One Million Mark Cracked: Current Opel Corsa an Absolute Bestseller

• Customers’ favourite: Opel Corsa top-selling small car in Germany four times in a row
• Europe-wide success: Current Opel/Vauxhall Corsa also tops registrations in the UK and Greece
• Recipe for success: Flexible, agile, ultra-modern and with a wide range of drive systems from battery-electric and hybrid to efficient combustion engines

Opel Corsa continues to go from strength to strength. Opel's small car bestseller is a perennial favourite which is loved by customers and experts alike. Now Opel and the Corsa are celebrating the next major milestone: Since the launch of the current generation F in 2019, more than one million Corsa have left the production halls at the Zaragoza plant in Spain and made their way to customers. And demand also increased in the first quarter of 2025: the number of new registrations in Europe (E29) rose by 18 per cent compared to the previous quarter. Since the premiere of the first Opel Corsa in 1982, around 15 million units have been sold worldwide.

“Our Corsa is an absolute bestseller. One million Corsa of the current generation show that customers really love our small car. With its fresh design, affordable top technologies and high flexibility packed in compact dimensions, it appeals to the most diverse groups of customers. This unique combination makes it a fundamental guarantee for success in our portfolio,” said Florian Huettl, CEO Opel & Vauxhall and Managing Director Stellantis Germany.

Its great success is also reflected in other figures: According to registration statistics from the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the current Corsa has been Germany's best-selling small car in each of the past four years. It was also the top-selling car in its segment in the UK for three years in a row (2021 to 2023). In these two important markets, the Corsa once again led the B segment in the first quarter of 2025. From January to March 2025, the popular small car also made it into the top three in its segment in further countries such as Croatia, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia. And in Greece, the Corsa was even the best-selling passenger car in the overall market in 2023. Numerous awards from public and experts such as the ‘Best in Class’ Award 2025 for the Opel Corsa Electric as ‘Best Electric City Vehicle’ also pave its way.

Formula for success: Continuous development of flexible small car

There are multiple reasons for the ongoing success: The current Opel Corsa generation impresses with its characteristic design including the Opel Vizor front, has space for up to five people and offers affordable top technologies such as the adaptive, glare-free Intelli-Lux Matrix light making journeys relaxing and safe. Customers also have an extremely wide selection of drive options, ranging from two battery-electric variants to modern hybrids with 48-volt technology and efficient combustion engines. Thus, Opel Corsa offers the right drivetrain for almost every usage profile and need.

Furthermore, Opel is continuously developing its small car, making it even more attractive and suitable for everyday use for customers. Take Opel Corsa Electric, for example: With its 51 kWh battery and an output of 115 kW (156 hp) it now enables a locally emissions-free range of up to 429 kilometres (WLTP 2) – around 6% or up to 24 kilometres more than before. Best of all, customers can enjoy the extended range without facing any additional costs. And as special edition Opel Corsa YES the small car bestseller becomes an extremely colourful head-turner which is also available with battery-electric drive. All of this makes the latest Opel Corsa generation a firm favourite with the customers which will continue its success story in the future.

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

[2] Range determined according to WLTP test procedure methodology (R (EC) No. 715/2007, R (EU) No. 2017/1151). The 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.

Colourful Special Edition: Opel Corsa YES Available from €24,130

• Vivid eye-catcher: New special edition in Eukalyptus Green, Kobalt Blue and Kiss Red can be ordered online
• Stylish YES advantages: Black roof, 16-inch bi-colour alloys and sports seats included
• Free choice: Battery-electric, as a 48-volt hybrid or with efficient combustion engine
• Serial winner: Opel Corsa is Germany's best-selling small car for the fourth year in a row

Opel Corsa is driving from success to success. According to the 2024 registration figures from the Federal Motor Transport Authority, it is Germany's best-selling small car for the fourth year in a row. However, this is no reason for Opel to rest on its laurels. Rather, the manufacturer is now making the small car bestseller even more attractive for customers – with the new special edition Opel Corsa YES. Following on from the successful YES edition last year, Corsa buyers can now choose from three exclusive colours. In Eukalyptus Green, Kobalt Blue and Kiss Red, the agile small car is even more eye-catching. In addition, numerous features from the uplevel GS trim line are included as standard at an attractive price and this while customers can choose between battery-electric, 48-volt hybrid or efficient combustion engine drive. For prices starting at €24,130 (all prices RRP including VAT in Germany), Opel Corsa YES customers can easily configure and order their desired variant online in just a few clicks. This means there is a simple answer to the question whether there is a stylish, small everyday hero – as in the award-winning advertising campaign this is: "Yes, of Corsa!"

“Our Opel Corsa is ultra-modern, exciting and, if desired, fully electric. A small car that fits the times and to which customers say 'YES, of Corsa!' with conviction. With the new YES special edition, we are bringing a breath of fresh air into the segment. At attractive prices, Corsa lovers can drive a car with a particularly strong character that is well equipped. And the way to get there is very simple: online from home in just a few clicks,” said Patrick Dinger, head of Opel Germany.

The stylish appearance of Opel Corsa YES is further enhanced by the standard black roof, as well as the black Blitz on the Opel Vizor and the CORSA wordmark on the rear. The limited special model comes also comes with 16-inch bi-colour alloys as standard. The accents in the interior that match the respective exterior colour are provided by decors in green, blue or red. The multi-adjustable black sports seats increase the comfort for the driver and front passenger. The comfort pack with multi-stage seat heating for the seats in the front row and a heated leather steering wheel are also included.

Those looking for locally emissions-free and particularly stylish driving pleasure can choose the Opel Corsa Electric YES from €30,985. In addition to the efficient heat pump, the battery-electric vehicle comes optionally with a three-phase 11 kW onboard charger.

[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.

Opel Corsa: Bestselling Small Car in Germany for Fourth Year in a Row

• Serial success: 43,467 new registrations of bestseller in 2024
• Strong growth: Opel Astra sales up by around 90% compared to previous year

The Opel Corsa has reaffirmed its position as the most popular small car in Germany in 2024. According to official data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the Corsa took the top spot in the small car segment for the fourth year in a row with 43,467 new registrations.

Since its launch in 1982, more than 14.6 million units of the Corsa have been sold worldwide. The Corsa follows Opel's tradition of democratizing innovative technologies. These include, for example, the IntelliLux Matrix Light and numerous modern driver assistance systems. With the Corsa, Opel is also making electromobility affordable: the battery-electric Corsa Electric is available for under €30,000 in Germany.

“The Opel Corsa is once again the bestselling model in the German small car segment. Our bestseller impressively underlines its important role in our portfolio. This also includes the fact that the Corsa Electric was Opel's most registered electric car last year. I look forward to continuing the success story of the Corsa in 2025,” said Patrick Dinger, head of Opel Germany.

Elsewhere, the Opel Astra also achieved an excellent result in 2024. With around 47,600 new registrations, its sales increased by almost 90% compared to the previous year.

Opel Continues Growth on German Home Market in 2024

• Almost 175,000 new registrations in Germany – market share of 5.6%
• Light commercial vehicle sales up by 40%

Opel achieved strong results in Germany last year in a challenging economic environment: According to preliminary internal figures, almost 175,000 cars and light commercial vehicles of the brand with the Blitz were registered over the course of the last 12 months. This represents an increase of 6.4% compared to 2023. The market share increased to 5.6% (2023: 5.3% ).

Opel light commercial vehicles were an important driver of growth. With more than 26,000 units of the Combo, Vivaro and Movano sold, the 2023 results were exceeded by an impressive 40%. The market share in the light commercial vehicle segment was up significantly by more than two percentage points to 9.1%. In addition, Opel also increased its passenger car sales last year. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), 147,833 new registrations ensured a passenger car market share of 5.2 % (2023: 5.1%).

“We achieved very good results on our important German home market in 2024. This was primarily due to our attractive portfolio of light commercial vehicles and our bestselling Astra. This confirms our course and gives us further tailwind for a confident start to 2025 – with the new Mokka, the new family-friendly Frontera and the Grandland, our new top-of-the-line SUV,” said Patrick Dinger, head of Opel Germany.

Opel increases passenger car market share in Germany to 6.2 % in August

• Combined market share of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles at 6.3%
• Opel Astra registrations more than doubled compared to the same month last year
• Significant increase of 14.2% in registrations so far this year

Strong August for Opel in Germany: According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the Rüsselsheim-based manufacturer achieved a passenger car market share of 6.2 percent in a declining overall market. In the same month last year, this figure was 5.4 percent.

According to preliminary internal figures, the total market share for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles was as high as 6.3 percent in August (2023: 5.7 percent). The best-seller in the Opel portfolio was the Opel Astra with over 4,300 new registrations. This more than doubles the result from the same month last year.

Overall, Opel has recorded significant growth in the important German home market so far this year. According to preliminary internal figures, more than 120,000 vehicles were registered in the first eight months of the year - an increase of around 14.2 percent with a market share of 5.7 percent (2023: 5.1 percent). Another driver of growth is light commercial vehicles, where Opel increased by more than 67 percent.

"In August, we continued the positive trend for the year on our German home market. The Opel Astra in particular made a significant contribution to this. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio, which we will continue to expand in the second half of the year, is giving us further momentum for the remainder of the year," says Opel Germany brand boss Patrick Dinger.

Opel Corsa: Best-Selling Small Car in Germany in First Half of 2024

• Hugely popular Opel Corsa with over 20,000 new registrations in Germany so far this year
• Opel Corsa Electric also leading the segment of battery-electric small cars
• Opel achieves growth of almost 18% in June, passenger car market share up significantly to 5.8% 

Opel Corsa continues to go from strength to strength. The small car bestseller from Rüsselsheim was Germany's most popular small car in the first half of 2024. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the Corsa leads the ranking in its segment after the first six months of the year with 20,231 new registrations across all drive variants. Opel Corsa Electric is also number one among battery-electric small cars so far this year. Opel Corsa is thus writing another chapter in its long-standing success story and supports the company's clear electromobility strategy.

Since its debut in 1982, more than 14.6 million Corsa cars have been sold worldwide. In Germany, Opel Corsa has been the most popular model in the small car segment for the past three years.

Corsa has always stood for Opel's brand promise of making mobility and technical innovations accessible to a wide range of customers. Equipped with Opel Vizor brand face, Opel Corsa offers an intuitive digital cockpit as well as numerous top technologies, such as the new glare-free IntelliLux LED Matrix Light.

Elsewhere, Opel also achieved very strong overall results in Germany both in June and the first six months of 2024. According to the KBA, 17,107 Opel passenger cars were registered in June – an increase in new registrations of 17.9 % compared to the same month of 2023. The passenger car market share was 5.8 percent, significantly higher than in June 2023 (5.2%). 77,235 Opel passenger cars were newly registered in the first half of the year giving Opel a market share of 5.2 per cent in Germany. This represents growth of 15.5% compared to the same period of 2023 (market share 2023: 4.8%).

“Opel has achieved an excellent result so far this year. Among the German brands, Opel even achieved the largest increase in registrations in June. As the segment leader in the first half of the year, our bestseller Corsa made a major contribution to this. The significant growth in new registrations of Opel passenger cars shows that our model range is well tailored to the needs of customers,” said Patrick Dinger, head of Opel Germany.

Opel Corsa: Best-selling Car in Greece

• Popular choice: Segment share of 17.4% for best-selling small car
• New registrations doubled: Opel second most popular passenger car brand

Opel Corsa continues to remain popular with buyers across Europe. According to official data, supermini with Blitz was best-selling car overall in Greece in 2023. New registrations of over 5,800 gave Opel Corsa a total market share of 4.3 % and an impressive segment share of 17.4%  in the small car segment.

“Opel Corsa has always come with a convincing package of innovation and affordable state-of-the-art technology. This remains case even 40 years after nameplate was launched. Success reflects excellence of Opel, and we anticipate further impetus for Opel brand in Greece,” said Polychronis Syngelidis, President & CEO Opel Hellas.

Ongoing popularity of Corsa was main driver behind Opel’s commercial success in Greece in 2023. Brand with Blitz doubled its overall sales compared to previous year was second most popular passenger car brand with a market share of 7.7%.

Earlier this year, Opel already announced that Corsa has successfully defended its title as the most popular small car in Germany. According to official data published by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA), Opel Corsa was best-selling vehicle in B segment for the third time in a row in 2023.

Elsewhere, Vauxhall Corsa remains equally popular in United Kingdom where it was best-selling supermini for third year in a row, according to 2023 new car registration figures published by Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Since its premiere in 1982, well over 14.5 million units of the Corsa have been sold worldwide. Last year, Opel launched the new edition of the bestseller – with the characteristic Opel Vizor brand face, intuitive cockpit design, new IntelliLux LED Matrix Light and numerous other top technologies. In the auto motor und sport readers’ choice award “autonis”, Opel Corsa was named “Best New Design of 2023” in  “Small Car” category.

Opel Corsa Best-selling Small Car in Germany in 2023

• Every fourth newly registered Opel Corsa already battery-electric
• Highest Opel Corsa registrations since 2016
• Vauxhall Corsa also most popular small car in the UK

Opel Corsa has successfully defended its title as the most popular small car in Germany. According to official data published by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA), the Corsa was the best-selling vehicle in the B segment for the third time in a row in 2023. Total new registrations of almost 54,000 ensured that the small car from Rüsselsheim took first place in its segment. This represents an increase of around 7 per cent compared to 2022 and also means that Corsa registrations reached their highest level since 2016. According to preliminary internal results every fourth newly registered Corsa was a battery-electric Opel Corsa Electric.

Elsewhere, Vauxhall Corsa remains equally popular in the UK where it was the best-selling supermini for the third year in a row, according to the 2023 new car registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). With 40,816 units sold, Corsa not only proved to be the most popular supermini on the market in 2023 but was also the country’s third best-selling car overall. It outsold the second best-selling model in the supermini segment by 55.5% (14,568 cars).

Since its premiere in 1982, well over 14.5 million units of the Corsa have been sold worldwide. Last year, Opel launched the new edition of the bestseller – with the characteristic Opel Vizor brand face, intuitive cockpit design, new IntelliLux LED Matrix Light and numerous other top technologies. In the auto motor und sport readers’ choice award “autonis”, Opel Corsa was named “Best New Design of 2023” in the “Small Car” category.

Patrick Dinger, the head of Opel in Germany said: “Our Corsa continues to lead the B segment and represents an important pillar of our car registrations in Germany. This shows, in these times of transformation, that we have the right offer for our customers in our Opel Corsa and Corsa Electric. This year we will continue our transition to becoming a purely electric brand. We will offer at least one battery-electric model in each carline over the course of the year. Opel Crossland successor and all-new Opel Grandland will also be available with pure electric drive.”

In August, Opel increased car registrations in Germany by around 39 percent compared to the previous year and reached the TOP 5

• Market share of electric cars higher than overall market share
• More than every second newly registered Opel Corsa and Mokka is battery-electric
• Record market share of  9.7 percent for light commercial vehicles

Opel achieved strong results in Germany in August: According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), around 14,700 cars from the Rüsselsheim manufacturer were registered last month. This is around 39 percent more than in August of the previous year. Opel brand thus reached  TOP 5 in  KBA rankings. At 5.4 percent, the passenger car market share was above the previous year's value (5.3 percent), and cumulatively with light commercial vehicles it even reached 5.7 percent.

Battery electric vehicles with the blitz were particularly impressive. Opel's BEV market share was at an annual high of 7.5 percent in August and above the overall passenger car market share. Overall, around 45 percent of all Opel cars newly registered in Germany were battery-electric. This puts Opel well above the overall market, which according to the KBA had a BEV share of around 32 percent in August.

Opel Corsa Electric and Opel Mokka Electric were particularly well received by customers. More than every second newly registered Corsa was battery-electric. Opel Corsa also accounted for around 50 percent of all BEV sales in entire B segment. Two out of three new registrations for Opel Mokka were electric cars.

Opel also scored points in the light commercial vehicle segment in August. There, the Combo , Vivaro and Movano models achieved a new record on the German market with around 2,400 new registrations and a market share of 9.7 percent.

“In August, together with our dealers, we achieved an excellent result in what remained a very dynamic market environment in our home market and grew significantly compared to previous year. Our electrified vehicles are extremely well received by customers. Opel is electric. And both Opel Astra Sports Tourer Electric and new Opel Corsa Electric will give us additional tailwind,” explains Opel Germany brand boss Mario Köhler.

Opel currently has 15 electrified vehicles on offer, covering the most important market segments. These also include Opel Rocks Electric city electric car and Opel Vivaro HYDROGEN with hydrogen fuel cell. By 2024, Opel will offer at least one battery-electric model in all series. From 2025, every newly launched Opel will be exclusively electric.

Opel continues to grow in Germany in the new year

• 6.1 percent market share in January: 9 percent more cars sold compared to 2021
• 16 months in a row: Opel consistently gaining market share in Germany
• Over 25 percent: High proportion of electric vehicles in the Opel Corsa and Opel Mokka series

Opel Corsa-e

Opel continues to grow in the important German home market in the new year. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the manufacturer achieved a slightly increased market share of 6.1 percent in January with around 11,200 newly registered passenger cars - that is 9 percent more vehicles sold compared to January 2021. Opel thus has its market share compared to the comparable months in largest European automotive market increased 16 times in a row. Development of battery-electric passenger cars was also positive.

Opel Mokka-e

“After growing significantly last year, we will continue our trend in 2022. But it clearly shows that our models are extremely well received by customers,” says Opel Germany CEO Andreas Marx. “We are particularly pleased about the high proportion of battery-electric vehicles. This also shows that the future of mobility is electric.”

Head of Opel Germany Andreas Marx

Opel Corsa again made a significant contribution to the successful performance . Best-selling small car in Germany in 2020 and 2021 again performed excellently this January with over 4,000 new registrations. More than a quarter of all new registrations were already purely electric Opel Corsa-e . Opel Mokka-e was similarly successful - and here the battery-electric variant also accounts for over 25 percent of Opel Mokka registrations.

New Opel Corsa is Germany's best-selling small car

• Opel bestseller leads the small car segment so far this year
• Segment share in Germany rises to 13.8 percent in September
• Every third private customer chooses the electric variant

New Opel Corsa

New Opel Corsa is the most popular small car in Germany. With 6,146 new registrations, the Opel bestseller led the segment for the second month in a row in September. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), the share within the segment will grow to 13.8 percent. Compared to the same month last year, new registrations of the Corsa rose by 22.4 percent.

New Opel Corsa-e

“New Opel Corsa is a real winner in the highly competitive small car segment. Also and especially as a purely battery-electric Corsa-e, the new edition of our bestseller is increasingly providing more impetus. Every third private customer has already opted for the electric version, ”says Opel Germany boss Andreas Marx.

New Opel Corsa-e

Since its introduction in 1982, the Corsa has been one of Opel's most popular vehicles with around 14 million units sold. Current model, which came to the car dealerships in November 2019, is gaining momentum and is continuously climbing up in the registration statistics.

As early as August, the Corsa was at the top of the small car segment in Germany. With almost 34,000 newly registered units, the Corsa has remained the best-selling small car in Germany so far this year and is in the favor of customers over numerous strong competitors.

New Opel Corsa 

But the Corsa is not only extremely successful in Germany. According to the latest statistics from the British Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Vauxhall Corsa was the best-selling car in the UK in September: 10,553 units were newly registered within a month. This is the third time this year that the award-winning, efficient and innovatively equipped newcomer has topped the new vehicle registration list on the British market after June and July.

New Vauxhall Corsa

Opel records highest sales in Germany since 2008

• Opel sells around 36,600 passenger cars in Germany in January and February
• Opel number one SUV brand with 9,740 SUV registrations
• Opel X-Family available for the entire year for the first time in 2018

Leading SUV brand: Highly popular Mokka X, Grandland X and Crossland X (from left to right) have propelled Opel to the top of the SUV sales charts in Germany.

Opel has its sights firmly set on growth with its X-Family: Energised by the sales of the Mokka X, Grandland X and Crossland X SUVs, Opel sold almost 36,600 passenger cars in Germany in January and February – an increase of around 1,300 vehicles and the best result in this period for a decade.

The Opel Mokka X, Opel Grandland X and Opel Crossland X were sold around 9,740 times in the first two months of the year. Opel once again managed to take first place in the SUV segment in the statistic of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

“This result shows that our model offensive is working. We are better positioned than ever before in the fast-growing SUV segment thanks to our X-Family. We want to and will continue to benefit from this during the further course of the year. 2018 is the first year in which the Mokka X, Crossland X and Grandland X are available for the full 12 months,” said Jürgen Keller, Opel Executive Director Sales, Marketing and Aftersales Germany.

The Opel Mokka X was the first Opel model to carry the X suffix in its name and a true bestseller with its dynamic and muscular design. Mokka X drivers benefit from an elevated seating position and excellent overview – two SUV-typical attributes. The Mokka X is optionally also available with adaptive all-wheel drive.

The Opel Crossland X complements the Opel portfolio in the small SUV segment (SUV B-segment). The all-rounder with its cool looks offers an outstanding mixture of functionality, spaciousness, agility and sporty elegance.

Opel’s SUV offering was completed with the introduction of the compact Opel Grandland X, the Mokka X’s and the Crossland X’s bigger brother, last autumn. Its virtues include: ample space, flexible interior, sporty and dynamic design. Furthermore the Grandland X comes with innovative technologies such as IntelliGrip electronic traction control, Forward Collision Alert with pedestrian detection and Automatic Emergency Braking, Driver Drowsiness Alert and 360° camera.

!NEW! Opel in Germany with Sales Growth of 26 Percent in May

• Passenger car sales up nearly 4,400 units
• Market share up by more than 0.8 percentage points to more than 7.4 percent
• New Opel Astra generates additional impetus

New Astra drives growth: Opel has increased its May sales figures in Germany by 26 percent. 

Opel continues to grow on the important German market. The Rüsselsheim-based brand’s passenger car sales were up by nearly 26 percent or by roughly 4,400 units to around 21,260 in May. Opel therefore grew at more than twice the rate of the total German passenger car market. Opel’s share of the passenger car market was up by more than 0.8 percentage points to more than 7.4 percent.

Opel also continued its growth path in the course of the year. With almost 103,000 passenger cars, Opel increased its sales for the period from January to May by around 13,250 units (15 percent). Also in this period, the brand grew more than twice as strong as the total German passenger car market. Market share was up by more than 0.5 percentage points to around 7.4 percent, which is the best result in this period for five years.

Europe’s “Car of the Year 2016”, the new Opel Astra, was once again the main driver of this growth. So far this year more than 26,600 Astra have been sold – an increase of around 30 percent compared to the same period of last year.

Car of the Year 2016: New Opel Astra has been sold more than 26,600 times this year – an increase of around 30 percent compared to the same period of last year.

Elsewhere, the Opel Mokka was another guarantee for success. Sales of the successful SUV increased by almost 40 percent in May alone, thus taking top spot in the monthly and the year-to-date SUV B segment rankings.

“Things are continuing to look up at Opel. I am sure that our new models will add further impetus to our sales. Especially given the fact that the new Opel Mokka X has been available for order in Germany since the beginning of the week,” said Jürgen Keller, Opel Executive Director Sales, Marketing and Aftersales in Germany.

Opel Statement on Federal Ministry of Transport Report

Opel welcomes the clarity provided by the report of the German government. The report confirms that our tested cars do not have any devices that recognize whether a vehicle is undergoing an exhaust Emissions Test. The report from the UK government, published yesterday, also proves this.

This is in line with our expectation as we always stated that Opel does not have any devices that recognize whether a vehicle is undergoing an exhaust emissions test. Our software was never designed to cheat or deceive. We meet applicable emissions standards.

Both reports suggest the well-known and well-understood differences between the performance of vehicles in the current lab-based emissions test, which is in urgent need of reform, and in road test conditions. The introduction of RDE testing next year begins to address these differences, although there is work to be done to address boundary conditions relevant to that testing.

Opel is actively engaged in the discussion on RDE. We strongly believe that the industry has to regain trust by increasing the transparency with customers and authorities; and we have taken definitive steps in this direction already last year. As announced on December 15, 2015 and explained in more detail on March 29, 2016, Opel will start an initiative to improve NOx emissions of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) diesel applications in new vehicles in August. Our offensive also includes a voluntary customer satisfaction field action that will involve Euro 6 SCR vehicles that are already on the road in Europe. This activity will start in June 2016.

This is a voluntary and first early intermediate step towards RDE. Our voluntary action is aligned with the German Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA).

!NEW! Strong February for Opel: Sales Increase of more than 28 Percent

• Market share in Germany now at 7.7 percent
• Best February market share for Opel since 2012
• Opel Astra leads the way with more than 130,000 orders across Europe

Driving force: New Opel Astra is well received by the customers and registered a year-on-year sales increase of 84 percent in February.

Opel registered its second record-breaking month in a row on the German market in February. The brand’s passenger car sales were up by over 28 percent to 19,160 units compared to the same month of last year. The Rüsselsheim-based carmaker thus outgrew the overall market significantly with overall figures increasing by over 12 percent. Opel’s market share increased by around 1 percentage point to 7.7 percent – the best February result since 2012. Opel recorded an overall increase of more than 25 percent (or 7,200 units) in the first two months of 2016, outgrowing the overall market threefold (increase of 7.8 percent). Opel’s market share grew by over 1 percentage point to 7.6 percent in this period.

The strong performance in February is once again based on the high demand for the new European “Car of the Year” – the new Opel Astra. The latest generation compact car was sold more than 2,300 times in February – an increase of around 84 percent compared to the performance of the previous model last year. Across Europe Opel has already received around 130,000 orders for the bestseller.

The Opel Corsa was also a guarantee for success. Sales for it were up 29.5 percent in February and registrations of 4,486 units gave it second place in its segment (Car-B and KBA small car segment). Elsewhere, Meriva registrations were up by almost 22 percent. The Opel flexibility champion defended pole position in the MPV-B segment. The Opel Mokka also succeeded in holding off the competition in the SUV-B segment.

“After an already good January we managed to put in an even better performance in February. It shows just how attractive our current portfolio is. The new Opel Astra, the European ‘Car of the Year’ is exceptionally well received and registered growth of 84 percent in February,” said Jürgen Keller, Executive Director Sales, Marketing & Service Germany.

!NEW! Opel Passenger Car Sales up Almost 22 Percent in January

• Great start to 2016 with best January result since 2008
• Market share in Germany up by 1.2 percentage points
• Opel Astra shines with over 100,000 orders across Europe
• Further momentum expected from Opel Astra Sports Tourer Launch

Shooting star: Sales of the new Opel Astra topped 1,700 in January, an increase of more than 120 percent compared to sales of its predecessor in January of last year.

Opel has delivered excellent January result on the important German market: Opel passenger car sales were up by almost 22 percent compared to the same month of last year to around 16,500 cars. The Rüsselsheim-based carmaker’s best January result since 2008 saw the brand outgrow the overall passenger car market considerably – it grew by 3.4 percent. Opel’s passenger car market share also grew by 1.2 percentage points to 7.6 percent – the highest January value for eight years.

Popular compact class car: 1,700 units of the new Opel Astra were driven away by customers across Germany in January.

Opel’s excellent start to the year is mainly based on the high demand for the new Astra. Over 1,700 units of the current generation, only launched last October, were sold in January – an increase of more than 120 percent compared to sales of its predecessor last January. The Astra claimed second please in the compact class segment (C-Segment). Over 100,000 orders for the winner of the Golden Steering Wheel have already been placed across Europe.

Opel Meriva was another driver for success on the German market: New registrations for Opel flexibility champion were up by roughly 22 percent to more than 1,300 units giving it first place in the MPV B-Segment.

Successful Meriva: Sales for the Opel flexibility champion were up by around 22 percent in Germany to more than 1,300 units

“We managed to take the momentum into January after posting good 2015 end of year results. We really got off to a perfect start: our product offensive is paying dividends. We expect a further boost from the Opel Astra Sports Tourer which will be delivered in Germany as of April,” said Jürgen Keller, Opel's Executive Director Sales, Marketing & Service Germany.

¹ Numbers based on preliminary figure of the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA)

!NEW! Opel Continues Upwards Trend on European Market

• In June overall European vehicle market sales increased by 6 percent
• First half-year 2014 growth of 4 percent well above same year-ago period
• Market share gains in eleven European countries including Germany

New Opel Insignia registrations increased by almost 50 percent last year.

Opel remains one of the winners on the European vehicle market: in June the manufacturer increased new vehicle registrations by 6 percent over the same year-ago period. With this growth, the company clearly distanced itself from overall market developments, which hovered just under last year’s June level. With around 109,000 new vehicles sold, share of the overall European vehicle market rose by 0.4 percentage points to 6.4 percent according to preliminary figures.

Opel also sold considerably more cars in the first half of the year compared to the same year-ago period. From January to June, the brand increased sales by 4 percent to around 564,000 vehicles, a slight increase in share of the overall vehicle market to 5.9 percent. This put Opel’s growth at one percentage point higher than overall market growth.

“The first half-year results clearly underline that we are on the right track. Especially our new models have joined the ranks of top sellers, including the sub-compact Mokka SUV, which over 245,000 customers have already chosen. And our model offensive continues: the new Vivaro as well as the new Corsa that comes to market this year will give us even more momentum,” says Board Member for Sales Peter Christian Küspert.

Opel Mokka SUV

In June and in the first six months of this year, Opel gained market shares in eleven European markets. The clear upswing was also apparent in Germany, where share of the overall vehicle market increased in the first six months by around 0.3 percentage points to 7 percent. In June, market share even reached 7.6 percent, an increase of around 0.9 percentage points compared to last year and the highest market share since December 2011. On the passenger car market alone, Opel achieved a market share of 8 percent in June, according to the German Federal Office for Motor Vehicles (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, KBA).

Opel Zafira Tourer MPV

Opel Mokka was number one in the SUV segment in the first six months of the year in Germany. New Insignia registrations increased by almost 50 percent during this period compared to last year. But also the established models in the Opel portfolio, such as the Zafira Tourer, were successful. Opel Zafira Tourer was number two in the large van segment in both June and in the first half of the year. 

In the UK, Vauxhall clearly reinforced its position as the second largest passenger car brand in the first half of the year. In June, the brand grew its share of the overall British vehicle market by more than one-half percentage point to 11.9 percent, taking second place in registration statistics. In both time periods, the Insignia and Zafira lead their segments, while the Corsa and Mokka were both second in their segments.

In Spain, the brand achieved a market share of 7.67 percent in the first half of the year. This was the best result since 2006 and put it in second place in the Spanish registration statistics. In June market share even reached 8 percent. In Hungary, Opel was market leader in the overall vehicle market in June and in the first six months of the year.