Opel GSe Models: Perfect Companions for Winter Getaways

• Opel Grandland GSe, Astra GSe, Astra Sports Tourer GSe: Maximum control and stability
• Opel GSe chassis: KONI FSD technology enables balance of dynamics and comfort
• E-4x4: Opel Grandland GSe with all-wheel drive and 221 kW/300 hp system output

While drivers in the lowlands currently have to expect night-time ground frost, the first snow is already falling in the mountains. What could be better than planning a winter holiday in the mountains? The three top models from the Opel sub-brand GSe are the perfect companions on winter trips. GSe stands for “Grand Sport electric” and Opel Astra GSe, Astra Sports Tourer GSe and Grandland GSe meet every expectation; they are electrified, equipped with a special chassis featuring KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology and as top-of-the-range plug-in hybrids with up to 221 kW/300 hp system output deliver extremely strong performance. With this unique combination, the driver and passengers of Opel's GSe models can travel in a sporty, dynamic and responsible way. But above all, the trio offers top driving fun with the highest level of safety – especially on ice and snow!

GSe chassis with FSD technology: Dynamic, comfortable and stable

In order to bring the strong performance onto the road in all weather conditions, the Rüsselsheim engineers led by Dr. Christian Hartweg focussed intensely on the chassis and steering of the GSe models. “GSe cars offer the optimal balance of handling and driving comfort. We equipped them with special KONI FSD dampers and lowered Astra GSe by 10 millimetres,” says Hartweg, summarising the most important points.

Depending on the situation, road surface and driving style, the special springs and dampers with KONI FSD technology enable different damping characteristics for comfortable gliding at high frequencies – with short impacts such as on cobblestones – as well as for a sporty, ambitious driving style and more direct contact with the road at low frequencies. The top models react even more responsively and directly to any command from the driver and, as is typical for Opel, remain stable when braking, cornering and at high speeds on the Autobahn. “The dampers have an additional valve and a second hydraulic circuit,” explains Hartweg. “The car is then more comfortable or sportier to drive, depending on whether the valve is open or closed.”

In the electrified Opel Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe, 165 kW/225 hp system output (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 1.3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 30-29 g/km) and 360 Newton meters of torque accompany the dynamic handling. With the lowered chassis and the resulting lower centre of gravity, GSe variants of the two compact class bestsellers have a particularly firm grip on the road. This means they remain stable and on course even in wintry road conditions.

Top-of-the-line Opel Grandland GSe: 221 kW/300 hp and state-of-the-art all-wheel drive

Opel Grandland GSe offers a system output of 221 kW/300 hp (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 1.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 28-27 g/km; each combined, weighted) and an extremely powerful maximum torque of 520 Newton metres. Top SUV sprints from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds; a top speed of 235 km/h is possible (135 when electrically driven). The Grandland GSe draws its power from the combination of the 147 kW/200 hp four-cylinder turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. Power of the front electric drive corresponds to 81 kW/110 hp, that of the rear drive 83 kW/113 hp. Opel Grandland GSe is therefore a permanent electric all-wheel drive vehicle with optimum traction. For the driver this means a choice of four driving modes. Depending on the preference, Opel Grandland GSe is rapid on the motorway, secure on the slopes and locally emissions-free in urban areas:

• Electric: In electric mode, Opel Grandland GSe is driven purely electrically – perfect for locally emissions-free driving in the city. When the driver presses the accelerator fully (kick-down), the combustion engine and the front electric motor switch on. The top speed with purely electric drive is 135 km/h.

• All-wheel drive: In all-wheel drive mode, Opel Grandland GSe is driven by the front and rear wheels. This guarantees the best traction in all driving situations and on any surface – for plenty of driving fun and an all-round feeling of safety. The vehicle offers permanent electric all-wheel drive and runs purely electrically in all-wheel mode up to 80 km/h. If a wheel spins, more power is required or the state of charge of the battery drops, then the combustion engine switches on, also at higher speeds.

• Sport: For a particularly dynamic driving style, Sport mode combines the power of the combustion engine and the electric motors. Opel Grandland GSe offers a system output of 221 kW/300 hp.

• Hybrid mode: Here the car always runs in the most efficient way. Depending on the driving conditions and driving style, the combustion and electric motors work together or separately; this happens automatically in the hybrid SUV.

Various drive options – together with the KONI FSD technology – not only bring a lot of driving enjoyment in all conditions, but also make Opel Grandland GSe highly efficient. Going downhill, the two electric motors become generators and convert the energy of deceleration into electrical power. The 14.2 kWh battery is recharged free of charge and offers reserves for the next ascents.

[1] Values determined using the 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. Vehicle not available yet.

10. Paul Pietsch Classic: Sporty Opel icons and the top-of-the-range Opel Astra GSe inspire spectators

• Fantastic: "Sporty Opel icons from three decades" on the road through the picturesque Black Forest
• “Only flying is nicer”: Opel Head of Communications Harald Hamprecht and auto motor und sport chief reporter Jörn Thomas on the road in the Opel GT
• Tradition meets innovation: Field of participants is led by the new Opel Astra GSe

Picturesque Black Forest villages, scenic landscapes and in the midst of them classic cars that are second to none: Last week the 10th Paul Pietsch Classic came to an end in the most beautiful spring weather. Participants drove into the market square in Offenburg in Baden with their shiny vintage cars to great applause. In line with the anniversary rally, Opel was there with “sporting icons from three decades”. Opel GT, Commodore GS/E, Kadett GT/E and Corsa GSi had already attracted the attention of fans on the winding routes through the Black Forest - just like the Opel Astra GSe (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1 :1.2-1, 1l/100km, CO2-Emission 26-25 g/km; each combined). The new top model of the Astra series led the field on both days and showed how tradition and modern, locally emission-free driving fun can be optimally combined.

"Paul Pietsch Classic is one of the most beautiful vintage car rallies in Germany and is always an experience," enthuses Opel Head of Communications Harald Hamprecht, who drove in a 1969 Opel GT together with auto motor und sport chief reporter Jörn Thomas. “The routes through the picturesque valleys and over the Black Forest heights are more fun with every kilometer. It is a pleasure to be able to honor the passionate racing driver and car enthusiast Paul Pietsch. At Opel, we also live the love of the automobile every day - and continue it with exciting, modern and electrified models such as our new Astra GSe."

Dream vehicles on dream routes: Around 120 teams in Offenburg at the start

With varied routes to the Kaiserstuhl and – on day 2 – past Freudenstadt and through the Kinzig Valley, the regularity rally was once again in the tradition of its namesake. Born in Freiburg, Paul Pietsch was not only one of the founders of Motor Presse Stuttgart, but also a Grand Prix driver. As befitting, the Hamprecht/Thomas team circled an Opel GT over the winding climbs and descents. The yellow and black GT from 1969, which can reach speeds of up to 185 km/h, with its unusual "Coke Bottle" design, still lives up to the slogan "Only flying is nicer" even today.

Jörg Mannsperger, Managing Director of Motor Presse Stuttgart, and Opel Classic Manager Leif Rohwedder were in no way inferior. The duo covered the stages through the high and northern Black Forest in style in an Opel Commodore GS/E Coupé "Rallye Monte Carlo 1973". The specimen is a homage to rally ace Walter Röhrl, who made his debut 50 years ago with his co-driver Jochen Berger with such a sports coupé in the Irmscher team at the Monte Carlo Rally. The field of "sporty Opel icons" was completed this weekend by an 85 kW/115 hp Opel Kadett GT/E of the 1000 series and a top speed of up to 190 km/h, as well as a Corsa GSi from 1989. The sporty top model of the first Corsa generation was made as a manoeuvrable, lively small car to drift through the tight corners.

New Opel Astra GSe also showed its potential. With a system output of 165 kW/225 hp and a maximum torque of a powerful 360 Newton meters, the "Grand Sport electric" sets standards. With sharp, GSe-typical design highlights and innovative technology such as a special chassis lowered by 10 millimeters including KONI-FSD suspension technology (Frequency Selective Damping), it conveys precise, pure driving pleasure - and in a responsible manner. Thanks to the plug-in hybrid drive with a 12.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, Astra GSe drivers can cover up to 64 kilometers with zero local emissions according to WLTP 2 (EAER City according to WLTP 2 : 69‑73 km).

[1] The values ​​were determined using the more realistic test procedure WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure), which replaces the test procedure with reference to the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). The WLTP values ​​are also the basis for calculating vehicle-related taxes. A vehicle's consumption, CO 2 emissions and range not only depend on the efficient use of energy by the vehicle, but are also influenced by driving behavior and other non-technical factors. Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO 2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel consumption, the CO 2-Emissions and power consumption of new passenger cars” which is available free of charge at www.dat.de. The information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is not part of the offer, but is intended solely for purposes of comparison between the various vehicle types.

[2] The specified range was determined using the WLTP test procedure (Regulation (EG) No. 715/2007 and VO (EU) No. 2017/1151). The actual range may vary under everyday conditions and depends on various factors, in particular personal driving style, road conditions, outside temperature, use of heating and air conditioning and thermal preconditioning.

Exhilarating Estate: New Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe Now on Sale

• Responsible driving pleasure: Top-of-the-line plug-in hybrid combines estate qualities with dynamic, locally emission-free driving
• Sporty GSe chassis: Lowered by 10 millimetres, KONI FSD technology
• Characteristic GSe design: Special 18-inch alloy wheels, GSe front and rear, exclusive AGR-certified GSe performance seats
• Ample space for luggage: Loading volume of up to 1,553 litres
• Order now: Astra Sports Tourer GSe with 165 kW/225 hp and 360 Nm of torque available from € 47,660 (RRP in Germany including VAT)

Powerful, dynamic, and electrified – all three are virtues of the vehicle line-up of Opel new GSe sub-brand. After Grandland GSe 1 and Astra GSe 2, the third member of the exquisite group, the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe, can now also be ordered. And like its GSe siblings, the “Grand Sport electric” estate also lives up to its name. Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe arouses emotions with dynamic driving characteristics, a sporty chassis, locally emission-free plug-in hybrid drive and its characteristic GSe design without compromising on everyday usability. This is ensured by the typical estate virtues of the compact class bestseller, such as the boot with a loading volume of up to 1,553 litres. New Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe, which comes with numerous GSe extras and is available at prices starting at € 47,660 (RRP in Germany incl. VAT), combines the best of multiple worlds: pure dynamics and responsible driving please with a high level of everyday use.

“New Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe is a truly outstanding estate! With its sharpened design, it immediately conveys driving pleasure – for the whole family – it comes with. GSe conveys pure dynamism, is locally emission-free and, as an estate, also offers plenty of space for everyday use," said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

Electrifying dynamics: GSe chassis and top plug-in hybrid

Powerful drive and the unique chassis form the basis for GSe-specific driving experience. The new Astra Sports Tourer GSe delivers a superior system output of 165 kW/225 hp – 1.6 litre four-cylinder delivers 133 kW/180 hp, the electric motor contributes up to 81.2 kW/110 hp – and maximum torque of a powerful 360 Nm (fuel consumption according to WLTP 3: 1.2-1.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 26-25 g/km; each combined). Top-of-the-line estate accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 235 km/h (135 km/h purely electrically). And 2.4 kWh lithium-ion battery ensures that plug-in hybrid can cover up to 63 kilometres locally emission-free according to WLTP4 (EAER City according to WLTP 4: 66-71 km).

Specially calibrated chassis, which is 10 millimetres lower, also promises dynamic driving pleasure. Compared to the “normal” variants of “Golden Steering Wheel 2022” 5 winner, GSe is designed to be even more agile and precise. Special springs and oil-pressure shock absorbers of the front and rear wheel suspension enable not only dynamic but also comfortable driving. So-called KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology is responsible for this: Dampers align the respectively required damping force with the movement frequency of the vehicle. In this way, different damping characteristics can be achieved for comfortable gliding at high frequencies and for a sporty, ambitious driving style with more direct road contact at low frequencies. ESP settings on the GSe follow this lead: the electronic stability program intervenes later, so that GSe drivers can drive even more dynamically. Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe offers exceptional stability and directional stability when cornering, when braking and – like every Opel – at high speeds on the “Autobahn”. Steering is also sporty tuned specifically for the GSe. It also reacts even more immediately and directly to any command from the driver.

Pure sportiness: Bold, clear Opel Astra design with GSe styling highlights

Elsewhere, like its GSe sibling, Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe is a true eyecatcher. It comes with exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels in diamond cut/black and a characteristic GSe front bumper and rear diffuser. Inside, specific AGR-certified GSe performance seats embrace tie driver and front seat passenger. Seat and steering wheel heating ensure a feel-good atmosphere even on cold days. And if you want to go on a family holiday with the dynamic estate, Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe has 516 to 1,553 litres of boot space. Suitcases or other items can be easily loaded using via the tailgate, which optionally opens and closes automatically with a foot gesture.

A wide full range of state-of-the-art assistance systems from Opel rounds off the offer. Standard equipment includes Intelli-Drive system with forward collision alert and active emergency braking, pedestrian and drowsiness detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign assistant, cross traffic and side blind spot alert and automatic speed assistant with stop function as standard. Parking pilot for the front and rear and the 360-degree Intelli-Vision camera support the driver when manoeuvring. And GSe passengers are well connected with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible multimedia navigation system including 10-inch colour touchscreen and 10-inch driver information display (12-inch display in Opel Grandland GSe). Compatible smartphones can also be easily charged via wireless charging in the centre console.

[1] Opel Grandland GSe: Combined fuel consumption acc. to WLTP3: 1.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 28-27 g/km.

[2] Opel Astra GSe: Combined fuel consumption acc. to WLTP3: 1.2-1.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 26-25 g/km.

[3] Values were determined using the 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.

[4] 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.

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

Opel GSe Chassis: Outstanding Driving Control & Comfort

• Opel Grandland GSe, Astra GSe, Astra Sports Tourer GSe: Maximum feedback and stability
• GSe chassis: KONI FSD technology for balance of dynamics and comfort
• Sporty steering calibration: More precise on-centre feel, greater feedback
• Pure driving pleasure: Chassis and steering optimised for all Opel Grandland variants

With new electrified Opel GSe models, it has never been easier to combine sporty driving with responsibility for the future. For Opel Astra GSe, Astra Sports Tourer GSe and Grandland GSe, Dr. Christian Hartweg and his team of engineers have developed a unique tuning of chassis and steering. In a new video, Dr. Hartweg explains how current GSe family is inspired by its sporty ancestors and interprets this in modern, trend-setting vehicles and technologies that offer particularly dynamic driving pleasure.

But Rüsselsheim engineers have not only worked on GSe models, all other variants of Opel Grandland SUV now also benefit from additional optimisations to chassis and steering - for characteristic, direct and stable driving experience that is typical for Opel.

Precise, dynamic, and yet still comfortable: GSe chassis with FSD technology

“Our goal was totally clear,” states Dr. Hartweg: “GSe models must offer optimum balance between driving comfort and performance-oriented handling – together with responsibility for future.”  Engineering team has taken well-balanced chassis of Opel Astra and Opel Grandland models and raised them to a sportier and more dynamic level. Most important assets in this process are electrified plug-in hybrid powertrains and the chassis, which are fully adapted to the higher performance.

In case of Opel Grandland GSe that means a system power output of 300 hp (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 1.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 28-27 g/km; each combined, weighted) and class-leading zero-to-100 km/h acceleration in only 6.1 seconds, together with additional confidence provided by electric all-wheel drive. In the Astra GSe model variants, the electrified drivetrain produces 225 hp system power output (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 1.2-1.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 26-25 g/km) and massive torque of 360 Newton metres.

Sporty character of Opel GSe models is obvious from the bold and pure exterior design. “Opel Astra GSe is immediately recognizable by its specially designed front end and by its sportier stance, which we lowered by 10 millimetres,” says Dr. Hartweg. “And they are a lot of fun. In corners, GSe models stick to road and remain stable – and they can be driven very dynamically, but also very comfortably.”

This is made possible by special springs and dampers with KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology, which are used in GSe chassis. Depending on the situation, road surface conditions and driving style, this technology enables different damping characteristics for comfortable gliding at high frequencies - i.e. with short impacts such as on cobblestones or a manhole cover - as well as for a sporty, ambitious driving style with more direct contact with road at low frequencies. Top models react even more immediately and directly to any command from the driver and, as is typical for Opel, remain stable when braking, cornering and at high speeds on the Autobahn. “Dampers have an additional valve and a second hydraulic circuit,” explains engineer. “Car is then more comfortable or sportier to drive, depending on whether the valve is open or closed. GSe stands for 'Grand Sport electric' - sporty driving behaviour with the latest plug-in hybrid technology. Driving engagement has never been so smart!”

Sportier, more direct, more harmonious: New set-up for all Opel Grandland variants

Further development of the chassis and steering was not just limited to the GSe models. Rather, all Opel Grandland variants benefit from the optimisations with their dampers and steering also having been retuned. Engineers also increased the damping force in the low piston speed range and reduced it in the medium to high-speed range in order to ensure maximum comfort even when facing bumps in the road. Thanks totweaks, Opel Grandland drives in a balanced, firm and comfortable manner.

Steering has been re-calibrated. In this way, new Grandland models will offer the characteristically sporty and comfortable Opel driving experience with direct, precise feedback to the driver.

[1] Values determined using the 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. Vehicle not available yet.

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.

Order Books Now Open: New Opel Astra GSe and Opel Grandland GSe

• Grand Sport electric: Top-of-the-line plug-in hybrids combine pure dynamic driving fun with locally emission-free driving
• Unique: Sporty calibrated steering and chassis, GSe exclusive KONI FSD technology
• Typical GSe: Characteristic design, exclusive alloy wheels and AGR-certified GSe performance seats

Order now: Astra GSe with 165 kW/225 hp from €45,510, Grandland GSe with 221 kW/300 hp and electric all-wheel drive from €57,600 (RRP incl. VAT in Germany

They are powerful, dynamic and electrified – and can be ordered now. Opel is kicking off the new year by releasing the prices for the new Astra GSe five-door and Grandland GSe and giving a preview on what customers can expect from the brand with the Blitz in 2023. The top models in their respective series offer everything that sporty but also responsible drivers desire: exhilarating performance, a precise chassis and electrified plug-in hybrid drives for locally emission-free driving. In addition, they come with an electrifying design: typical of the new, dynamic sub-brand, the Astra GSe and Grandland GSe come with exclusive 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels, respectively, and the characteristic GSe front bumper and rear diffuser. Inside, GSe performance seats reserved specifically for the GSe models integrate the driver and front seat passenger into the vehicle. A full range of state-of-the-art Opel assistance systems rounds off the offer. Customers can now order the new Astra GSe for prices starting at €45,510 and new Opel Grandland GSe for pricers starting at €57,600 (all prices RRP including VAT in Germany).

“Name 'Grand Sport electric' carries a promise: Our new top-of-the-line models will electrify customers. With state-of-the-art technologies, they offer particularly dynamic driving fun – combined with responsibility. This is ensured by the equally powerful and locally emission-free plug-in hybrids. With these models, we are consistently pursuing our strategy of becoming an all-electric brand in Europe by 2028 and a brand that makes its mark with emotional vehicles,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

Engine, chassis, performance: Dynamic driving fun in Opel Astra GSe and Grandland GSe

With a system output of 165 kW/225 hp - the 1.6 litre four-cylinder engine delivers 133 kW/180 hp, the electric motor contributes up to 81.2 kW/110 hp - and maximum torque of 360 Nm, the new Astra GSe makes a clear statement in its class (fuel consumption according to WLTP [1]: 1.2-1.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 26-25 g/km; each combined). A brisk start from traffic lights and a sporty top speed are guaranteed. From a standing start, the five-door sports hatchback accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; a top speed of up to 235 km/h is possible (135 km/h purely electrically). And thanks to the 12.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, Opel Astra GSe can cover up to 64 kilometres locally emission-free according to WLTP [2] (EAER City according to WLTP 2: 69-73 km).

In addition, GSe newcomers set the new chassis benchmark for integration and feedback to the driver. In the Astra comparison, the GSe is designed to be even more agile and precise. The chassis has been lowered by 10 millimetres. Steering, suspension and brakes respond more directly to any command from the driver. KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology enables different damping characteristics for precise handling and high comfort depending on the situation.

This also applies to new Opel Grandland GSe. High-performance SUV even goes one better when it comes to performance: Opel Grandland GSe bundles the power of a turbo petrol engine with a displacement of 1.6 litres and 147 kW/200 hp and two electric motors – one on each axle. The electric motor on the front axle delivers up to 81.2 kW/110 hp, the on the rear axle up to 83 kW/113 hp. This results in a system output of up to 221 kW/300 hp (fuel consumption according to WLTP 1: 1.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 28-27 g/km; each combined, weighted). Plug-in hybrid drive makes the Grandland GSe a lively SUV with permanent electric all-wheel drive and excellent traction, and ensures best-in-class acceleration values from a standing start. GSe sprints from zero to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds and – like the Astra GSe – can deliver a top speed of 235 km/h (135 km/h purely electrically). With its 14.6 kWh lithium-ion battery, Grandland GSe travels up to 63 kilometres locally emission-free according to WLTP 2 (EAER City according to WLTP2: 80-81 km).

GSe at first sight: Top design and equipment for top models

With their bold and clear design including the Opel Vizor, both the new Astra generation and the Grandland make a statement. Characteristic GSe highlights now give the two top models even more sharpness and a unique appearance in every respect. Inspired by the all-electric Opel Manta GSe, the 18-inch alloy wheels in diamond cut/black on Opel Astra GSe and the 19-inch wheels on Opel Grandland GSe immediately underline the approach taken by Opel – just like the GSe-specific front end and the GSe lettering on the tailgate and the special rear diffuser do.

In the interior, the driver and front passenger can make themselves comfortable on AGR-certified, GSe exclusive Alcantara performance seats. Sporty seats are reserved exclusively for the GSe models and continue Opel's many years of experience in the development of ergonomic seats. They ensure that the driver and front passenger always enjoy a firm hold during dynamic driving, while their spine benefits from the comfortable and back-friendly design of the seats. Seat and steering wheel heating ensure a feel-good atmosphere even on cold days.

Portfolio of state-of-the-art assistance systems covers the entire range that Opel currently offers for the Grandland and Astra. For example, Astra GSe come with the IntelliDrive 1.0 system with forward collision alert and active emergency braking, pedestrian and drowsiness detection, lane departure warning and traffic sign assistant, cross traffic and side blind spot alert and automatic speed assistant with stop function as standard. Parking pilot for the front and rear and the 360-degree IntelliVision camera support the driver when manoeuvring. And GSe passengers are well connected with the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible multimedia navigation system including 10-inch colour touchscreen and the 10-inch driver information display (12-inch display in the Grandland GSe). Compatible smartphones can also be easily charged via wireless charging in the centre console.

Elsewhere, GSe fans who are already looking forward to Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe will have to be patient. Opel will announce prices for the performance estate at a later date.

[1] Values determined using the 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. Vehicle not available yet.

[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.

75 millionth Opel: New Opel Grandland GSe “Made in Eisenach”

• Traditionally innovative: “Jubilee” Opel Grandland GSe combines top technologies and driving pleasure
• Birthday parties: 160 years of Opel, 40 years of Corsa and 30 years of Eisenach plant
• Legendary millionaires: Opel Kapitän, Rekord, Senator and Omega

2022 is the year of festivities at Opel – Rüsselsheim-based brand is already celebrating its 160th anniversary along with the 30th birthday of the Eisenach plant in Thuringia. And one of the automaker’s bestsellers turns 40: the successful Opel Corsa, which has sold millions of units. Now Opel can add another landmark achievement: Brand with the Blitz has reached the production milestone of 75 million units. Vehicles that have always made innovations affordable for a broad range of buyers and thus made people mobile. Highly efficient models that combine emotion and everyday practicality. As a representative of 75 million Opel cars, an electrified, locally emission-free “jubilee” Grandland GSe rolled off the assembly line today – an Opel "made in Eisenach".

"75 million Opel vehicles – a real milestone in the history of Opel’s car production. This impressive figure shows Opel’s important role in democratising technologies and mobility solutions over the decades and for the future. We are redefining mobility – with the clear goal of becoming a fully electric brand in Europe by 2028, with cars that offer driving pleasure with responsibility. Our new sporty and electrified GSe models are another step in this direction," said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

Opel recently announced that it would revive GSe as a new sub-brand for dynamic, electrified models, with GSe now standing for Grand Sport electric. New Opel Grandland GSe follows hot on the heels of Opel Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe. It is a high-performance plug-in hybrid with electric all-wheel drive – a true pioneer in the SUV compact class.

Opel Grandland GSe combines a 1.6 turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors – one at each axle – for a strong system power output of up to 221 kW/300 hp (provisional WLTP fuel consumption, weighted, combined 1: 1.3 l/100 km; 31-29 g/km CO2). Plug-in hybrid powertrain makes the Grandland GSe a powerful sporty car with electric all-wheel-drive for optimum traction and class-leading launch from a standstill. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h is completed in just 6.1 seconds and the maximum speed is reached at 235 km/h (135 km/h electrically driven).

Like its Opel Astra GSe siblings, rerequisites for Opel Grandland GSe’s especially dynamic and fun-to-drive character lie in its unique suspension and steering calibration featuring firmer springs and dampers with KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology. This enables different damping characteristics for agile handling and superior comfort. New Opel Grandland GSe thus shows how it brings groundbreaking technologies to the compact class and at the same time combines driving pleasure with responsibility.

Production milestones: From the first million to the 75-millionth Opel

Up to the 75-millionth vehicle, Opel has launched many bestsellers and legends over more than 120 years of automobile production. With models such as the 4/8 hp “Doktorwagen” from 1909 or the 4/12 hp "Laubfrosch", Opel turned a prestige vehicle for the well-off into cars for a much broader public at an early stage.

In 1940, the one-millionth Opel is produced, a Kapitän with a self-supporting body and independent front suspension, a design which – thanks to its low weight – ensures improved driving performance and low fuel consumption at that time. The two-millionth automobile with the lightning bolt follows in 1956 – also a Kapitän. The special feature: Opel is the first German manufacturer at the time to achieve such high production figures. Accordingly, the company turns the "jubilee" vehicle into a unique car: As an extraordinary “flagship” of the brand, the cream-white Opel is given a coating of 24-carat gold on all chrome parts.

Millions follow faster and faster in the following years. Increase in production speed is not only an expression of rapidly advancing motorisation – democratisation of mobility – but also the result of production becoming more modern and efficient. Just 15 years later, in 1971, ten-millionth Opel rolls off the production line at the Rüsselsheim plant: a Rekord C Caravan. A jubilee that is also celebrated in a big way. One Opel each from the daily production of the "ten-millionth" is given to the minister presidents of those federal states in which Opel had plants at the time: Hesse (Rüsselsheim), North Rhine-Westphalia (Bochum) and Rhineland-Palatinate (Kaiserslautern).

In 1983, a silver-grey Senator CD is the 20-millionth Opel to leave the production plant in Rüsselsheim. And in the same decade the 25-millionth Opel model – an Omega A Caravan – is produced at the Opel headquarter plant. The Omega A is the brand's top model from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s, and the small Opel Corsa and the Kadett successor Astra also become highly successful million-sellers in the compact class. After German reunification, around 4.13 million Astra F roll off the production line between 1991 and 1997. This makes it the best-selling Opel model to this day. The honour of the 50-millionth Opel car is once again bestowed on the Omega. It leaves the plant in December 1999 as a silver sedan of the then comprehensively updated B-generation.

And now the next big milestone follows with the 75-millionth Opel: With new Opel Grandland GSe, the brand exemplifies how especially sporty driving pleasure can be responsibly combined with emotional design and comprehensive everyday practicality. A car and drive concept with which the brand continues to advance the future of mobility. It is already clear today that a model which is also locally emission-free and then fully electric will leave the factory halls on the occasion of Opel's next production anniversary.

[1] Provisional fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures mentioned comply with the WLTP homologation (regulation EU 2017/948). From 1 September 2018, new vehicles are type-approved using the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), which is a new, more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. WLTP fully replaces the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), which was the test procedure used previously. Due to more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured under the WLTP are in many cases higher compared to those measured under the NEDC. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures may vary depending on specific equipment, options and format of tires.

New Opel Grandland GSe: High Performance SUV

• Premiere: Opel brings GSe performance to C-SUV segment
• Dynamic mixture: Sports car performance plus e-AWD traction and SUV style
• Unique: Specific steering calibration, exclusive GSe springs and dampers
• GSe-style: 19-inch wheels inspired by Opel Manta GSe and unique diffusor

Following closely in the tracks laid down by Opel Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe comes the next dynamic model from Opel’s new electrified sub-brand: Opel Grandland GSe.

Performance SUVs combine sports car pace with versatility and style. They offer dynamism and all-wheel drive traction and exert strong driver appeal. Currently they are most often found in the premium segment but with the new Opel Grandland GSe, a performance SUV will premiere soon in the popular C-segment.

“New Opel Grandland GSe is exceptionally dynamic, capable and stylish. We are confident that it will attract customers who want not only electrification from their SUV, but also a sporty drive,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

New Opel Grandland GSe combines a 1.6 turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors – one at each axle – for a strong system power output of up to 221 kW/300 hp (provisional WLTP fuel consumption, weighted, combined 1: 1.3 l/100 km; 31-29 g/km CO2). Plug-in hybrid powertrain makes the Grandland GSe a permanent electric all-wheel-drive vehicle with optimum traction and class-leading launch from a standstill. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h is completed in a sports-car-like 6.1 seconds and the maximum speed is reached at 235 km/h (135 km/h electrically driven).

Like its Astra GSe siblings, the prerequisites for the Opel Grandland GSe’s especially dynamic and fun-to-drive character lie in its unique suspension and steering calibration. With McPherson struts at the front and a multi-link axle at the rear, Opel’s sportiest SUV features firmer springs and dampers with KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology, which enables different damping characteristics for handling versus comfort. As a result, Opel Grandland GSe responds immediately and predictably to every driver input while retaining Opel’s typical stability under braking, in corners and on the Autobahn.

Bold and pure exterior design of the Grandland with its Opel Vizor brand face is further enhanced by the GSe signature styling cues: 19-inch light-alloy wheels inspired by the award-winning Opel Manta GSe concept; a unique rear diffusor; and a GSe emblem on the tailgate. As a further distinguishing feature, Opel Grandland GSe is optionally available with a black bonnet. Inside, AGR-certified Alcantara-trimmed performance front seats are yet another demonstration of Opel’s excellence in seat engineering. They ensure that Opel Grandland GSe pilot and co-driver can enjoy dynamic driving while their spines benefit from the additional comfort and support of the exceptionally ergonomic seats.

[1] Provisional fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures mentioned comply with the WLTP homologation (regulation EU 2017/948). From 1 September 2018, new vehicles are type-approved using the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), which is a new, more realistic test procedure for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. WLTP fully replaces the New European Drive Cycle (NEDC), which was the test procedure used previously. Due to more realistic test conditions, the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured under the WLTP are in many cases higher compared to those measured under the NEDC. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures may vary depending on specific equipment, options and format of tires.

New Opel Astra GSe and Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe revealed

• Opel’s sporty future is electric: Opel Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe plug-in hybrids launch dynamic sub-brand
• Passion plus responsibility: GSe enables performance as well as locally emissions-free mobility
• GSe-only chassis: Low ride-height, specific steering calibration, unique suspension
• Signature GSe-design: 18-inch light-alloy wheels from acclaimed Opel Manta GSe concept and exclusive, AGR-certified GSe front seats

GSe returns! Following the announcement that Opel will revive GSe as a new sub-brand for dynamic, electrified models, the brand with the Blitz today released advance information and images of the first new GSe models – new Opel Astra GSe and the new Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSe.

As state-of-the-art plug-in hybrids, available as Opel Astra Sports Tourer estate as well as Astra five-door hatchback, the newcomers will offer the optimum balance between ride comfort and performance-oriented handling combined with responsibility for the environment.

“New Opel Astra GSe and new Astra Sports Tourer GSe are the ideal cars for launching our dynamic new sub-brand, in full alignment with our strategy to become an all-electric brand by 2028”, said Opel CEO, Florian Huettl.

With an impressive system power output of 165 kW/225 hp and maximum torque of 360 Newton metres (WLTP 1 combined fuel consumption: 1.2-1.1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 26-25 g/km; preliminary values) new Opel Astra GSe and Astra Sports Tourer GSe will match the best in their respective classes for launch from a standstill, acceleration and maximum speed.

In addition, newcomers will set a new benchmark for driver engagement. In comparison to their Astra siblings, GSe models are even more agile and even more precise; steering, suspension and brakes respond immediately and predictably to every driver input.

German carmaker has achieved the performance-oriented handling characteristics by equipping the new Opel Astra GSe models with a dedicated chassis, lowered by 10 millimetres. Compared with their immediate rivals, the newcomers will deliver superior stability during cornering, under braking and – like every Opel – while driving at high speed on the Autobahn.

Sporty calibration of the steering is GSe-specific, while the unique springs and oil-filled dampers of the front and rear suspension are specially tuned not only for dynamic driving but also for comfort. The dampers feature KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology, which enables different damping characteristics at high frequencies (suspension control) versus low frequencies (body control). ESP settings are also exclusive to GSe models, with the activation threshold adjusted upwards to match the dynamic driving behaviour.

Purposeful: Bold and pure Opel Astra-design plus signature GSe styling cues

New-generation Opel Astra is a bold and pure design statement for the brand; signature styling cues of the GSe give it an even more purposeful appearance. From the outside, design of the 18-inch light-alloy wheels – inspired by the acclaimed, all-electric Manta GSe concept – the specific front bumper and fascia, and the GSe emblem on the tailgate, leave no doubts as to the dynamic GSe character. Inside, sporty ambitions are highlighted by the Alcantara-trimmed performance front seats; they are not only unique to the GSe, they further extend Opel’s long-standing reputation for superior seat ergonomics – especially in the Astra’s compact class – thanks to the AGR certification.

Opel “GSe” label was traditionally an abbreviation of “Grand Sport Einspritzung” (Grand Sport Injection) as on the Opel Commodore GS/E and the Opel Monza GSE. GSe is now Opel’s top-of-the-range, sporty sub-brand, standing for “Grand Sport electric”. By combining “fun-to-drive” values with the option of locally emissions-free mobility, Opel GSe models will redefine the performance Zeitgeist.

[1] Preliminary values determined using the more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) test method which replaces the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure. Vehicle not yet available. 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.