!NEW! Buick Launches Verano Hatchback and Verano GS in China

Priced from RMB 145,900 to RMB 205,900

Buick launched the new Verano Hatchback and Verano GS this evening in Guangzhou, China. The five variants of the two newest members of the Verano family are priced from RMB 145,900 to RMB 205,900. Buick’s 740 dealerships across China have begun accepting pre-orders.

Buick launched the new Verano Hatchback and Verano GS in Guangzhou, China

The new Verano models have trendy, sporty styling along with European car-like handling, premium interiors and advanced technology. They are targeted at younger trend-setting consumers who are looking for a driving experience that is “born with sportiness.”

The five variants of the two newest members of the Verano family are priced from RMB 145,900 to RMB 205,900.

Stylish and sporty exterior

The Verano Hatchback and Verano GS have adopted Buick's latest design language for sport sedans. The brand’s signature waterfall grille has taken on a creative frameless design, with a newly added piano black finish. The bold, concise and contoured hood lowers the car's stance.

The two models’ wedge-shaped silhouette and double-sweep beltline form a dashing profile, with B- and C-pillars in German-crafted gloss black creating a floating roofline.

The Verano Hatchback and Verano GS have adopted Buick's latest design language for sport sedans.

The models also feature Buick's wing-shaped LED daytime running lamps, which echo their wing-shaped tinted tail lamps. Together with an integrated rear wing that accentuates the sculptured rear end, they provide a stylish, vibrant and captivating feel.

Contemporary and exquisite interior

The cabins of the two new Veranos combine sportiness, premium materials and exquisite craftsmanship. They utilize Buick's iconic 360 degree wraparound layout that exemplifies its driver-oriented design philosophy.

 Buick Verano GS has a stylish basic black interior that accentuates its dynamism. It is complemented by red accents.

The brand's focus on a high-quality driving and riding experience is also demonstrated by a segment-leading 2,662 mm wheelbase, the generous use of eco-friendly supple materials throughout the interior, a standard three-spoke sporty multi-function steering wheel, considerately designed ambient lighting, rear-row USB charging ports and patented Quiet-Tuning® noise control technology.

The Verano GS is fitted with an exclusive sporty black and red kit inside and out. Aerodynamic exterior accessories, bright red strips on the front and rear bumpers, bright red brake calipers and 17-inch dark-painted five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels look bold and impressive.

Inside, a bright red carbon fiber-pattern strip across the center console and red stitching make a strong impression. Adding to the sportiness are a carbon fiber-pattern finish on the center console, a three-spoke sporty multi-function steering wheel with a paddle shifter, Alcantara® racing car-like seats and Flame Red ambient lighting.

Trend-setting intelligent and safety technologies

The Verano Hatchback and Verano GS come with a wide variety of trend-setting intelligent technologies. They are the first Buick models in China available with the Apple CarPlay system. Users can seamlessly connect their iPhones with iOS 7.1 and above through the new-generation Buick IntelliLink infotainment system. All iPhone features and built-in apps – including phone, messages, maps, music, podcasts and Siri – are easily accessible via the high-resolution 8-inch diagonal display in the center console.

Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS are equipped with the Apple CarPlay system.

The Verano GS is offered with segment-exclusive and Buick-first Matrix full-LED headlamps. Behind the headlamps' Big Dipper-like panels are 29 Matrix LED clusters connected to front cameras to intelligently perform a range of functions, including automatically turning on the high-beam headlights, activating the anti-glare high-beam headlights and automatically adjusting the height of the headlamps. They automatically switch between six lighting modes – City, Urban, Expressway, Curve, Parking and Fuel Economy – based on driving conditions.

In addition, the Verano GS comes with Buick's new intelligent safety system, which incorporates features that include Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Collision Mitigation Braking and Automatic Parking Assist.

While 75 percent of the two Veranos’ body structure is composed of high-strength steel, the models incorporate extensive lightweight design features, such as lighter and more rigid structures, all-aluminum engines, all-aluminum sub-frames, all-aluminum front and rear bumpers, and aluminum steering knuckles, as well as imported lightweight damping mats. The result is a 100 kilogram reduction in curb weight.

The Verano Hatchback and Verano GS are built on the same architecture as the new Opel Astra K. Their firm chassis has an optimized MacPherson front suspension and enhanced composite torsion bar, along with a new-generation Opel-patented Watt's link rear suspension and all-aluminum six-point full-length sub-frame. The result is a perfect balance between body dimensions, weight and overall efficiency.

Handling and driving pleasure were assured through the adoption of the all-new belt-drive electric power-assisted steering system as well as more than a year's worth of testing and tuning at Germany's famed Nürburgring circuit.

Exciting and fuel-efficient powertrains

Both models incorporate GM's new Ecotec small gasoline engines, which combine powerful performance with exceptional fuel economy. The Verano Hatchback pairs a 1.5L SIDI engine with a six-speed DCG transmission. It delivers maximum output of 87 kW/6,600 rpm and peak torque of 146 Nm/4,000 rpm.

New Buick Verano GS is powered by a 1.5T SIDI engine that was named one of the “China Heart” 2015 Ten Best Engines. It is paired with a new-generation seven-speed DCG transmission. The powertrain combination produces maximum output of 124 kW/5,600 rpm and peak torque of 250 Nm/1,700-4,400 rpm. This gives the model the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds while enabling combined fuel consumption of 5.9 L/100 km – which sets a new benchmark for its class.

1.5T SIDI engine with  maximum output of 124 kW/5,600 rpm and peak torque of 250 Nm/1,700-4,400

The engine start/stop feature, which further helps improve fuel efficiency, comes standard across the full Verano lineup. All variants are eligible for China's new incentive plan that cuts the purchase tax in half for cars with engines smaller than 1.6 liters.

The Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS, together with the new-generation Buick Verano sport sedan launched earlier this year and the all-new Buick Excelle GT, will strengthen Buick’s presence in China’s premium mid-range passenger car segment.

!NEW! All-New Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS Offer Sporty Interior Design and Advanced Infotainment

Will project dynamic image for trendsetters

All-New Buick Verano GS

The All-New Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS, which will go on sale across China by the end of this year, have a sporty interior design and advanced infotainment system that will project a dynamic image for trendsetters.

The Verano Hatchback and Verano GS feature Buick's signature 360 degree wraparound interior layout. They have a driver-oriented center console with horizontally flowing lines that visually stretch their space, which is enhanced by a long wheelbase of 2,662 mm and an efficient design.

Buick Verano GS has a stylish basic black interior that accentuates its dynamism. It is complemented by red accents, such as a strip across the center console, exquisite red stitching and Flame Red LED ambient lighting. Boosting its sportiness are a multi-function steering wheel with a paddle shifter, Alcantara sports car-like seats, and carbon fiber-pattern trim on the center console and seats.

All-New Buick Verano GS has a stylish basic black interior that accentuates its dynamism. It is complemented by red accents.

Both models are equipped with the Apple CarPlay system. Users can seamlessly connect their iPhones through the Buick IntelliLink infotainment system. All iPhone features and built-in apps – including Siri, phone, maps, music, messages and podcasts – are accessible via the high-resolution 8-inch-diagonal IntelliLink display in the center console.

All-New Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS are equipped with the Apple CarPlay system.

The Verano GS also comes with a 4.2 inch high-resolution driver information center, which is seldom found in its segment, for an exhilarating driving experience.

SAIC-GM launched the Buick Verano new-generation sports sedan on June 27. The newest members of the Verano family will provide two new trendsetting choices in the premium mid-range passenger car segment.

!NEW! Buick Verano Hatchback and Verano GS Coming This Year

Born with sportiness and European car-like handling

New Buick Verano GS

Two new Buick hatchbacks, the Verano Hatchback and Verano GS, are coming this year. The additions to the Verano family are built on the same mid-range global passenger car platform as the new Opel Astra.

The new Buick Verano models have trendy, sporty styling along with European car-like handling, premium interiors and advanced technology. They are targeted at trend-setting consumers who are looking for a driving experience that is “born with sportiness.”

The hatchbacks feature Buick's innovative low-slung, wide stance along with a double-sweep beltline, flowing bodylines, a floating roofline and a front grille that is seamlessly connected to wing-shaped headlights.

Buick Verano GS has additional stylish yet sporty elements and a wide range of colors. Its optional interior and exterior packages include a black waterfall grille, aerodynamic spoilers, bright red strips for the front and rear bumpers, bright red brake calipers and dark-painted five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels – all of which ignite a passion for driving.

Both models incorporate GM's new Ecotec small engines, which combine powerful performance with exceptional fuel economy. The Verano Hatchback pairs a 1.5L SIDI naturally aspirated engine with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission or six-speed DSS intelligent automatic transmission. The Verano GS has a 1.5T SIDI turbocharged engine, which is accompanied by a seven-speed DCG intelligent transmission. The powertrain combination produces maximum output of 124 kW/5,600 rpm, with fuel consumption of only 5.9 L/100 km.

The new Verano family members are built on a firm chassis. They offer European car-like handling thanks to testing and tuning at Germany's famed Nürburgring circuit.

SAIC-GM launched the Buick Verano new-generation sports sedan on June 27. The Verano Hatchback and Verano GS will strengthen Buick’s presence in China’s premium mid-range passenger car segment, offering consumers a greater range of products to choose from to meet their needs.

!NEW! 2014 Buick Regal offers all-weather All-Wheel-Drive

Along with the technology, safety, and styling enhancements offered on the redesigned Buick Regal and Regal GS, is the newly available advanced all-wheel-drive.

2014 Buick Regal GS AWD in Quebec, Canada.

While those in the Snowbelt, and perhaps many further south this winter, associate all-wheel-drive vehicles with wintery weather, the Regal’s on-demand automatic AWD system is designed to help provide better control in all weather and road conditions, including dry surfaces.

Using a system that can distribute power both front to rear and side to side, the Regal is able to shift torque to the wheels based on vehicle data and driver input. When trekking through snow and icy conditions better control is achieved through improved traction and stability with drive to all four wheels.

The same ideas are applied during spirited driving and even emergency maneuvers on dry or wet pavement. With the ability to transfer power to the rear, the Regal AWD is not depending on the front wheels to do it all. This, combined with HiPerStrut front suspension, results in enhanced control from less torque steer and understeer when the driver needs traction the most, such as exiting a corner.

“With power going to all four wheels and the ability to transfer power to the wheel with the most grip, we’ve helped enable the driver to have maximum control on all surfaces,” said James Walter, Regal AWD engineer. “This system is constantly monitoring several inputs and anticipating action. It can be very beneficial in keeping the rear of the car balanced during an emergency maneuver.”

At launch in a straight line, the core of the AWD system splits the torque approximately 50/50 between the front and rear wheels. The system is constantly calculating and redistributing the torque. In the Regal GS, selecting the Sport or GS Interactive Drive Control modes heightens the AWD system sensitivity and shift up to 15 percent more torque to the rear wheels for improve traction and stability during performance driving.

An active Haldex module directs drive to the rear wheels. This system uses an electronic limited slip differential, or eLSD, which can rapidly shift torque between the two rear wheels to make the most of vehicle stability and cornering capability. A more neutral balance, less torque steer and understeer for maximum grip results in optimal acceleration, cornering and handling during performance driving in the Regal GS AWD.

AWD is available on all 2014 Regal models equipped with the new 2.0L Turbo engine that produces a refined 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Regal is the fourth Buick in the current lineup to offer AWD, alongside Enclave, Encore, and LaCrosse.

Photo Credit: © General Motors

!NEW! Buick Regal Gains Sales Momentum with Strong January

New AWD offering helps sedan achieve double-digit increase

2014 Buick Regal GS AWD 

The Buick Regal saw a 35 percent retail and 43 total sales gain in January, marking the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year growth since launch of the new model.

Redesigned for 2014, the Regal now offers an available advanced all-wheel-drive system that incorporates electronic limited-slip differential to help make the most of traction in all driving conditions. Regal AWD, offered on 2.0L Turbo and performance GS models, accounted for 18 percent of January Regal sales.

In the Northeast region of the U.S., the largest market for AWD cars, the Regal AWD accounted for 26 percent of Regal sales.

“Many consumers will only consider a vehicle with AWD,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick marketing. “We’ve listened to our customers and delivered an AWD Regal that not only gives them a vehicle for inclement conditions, but one that adds confidence and fun no matter what the weather.”

While engineered to offer sure-footed handling in low-grip conditions, Regal’s new AWD system also alters its characteristics to support performance-oriented driving when the Sport or GS driving modes are selected on Regal GS. Dealers are ordering nearly four in 10 Regal GS models with AWD.

Regal sedan customers cite exterior design and quality as top reasons for purchase.

Photo Credit: © General Motors

!NEW! Stars at the Essen Motor Show: Opel ADAM R2 and Monza Concept

• Trade show motto “For Drivers and Dreams“: Opel makes drivers‘ dreams come true
• ADAM R2 public debut: Opel ignites next rocket in Rallye sport

New Opel ADAM R2

From November 30 to December 8 Opel will make drivers’ dreams come true at the Essen Motor Show in line with the motto, “For Drivers and Dreams“. Exciting highlights on Stand A120 in Hall 3.0 include the Opel Monza Concept and – seen for the first time at a German show – the Rallye ADAM R2 and two further sporty Germany-premieres.

New Opel Monza Concept 

“The Essen Motor Show gets all horsepower lovers emotional – just like the Opel brand,” says Opel Chief Marketing Officer Tina Müller. “And with our Monza Concept and the Rallye ADAM R2 we are showing what we have to offer. We are in direct contact with our fans here, which is why the motorsport and tuning trade show is so important for us.”

New Opel Monza Concept at the Essen Motor Show 2013

Opel fires off the next salvo in its motorsport activities with the characteristic ADAM Rallye R2 version. This small, around 190 hp powerhouse will compete on the international stage from the beginning of next year, building on Opel’s extremely successful first rallye season. Outside motorsport, the Monza Concept represents the future of the brand by conveying lots of emotion. This visionary study is now given its second public showing following its IAA premiere. With athletic lightness, high-tech projection technology and pure efficiency, it shows what drivers can expect from Opel in the coming years.

Much to see: Opel presents sensational highlights of the motorsport and series-program at the Essen Motor Show 2013.

In addition, car, tuning and motorsport fans can get all the latest information on the newest Opel series production models by visiting the stand. Different versions of the ADAM individualization champion will be on display, together with the dynamic, compact Mokka SUV and the new Insignia Country Tourer adventurer. Top-of-the-line, high performance models are OPC versions of the Corsa, Astra and Insignia. Fans can get right up close to their sports idols in Essen: Numerous Opel partners from the worlds of football and motor sport will visit the Opel stand on those days on which it is open to the public.

Sporty peak performance: New Opel Insignia OPC with reworked chassis.

The Essen Motor Show is held from November 30 to December 8 and is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On weekends, the motorsport show opens at 9 a.m.

!NEW! General Motors Launches All-New Buick Regal and Regal GS in China

Shanghai GM launched the all-new Buick Regal and Regal GS upper-medium sedans today in the coastal city of Qingdao.

With its upscale interior and high-tech features, the new Regal is ideal for modern families with active lifestyles. The sporty new Regal GS delivers an exhilarating driving experience, making it the ideal car for those who enjoy pushing the envelope to achieve their goals.

"The Buick Regal family is a popular trendsetter across China. More than 400,000 Regals have been sold since 2008,” said Shanghai GM President Wang Xiaoqiu. “With their progressive designs and premium technologies, the new Regal and Regal GS will strengthen Buick’s established position in the high-end upper-medium passenger car segment."

The five variants of the new Buick Regal are priced between RMB 178,900 and RMB 245,900.

Both models adopt Buick's latest design characteristics and come equipped with the advanced Buick Intelligent Performance (BIP) system. They also have updated, more sporty exteriors, additional interior features and enhanced, spirited powertrains.

The three variants of the new Buick Regal GS are priced between RMB 239,900 and RMB 299,900.

Buick dealerships across China are now taking pre-orders for five variants of the new Regal and three variants of the new Regal GS. Deliveries will begin after China’s National Day holiday in mid-October.

New Buick Regal	Price (RMB)
2.4L Luxury Trend	245,900
2.4L Elite Trend	225,900
2.0L Elite Trend	193,900
2.0L Pilot Trend	178,900
1.6T Trend Tech	199,900

New Buick Regal GS	Price (RMB)
2.0T Bliss Sport	299,900
2.0T Passion Sport	259,900
2.0T Ambition Sport	239,900

New Buick Regal: The Modern Family Car

New Buick Regal

The new Regal has an eye-catching design highlighted by its larger, sculpted new chrome waterfall grille. Buick's signature design features are evident in its wing-shaped LED daytime running lights, front bumper with integrated fog lamps, and rear styling with sweeping chrome accents between the taillights.

Newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels add to its sporty appearance. The new Regal’s aerodynamic “fast back” design provides a class-leading drag coefficient of 0.27.

The roomy interior has a new wraparound dashboard design that distinguishes the operator controls area from the display area for convenience and safety. Other clever design elements include easily reachable buttons on the central console and a multifunctional steering wheel.

The premium interior has classic European two-tone leather trim in black and brown. GM's latest IntelliLink system, which integrates user friendliness with practicality, includes the segment-exclusive second-generation BOSE® Centerpoint® stereo system.

The new Regal has a MacPherson front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension mounted on isolated front and rear sub-frames. Its finely tuned chassis provides precise maneuverability and a tranquil driving experience.

A range of active safety systems are offered as standard equipment, including Electronic Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control, Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist, the EEPO brake override system, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System and the Hill Start Assist system. The model received maximum five-star safety ratings in both Europe and North America.

The new Regal is available with three energy-efficient engine options: the 2.4L SIDI, 2.0L ECO and 1.6T. The engines are matched with a new-generation six-speed automatic transmission.

New Buick Regal GS: The New Benchmark for Performance Cars

New Buick Regal GS

The new Regal GS is a performance car outside and inside. It has bold exterior styling with distinctive air intake slots, a sporty front bumper, new 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, matte trim and a dynamic integrated rear wing. It also has iconic Buick chrome portholes featuring the GS badge.

The interior has tailor-made luxury sport seats, a new sporty multifunctional steering wheel with paddle shifters, and aluminum alloy sport pedals befitting an upscale sport sedan. The IntelliLink system includes an 11-speaker Bose Centerpoint ® Surround Sound system.

The new Regal GS’s technologically advanced performance chassis incorporates a unique HiPerStrut front suspension, imported Brembo four-piston calipers, FNC patented 18-inch ventilated disc brakes, and the FlexRide and Computer Damping Control systems.

The new Regal GS also comes with the class-leading IntelliSafe system along with full-speed-range Adaptive Cruise Control with start/stop technology, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Alert, and Front and Rear Park Assist.

Powering the model is a 2.0T direct injection turbocharged engine that was named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines. It produces maximum power of 187 kW, which is the highest power per liter in its class.

!NEW! 2014 Buick Regal Priced at $30,615

New sedan arrives with fresh styling, new technology and improved performance

2014 Buick Regal Turbo in Ashen Gray exterior color and equipped with 18” wheels

The 2014 Buick Regal goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $30,615, including a $925 destination charge.

2014 Buick Regal Turbo - Light Neutral interior seating with Cocoa accents is offered with Soleil Keisel leather seats and Rhythm wood décor

Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity with an eight-inch color touch display, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear vision camera, leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated front seats and a new 2.0L I-4 Turbo delivering better power, refinement and fuel economy.

2014 Buick Regal Turbo - LED tail lights

Regal is available with two powertrains. A new standard 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder is SAE-rated at 259 horsepower and delivers 18 percent more power over the 2013 MY Regal Turbo. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, it delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, a 17 percent improvement in city fuel economy over the 2013 Buick Regal Turbo.

A 2.4L 4-cylinder with eAssist is available starting at $32,485 and delivers 36 mpg hwy.

Also new for 2014 is an advanced all-wheel-drive system that incorporates electronic limited-slip differential to help make the most of traction in all driving conditions and comes standard with HiPerStrut front suspension. Buick Regal AWD is available starting at $32,790.

2014 Buick Regal GS in Copper Red Metallic exterior color and equipped with 20”wheels and sunroof

A new Buick Regal GS also goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $37,830, including a $925 destination charge. In addition to standard Regal content, GS includes high- intensity discharge head lamps; sport seats with leather seating surfaces; eight-inch full color reconfigurable driver information cluster and display; navigation; Bose premium audio; HiPerStrut front suspension; Computer Damping Control; Interactive Drive Control with Sport and GS modes; Brembo four-piston front brake calipers; and 19-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires. Also available are 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with summer rated tires.

2014 Buick Regal GS - LED tail lights

Buick Regal GS also features a new 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder rated at 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of peak torque from 2,500 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The 2.0L Turbo is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and earns an EPA rating of 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway, an 11 percent improvement over 2013 Regal GS highway. A six-speed manual is available on FWD GS models at no additional cost.

2014 Buick Regal GS - Ebony interior with Soleil Keisel leather seats, contrast stitching and Diamo black deco

2014 Buick Regal GS - 8 inch digital Driver Information Center (DIC) in Sport Mode

Buick Regal GS AWD starts at $40,195 and alters characteristics to support performance-oriented driving when the Sport or GS driving modes are selected.

2014 Buick Regal GS - 8 inch digital Driver Information Center (DIC) in Touring Mode

“Regal represents a more sporty expression of Buick today,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick Marketing. “The 2014 model’s advanced technology, powertrain improvements and dynamic handling characteristics deliver the attributes consumers seek in today’s premium sport sedans.”

2014 Buick Regal GS - Ebony interior with next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system

Every 2014 Buick offers a full suite of active safety technologies, and two available package groups comprise the offerings for Regal and Regal GS.

2014 Buick Regal GS - Interactive Drive Control System and Lane Departure Warning, buttons

The Driver Confidence I package includes Forward Collision Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Change Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Following Distance Indicator for $1,090.

The Driver Confidence II package includes full-speed Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Preparation. It is a $2,295 option that must be paired with Driver Convenience I.

Additional equipment, including rear park assist, passive entry and passive start, a heated steering wheel,120v outlet, remote start, high-intensity discharge lamps, and rear seat thorax airbags are standard equipment in various Regal equipment groups.

Every 2014 Regal comes standard with two years or 24,000 miles of regular maintenance and five years of OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob services. Regular maintenance includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and multi-point inspections. OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob services allow owners to lock and unlock the vehicle’s doors or activate remote start (on certain models) using a smartphone app.

Downloads: 2014 Buick Regal Brochure

!NEW! Leader: Juergen Klopp goes first new Opel Insignia OPC

New Opel sports star storms into the garage of the master trainer and brand ambassador

Juergen Klopp and Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann with new Opel Insignia OPC 

Borussia Dortmund, Juergen Klopp and Opel - perfect. All the team are fast, technically strong, ambitious, down to earth and approachable here. Since 2012 the German automaker premium partner of the Bundesliga club. Master Klopp also acts as the Opel brand ambassador and now moves onto the new top model from Rüsselsheim.

Even before the official premiere of the new Opel Insignia OPC at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt (September 12 to 22) Juergen Klopp has now got his new dream car at the edge of a panel discussion about European football at the Adam Opel Haus: With 239 kW / 325 hp maximum power and maximum torque of 435 Newton meters, the Insignia OPC marks the peak power of the Opel models. Thus Juergen Klopp can quickly get on the highway, clever take the pace out or are stable - thanks to the Brembo High-Performance brakes.

"Opel Insignia OPC was previously a hammer car, now the new is simply perfect: super engine, super all-wheel drive, strong design. Where I just feel fit as a fiddle, "said Klopp delighted about his new sports equipment.

Dortmund, Klopp and Opel - which fits precisely. Even the color. Team and brand colors are black and yellow. And his new Opel Insignia OPC must of course the favorite color of the coach wear: Graphite Black.

!NEW! Opel Insignia OPC: World Premiere for the Ultimate Opel Powerhouse

• Bold appearance: New design combined with characteristic OPC elements
• Ultra-modern technology: Modified chassis for even more driving fun
• Detailed readouts: Instrument display with specific engine information

  New Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer

With 239 kW/325 hp and 435 Nm maximum torque, the Insignia OPC is the ultimate top-of-the-line performer among Opel models. The all-wheel drive model makes its debut with a new, refreshed look and modified chassis at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt (September 12 – 22).

Opel ECOTEC 2.8 V6 Turbo engine with 239 kW/325 hp and 435 Nm max. torque

“The Insignia OPC dazzles with new radiance,” says Michael Ableson, Vice President GME Engineering. “With great attention to detail, our engineers have given it some decisive fine-tuning. This is evident in its design and in its even better driving performance. This puts the OPC squarely in the first league of mid-size series production sports cars.”

Attention to detail – inside and out
The new Insignia OPC impresses at first glance. The re-styled front and rear, with signature OPC design elements such as distinctive saber-tooth detailing at the front and the tailpipe trim integrated in the rear, underline its power and evoke visions of high-speed laps around the Nürburgring.

The eye-catching bodywork encapsulates state-of-the-art technology. The OPC chassis is enhanced, with special focus on the re-worked rear axle – as in the other members of the new Opel Insignia family – where engineers have modified around 60 percent of the componentry. In addition, noise and vibration behavior is improved through numerous fine-tuning measures. New ESP software enables even more precise dynamics tuning, especially in reaction to understeer tendencies. Modified damper software for the FlexRide chassis with its adjustable shock absorbers ensures optimum roadholding. This OPC-specific programming improves driving dynamics, allowing a quicker and more precise response to different maneuvers and road conditions.

With six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive, the Opel Insignia OPC sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds (Sports Tourer: 6.3 seconds) and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). In unrestricted specification, the OPC with manual transmission goes on to a maximum speed of 270 km/h (Sports Tourer: 265 km/h). The high performance, Brembo braking system ensures rapid deceleration with maximum stability, even during high-intensity use.

New Opel Insignia OPC - Brembo brakes

In addition, the Insignia OPC benefits from its electronically controlled 4x4 system. The all-wheel drive system incorporates a high-quality clutch, operating on Haldex principles, and an electronic limited-slip differential to ensure superb traction. It constantly adapts to prevailing road conditions and varies torque distribution seamlessly from zero to 100 percent between the front and rear axles, as well as between the rear wheels. In combination with the electronically controlled FlexRide premium chassis, the all-wheel drive system sets standards in terms of reaction time and vehicle control.

New Opel Insignia OPC - FlexRide (active chassis) OPC mode button 

Motorsports feeling flows into interior
The cabin welcomes OPC drivers with pure motorsport ambience. Recaro performance seats, also optionally available in leather with a memory function, the OPC gearshift knob and a completely new main instrument panel and center console exude premium flair. Beyond basic information, drivers can see specific details like oil pressure and temperature, battery voltage, throttle position, brake power and the g-force resulting from lateral acceleration on the optional, 8-inch instrument readout display. 

The new performance steering wheel (optionally heated) features shift levers when it is combined with automatic transmission. This enables the OPC driver to execute extremely quick manual shifts, even when in automatic mode. If the shift levers are then idle for at least 12 seconds, the vehicle continues to drive normally in automatic mode. In this way the new Insignia OPC comfortably combines the advantages of a manual and automatic operation.