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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Long-Distance Champion: All-New Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid

  • Fully charged and refuelled: New top-of-line SUV covers 1,115 kilometres
  • ‘Electro’ SUV: In test, GS trim plug-in hybrid covers 380 kilometres locally emissions-free without recharging thanks to recuperation
  • Ideal for fleets and individuals: Drivetrain perfect for anyone who commutes fully electrically and wants to cover long distances in a particularly resource-efficient way

All-new Opel Grandland impresses with its attractive styling, groundbreaking technologies, clever solutions, lots of space and completely electrified range of drivetrains. ‘Golden Steering Wheel 2024’2 winner is available as fully electric Opel Grandland Electric, Opel Grandland Hybrid with 48-volt technology and powerful Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid. Team around Opel Grandland chief engineer Dirk Kaminski has now put the clever plug-in hybrid drive concept to test – with astonishing results that will impress company car and long-distance drivers.

“WLTP values 3 are clear: According to the official test cycle, our new Grandland Plug-in Hybrid offers a combined range of up to 897 kilometres, of which up to 87 kilometres are purely electric,” said Dirk Kaminski. “But we thought to ourselves: Let’s see what the car can really do. Our new top-of-the-range SUV will definitely break 1,000-kilometre mark with a full tank and a full charge. After all, Opel Grandland is 'made in Germany' through and through and rolls off assembly line in ultra-modern Eisenach factory. So we put it to test – under conditions that are worse than in official test cycle.”

From full to empty: 1,115 kilometres covered under adverse conditions

While WLTP values are determined at temperatures of around 23 degrees Celsius, all-new Grandland Plug-in Hybrid set off on a windy and rainy January morning at a fresh 11 degrees Celsius. And – appropriate for the season – on 19-inch winter tyres instead of summer tyres with lower rolling resistance and in the fully-equipped GS trim. Only requirement was: “SUV has a full tank and the 17.9 kWh battery is fully charged. Now we drive until the fuel tank and battery are empty.”

Plug-in hybrid completed typical commuter routes from Rhine-Main area around Rüsselsheim and Frankfurt to Rhine-Neckar area and back again. Routes included motorway stretches with free-flowing traffic, with stop-and-go traffic and rush-hour traffic, as well as country roads and city traffic including traffic light stops – a real-life test that reflects the true everyday requirements of many company car drivers.

Result or the distance that Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid, which delivers 143 kW (195 hp) system output and 350 Newton meters of maximum torque, achieved with just one tank filling and battery charge, exceeded the expectations of the Opel team: at an average speed of 80 km/h and a highly efficient overall average consumption of 4.6 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, SUV covered a total of 1,115 kilometres in four stages (interrupted by breaks to meet the legal requirements to adhere to driving times). Of this, the plug-in hybrid drove a little more than a third of the total distance, or more precisely 380 kilometres, purely battery-electric and therefore locally emissions-free.

Opel Grandland chief engineer - Dirk Kaminski 

“Fact that Grandland achieves such outstanding values under these circumstances – at the end of the test temperatures had dropped to just 4 degrees Celsius – has once again confirmed that we have created a car that is groundbreaking in every respect with a drive concept that is completely suitable for everyday use. Highly efficient combustion engine and the electric motor work in perfect harmony,” said Kaminski. “More than that: every time you decelerate, powertrain switches to electric operation. This is possible because the recuperated energy is used to power the car electrically meaning that long distances can be covered at low and medium speeds with no local emissions.”

‘Greenovation’ à la Opel: Resource-saving SUV and drive concept

All-new Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid therefore shines as the ideal choice for fully electric commuter routes as well as for long-distance company car and leisure drivers who want to be particularly resource-efficient and leave range anxiety behind. Not only the use of recycled materials and the absence of chrome show what Opel means by ‘Greenovation’ and sustainability in new top-of-line SUV. This is also impressively demonstrated by results of  test.

Numerous other qualities of completely new Opel Grandland make daily business trips as well as long journeys even more pleasant: ergonomic seats certified by Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR) ensure relaxed driving pleasure. Patented Intelli-Seat ergonomic feature is standard on all front seats. And with technologies such as glare-free IntelliLux HD light, Intelli-HUD head-up display or illuminated, translucent Pixel Box, Opel Grandland drivers are perfectly equipped.

At the end of the test, one final question remains: What distance would all-new Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid be able to cover with a full tank and full battery under ideal test conditions – for example, in early summer? “Insights that we as a team have gained from the 1,115 kilometres we have now driven is: Under optimal conditions, even more would certainly be possible,” said Dirk Kaminski.

All-new Opel Grandland Plug-in Hybrid with 143 kW (195 hp) system output, 350 Nm of maximum torque and a top speed of 220 km/h can be ordered from prices starting at €40,150 (RRP including VAT in Germany).

[1] A vehicle's values not only depend on the vehicle's efficient use of fuel, but are also influenced by driving behaviour and other non-technical factors.

[2] AUTO BILD edition 46/2024 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 45/2024, category ‘Best car under €50,000’.

[3] Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). Actual range can vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular on personal driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

Monday, 2 February 2015

!NEW! Opel Insignia Sports Tourers 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo ‘Beat’ Traffic

  • 20 custom specified Opel Insignia Sports Tourer’s to join Garda Traffic Corps in 2015
  • 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo high performance diesel engine featured with 195hp

Custom specified Opel Insignia Sports Tourers Delivered to An Garda Siochana
Coming to a rear view mirror near you soon could be one of 20 new high performance Opel Insignia Sports Tourers that have just been delivered to An Garda Siochana. These custom specified Insignia’s feature a 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo diesel engine with an output of 195hp that ensures rapid engine response from low revs, making them ideal for high performance driving and policing.


Dave Sheeran, Managing Director, Opel Ireland said; “Opel have a vast experience in developing cars that provide surefooted performance and with the specifications that we have provided with these Insignia Sports Tourers, they are ideally equipped to support the safe and efficient patrolling of our Irish Motorways.”


The vehicles, which are wrapped in the traditional Traffic Corps livery, were unveiled at a press event with the Taoiseach and An Garda Siochana Traffic Corps last week at their headquarters in the Phoenix Park and will be provided to Garda traffic units around the country.


With a long history of supplying Opel’s to An Garda Siochana, Opel’s Fleet Department worked in close partnership with the team in the Transport Department to deliver the perfect specification to cater for their unique requirements for policing.

Opel ECOTEC 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo 

The 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo diesel engine is equipped with two turbos, one larger than the other. They operate separately or together as required to ensure quick engine response from low revs: 400Nm of torque is developed from only 1750Nm (with 350Nm from only 1500rpm). The smaller turbo uses an efficient water-cooled intercooler to minimise turbo lag, while the larger turbo uses a larger air-cooled intercooler at higher engine speeds. Compared to single-turbo Insignia 2.0 CDTi engines, the BiTurbo has higher performance pistons, cylinder head and gasket and camshafts to deal with the extra power. Despite all this performance-focussed technology, it is extremely fuel-efficient and boasts combined CO2 emissions of only 129g/km.



Suspension

Independent front and rear suspension has been fitted to these Insignia’s with lowered, uprated sports suspension along with FlexRide, Opel’s Adaptive Chassis System. FlexRide uses multiple sensors and instantly adjusts the dampers to suit the driving conditions to optimise ride and handling in all situations. Pressing the “Sport” button stiffens the dampers, quickens the throttle response and gives more direct feeling to the steering for higher speed driving situations. FlexRide works with the ESP, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution and traction control systems to optimise driving safety.

Brakes
High performance brakes are fitted, with the larger diameter front discs being ventilated and gaining 4-piston brake callipers with larger pads for superior braking ability. Manual handbrakes replace the normal electric handbrakes for operational effectiveness reasons. Meanwhile the 17-inch alloy wheels maximise air-flow for effective brake cooling.

Interior
Gardaí who will have responsibility of these Insignia’s will travel in the utmost comfort as Opel’s award winning Ergonomic Sports Seats have been fitted. These feature electrically adjustable lumbar support and height adjustment which are perfect for spending long periods in the car while also providing support during high speed manoeuvers. A leather sports steering wheel with integrated cruise control and speed limiter buttons and audio controls improve steering feel and performance while minimising time with hands off-wheel. A 4.2” colour dashboard displays trip computer information in a clear easy-to-see format, with the info pages also controllable via steering wheel buttons. Climate control, remote central locking with deadlocks as well as privacy glass on all rear windows for operational reasons, of course.

Safety
Of course the Insignia is fitted with the highest safety features with front, side and curtain airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners. Active safety front head restraints ensure minimal impact to the neck in the unlikely event of an incident.  Meanwhile LED Daytime running lights and front fog-lights have been fitted to enhance the already highly visible livery.


Thursday, 22 August 2013

!NEW! Opel starts production of the new Opel Insignia in Rüsselsheim

  • Emerald Opel Insignia Sports Tourer BiTurbo first series production car to leave the plant
  • Opel Insignia Country Tourer as additional model exclusive from Rüsselsheim



  • Start of series production for the new Opel Insignia:  today, the first model for sale rolled off the assembly line in the Rüsselsheim plant. The spotlight was on an emerald Insignia Sports Tourer with the new 2.0 liter BiTurbo CDTI engine with 195 hp.



    “This is a moment that we have all been looking forward to, as the new edition of our flagship that we are officially presenting at the IAA in September is the next important milestone in our model offensive,” says Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. The CEO praised the whole team’s outstanding work. “They put everything they have into this – all their know-how, all their experience and all their passion.”



    With the new Opel Insignia, the 3,300 employees at the Rüsselsheim plant continue writing a success story that began in October 2008 with the start of production of the first Insignia generation. Just one year later European automotive journalists named the Insignia “Car of the Year”, and many other accolades followed. The Rüsselsheim carmaker is particularly proud of the flagship’s top ratings for quality. In the DEKRA Used Car Report 2012, the Insignia came out number one for the second consecutive time with the fewest errors, again achieving the best results in the mid-size class. In the GTÜ Used Car Report 2013, it showed its top class in two categories. It was named the best-quality car in the mid-size class, not only among one-to-three-year-old cars, but also in the four-to-five-year-old model category. To date around 600,000 units of the Opel flagship have been built, with the most important markets being Germany and the United Kingdom.



    The new model generation brings more drive to the successful model line. The entire Insignia portfolio (four-door, five-door, Sports Tourer and OPC version) has been renewed. The new generation features even more distinctive design, a new high-quality cockpit and newest generation infotainment system with intuitive operation. “The electronics in our flagship’s interior are really impressive. Even very expensive cars can’t compete here!” says Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.



    In addition, the new highly efficient engines set standards in the mid-size segment – including gasoline and diesel engines with best in class economy. A new 2.0-liter CDTI engine with six-speed manual transmission and Start/Stop consumes just 3.7 liters diesel per 100 km and emits only 99 g/km CO2 (NEDC). And the new 1.4 Turbo gasoline engine needs just 5.2 liters fuel per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 123 g/km.

    And a new family member is also in the starting blocks: the Insignia Country Tourer with all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and SUV character. The Country Tourer is exclusively built in the Rüsselsheim plant like all other Insignia variants.

    Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann: “Today Opel has the strongest model portfolio ever, and the Insignia is a very important part of that. High quality-standards, attention to detail, and the power to innovate have resulted in this car.”

    Friday, 22 February 2013

    !NEW! Opel Zafira Tourer BiTurbo: The fastest diesel in the compact seven seater MPVs

    • Powerful BiTurbo diesel engine with 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm of torque
    • Unique technology to increase safety and comfort features
    • Flagship diesel broadens Opel Zafira Tourer engine portfolio
        
    New Opel Zafira Tourer BiTurbo with AFL lights


    Opel Zafira Tourer is now the fastest seven seat compact MPV Diesel in the program. As an engine for the Zafira Tourer is the ultra modern 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFLEX with Start / Stop and sequential, two stage turbocharging. With the 143 kW/195 hp top diesel engine reaches a maximum speed of the compact MPV 218 km/h It requires only 5.6 liters of diesel per 100 km - the new BiTurbo model is not only strong, but also provides efficient and economical fuel consumption at an impressive power delivery.


    Features of the progressive, sequential BiTurbo technology of the Zafira Tourer are high power output, immediate responsiveness and exemplary torque with a wide usable rev range. In just 8.9 seconds the compact van sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in fifth gear he needs from 80 to 120 km/h just 8.5 seconds.


    The award winning Opel Zafira Tourer, which recently at the European readers of Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag won the Golden Steering Wheel 2012 combines premium look inside with technologies, some of which are unique to the segment and to increase safety and comfort. The technical highlights include the FlexRide mechatronic chassis system, the Opel front camera of the second generation, the adaptive security lighting system AFL + and the panoramic windscreen, which makes for a light filled interior. The extra degree of flexibility that Flex7 seating system ensures a unique lounge design. Thus, the passengers in the second row as much space as never before.


    The new two liter BiTurbo engine broadens the comprehensive portfolio of Opel Zafira Tourer further: Now, four gasoline and diesel engines and a LPG and CNG are on offer - for every purpose and claim the appropriate aggregate. "Opel Zafira Tourer makes successful with sophisticated German engineering more attractive. We are the only brand to equip a van with such a refined BiTurbo engine", says Opel Strategy Officer Dr. Thomas Sedran. "With the new Zafira Tourer BiTurbo we offer the perfect blend of high performance, frugal fuel consumption and premium qualities in a compact MPV with seven seats."

    With 143 kW/195 hp and an average consumption of just 5.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, the new Opel Zafira Tourer BiTurbo not only powerful, but also more efficient

    The new Opel Zafira BiTurbo is now available with the superior equipment lines Sport and Innovation can be ordered at a starting price of 35,405 euros (recommended retail price in Germany including VAT). To the dealers rolls high performance diesel this spring .

    Tuesday, 12 February 2013

    !NEW! Diesel Jubilee in Opel Kaiserslautern

    • Factory produced the one millionth of the current two liter engine series   
    • Overall, more than nine million engines from the West Palatinate since 1980
    Millionth copy of the latest two liter diesel engine series from belt. From left: Elvira Tölkes (Director Opel plant Kaiserslautern), Peter Thom (Production Director), Marc Schiff (Executive Director, Manufacturing) and Ralph Görig (Area Manager engine manufacturing plant Kaiserslautern).

    Great day for Opel Kaiserslautern: The factory in the West Palatinate ran today in the presence of manufacturing director Peter Thom the millionth copy of the latest two liter diesel engine series from belt. The "millionaire" is a 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI. The high-tech engine produces the Opel Insignia 195 hp (143 kW) and torque of 400 Newton meters and consumes only 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The Insignia is one of the most powerful and also most economical diesel cars in its class. The 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo in the Insignia, Astra and since January 2013, in the Zafira Tourer used. Opel has it the fastest seven-seat compact MPV Diesel in the program.

    Factory Director Elvira Tölkes: "We are delighted about the anniversary - this is a number to which we can be proud. The two liter diesel engine is a real piece of innovative and fuel efficient advanced technology from Kaiserslautern. And I especially thank all of our employees, which with their commitment every day to ensure that this top quality off the assembly line. Not least thanks to our engines Opel cars are like the Insignia in independent quality ratings for years at the top "production director Peter Thom." I congratulate the experienced and dedicated Kaiserslautern team on this success. The work of Kaiserslautern is a reliable partner for its customers in the Group's production network. "

    The plant in Kaiserslautern is in the Opel / Vauxhall manufacturing network as a hub for engines and for body and chassis components. In 1980 the plant produced the first engine, a 1.6 liter gasoline engine. Since then, in Kaiserslautern total more than nine million engines have been produced.

    The production of diesel engines for the first time acquired the factory in 1982. With the establishment of the new diesel engine plant in 1996, production was expanded. In 2005, then left the first engine of the current engine family, at that time with 1.9 liters of displacement, the work. Today, the foundation Kaiserslautern the 2.0 liter diesel engine in 32 different variants.

    Opel GM Kaiserslautern plant
    The engines from the Palatinate are not only in the European Opel plants in Rüsselsheim, Bochum, Ellesmere Port (United Kingdom) and Gliwice (Poland) installed in vehicles - they are also used throughout the group within GM. Kaiserslautern provides, for example, in the USA and Korea, where the engines are used in the Chevrolet Cruze and the Chevrolet Malibu used.

    The Jubilee Motor 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI with 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm was designed for a particularly agile, responsive, fast response and superb power development. Highlights of the four cylinder common-rail engine, the sequential, two stage turbocharging and the use of two intercoolers.


    The smaller turbo is at low engine speeds very quickly up to speed. This leads to an instantaneous reaction of the engine to accelerate commands and avoids the undesirable "turbo lag". In the mid-range work both turbochargers, the larger the intake air precompressed before it is then compressed in the smaller charger on. The result is a consistently powerful acceleration with a simultaneous fuel economy.

    Wednesday, 21 March 2012

    SPY: Opel Astra J Facelift


    In the fall 2012, the Opel Astra J receive a minor facelift. In addition to new colors and upholstery, there will be slight adjustments to front and rear. Supposedly the index to the front and rear can be improved. The motors will be a new 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 liter petrol engines. The new 1.6 liter turbo direct-injection engine is just under 200 hp  power.

    A new supposedly very efficient - 1.6 liter CDTI turbodiesel engine will also move into the range of the Astra J.

    Opel Astra J gets the 195 hp BiTurbo diesel engine, which not only powerful, but also to be efficient. Moreover, coming from the Opel Zafira Tourer known assistance systems deployed, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Advanced Park Assist, Side Blind Spot Alert and Rear Park Camera.

    At the same time, the Astra J sedan will debut with a length of 4.67 meters and 1.48 meters high.

     


    The new seven speed dual-clutch transmission will debut in 2014 in the next generation Opel Corsa.

    The new Opel Astra J GSi will be available as 5 door hatchback in November 2012 with 220 hp 2.0 liter petrol and 195 hp 2.0 BiTurbo diesel engines.

    Opel Astra J GSi interior







    Sunday, 15 January 2012

    Opel Insignia 2012 - Exclusive sequential Double Turbo technology



    • New 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo with unique Twin intercooler system
    • Front and All wheel drive
    • Agile, responsive and fluid power delivery: 143 kW/195 hp, 400 Nm torque
    • Fuel consumption, emissions as low as 4.9 l/100 km (129 g/km CO2)
    • SuperSport chassis with HiPerStrut on all Insignia AWD
    • New, Radar based driver assistance systems further boost safety                     

      As of January 2012, Opel crowns the diesel offering with a new, dynamic yet highly efficient BiTurbo engine. The 2.0 liter CDTI power unit not only delivers 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm of torque; fuel consumption starts as low as 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers (129 g/km CO2).

      The Insignia BiTurbo is this one of the most fuel efficient mid size cars.
      The highlight of the four cylinder common rail engine is the sequential double turbo system with two charging stages. This technology has so far been limited to a few higher priced brands. However, Opel is now making it accessible to a wider segment of customers. Buyers have the option to combine the new engine with front or all-wheel drive (AWD). The Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI is available in all body styles starting at 33,405 Euro.
      In spring 2012, there will be more innovations in the Opel Insignia range. Every AWD variant can be ordered with a SuperSport chassis featuring the front suspension from the Insignia OPC (Opel Performance Center) with high performance struts (HiPerStrut). This gives their driving dynamics an even sharper edge. In addition, new Radar based driver assistance systems further enhance active safety in the Insignia.        

                                                                                     
                                                                      
      Intelligent BiTurbo technology boosts performance and cuts fuel consumption
      The new 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI engine with 143 kW/195 hp and 400 Nm of torque is designed to deliver especially agile, responsive and fluid performance under acceleration. The Insignia BiTurbo accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.7 seconds and has a top speed of 230 km/h. Fuel consumption and emissions however remain extremely low. The front wheel drive notchback versions only use 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (129 g CO2/km). All versions with manual transmission are equipped with Start/Stop, making the Insignia one of the most fuel efficient mid size cars.
      “In this class of power and torque, six cylinder diesel engines with around three liter displacements are the usual choice. With our BiTurbo technology smaller engines produce even more output while enabling 30 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions,” says Insignia chief engineer, Volker Scharf. “This is a very good example of successful ‘downsizing’ by Opel.”

      Sequential charging puts an end to turbo lag
      In the Insignia’s innovative BiTurbo system two turbochargers of different sizes work either separately or together. Among its competitors, Opel is the only manufacturer in the mid-size car segment to offer this sophisticated sequential turbocharging system in a diesel engine. The smaller turbocharger accelerates especially quickly at low engine speeds. This means the accelerator pedal responds without delay and the undesired “turbo lag” effect is prevented. Starting at 1500 rpm, the driver can already draw on 350 Nm - the average torque figure for powerful mid size class diesels.
      In the mid range of rpm both turbochargers operate together, with the larger turbocharger pre-compressing the intake air, before it is fully compressed in the smaller one. A bypass valve is controlled continuously to pass on part of the exhaust gases to the larger turbo. As a result, the driver continues to enjoy powerful acceleration. At higher rpm (from around 3000 rpm) all the gases flow directly to the larger turbocharger, maintaining the fluid power delivery at higher speeds.

      The main focus in the development in the 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo engine was to ensure a rapid build up of charge air pressure in the low rpm range, while giving the accelerator added responsiveness in the mid rpm range. The engine air is ideally adjusted according to the rpm range and the needs of the two turbochargers of different size. At low rpms an additional, water cooled intercooler that is exclusively linked to the small turbocharger ensures that the small volume of air passes in a short and direct path to the combustion chamber. In the mid rpm range, the bigger and more powerful turbocharger becomes increasingly involved. Its larger stream of air is cooled by the bigger, conventional intercooler. Opel is the first car brand to use such a “Twin Cooler system”.

      Opel has further optimized its engine efficiency by employing its innovative Cleantech technology which controls the combustion process via a closed loop electronic circuit. Sensors fitted to the glow plugs measure the pressure 130,000 times per minute, ensuring that the engine always operates in the optimum window of maximum performance, as well as minimum fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 

      The third generation Common Rail direct injection system which runs at pressures of up to 2,000 bar, passes on fuel to ultra precise, piezoelectrically activated nozzles which deliver up to eight injections per work cycle. This provides a very precise combustion process with minimized noise and emissions.
      With the new top of the line 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo, the Opel Insignia range now boasts a spectrum of four common-rail direct injection turbo diesels with power outputs ranging from 81 kW/110 hp to 143 kW/195 hp.


      SuperSport Chassis with  available for all Insignia 4x4
      Another major innovation for all four-wheel drive versions of the Insignia is the optionally available SuperSport chassis. This technology which was previously confined to the sporty top of the line OPC model (Opel Performance Center) will be available to a wider scope of customers in spring 2012. The package comprises the mechatronic FlexRide system complete with electronically adaptive damping system, a high performance Brembo brake system and the HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut) front wheel suspension known from the 325 hp Insignia OPC which further optimizes handling and steering precision.

      New Radar based driver assistance systems further enhance safety
      Not only performance enhancing features have been given a sharper edge: active safety has also received a significant boost thanks to a new radar system located behind the front grille. Insignia customers can now opt for the Radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The new system maintains the selected speed during cruising, yet automatically adjusts the vehicle speed according to traffic conditions to secure a pre set safety distance with vehicles ahead. Further functionalities are available in conjunction with the radar system: The Following Distance Indication (FDI) informs the driver visually about the distance to the car ahead; the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) provides a visual and an audible signal to warn the driver of an imminent collision with the car ahead; and the Collision Imminent Braking (CIB) automatically decelerates the vehicle if the risk of a collision is detected.

      Opel Insignia Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)