Electrifying Start to Rally Season in Northern Germany

• Exciting opening round to the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup “powered by GSe” 2023
• Max Reiter wins the cup classification as part of the ADAC Actronics Rallye Sulingen
• Newcomer Terence Callea on the podium, strong display from FFSA’s Sarah Rumeau

ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup "powered by GSe" celebrated a perfect start to 2023 campaign at ADAC Actronics Rallye Sulingen. 14 teams from seven nations offered thrilling rallying with several lead changes in their 100 kW/136 hp Opel Corsa Rally Electric. In addition, the spectators were treated to hotly contested battle between the cup veterans and ambitious newcomers.

In the end, Max Reiter, an old hand in the cup, prevailed. Rally had started anything but promising for the 23-year-old German with a puncture in the first special stage. But as a result, Reiter, and his co-driver Conny Nemenich turned things up a notch, took command from special stage 6 and finally secured victory by setting the best time in the eleventh and final stage. “After losing time on the first special stage there was no point in tactics, so we went on the attack. That worked great. I'm delighted that it worked out," said the 2021 runner-up who also finished third last year.

While Terence Callea (France), Luca Pröglhöf (Austria), Calle Carlberg (Sweden) and Cristiana Oprea (Romania) also suffered flat tyres in the opening stage, Sarah Rumeau (France) took advantage of the situation and became first woman to set a best time in a special stage since the creation of the ADAC Opel Rallye Cup in 2013.

27-year-old also subsequently demonstrated that the best time was by no means a flash in the pan and was a strong challenger in the FFSA Academy's Corsa Rally Electric. In the end, the two-time French Rally Champion and co-driver Julie Amblard took a respectable fifth place. “We actually coped better with the adverse external conditions yesterday than today. I still need to learn how to get the most out of the Corsa Rally Electric on dry asphalt,” said Rumeau. “All in all, I am satisfied with our debut in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup. Now we will continue to work on the details to be even better going forward.”

After their problems on the first special stage, Callea and Reiter started chasing Rumeau. The lead finally changed for the first time on special stage 5 when rookie Callea edged past his compatriot to the lead. Ultimately, the Saintéloc driver finished second together with co-driver Enzo Mahinc – all the more remarkable given that the 26-year-old has only been involved in rallying since 2020. However, Callea has already demonstrated his enormous potential by winning the FFSA’s young talent series “Rallye Jeunes”, which has already produced rally idols such as Sébastien Loeb and Sébastien Ogier. “It was a very demanding rally, not least because of the bad weather on the first day. But I love that. I still lack experience to be able to go to the limit under all conditions. But the beginning was okay.”

Last year's cup runner-up Calle Carlberg, as always partnered by his father Torbjörn, also recovered after bad luck in the first special stage. He set fastest times on three stages and secured the last place on the podium.

“That was electric rallying at its best,” said Jörg Schrott, head of Opel Motorsport. “We didn't have any technical problems with our Opel Corsa Rally Electric and the field of participants was more competitive than ever. I was particularly impressed by Sarah Rumeau's great performance. In general: teams from seven nations, three all-female teams and competitive rally – we have a great field. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.”

Second round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup "powered by GSe" 2023 will take place at the Rallye du Chablais around Aigle on 2./3. June and thus celebrate its debut in Switzerland.

Standings ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup 2023:

1. Reiter, 30 points

2. Callea and Carlberg, both 27

4. Lemke 20

5. Rumeau 16

6. Pröglhöf 15

7. Van Hoof 14

8. Rott 10

9. Tarta and Baur, both 8

11. Gudet 6

12. Oprea 5

13. Wittenbeck 3

Stellantis Zaragoza produces its 15 millionth vehicle

• Stellantis Zaragoza has produced its 15 millionth car, a 100% electric Opel Corsa-e that multi-brand plant produces exclusively worldwide together with thermal version of this model and Citroën C3 Aircross and Opel Crossland SUVs

• Stellantis Zaragoza is a pioneer in benchmark methods and practices in the Group, and is firmly committed to respecting environment, with intensive use of renewable energy

• Stellantis Zaragoza reaches a new milestone in its more than four decades of experience with the production of its 15 millionth vehicle, a 100% electric Opel Corsa-e that plant produces exclusively worldwide together with thermal version of this model and Citroën C3 Aircross and Opel Crossland SUVs

In these four decades, compact vehicles such as Opel Kadett or Opel Astra, sports-oriented coupes such as the Opel Tigra, minivans such as Opel Meriva, commercial vehicles such as Opel Combo or SUV like the Opel Mokka.

Opel Corsa is an icon for Stellantis Zaragoza, which opened its doors in 1982 to produce this model, with which it has maintained a more than lasting relationship since it has manufactured its six generations. Precisely, with sixth generation of Opel Corsa and Opel Corsa-e, electrification arrived at plant, continuing with a technological modernization that is the hallmark of the plant.

Citroën C3 Aircross SUV is produced in Stellantis Zaragoza and a few weeks ago it crossed the barrier of more than 500,000 units produced. For its part, Opel Crossland has been produced at this plant since 2017 and 560,000 units have already been manufactured.

In 2021, Battery Assembly Workshop was inaugurated in Stellantis Zaragoza, which assembles the traction chains of the Opel Corsa-e and Citroën ë-C4, manufactured in Stellantis Madrid.

During all this time, Stellantis Zaragoza has made diversification and innovation compatible with respect for the environment. Today, in line with the Group's Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, the plant stands out for its commitment to renewable energy and environmentally friendly production.

It has a self-consumption solar plant that covers a third of the electricity consumption of the factory. Soon, the installation of photovoltaic panels and wind stations will continue, with the aim of ensuring 80% of electricity needs of the factory in 2024.

“It is a very special circumstance that 15 millionth vehicle that leaves our assembly lines is precisely an Opel Corsa-e, because it is the 100% electric version of model with which factory was inaugurated in 1982. It combines past, present and future of this multi-brand plant. It is a tribute to commitment of our workers over years, to our ability to adapt and to our highest level of demand and quality”, affirms José Luis Alonso Mosquera, Director of  Stellantis Plant in Zaragoza.

100% Electrified: Opel CEO Florian Huettl Presents Four World Premieres at Brussels Motor Show

• New Astra Electric: Opel's compact class bestseller makes its all-electric debut
• First appearance: Top-of-the-line Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe and Grandland GSe
• Extended range: Opel Mokka Electric now with a range of 406 kilometres (WLTP 1)

Opel GSe range

100th Brussels Motor Show opened its doors today with pioneering models, concepts and drive solutions on display until January 22nd. Opel is present at the first major motor show on the annual calendar – with four future-proof world premieres: The new Opel Astra Electric is making its public debut, as are the two new top models, the Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe and the Opel Grandland GSe. In addition, the Mokka Electric is on show for the first time with a new battery and 20 percent more range than before. Overall, the brand with Blitz in Brussels is showing a 100 percent electrified line-up – either battery-electric or with plug-in hybrid drive – in the Belgian capital. This also applies to the Opel Combo-e and Opel Vivaro-e commercial vehicles, which visitors can also take a close look at on site.

Opel CEO Florian Huettl 

“New Opel Astra Electric will electrify the audience. First battery-electric Astra shows that Opel is consistently pursuing its path towards becoming a fully electric brand in Europe. At the same time, we already offer the right drive alternative for all requirements and preferences in the important compact class - from highly efficient combustion engines to the particularly sporty plug-in hybrid Astra GSe to the fully electric, locally emission-free Astra Electric,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl at the opening of the Brussels Motor Show.

Electrified top models: Opel Astra Electric, Astra Sports Tourer GSe, Grandland GSe

Opel Astra Electric

Electromobility is future mobility – suitable for everyday use, emotional and locally emission-free. All of this is offered by the Opel models, which visitors to the joint Stellantis stand 5101 in Hall 5 can get up close to from today. With first all-electric variant of “Golden Steering Wheel 20222” winner,  new Opel Astra Electric, customers can cover up to 416 kilometres in accordance with WLTP 1 locally emission-free thanks to its 54 kWh lithium-ion battery. And when it needs recharging, the battery-electric Astra can be charged to 80 percent of the battery capacity at a 100 kW direct current fast charging station in around 30 minutes. At the same time, Opel Astra Electric offers plenty of driving pleasure. Electric motor with 115 kW/156 hp and powerful 270 Nm of torque ensures brisk starts at traffic lights and a top speed of up to 170 km/h.

Opel Astra GSe: Hybrid propulsion system

New GSe sub-brand also stands for pure driving pleasure. Two of top-of-the-line 'Grand Sport electric' models can be seen in Brussels: Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe and Opel Grandland GSe. Compared to their siblings, the GSe models are designed to be even more agile and precise. Steering, suspension and brakes respond more immediately and directly to any command from the driver. Depending on the situation, KONI FSD technology enables different damping characteristics for precise handling and high comfort in equal measure. Performance data speaks for itself: With a system output of 165 kW/225 hp and a maximum torque of a powerful 360 Nm, both new Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe and the five-door Opel Astra GSe deliver an exciting experience (fuel consumption according to WLTP 3: 1.2- 1.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 26-25 g/km; each combined). 

 Opel Grandland Gse: Hybrid propulsion system

Elsewhere, Opel Grandland GSe bundles the power of a turbo petrol engine with a displacement of 1.6 litres and two electric motors - one on each axle. It offers a system output of up to 221 kW/300 hp (fuel consumption according to WLTP 3: 1.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 28-27 g/km; each combined, weighted) and an extremely strong 520 Nm of maximum torque. Plug-in hybrid drive makes the Grandland GSe an exciting performance SUV with permanent electric all-wheel drive and excellent traction and ensures best-in-class acceleration from a standing start. Opel Grandland GSe sprints from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds and delivers a top speed of 235 km/h (135 km/h purely electric).

Stronger, further - and locally emission-free: Opel Mokka Electric

Opel Mokka Electric is more than ever the right choice for everyone who prefers to drive in a sub-compact SUV that is as individual as it is locally emission-free. Because the "Winner of the Golden Steering Wheel 2021"4 will be available with a larger battery if desired. Aerodynamically fine-tuned and with the new 54 kWh battery on board, Opel Mokka Electric can cover up to 406 kilometres instead of up to 338 kilometres locally emission-free according to WLTP 1 - a whopping 20 percent more than before. In addition, a more powerful electric motor provides more power, now with 115 kW/156 hp and 260 Nm of torque.

Opel Mokka Electric

Battery-electric models from other vehicle classes round off Opel's "electrifying appearance" in Brussels - from best-selling small car Opel Corsa-e and compact van Opel Combo-e to the commercial vehicle all-rounder and "International Van of the Year 2021" Vivaro- e. By the way, the path to owning a new electric vehicle is very easy: spontaneous trade fair visitors can order their desired model with the ‘Blitz’ directly at the stand. In the "Mobility Corner" manufacturer from Rüsselsheim presents its online sales tool. Here, Opel customers can configure their vehicle, inspect it digitally and, if they wish, have it delivered to their home.

Opel Vivaro-e

[1] Preliminary 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. Vehicle not available yet.

[2] AUTO BILD edition 45/2022 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 46/2022, category for “Best car up to €50,000”.

[3] Preliminary values determined using more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) test method which replaces the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure. A vehicle's consumption, CO2 emissions and range not only depend on the efficient use of energy by the vehicle but are also influenced by driving style and other non-technical factors. The information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is intended solely for purposes of comparison between the various vehicle types. Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe not available yet.

[4] AUTO BILD edition 45/2021 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 46/2021, category for “Best car under €25,000” incl. environmental bonus.

ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup 2023 in spectacular WRC setting

• World’s first electric rally one-make cup enters its third season in 2023
• Attractive schedule with eight challenging scoring runs in four countries
• Opel Corsa-e Rally cars will complete their finale as part of the World Rally Championship

Opel Corsa-e Rally 

After a very successful 2022 rally season for Opel, preparations for the third season of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup are already in full swing. The schedule of the first and so far only electric rally one-make cup worldwide will be upgraded again for the coming season. Instead of seven runs, as in the first two years, the 100 kW/136 hp Opel Corsa-e Rally will complete eight top-class rally events in four countries in 2023.

ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup continues to be based on the German Rally Championship (DRM). The locally emission-free electric cars will kick off the season at the ADAC Rally Sulingen at the beginning of May and will also compete again at the ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rally around St. Wendel and at the ADAC Rally Stemweder Berg in the Lübbecke area.

After the successful debuts of the past season, the customer sports racers from Rüsselsheim will also electrify the attractive rally events in Weiz (Austria) and Morzine at the foot of the Mont Blanc (France) in 2023. ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup will also celebrate two exciting premieres at the Rally du Chablais around Aigle in western Switzerland and at the Rally du Vosges Grand-Est near Gérardmer in the French Vosges.

Last of the numerous calendar highlights has been saved for the finale of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup. When the FIA World Rally Championship causes a stir on the asphalt tracks in the border triangle of Germany/Austria/Czech Republic from October 27 to 29 as part of the new Central European Rally, the Cup teams will also pitch their tents in the service park in Passau with their battery-electric Corsa-e Rally cars, thus demonstrating fascinating dynamics and innovative power of electric rallying within a large international setting.

“After an all-round successful rally year in 2022, we are already looking forward to an exciting third season of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup,” said Opel Motorsport Director Jörg Schrott. “The awareness for the first electric rally one-make cup worldwide has grown very noticeably, as has the interest from organisers at home and abroad in staging a competition round. We are very pleased about this since Opel is proving that electric rallying works.”

ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup Calendar 2023

May 5-6  ADAC Rally Sulingen - Germany

June 2-3  Rally du Chablais, Aigle - Switzerland

June 17-18  Rally du Vosges Grand-Est, Gérardmer - France

July 14-15  Rally Weiz - Austria

August 18-19  ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rally, St. Wendel - Germany

September 8-9  Rally Mont-Blanc, Morzine - France

September 29-30  ADAC Rally Stemweder Berg, Lübbecke - Germany

October 27-29  Central European Rally, Passau - Germany/Austria/Czech Republic

Opel Corsa-e Rally at FIA Motorsport Games

• Edition of international multi-discipline competition in France
• Mega-event with 1,000 competitors from 100 nations
• Opel Motorsport will perform slalom competition with Opel Corsa-e Rally

With the FIA Motorsport Games, which will be held for the first time in 2019, FIA (Fédération Internationale d'Automobile) is building a bridge between racing and other motorsport disciplines. At the first edition three years ago in Vallelunga, Italy, 49 nations competed for glory and medals in five disciplines. At the second FIA Motorsport Games from October 26-30, 2022, in southern France, around 1,000 competitors from 100 nations will compete.

This time there will be 17 different motorsport disciplines at four venues. New to the FIA Motorsport Games programme is the automobile slalom, for which the organisers had envisaged the use of battery-electric vehicles from the outset. As one of the leading manufacturers of battery-electric vehicles, Opel was an obvious choice with the Corsa-e Rally. Opel is successfully running the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup together with the ADAC and is also the only carmaker to have an electric rally variant already in use in its portfolio. Opel Motorsport will perform the agility test between the pylons with three of the 100 kW/136 hp one-make cup racers. Course is at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet, the venue of the Formula 1 French Grand Prix.

“With its enormous torque of 260 Nm and high agility, Opel Corsa-e Rally is ideal for slaloms and therefore a perfect choice,” says Opel Motorsport Director Jörg Schrott. “FIA Motorsport Games promise to be a mega event with a high international profile, which we are very happy to support. We are delighted to have the opportunity to demonstrate the performance of the world’s first electric rally one-make cup car once again.”

Noller/Kopczyk start in Opel Corsa Rally4

Team Germany will take part in the FIA Motorsport Games with a total of 22 male and female competitors. Michelle Tute (28, Hanover) and Marcel Hellberg (29, Löhne) are nominated for the slalom competitions. Furthermore, 20-year-old René Noller from Abstatter and his experienced co-driver Stefan Kopczyk (41, Heilbronn) will represent Germany in the rally discipline in an Opel Corsa Rally4. Opel’s new customer rally car with the French crew Laurent Pellier/Marine Pelamourgues recently won the fifth European Junior Rally Championship (JERC) title for the ADAC Opel Rally Junior Team.

Opel to reintroduce GSe Sub-Brand for Dynamic Models

• Modern twist: GSe to return as a dynamic, electrified Opel sub-brand
• Opel CEO Florian Huettl: GSe now also stands for Grand Sport electric
• Comprehensive electrified offer: From Opel Corsa-e to Astra plug-in hybrid and Movano-e

GSe – three letters with a very clear connotation for Opel customers: highly-equipped, sporty models. Today, with the German carmaker’s clear plan to offer an electrified version of each model in its portfolio by 2024 and to be a fully electric brand in Europe by 2028, Opel is reviving and redefining GSe as a new range-topping sub-brand. Unlike in the past when the label was the abbreviation of “Grand Sport Einspritzung” (Grand Sport Injection) as on the Commodore GS/E and the Monza GSE, it will have a new meaning going forward.

“I am very happy to announce the return of GSe as our top of the range, sporty sub-brand in the immediate future. We have once again taken inspiration from our rich heritage – as we did for our new critically acclaimed bold and pure design – and given it a modern twist. In future, the label GSe will not only signify dynamic, fun to drive cars but also stand for ‘Grand Sport electric’, in full alignment with our ambitious plans to become a fully electric brand,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

In addition to athletic looks based on Opel’s award-winning design, future GSe customers can look forward to a chassis set-up to deliver a high level of driving fun and engagement. And like all Opel models, GSe line-up will be “Autobahn proof” thanks to extensive testing on German motorways. Simultaneously, GSe models will combine these values with the option of locally emissions-free mobility, thus redefining the performance Zeitgeist.

Opel most recently presented Manta GSe, a modern take on the legendary Manta from 1970. It shows how timeless the lines from 1970 still are today. What was sculptural and straightforward half a century ago still fits perfectly with the Opel design philosophy today. It takes a strong, clear stance and confidently starts a new future: electric, locally emission-free – full of emotions. Opel Manta GSe is also a tribute to the beautiful Manta A that most recently provided the inspiration for the design of the new brand face – the Opel Vizor, which organically integrates into one single module the grille, the lighting system and the Blitz brand emblem. All new Opel models feature the Vizor – including the new Opel Astra and Opel Astra Sports Tourer.

Multi-award-winning Manta GSe also follows Opel’s “simply electric” route to the electrification of the brand, whether as passenger car or light commercial vehicle. Every Opel model will be electrified by 2024, and the customer already has the choice between 12 electrified models today, from plug-in hybrids such as the Grandland and the Astra to all-electric battery-electric vehicles from the Corsa-e small car to the Zafira-e Life “lounge on wheels”, and from the Combo-e Cargo to the Movano-e van.

Opel Celebrates Jubilee with Limited Edition “Corsa 40”

• Real eyecatcher: Special model in red with black ornamentation
• Timeless pattern: Modern interpretation of Opel Corsa A tartan seat trim
• From 0001 to 1982: Each car has its own label in the interior
• Six generations of success: More than 14.5 million units of Opel Corsa produced in 40 years

As the first Opel Corsa rolled off the assembly line in 1982, it opened the first chapter of an ongoing success story. Today, 40 years and six model generations later, more than 14.5 million units have left the plants. Bestselling small car is still hugely popular also as the all-electric Corsa-e. Opel is celebrating the jubilee with the “Corsa 40” special model.

Limited edition – Opel will produce only 1,982 units – comes with a new colour for the bodywork called “Rekord Red” that is highly reminiscent of the red used on the original Corsa A. Contrast is provided by the black roof and black coloured décor such as the Opel Blitz emblem, the tailgate opener and the centrally located Corsa nameplate. Seventeen-inch light alloy wheels in glossy black with inserts in matt grey underline the dynamic appearance.

Inside, the “Corsa 40” is not only nostalgic but also highly modern. Interior is unconventionally stylish, just like the first generation, especially the modern interpretation of the original tartan seat trim. Buyers will also be able to display the timeless pattern themselves – at no extra charge – with limited edition tartan socks in today’s design as well as that of the original.

Limited edition badge is equally unique. Each “Corsa 40” will possess its own label numbered from 0001 to 1982, located on the black décor of the passenger-side instrument panel. In addition, like every Corsa, the special model offers numerous comfort and safety features as standard. List ranges from the Multimedia Radio (compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and Full LED headlamps to electronic driver assistance systems such as front collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection.

On the occasion of the “160 years of Opel” and “40 years of Opel Corsa” anniversaries, the brand with the “Blitz” is once again generating customer enthusiasm for the successful small car. Opel Corsa is the bestselling small car on the German market so far this year. In addition, Corsa-e leads the sales figures for battery-electric small cars in Germany.

Best-selling small car: Opel Corsa is Number 1 in Germany

• Opel Corsa most popular small car in June and the first six months of the year
• Opel Corsa-e best-selling electric small car in June and year to date
• Opel Mokka very strong among compact SUVs

Opel Corsa

Whether purely electric or with a combustion engine - according to the latest figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority, Opel Corsa remains number 1 in the small car segment on the important German home market. With almost 5,800 new registrations, bestseller from Rüsselsheim once again took the lead in its segment in June. Opel Corsa secured a segment market share of over 20 percent. And with more than 25,000 new registrations in the first half of the year, the Corsa also leads the previous year's ranking for small cars.

Opel Corsa-e

Opel Corsa-e also leads the sales ranking in the small electric car segment. With 1,500 new registrations in June and more than 6,500 new registrations so far this year, almost every fourth newly registered small electric car was a Corsa.

Opel Mokka-e

“Opel Corsa is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Our latest generation seamlessly follows on from the successes of its predecessors with a total of over 14 million vehicles built. We are particularly pleased with the success of the battery-electric Opel Corsa-e. With all-new Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer, two more purely electric models will follow next year, which will give us further momentum," says Opel Germany boss Andreas Marx.

All-New Opel Astra

In addition to the Opel Corsa, the stylish Opel Mokka continues to enjoy great popularity: compact SUV has held a strong third place in its segment so far this year. In the purely electric variants, Opel Mokka-e , winner of the “Golden Steering Wheel 2021 1 ”, performs even better and is even in second place. Electric Opel Combo-e Life (number 1 in the segment) and Opel Zafira-e Life (number 2 in the segment) also secured further top positions.

Opel Combo-e Life

Opel Zafira-e Life

Across all model series, Opel achieved a BEV (battery electric vehicle) market share of 7.7 percent in June, improving its market share for the first half of the year to 6.0 percent. Brand with the lightning bolt expects further upswing in the near future – the battery-electric Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer will be rolling out to dealers in the coming year in addition to the plug-in hybrids that can already be ordered.

[1] AUTO BILD issue 45/2021 and BILD am SONNTAG issue 46/2021, category "Best car under 25,000 euros" (taking into account the BAFA environmental bonus).

Opel celebrates Corsa Jubilee with Limited Edition “40 Years”

• First pictures: Special model in red with black ornamentation
• Timeless pattern: Modern interpretation of Opel Corsa A tartan seat trim
• From 0001 to 1982: Each car has its own label in the interior
• Six generations of success: 14 million units of Opel Corsa produced in 40 years

As the first Opel Corsa rolled off the assembly line in 1982, it opened the first chapter of an ongoing success story. Today, 40 years and six model generations later, more than 14 million units have left the plants; demand for the bestselling small car is as high as ever, especially for the all-electric Corsa-e. Opel will celebrate the jubilee with the “Corsa 40 Years” special model, which will go on sale in the coming weeks in selected markets in Europe. German carmaker released the first pictures today.

Limited edition – Opel will produce only 1,982 units – comes with a new colour for the bodywork called “Rekord Red” that is highly reminiscent of the red used on the original Opel Corsa A. Contrast is provided by the black roof and black coloured décor such as the Opel Blitz emblem, the tailgate opener and the centrally located Corsa nameplate. Seventeen-inch light alloy wheels in glossy black with inserts in matt grey underline the dynamic appearance.

Inside,  “Corsa 40 Years” is not only nostalgic but also highly modern. Interior is unconventionally stylish, just like the first generation, especially the modern interpretation of the original tartan seat trim. Buyers will also be able to display the timeless pattern themselves – at no extra charge – with limited edition tartan socks in today’s design as well as that of the original.

Limited edition badge is equally unique. Each “Corsa 40 Years” will possess its own label numbered from 0001 to 1982, located on the black décor of the passenger-side instrument panel. In addition, like every Opel Corsa, the special model offers numerous comfort and safety features as standard. List ranges from the Multimedia Radio (compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and Full LED headlamps to electronic driver assistance systems such as front collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection.

Opel Corsa is the bestselling small car on the German market. In addition, Opel Corsa-e also topped sales of all battery-electric cars in Germany in May.

Opel Corsa-e: Most popular Electric Car in Germany in May

• After last year's success, Opel Corsa will also be the best-selling small car in 2022
• Opel Mokka convinces purely electrically and as a combustion engine in the compact SUVs
• Overall, Opel passenger cars in May with a significant increase in market share compared to the previous year

Opel Corsa-e

Opel Corsa-e , winner of the "Golden Steering Wheel 2020" 1 , is not only well received by the trade press - customers are also enthusiastic about the small car with the lightning bolt: So much so that the Corsa-e was the best-selling battery-electric vehicle (BEV) was ever in Germany. According to official figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority, Opel Corsa-e thus secured a strong 6.5 percent BEV market share.

Head of Opel Germany - Andreas Marx

In addition to the Corsa-e, the stylish Opel Mokka‑e , winner of the “Golden Steering Wheel 2021” 2 , continues to enjoy great popularity: the all-electric compact SUV has held a strong second place in its segment over the course of the year to date.

Opel Mokka-e

“This result shows how well our models appeal to customers and that we are on the right track with our e-offensive. From Corsa-e to Zafira-e Life – Opel already offers twelve battery-electric models for all situations and user profiles. Future of mobility is electric, and we are excellently positioned for it. The two new models Astra and Grandland will also electrify their segments,” says Opel Germany boss Andreas Marx.

Opel Zafira-e

Great success of the Opel Corsa and Mokka model series is also underpinned by a look at the total figures across all drive trains: Opel Corsa is the best-selling small car on Europe's largest automobile market in the year to date, the Opel Mokka is number 3 in the compact SUV segment in Germany. Overall, Opel significantly increased its share of the passenger car market in the important German home market in May compared to the same month last year . With a market share of 6.3 percent, brand with the lightning bolt recorded an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to May 2021.

[1] AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG issue 45/2020, “Small car” category.

[2] AUTO BILD issue 45/2021 and BILD am SONNTAG issue 46/2021, category "Best car under 25,000 euros" (taking into account the BAFA environmental bonus).

Opel in May with significant increase in market share in Germany

• Increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to the same month last year
• Bestseller Opel Corsa best-selling small car 2022
• Market share of 7.7 percent for battery electric vehicles
• More than every fifth newly registered Opel is now electrified

Opel Corsa

Opel significantly increased its share of the passenger car market in the important German home market in May compared to the same month last year. According to official figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority, the brand with the lightning bolt had a market share of 6.3 percent - an increase of 0.8 percentage points compared to May 2021. This growth was driven by the Opel Corsa , the best-selling small car on the German market, the new Opel Astra and the Opel Mokka .

Opel Mokka & Opel Mokka-e

Development of the battery-electric models (BEV) was particularly pleasing. According to preliminary figures, Opel closed the month with a BEV market share of 7.7 percent. "We offer our customers a large selection of battery-electric passenger cars. Portfolio ranges from the Corsa-e to the Zafira-e Life - and is very well received by customers," says Opel Germany CEO Andreas Marx.

Opel Zafira-e Life

Proportion of electrified Opels in the model mix also continues to grow. In May, every fifth newly registered Opel was already a battery-electric model or a plug-in hybrid. Brand with the lightning bolt expects additional impetus from the new Astra plug-in hybrid.

All-New Opel Astra