign for Healthier Backs) experts –
the best basis for a relaxing ride. The AGR seat also makes the taxi
even more pleasant as a workplace for the driver. With its multi-stage
adjustments for the contours of the spine, the seat is a true back
champion.
Thanks to state-of-the-art production methods, lightweight
construction as well as powerful and fuel-efficient engines, the
flagship estate is very economical. For instance with the 100 kW/136 hp
1.6 litre Turbo diesel and six-speed automatic transmission it consumes
just 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC fuel consumption with
Start/Stop: urban 6.1 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.6 l/100 km, combined 5.2
l/100 km, 137 g/km CO2).
At the same time, the Insignia Sports Tourer comes with all the
prerequisites to be able to quickly and easily transform it into a fully
equipped taxi: the basic taxi equipment is available for a net price of
€1,790. It includes a taxi alarm system, electrical connections for the
taximeter and roof sign, an on and off switch for the roof sign, power
supply for the radio as well as protective foil on the door and boot
sills. Various roof signs and mounts as well as taximeter installation
preparation kits can be ordered for the Insignia. And last but not
least, taxi companies can equip their Sports Tourer model right at
pick-up with the Hale SPT 02 taximeter that is perfectly integrated into
the rearview mirror housing.
With these special features, the Insignia Sports Tourer and Country
Tourer now expand the Opel taxi portfolio available ex-works. The major
advantage of the works solution is that the customer gets everything
from one source, there is a full works warranty on all modifications and
the fixtures are integrated in the car according to highest Opel
quality standards. In addition to both newest-generation flagship
estates, the extremely flexible Opel Zafira with space for up to six
passengers and the large Opel Vivaro van are also available to meet
practically all transport needs.
Strong showing: Opel Astra wins its category ahead of BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E Class
Strong second: Opel Ampera-e wins silver medal in best electric car category
And the winner is: the Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI with 81 kW/110 hp
(NEDC fuel consumption: urban 3.9 l/100 km, extra-urban 3.1 l/100 km,
combined 3.4 l/100 km, 90 g/km, efficiency class A+). The bestseller
from Rüsselsheim won the Green Mobility Trophy 2017 and was named “Best
Economical Diesel”. Of the 7,400 Auto Zeitung readers who cast a
vote, 28.1 percent chose the frugal limousine with the Blitz on the
grille. This put the Opel Astra ahead of the second-place BMW 520d and
the Mercedes E 220d in third place.
The range champion Opel Ampera-e is also popular with Auto Zeitung
readers. The electric car took home the silver medal in the “Best
Electric Vehicle” category. With 520 kilometers according to the New
European Driving Cycle (NEDC), the Opel Ampera-e offers an unchallenged
higher range than the closest competitor in the segment.
“We are delighted with these knowledgeable readers’ verdict. With
this, our Astra wins another major award after it already captured the
European “Car of the Year 2016” as well as 13 national ‘Car of the Year’
titles,” says Jürgen Keller, Opel Executive Director Sales, Marketing
and Aftersales Germany.
More car for the money: Opel Insignia Grand Sport offers outstanding value for money
Really spacious: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer available from €26,940
All-new: Significantly lighter and more agile, clever package, latest generation powertrains
Highly efficient: High-volume engines with WLTP driving cycle fuel savings of between three and ten percent
Friction-optimized: Newly designed six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic transmissions
Start of sales: Order books for sedan and station wagon open on February 20
New Opel Insignia Sports Tourer and Grand Sport: Order books open on February
As of February 20, the new Opel flagship is available to order as a
InsigniaGrand Sport from €25,940 (all prices RRP incl. VAT in Germany) and
as a Sports Tourer from €26,940. And the new generation Opel
Insignia is proving to be irresistible: the newcomer not only stands out
with its elegantly sporty silhouette featuring exemplary aerodynamics
(CD of just 0.26 for the coupé-like five-door) but is also
full of technological innovations.
Dynamic duo: New Opel Insignia Sports Tourer and Grand Sport
impress with their exciting design, top technologies and luxurious
comfort, without any compromises in practicality.
All in all, the new Insignia
impresses with improved agility and spaciousness along with excellent
value for money, making it a strong challenger even for premium brand
models. The new Opel Insignia starts as standard with driver assistance
systems such as forward collision alert with pedestrian recognition,
automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist
with automatic steering correction and following distance indication.
The active hood for improved pedestrian protection rounds off the
significant increase in safety. Elsewhere, even the basic version comes
with a touchscreen.
The second generation Insignia is based on an all-new architecture.
It weighs up to 175 kilograms less than the outgoing model as a Grand
Sport limousine, and up to 200 kg less as a spacious Sports Tourer
station wagon. This substantial mass reduction and the new, extremely
precise steering system are responsible for the improved driving
dynamics.
Furthermore, the all-new Opel flagship debuts with a wide
range of highly efficient engines and friction-optimized transmissions
designed to provide better efficiency and lower fuel costs. Fuel
consumption of the expected volume engines available for the Grand Sport
(gasoline: 1.5liter Turbo; diesel: 1.6 CDTI) is down by three to ten
percent compared with the equivalent outgoing models, according to the
Worldwide Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP).
Opel already announced in December 2015 that the company will provide
consumption figures based on the WLTP driving cycle for future models.
The WLTP driving cycle will become legally binding as of the fall of
2017 and, compared with the currently applicable NEDC, is closer aligned
to real driving behavior. Starting with the new Astra, Opel already
began providing CO2 and fuel consumption data gathered in
accordance with WLTP driving cycle in addition to the official NEDC data
as of June 2016. This gives Opel customers a more realistic estimate of
the daily consumption of their vehicle. Tests conducted by renowned
publications such as Italian magazine Quattroruote already show that the Opel data collected in accordance with the WLTP driving cycle comes very close to real-life consumption.
New gasoline and refined diesel engines available at start of sales
Extremely efficient gasoline unit: 1.5 liter all-aluminum,
turbo-charged direct injection engine is available in two output levels
with 103 kW/140 hp and 122 kW/165 hp.
The engine portfolio of the new Opel Insignia Grand Sport starts with a newly designed extremely efficient gasoline unit, the 1.5 liter turbo available in two output levels. The entry-level engine offers 103 kW/140 hp (NEDC fuel consumption Grand Sport: urban 7.3 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.7 l/100 km, combined 5.7 l/100 km; 129 g/km CO2) and impresses with powerful torque of 250 Nm between 2,000 and 4,100 rpm. The more powerful 121 kW/165 hp version (NEDC fuel consumption Grand Sport: urban 7.0 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.9 l/100 km, combined 5.7 l/100 km; 130 g/km CO2)
has everything that it takes to be the bestselling gasoline engine
available for the Insignia family.
Compared to the already very
efficient 1.6 liter Turbo (125 kW/170 hp) used in the outgoing model,
the new engine reduces consumption in accordance with the WLTP driving
cycle on average by around another three percent.
The 1.5 liter
all-aluminum, turbo-charged direct injection unit has the largest
displacement of all the ultra-modern three and four-cylinder members of
Opel’s small gasoline engine family. The new 1.5 liter high-tech
four-cylinder alsoimpresses with sharp throttle response and ample torque in every situation – two typical features of these units. A further highlight is the top-of-the-range gasoline engine for the new Opel Insignia.
The 2.0 liter turbo delivers 191 kW/260 hp and maximum torque
of 400 Nm between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm (NEDC fuel consumption Grand
Sport: urban 11.5 l/100 km, extra-urban 7.0 l/100 km, combined 8.6 l/100
km; 197 g/km CO2). The 2.0 liter, four-cylinder unit comes
in combination with the completely new eight-speed automatic
transmission, which shifts smoothly, and a highly sophisticated
all-wheel drive system with torque vectoring
– a unique feature in the midsize segment. On this high-tech all-wheel
drive system, two multi-plate clutches replace a conventional rear axle
differential and can accelerate the wheels individually in a
split-second depending on the driving situation.
The propulsion offering is rounded off by the new six-speed manual transmission for the popular 1.6 liter diesel engines with outputs of 81 kW/110 hp (NEDC fuel consumption Insignia Grand Sport: urban 4.6 l/100 km, extra-urban 3.6 l/100 km, combined 4.0 l/100 km; 105 g/km CO2) and 100 kW/136 hp (NEDC fuel consumption Insignia Grand Sport: urban 5.1 l/100 km, extra-urban 3.9 l/100 km, combined 4.3 l/100 km; 114 g/km CO2).
This new combination of friction-optimized manual transmission and
refined 1.6 CDTI with 81 kW/110 hp results in average fuel savings in
the WLTP driving cycle of ten percent compared to the outgoing model.
In addition, Opel will offer the refined 2.0 liter diesel with 125 kW/170 hp and maximum torque
of 400 Nm (NEDC fuel consumption Insignia Grand Sport: urban 6.7 l/100 km, extra-urban 4.3 l/100 km, combined 5.2 l/100 km; 136 g/km CO2).
More comfort, less stress: Distance to vehicle ahead automatically maintained
Data fusion: Opel Astra ACC integrates radar and information from front camera
The future: ACC and driver assistance systems key components of automated driving
Data fusion: Opel Astra Adaptive Cruise Control integrates radar and information from front camera.
Opel is bringing the latest adaptive cruise control (ACC) technology to the compact market segment, introducing the new radar and camera-based ACC on the Astra hatchback and Sports Tourer with six-speed automatic transmission.
Compared with conventional cruise control, ACC brings additional comfort and a reduction in stress for the driver by maintaining a certain distance to the vehicle ahead. ACC automatically adjusts the speed to follow the vehicle in front according to the selected following distance. The system automatically decelerates the car when approaching a slower moving vehicle, if necessary by applying limited braking. If the vehicle ahead accelerates, ACC increases the car’s speed up to the selected set speed. ACC behaves like conventional cruise control if there is no vehicle in the driving lane ahead, but it will additionally apply the brakes to maintain the set speed when driving downhill.
The latest generation ACC from Opel uses not only the radar of conventional systems, but also the Astra’s front camera to locate a vehicle ahead in the Astra’s driving lane. The system operates at speeds between 30 and 180 km/h.
The Astra’s full speed range adaptive cruise control can even brake the car to a full stop behind a preceding vehicle and provide the driver with additional support, for example in traffic jams. When the car has come to a full stop, it can automatically resume following the vehicle ahead within three second[1]. Otherwise, the driver selects resume by pressing the “SET-/RES+” switch or the accelerator pedal when the vehicle in front starts moving again. If the vehicle in front starts moving and the driver does not respond, ACC gives a visual and an audible reminder to relaunch the car. The system then follows the vehicle again (up to the set speed).
“For us at Opel, driving is fun when it is neither boring nor over-demanding,” says William F. Bertagni, Vice President Vehicle Engineering Europe. “The Astra’s latest-generation adaptive cruise control technology perfectly matches our philosophy by taking more of the chore out of long distance driving or stop-and-go traffic, and helping the driver to stay fresh and concentrated.”
Opel Astra - Six-speed automatic transmission.
The driver controls ACC via switches on the steering wheel, selecting a “near”, “mid” or “far” gap for the preferred distance to the preceding vehicle. The “SET-/RES+” switch controls the speed while icons in the instrument cluster inform the driver about set speed, selected gap and if ACC has detected a vehicle ahead.
Cockpit display: icons in the instrument cluster inform Astra-driver about set speed, selected gap and if adaptive cruise control has detected a vehicle ahead.
Adaptive cruise control on the Opel Astra five-door hatchback and Opel Astra Sports Tourer is available as an option with the following engines:
Engine
Gasoline / Diesel
Fuel consumption l/100 km NEDC combined
CO2 emissions g/km NEDC combined
150 hp 1.4 liter ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo
G
5.6-5.4
128-124
200 hp 1.6 liter ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo
G
6.1-6.0
142-138
136 hp 1.6 liter CDTI
D
4.6-4.4
122-115
ACC and the Astra’s additional driver-assistance systems are key components of future intelligent cars and automated driving. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) applies a gentle nudge of corrective steering if the Astra is about to stray out of its lane, followed by a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) if it should leave its lane. Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), Integrated Brake Assist (IBA), Forward Collision Alert (FCA) and Following Distance Indication (FDI) help to avoid or mitigate frontal collisions. A row of red LED lights flashes on the windscreen in the driver’s field of vision if the Astra is closing too fast on the vehicle in front and a collision is imminent.
Forward Collision Alert: If the gap shrinks below a safe distance, it warns the driver with a loud audible alarm, a visual warning in the instrument cluster and an LED projection on the windscreen.
The Astra’s single (mono) camera, installed at the top of the windscreen, collects the data for these systems.
[1] The “auto resume” function is available on the Astra with the 1.6 CDTI and 1.6 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo engines.
J.D. Power report: Strong results for Opel ADAM, Mokka and Insignia
Auto Test Winners 2016: Opel Insignia first in class
Opel ADAM
In the biggest automobile customer satisfaction survey in Germany –
the annual J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) – Opel ADAM small car received the highest rating.
Opel Insignia claimed a strong fourth place in the midsize class and the Opel Mokka
took the bronze medal in the highly competitive compact SUV class. The
J.D. Power survey assesses 24 car manufacturers and 68 car models.
“Our customers and the quality of our vehicles are our highest
priority”, said Jürgen Keller, Opel’s Executive Director Sales,
Marketing & Aftersales in Germany. “The excellent performance in
this year’s J.D. Power Report not only fills us with pride, it also
motivates us to aim for better and better results with each new model.”
Opel ADAM takes first in J.D. Power: Jürgen Keller, Opel’s Executive
Director Sales, Marketing & Aftersales in German (right), gets the
award from Axel Sprenger, Head of European Operations at J.D. Power.
This year 15,453 people were interviewed online about their car by
J.D. Power. In order to take part, customers must have been driving the
vehicle for at least two years. The survey asks questions about
quality/durability, appearance and running costs. The assessments result
in a ranking in which the brand or model with the lowest number of
errors emerges as the winner.
Second Prize-Giving of the Evening: The Auto-Test Winners 2016
Auto Test Winners 2016: Opel Insignia first in class. Jürgen Keller,
Opel’s Executive Director Sales, Marketing & Aftersales in Germany
(right), takes the award from Michael Iggena, Editor-in-Chief Auto Test.
During the J.D. Power prize-giving, Auto-Test – Europe’s biggest car-buyer’s guide – held the Auto-Test Winners 2016 awards ceremony. Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
as the value-for-money winner took first prize in the category for
midsize cars (NEDC combined fuel consumption 4.1-3.8 liters per 100
km/109-99 g/km CO2). The Auto-Test Winners and the results of the J.D.
Power survey have been announced together since 2008.
New Astra Sports Tourer heads Opel’s emergency vehicle line-up
Movano-based rescue and multi-purpose vehicle for fire brigades
Wide range of Opel conversions at 16th show for emergency vehicles
Mobile HQ: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer makes its debut at RETTmobil 2016 as a command vehicle for the fire service.
Insignia Sports Tourer, Zafira Tourer, Mokka and ADAM – Opel now extends its broad portfolio of emergency vehicles with the new Astra Sports Tourer. The 2016 Car Of The Year celebrates its premiere as an emergency vehicle at the RETTmobil show in Fulda, Germany, May 11-13. The Opel Mokka on show in Fulda is designed for the same purpose. Equally wide is the range of commercial vehicle conversions from Opel. The Movano, for example, appears at RETTmobil as a rescue and multi-purpose vehicle for fire brigades. On stand 505 in hall 5, Opel shows how it tailors production cars and light commercial vehicles to the special needs of the police, fire brigades and ambulance services.
Help is on its way: Opel Astra Sports Tourer mobile HQ
The new Opel Astra Sports Tourer is ready for action, not only as Car of the Year for private and fleet customers, but also as a future mobile headquarters for emergency services. Opel already equips its new station wagon in the factory with a signal system and front flashing blue lights, as well as blue warning lights at the rear – all in LED technology. The accompanying BT 220 controls sit close-at-hand in the center console. Additional equipment includes digital radio complete with multiple roof-antennas, a microphone for making public announcements and an engine relay system. Opel will start taking orders for the Astra Sports Tourer with bright red decals from the design112 company this fall.
Compact station wagon for emergencies: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer makes its debut at RETTmobil 2016 as a command vehicle for the fire service.
The youngest generation of Opel’s compact station for emergency services delivers a lively performance, thanks to the up to 190 kg lighter vehicle architecture and lively engines – such as the 100 kW (136 hp) 1.6 CDTI diesel with six-speed automatic gearbox (4.6-4.5 l/100 km fuel consumption NEDC combined; 122-119 g/km CO2 emissions NEDC combined). Prior to conversion into an emergency vehicle, the Astra Sports Tourer already brings state-of-the-art communications and safety technology, including the OnStar personal connectivity and service assistant with Wi-Fi hotspot for multiple mobile devices, NAVI 900 IntelliLink and the pioneering, glare-free IntelliLux LED Matrix lights.
Specialized: Variety of Movano conversions
Opel’s “commercials” are also ready for action. In cooperation with approved conversion specialists, Opel shows how the Movano can become a lifesaver in various forms. Hensel Fahrzeugbau has converted a Movano Trabus (L3H2) into a multi-purpose vehicle for fire brigades, capable of bringing the crew and their tools quickly to the scene of the emergency. The Movano L2H2-based rescue vehicle provides rapid transport from accident-scene to hospital. The conversion with high-tech equipment is from Binz Ambulance- und Umwelttechnik. When RETTmobil is over, this particular Movano will travel to Rüsselsheim, where it will go into service with the plant fire brigade.
All-rounder: As multi-purpose vehicle for fire brigades, Opel Movano Trabus is capable of bringing the crew and their tools quickly to the scene of the emergency.
Opel welcomes the clarity provided by the report of the German government. The report confirms that our tested cars do not have any devices that recognize whether a vehicle is undergoing an exhaust Emissions Test. The report from the UK government, published yesterday, also proves this.
This is in line with our expectation as we always stated that Opel does not have any devices that recognize whether a vehicle is undergoing an exhaust emissions test. Our software was never designed to cheat or deceive. We meet applicable emissions standards.
Both reports suggest the well-known and well-understood differences between the performance of vehicles in the current lab-based emissions test, which is in urgent need of reform, and in road test conditions. The introduction of RDE testing next year begins to address these differences, although there is work to be done to address boundary conditions relevant to that testing.
Opel is actively engaged in the discussion on RDE. We strongly believe that the industry has to regain trust by increasing the transparency with customers and authorities; and we have taken definitive steps in this direction already last year. As announced on December 15, 2015 and explained in more detail on March 29, 2016, Opel will start an initiative to improve NOx emissions of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) diesel applications in new vehicles in August. Our offensive also includes a voluntary customer satisfaction field action that will involve Euro 6 SCR vehicles that are already on the road in Europe. This activity will start in June 2016.
This is a voluntary and first early intermediate step towards RDE. Our voluntary action is aligned with the German Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA).
One tank of fuel: Hypermiler Felix Egolf busts 2,000 kilometer barrier
Average consumption 3.46 liters: Around ten percent below official figures
Long distance champion: Standard Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI ecoFLEX
Rest in Rüsselsheim: Hypermiler Felix Egolf (kneeling) met Christian Müller, the head of Propulsion Systems at Opel, for a chat about saving fuel.
The Opel Insignia is the master of miserliness in the middle class. Opel officially list a combined consumption of 3.9 to 3.8 liters (104 to 99g CO2/km) depending on the specification for the sedan with the 100 kW/136 hp, 1.6 liter whisper diesel (from €27,945 RRP including VAT in Germany). In Germany, the car is in the A+ efficiency class. However, an independent expert from Switzerland has now proved that this data can be undercut considerably in average central European traffic conditions. Felix Egolf, a former Airbus pilot, is a hypermiler and thus part of a community that is permanently trying to establish new minimal consumption values. During his trip from the Alps to the North Sea and back, he only needed 3.46 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. In total, he drove 2,111 kilometers on a single tank of fuel.
Provisional result: On average, Opel Insignia consumed just 3.2 l/100 km of diesel during the drive from Lucerne to Rüsselsheim, at an average speed of 76 km/h.
Egolf’s tour started in Lucerne on April 6. From there, he travelled to the Opel headquarters in Rüsselsheim via the Black Forest. In Rüsselsheim, he stopped for a chat with Vice President GM Global Propulsion Systems – Europe, Christian Müller. “The fuel gauge in the Insignia still showed that the tank was almost full when Felix Egolf arrived in Rüsselsheim. He managed to complete the first 429 kilometers with an average consumption of only 3.2 liters. It is great that he managed to crack the 2,000-kilometer mark,” said Müller.
Back on the road again: From the Opel HQ in Rüsselsheim, Felix Egolf’s journey in the Opel Insignia continued to the German North Sea coast and back to Switzerland.
The hypermiling tour then took Egolf to Münster, Oldenburg and up to Cuxhaven on the North Sea coast. The return leg saw him pass Hanover, Kassel, St. Gallen before coming to a successful end in Zurich on April 8.
“I have wanted to crack the 2,000 kilometer barrier for some time now but I couldn’t find the car to do it. The excellent aerodynamics of the Opel Insignia (cd value of 0.26 plus small frontal area) combined with the Eco Contact 5 low-rolling resistance tires contributed to this outstanding result. This hypermiling tour with the Opel Insignia also shows that anybody who has an anticipatory driving style can easily equal or better the official consumption figures. Anybody can be a hypermiler,” said Egolf.
On the drive to Cuxhaven, Felix Egolf appreciated the qualities of the Opel Insignia, especially as a comfortable touring sedan. The engine impressed with maximum torque of 320 Newton meters, which is already available in a low and thus fuel-saving rpm range between 2,000 and 2,250 rpm, exemplary smoothness and plenty of power.
Packed with power, plenty of torque, low emissions and low consumption - and all of this combined with exemplary smoothness, this is what the Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTi ecoFLEX with 136 hp stands for. The impressive maximum torque of 320 Newton meters already lies within the engine speed range between 2,000 and 2,250 rpm. Opel’s flagship also comes with a wide range of technological, safety and comfort aspects, for example ultra-modern radar-based and camera-based assistance systems: Everything from the Adaptive Cruise Control, the Side Blind Zone Alert to the Forward Collision Assist are all included. Furthermore, the excellent premium seats certified by AGR – the German healthy back expert organization "Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V." provide optimum seating comfort and numerous adjustment options, including four-way lumbar support. The personal online and service assistant Opel OnStar also ensures that the Insignia is fully connected and can offer a fast Wi-Fi Hotspot for up to seven mobile devices.
Opel CEO Dr. Neumann presents the future of the brand
Exciting world premieres: Visionary Opel GT Concept and robust Opel Mokka X
Europe’s best: New Opel Astra “Car of the Year 2016
Lightning start: 130,000 Astra orders, Sports Tourer at dealers soon
Up close to the touring car: New Opel Astra TCR for customer sport
Sportscar of the future: Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann presents new Opel GT Concept in Geneva.
“Opel is more emotional, more innovative and stronger than ever before. Opel is back,” said Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann when opening the Opel stand (Hall 2, number 2231) at the 86th Geneva Motor Show (open to the public form March 3 to 13) earlier today. Dr. Neumann revealed two world premieres during the press conference: the sportscar of the future – Opel GT Concept and Opel Mokka X compact SUV. In addition, Opel Astra TCR touring car, another member of the new Astra family, also features prominently. “Since we started selling the Astra in the fall of 2015, we have received more than 130,000 orders,” said the Opel CEO of the highly successful launch of the new generation Astra. He also went on to add the following after the newcomer received the highest possible accolade: “After dominating several national Car of the Year awards across Europe, the new Opel Astra was also named the European Car of the Year 2016 yesterday afternoon!” Opel Astra Sports Tourer station wagon will be at dealers in just a few weeks and just like its five-door sibling it is lighter and more efficient than ever before and comes with ultra-modern technologies.
Sportscar of the future: World premiere for the Opel GT Concept
World premiere for the Opel GT Concept
Opel once again means pure emotions. This was clearly demonstrated by the world premiere of the GT Concept. The concept car combines the past with future. However, the GT Concept does not try to imitate its famous predecessor. Instead, it offers a new interpretation of the original’s exciting style. “This is one of the most exciting concept cars I have seen in my entire life. Pure passion! It shows who we are: confident, bold and innovative,” said Dr. Neumann when revealing the breathtaking thoroughbred with a front mid-engine and rear-wheel drive.
Confident, bold and innovative: Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann proudly presents the GT Concept.
The GT Concept is just as avant-garde as it is puristic – only the form counts. Long hood, extremely short overhangs, the bold red signature line and neither door handles nor door mirrors nor superfluous decorative elements – it is a pure sportscar. It takes Opel’s sculptural design philosophy to the next level. “We created the GT Concept to capture the bold, emotional spirit of the Opel brand. It is dramatic, sculptural and full of innovations,” explained Mark Adams, Vice President Design.
Bestseller even more desirable: Opel Mokka X world premiere
World premiere for SUV bestseller: Opel CEO Dr. Thomas Neumann also presented the new Opel Mokka X to the media for the first time.
The Opel Mokka has been inspiring emotions ever since its market launch three years ago – more than 500,000 Mokka owners across Europe cannot be wrong. But now the adventurous SUV will be even more desirable: “The new Opel Mokka X is bolder on the outside with refined elegance on the inside,” said Dr. Neumann of the next step in the evolution of the compact SUV bestseller. Opel Mokka X has a characteristic design with a dominant, sharp double wing signature of the LED daytime running lights. In addition, it comes with a refined interior and latest generation infotainment systems, making it one of the best-connected SUVs available when it goes on sale in the summer. IntelliLink will bring the world of smartphones to the car via both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Opel OnStar is also available as an option. However, that is not all. Opel will extend the powertrain portfolio by added a new direct injection 1.4-liter gasoline engine. The ultra-modern engine comes in combination with six-speed automatic transmission, Start/Stop and all-wheel drive (preliminary fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for the combined cycle: 6.6 l/100 km, 154 g/km). “Our new small SUV is exciting, affordable, innovative and approachable. In one word: It’s an Opel.”
Light, efficient, practical, sporty: All-New Opel Astra
Congratulations: Hakan Matson (right), chairman of the “Car of the Year” jury, with Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann and the new Opel Astra.
Lighter, more efficient, agile and comfortable – “New Opel Astra is the best car we have ever built. And it is leading its class again,” said Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. This is not only substantiated by the customer orders but also by the numerous comparison tests that the Astra has won across Europe. The five-door variant is up to 200 kilograms, the Sports Tourer up to 190 kilograms lighter than the previous model resulting in noticeably improved agility and driving comfort. The latest generation engines guarantee ample driving fun. Furthermore, the new Astra comes with numerous technologies and assistance systems ranging from the awarding winning adaptive matrix light IntelliLux LED® to Forward Collision Alert with Collision Imminent Braking. “That’s why Astra annoys the upper class,” explain Dr. Neumann.
Winners: Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann with the “Car of the Year 2016” – the new Opel Astra.
The Astra powertrain line-up also plays a big role in this enhanced driving experience: each new Astra features a member of Opel’s completely new engine portfolio. The gasoline and diesel engines with a displacement of up to 1.6 liters all combine highest efficiency with excellent responsiveness. In Geneva, a new two-stage turbocharged top-of-the-range diesel will make its debut. The 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI has an output of 118 kW/160 hp and delivers maximum torque of 350 Nm. In combination with six-speed manual transmission, Start/Stop and low-rolling resistance tires, it cuts fuel consumption of the Sports Tourer to 4.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (109 grams of CO2 per kilometer – 108 grams in the five-door sedan).
Both the five-door and the Sports Tourer variant can also boast increased interior spaciousness despite the exterior dimensions have been reduced (five-door) or maintained (Sports Tourer) with especially the rear-seat passengers enjoying 35 millimeters and 28 millimeters more legroom respectively. In addition, the Astra Sports Tourer can carry more luggage than before – now up to 1,630 liters, 80 liters more than its predecessor can. The extensive load area is also easier to access than ever before thanks to the new power tailgate that can be opened and shut with a simple kicking motion under the bumper.
Apart from the GT Concept, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann also showed another highlight for motorsports fans – the new Astra TCR. Propelled by a 2.0 liter engine with 330 hp and 420 Nm it will be one of the new contenders in the Touring Car Racing Series 2016. He also had a clear statement: “The Astra TCR will continue a long motorsport tradition at Opel.”
High quality level: Residual value increased by up to twelve percent
Efficiency in the tank: Latest generation engines curb consumption
Cutting costs: Tire sizes and refurbished components reduce bills
Best-in-class: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer stands out with the lowest total cost of ownership in its segment.
Just like the Opel Astra five-door, the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer is setting new standards in the compact class thanks to the lightweight construction, comprehensive assistance systems and the powerful new generation engines. Every component targets efficiency without compromise. This results in the compact station wagon impressing with its outstanding Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Thanks to reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs along with improved value stability, the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer cruises to a leading position in TCO comparisons with its direct competition.
Bright outlook: Residual value of the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer is up to 12 percent higher than the previous model.
“Especially company car and frequent drivers benefit from the high quality level of and the low repair costs for the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer. In addition, we offer convincing business packages. They are ideal for ‘smart buyers’ who attach importance to the certain something but do not want to spend a lot of money. Those who want to sell on their compact station wagon in a few years’ time will also be pleased by the high residual value of the Sports Tourer,” said Peter Christian Küspert, Vice President Sales & Aftersales Opel Group.
Spare parts and tires: Can it be a little smaller ?
Efficiency and economy were already key during the development of the Astra Sports Tourer with the compact wagon losing up to 190 kilograms depending on the variant. High-strength and ultra high-strength steels and new production processes all played a part in this weight loss program. The extra light and highly efficient latest generation engine portfolio with outputs ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 147 kW/200 hp pay an important part in the weight reduction and therefore in optimizing running costs. Consumption has been curbed considerably compared to the previous generation (fuel consumption and CO2 emissions combined: 6.2-3.4 l/100 km; 142-89 g/km). The 1.6 CDTI with 81 kW/110 hp with low-rolling-resistance tires and Start/Stop reduces consumption for the combined cycle to 3.4 liters of diesel per 100 km (89 grams of CO2 per kilometer), thus saving money.
The new Opel Astra Sports Tourer also scores heavily on maintenance costs. Servicing intervals of 30,000 kilometers or once per year are especially interesting for businesses, company car or frequent drivers. Advantageous insurance rating – the gasoline compact station wagon is at the same favorable level as the previous model – also go easy on the budget. Spare parts are one of the main expense factors in fleet operation or private use with especially tires having an impact. Therefore, everything will be one size smaller in the Opel Astra Sports Tourer. 15-inch rims with 195/65 R15 tires and 16-inch rims with 205/55 R16 tires are the new standard. That saves up to €46 per wheel compared to the outgoing model.
The Astra Sports Tourer also reduces costs for servicing and repairs. Therefore, Opel already have a stock of recycled components including important spare parts such as cylinder heads, transmissions, alternators, steering systems, starter motors, brake calipers, fuel injection pumps and diesel particle filters. All of these parts meet the Opel new goods standards in terms of quality, technology and design while simultaneously reducing the workshop bill by 30 to 40 percent.
TCO reduced, residual value increased
The new Opel Astra Sports Tourer reaches an outstanding level of quality thanks to ultra-modern production methods and high-grade material – and this has an impact on the TCO - relevant residual value where the newcomer once again sets standards in its segment. The predicted residual value for the Opel Astra Sports Tourer with the 92 kW/125 hp 1.4 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo Business is at 33.9% after five years and 100,000 kilometers. The residual value has thus increased by around seven per cent or €2,485, resulting in savings of up to €3,374. The Opel Astra Sports Tourer with the 1.4 ECOTEC Business is also exemplary when it comes to fuel consumption. The direct injection gasoline engine combined with Start/Stop and low-rolling-resistance tires delivers combined consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers, which is equivalent to 114 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 CDTI Business with 81 kW/110 hp even goes one further and impresses with a predicted residual value of 48.8% after three years or 90,000 kilometers – almost twelve per cent or €3,465 higher than the outgoing version. Overall, this propels the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer to new heights in comparison with the direct competition – no other is more cost-conscious or efficient.
New look: Bold and masculine on the outside, refined elegance on the inside
New choice: New gasoline 1.4 liter Direct Injection Turbo with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive
New visibility: Adaptive LED headlamps and new generation Opel Eye front camera
New infotainment system: With smartphone integration and OnStar services
Raring to go: New Opel Mokka X will celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show.
Ever since its launch in 2012, the Opel Mokka has gone from strength to strength. With its perfect size (4.28 meters long), its sporty look and elevated seating position, the sub-compact SUV appeals to the zeitgeist and has already been ordered over 500,000 times across Europe making it one of the most popular models in its segment. Now the new Opel Mokka X looks to add to this popularity. It will celebrate its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13, 2016) and will hit the market this fall with a fresh iconic exterior design, a new interior and outstanding, new generation infotainment systems making it one of the best-connected all-terrain eye-catchers on the market. Alongside the recently launched new generation 1.6 “whisper diesels”, the new Opel Mokka X will also extend its gasoline offer with a new generation 1.4 liter Direct Injection Turbo which will be combined with an automatic transmission, Start/Stop and all-wheel drive.
Bold and adventurous attitude
The Mokka could be labelled as one of the symbols of Opel’s successful comeback in recent years. The sub-compact SUV has attracted many new customers to the brand who are attracted by the body style of a SUV combined with a stylish design, a sporty, adventurous flair, and genuine off-road capabilities. The new Mokka X will be the first carline to introduce the segment identifier for future Opel SUV and crossover vehicles with the “X” emphasizing a more adventurous and rugged personality as the one displayed by more traditional body styles.
Stylish: New Opel Mokka X with wing-shaped horizontal front grille and the dominant, sharp double wing signature of the LED daytime running lights.
The Mokka X’ new exterior design displays a bold attitude. Its new front look is aligned with Opel’s new design including a wing-shaped horizontal front grille and the dominant, sharp double wing signature of the LED daytime running lights. The front fascia also gets more precisely and elegantly sculpted surfaces, with less plastic inserts. This gives the Mokka X a wider, more solid and masculine stance. It is continued at the rear with another double wing signature also features in the tail lamps – optionally available with LED technology.
Unmistakable: The double wing signature also features in the tail lamps of the new Opel Mokka X.
The body side retains its sculpted and elegant traits and sporty edge with muscular and athletic lower body lines, energized by Opel’s typical ‘blade’ that sweeps upwards to the rear. New vibrant colors such as ‘Amber Orange’ or ‘Absolute Red’ add to the desirability of the Opel Mokka X.¨
On the inside, the Opel Mokka X’ ambiance has been totally redefined. A completely new dashboard inspired by the new Astra makes its debut. The new instrument panel is organized around more horizontally shaped elements. It looks both simpler and purer, as well as sharper and more precise in its execution. The center stack has been redeveloped completely around the 7 and 8 inch touchscreens of the new generation infotainment systems. It now impresses with refined elegance and a purer design with less buttons – many functions are now accessible via the capacitive touchscreens.
New six-speed automatic with adaptive all-wheel drive
Adventurous: The front fascia has more precisely and elegantly sculpted surfaces, with less plastic inserts giving the new Opel Mokka X a wider, more solid and masculine stance
After the introduction of the new generation 1.6 CDTI “whisper diesel” units with 81 kW/110 hp and 100 kW/136 hp, the powertrain portfolio of the Opel SUV will now be extended on the gasoline side. The new generation 112 kW/152 hp 1.4 liter Direct Injection Turbo that recently made its debut in the new Astra will be available in combination with a six-speed automatic transmission, Start/Stop and adaptive all-wheel drive (CO2 emissions and fuel consumption combined according to preliminary data: 154 g/km, 6.6 l/100 km).
Versatile: New Opel Mokka X is available with adaptive all-wheel drive, making it the ideal vehicle for any terrain
The all-wheel drive technology with an electro magnetic multi-plate clutch is clever and efficient. When the road surface is dry, the front wheels drive the vehicle forward (except when starting when the car is in AWD) meaning that fuel consumption remains low. Depending on the road conditions the range automatically and seamlessly varies from 100 percent front-wheel drive on dry road surfaces benefitting fuel consumption to a maximum distribution of torque of 50 percent on the front and rear axle, for example when the roads are covered in a thick film of water.
AFL LED headlamps and new generation Opel Eye front camera increase safety
In addition to the AWD system, the Opel engineers have once again followed Opel’s strategy of making innovative technology available to a broad group of buyers by introducing Adaptive Forward Lighting LED headlamps. The new AFL LED system adapts the headlights lighting patterns automatically to the driving situation so that the best possible light performance is given without glaring other drivers. It features nine different functions/lighting patterns such as town light, country light, tourist mode, a curve and cornering function, backing-up /maneuvering light and a stop mode light (eco). This LED system replaces the previous BiXenon AFL. On one hand, LED features a light quality that allows seeing the ‘true’ colors of things, to the benefit of visual comfort. In addition, as there is no mechanical operation within the lamp module, it is faster and more accurate in its reaction, while also being highly reliable over time.
Eye-catching: The front fascia with more precisely and elegantly sculpted surfaces and less plastic inserts along with the wing-shaped horizontal front grille and the double wing signature of the LED daytime running lights make the new Opel Mokka X even more desirable.
Furthermore, the new generation of the Opel Eye front camera with a higher resolution and an increased image processing power has a positive impact on all the functions it supports, including the High Beam Assist of the AFL LED lighting system. Due to the improved camera and the optional navigation support, the enhanced Traffic Sign Assistant (TSA) of the Opel Mokka X has a further increased detection rate. The Following Distance Indication (FDI) utilizes the front camera to detect moving lead vehicles, and the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) is now enhanced with a reflective LED Alert Display. When the distance between the car and the vehicle ahead diminishes too quickly, red LEDs reflect in the windscreen. In addition, an audible caution alerts the driver that braking is necessary. The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is activated automatically at speeds over 60 km/h and warns the driver, in case the lane if left unintentionally with a telltale in the instrument panel and an audible warning.
Best connected and most comfortable car in the segment
Just like the new Opel Astra, the Mokka X will be available with all Opel OnStar services from its launch. In addition, two versions of the new generation of the IntelliLink infotainment system will celebrate their debut in the Mokka X. IntelliLink will bring the world of smartphones to the car via both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection.
Elegant: The center stack of the new Mokka X has been redeveloped completely around the 7 and 8 inch touchscreens of the latest generation infotainment systems.
Apart from being the best connected car in the sub-compact SUV segment the new Mokka X can also claim to be one of the most comfortable. Like in most Opel models, the AGR (Campaign for Healthier Backs lead by independent back health experts) tested and certified ergonomic seats, unique in the segment, make long highway journeys just as enjoyable as excursions into rough terrain. Opel Mokka X also receives a further comfort feature: Keyless Open and Start. The driver does not need to actively press the button on his car key to open or lock his car. He just keeps the key in his pocket or bag and presses the small button on any door handle to enable or disable access to the passenger and cargo compartments of his vehicle. The vehicle’s start / ignition interface is also keyless.
With its new design, complemented powertrain lineup, proven off-road capabilities, outstanding connectivity offer and its outstanding comfort features the new Opel Mokka X comes with the perfect prerequisites to continue the winning ways of its predecessor, which, amongst others, won two “All-wheel Drive Car of the Year” awards and two “Company Car of the Year” awards in Germany.
