e-Premiere: revolutionary electric car at Paris motor show
e-fun to drive: acceleration and overtaking ability like a sportscar
e-connectivity: always online with IntelliLink infotainment and Opel OnStar
Electrifying: Opel will revolutionize electromobility with the new Ampera-e.
Opel will revolutionize electromobility at the up-coming “Mondial de l’Automobile”
in Paris. From October 1-16 the Opel Ampera-e – an electric car that
electrifies in every way – makes its world premiere (hall 5-2, booth
501). The car with the lightning flash logo combines pioneering battery
technology and localized emissions-free operation with a fun-to-drive
experience, as the maximum torque of 360 Nm provides impressive
acceleration figures and overtaking ability.
“The Opel Ampera-e makes electromobility fully feasible for everyday
use and ready for the future” says Opel CEO, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.
“The Ampera-e demonstrates impressively how well sustainability and
driving pleasure can form a unity. And with its strong-as-an-ox electric
motor, it delivers pure fun-to-drive.”
The maximum torque of 360 Nm is responsible for the electrifying
temperament of the new Opel. The power output of the electric motor is
150 kW/204 hp (PS). Standing starts at traffic lights and entering the
motorway belong to the Opel Ampera-e’s favorite disciplines. The compact
car sprints to 50 km/h in only 3.2 seconds, acceleration from 80 to 120
km/h for overtaking is accomplished in just 4.5 seconds (provisional
figures). The Ampera-e thus performs at the same level as OPC models,
the sporty spearheads of Opel.
Fun-to-drive with the Opel Ampera-e also means swift cruising at up
to 150 km/h. At the same time, the Ampera-e also offers a significantly
longer range than most other electric cars. The unique, compact
proportions of the Ampera-e are driven by the battery pack being mounted
flat, under the vehicle floor. The efficient packaging of the battery
also enables a roomy interior providing comfortable seating for five
passengers and trunk space comparable with that of a car in the compact
class.
Best entertainment: download your favorite films and music
Driving pleasure for the passengers over long distances is provided.
In addition to the excellent feeling of roominess, there comes the best
in digital connectivity, in typical Opel fashion. The Ampera-e has the
newest generation of IntelliLink infotainment as well as Opel OnStar
onboard. Subject to availability, the award-winning connectivity and
service assistant simultaneously offers up to seven mobile devices
access to its powerful Wi-Fi hotspot. The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
compatible IntelliLink systems bring the world of smartphones into the
Ampera-e, so that passengers have full access to their favorite music or
can download at will their preferred films – just a few examples of the
many functions of the multifaceted entertainment.
New drive: New chassis, new generation engine and transmission technology
New standard: High quality interior with IntelliLink and host of assistance systems
World premiere: Opel’s bestseller to debut in October at Paris Motor Show
New Opel Corsa offers plenty of room for up to five occupants – in both family-friendly, five-door (left) and dynamic, sporty three-door (right) body formats
Opel today reveals the new, fifth generation of the Corsa. Opel’s bestseller aims to offer a new driving experience in the small-car market segment by raising the bar for chassis, engine and gearbox performance. The new, refined and efficient 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engines, smooth-shifting transmissions, the new suspension and optimized steering deliver class-leading levels of comfort and precision.
New Opel Corsa comes with a totally new interior that enhances the perception of high quality and spaciousness, including best-connected IntelliLink infotainment technology
The new Corsa also comes with a totally new interior that enhances the perception of high quality and spaciousness, including best-connected IntelliLink infotainment technology and ultra-modern driver assistance systems. Opel’s designers have also given the new Corsa a dynamic shape in line with the brand’s design philosophy, introducing flowing, sculptural forms and precise detailing. The new Corsa is equipped with everything required to ensure continuation of 32 years of success in a highly competitive market segment. The fifth generation of Opel’s bestseller will make its world premiere at the “Mondial de l’Automobile 2014” in Paris (October 4 to 19), rolling off the assembly lines in Zaragoza and Eisenach before the end of the year.
Family-friendly five-door body format: Opel’s designers have given the new Corsa a dynamic shape in line with the brand’s design philosophy, introducing flowing, sculptural forms and precise detailing
“The Opel Corsa has always been widely praised, particularly for its appealing looks and an efficient use of space within compact dimensions,” says Opel CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. “This has been a decisive factor in the model’s enduring popularity, and we are, of course, carrying this core appeal forward in the new generation. Thanks to many new technologies, we are also offering a fantastic driving experience, which raises the standard in this vehicle class. The fifth Corsa generation will be full of surprises.”
Sporty three-door Corsa: The fifth generation of Opel’s bestseller will make its world premiere at the “Mondial de l’Automobile 2014” in Paris (October 4 to 19)
Recipe for success: Youthful design and generous space in compact dimensions
Five generations at a glance: Opel Corsa B, D, E, C and A (from left)
Across four generations spanning 32 years, almost 12 million Corsas have been sold in Europe, including 2.8 million from the current fourth generation. With average yearly sales of 370,000 units, the Opel Corsa is one of the most enduringly popular models in its segment. A key to its success is outstanding space efficiency: within a compact length of 4 meters, Opel’s bestseller offers plenty of room for up to five occupants – in both family-friendly, five-door and dynamic, sporty three-door body formats. At the same time, the Corsa’s exterior design conveys practicality and strong, stand-out appeal with its youthful, dynamic looks. The new Corsa generation now seamlessly carries forward this recipe for success – while being radically different. Its exterior design is fresher, more sophisticated and has even more character.
Opel Corsa E: The bold face is characterized by the wing shaped headlights incorporating Opel’s signature wing LED daytime running lights
The bold face is characterized by the “wing” shaped headlights incorporating Opel’s signature “wing” LED daytime running lights and the low sporty trapezoidal grille, with its dynamic bar supporting the Opel emblem. The sculptured body sides feature Opel’s typical dynamic “blade” body signature. At the rear end the wide horizontal split tail lights help to visually widen the car and flow through to the rear shoulders, giving it an even better stance. But it’s when you sit in the new Corsa and drive it that the change is the most apparent. The completely new cabin featuring clear, elongated shapes and a mix of sophisticated materials, together with the substantially more comfortable chassis, sharper steering, all-new powertrains and significantly lower noise levels all combine to ensure a completely new driving experience.
Sporty three-door Opel Corsa E
Absolute precision: New chassis and new steering for highest driving stability
New chassis and steering systems: For driving experience comparable to larger, more expensive cars in terms of comfort and precision.
The top priority for the Opel engineering development team was to provide Corsa customers with a driving experience comparable to larger, more expensive cars in terms of comfort and precision. New chassis and steering systems provide the foundation. The chassis does not inherit a single component from the current Corsa. Straight line and cornering stability is increased thanks to a 5 millimeter lower center of gravity, a stiffer sub-frame, a new suspension geometry including a new front knuckle. Roll behavior, steering response and understeer characteristics are all improved. New damping characteristics also give the fifth-generation Corsa better filtration of disturbances from potholes and uneven road surfaces, providing exemplary comfort in a small car.
New damping characteristics also give the fifth-generation Corsa better filtration of disturbances from potholes and uneven road surfaces, providing exemplary comfort in a small car.
The development of a completely new electrical architecture for the fifth generation Corsa enables a more sophisticated level of interaction between its various systems. Together with a new steering geometry and steering software calibration, this enhanced system benefits the new, speed-sensitive electric power steering: it has a more precise response and improves both driving pleasure and comfort. A new standard feature in all Corsa E models that allows reducing steering effort at low speeds, the City mode is easily activated at the press of a button.
Opel Corsa E: City mode button
As for the current Corsa, customers can choose between two chassis set-ups, Comfort and Sport. The Sport chassis has stiffer springs and shock absorbers as well as a specific steering geometry and calibration for a more direct response.
Engine highlight: Latest generation 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo
Powerful: New, refined and efficient 1.0 liter three-cylinder turbo engines
The highlight under the hood of the new so-called “Corsa E” of the fifth generation is the installation of Opel’s newly-developed three-cylinder, 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo, part of the brand’s major powertrain offensive. This ultra-modern pocket powerhouse is the only 1,0 liter three-cylinder production engine with a balance shaft, which enables it set a new class benchmark for exceptionally low noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) characteristics, as well as high driving comfort. The compact, all-aluminum 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo, which of course already meets Euro 6 emission standards, is available in two output configurations, giving 66 kW/90 hp or 85 kW/115 hp. Both shine with excellent responsiveness and strong low-end torque, pumping out 170 Nm from just 1,800 rpm. Opel’s new, small-displacement three-cylinder engine is fitted with Start/Stop technology as standard.
Opel Corsa E: The new, refined and efficient 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engines, smooth-shifting transmissions, the new suspension and optimized steering deliver class-leading levels of comfort and precision
The new Corsa’s gasoline powertrain line-up is also extended with the introduction of a new 74 kW/100 hp 1.4-liter turbo engine with 200 Nm maximum torque, as well as further developed, Euro 6 compliant 1.2 and 1.4-liter naturally-aspirated units. In addition, completely revised, more refined and now also Euro 6 compliant 1.3 CDTI engines with 55 kW/75 hp and 70 kW/95 hp expand the Corsa offer on the diesel side. At launch, the most frugal Corsa version – with 70 kW/95 hp, 5-speed manual transmission and Start/Stop – emits just 89 g/km CO2. Additional low emission variants will follow as soon as next spring.
But it is not just completely new and further developed engines that make driving the new Corsa even more fun and comfortable. The introduction of new transmissions also contributes to the enhanced driving experience and improvement in efficiency. Both versions of the 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo are mated to an all-new, compact six-speed manual gearbox. Highlights include greater efficiency, thanks to low friction design and a precise shift feel. Changing gears in the new Corsa is comfortable and smooth, as well as fast and precise. With the launch of the new Corsa, Opel also offers its newest-generation six-speed automatic transmission, as well as the completely new Easytronic 3.0 automated manual transmission giving enhanced, smoother responsiveness – the perfect way to affordably combine the comfort of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual.
Best connectivity with top safety: IntelliLink and Driver Assistance Systems
Eye-catching: The new Corsa comes with a totally new interior that enhances the perception of high quality and spaciousness, including best-connected IntelliLink infotainment technology and ultra-modern driver assistance systems
Cleanly designed, the cabin of the new Corsa is organized around an eye-catching driver control center whose instrument panel fascia is designed around horizontal lines that optically enhance the generous interior spaciousness. The IntelliLink system’s 7-inch color touchscreen is ideally located on the center stack, close to the gear shift. This allows the driver’s hand to swiftly and naturally move between the transmission control and the touchscreen. The new Corsa’s state-of-the-art infotainment system offers best connectivity opportunities, is compatible with Apple and Android devices and can be operated by voice command. Bluetooth and Siri Eyes Free can also be used. Several apps are available such as BringGo for navigation, as well as Stitcher and TuneIn for internet radio and podcasts, and there is a practical FlexDock parking and charging station for smartphones.
Smart: state-of-the-art infotainment system offers best connectivity opportunities, is compatible with Apple and Android devices and can be operated by voice command.
The new Corsa introduces a host of driver assistance systems, many of which are unrivalled in its vehicle class. Safety is increased thanks to new systems that are all available in the Corsa for the first time – such as Bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering light (AFL), the Side Blind Spot Alert (SBSA) and the Opel Eye front camera with Road Sign Recognition (RSR), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), High Beam Assist (HBA), Following Distance Indication (FDI) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW). To provide maximum safety, Forward Collision Alert uses a red, head-up warning that is projected into the windscreen. In addition, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) display warns the driver in the event of excessive pressure loss in one of the tires.
New Instrument panel with large graphic info display
Driving comfort is also improved by the Advanced Park Assist (APA 2) that automatically steers during parking maneuvers, as well as by the Rear View Camera and the Hill Start Assist (HSA). The steering wheel, front seats and now the windshield can all be heated to provide cozy warmth in the cabin and good visibility on cold days. The high-class interior features finely sculpted front seats boasting superb workmanship, a large panorama roof, and pleasant ambient lighting, which lends the cabin a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
New Bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering light and with LED DRL
And for active sportsmen and women, the new Corsa’s characteristic rear end optionally integrates the practical FlexFix bicycle carrier, which is exclusively offered by Opel.
ADAM offers unparalleled potential for customization
Three trim “worlds” help to create a personalized ADAM
Innovative technologies from higher vehicle segments
Chic, small, urban car is also perfect for a drive in the country
Virtually
unlimited options for customization have been packed into a car that is just
3.70 meters long and 1.72 meters wide (including wing mirrors). At the “Mondial
de L’Automobile” 2012 in Paris, the Opel ADAM will show off its many innovative
features and tailor-made personal trim options that no other car maker offers.
These include stylish headliners, subtle backlit instrument panel decors and
colorful wheel clips. Rather than offering conventional trim hierarchies, the
ADAM caters for a variety of individual tastes thanks to three different trim
worlds: ADAM JAM is fresh and funky, ADAM GLAM is glamorous and stylish and
ADAM SLAM is muscular and sporty.
Opel ADAM GLAM
Opel ADAM SLAM
Opel ADAM SLAM with OPC Line Pack
Opel ADAM JAM
Prices
for the ADAM start at 11,500 euro (Germany rrp. including VAT) for the
entry-level version with a 51 kW/70 hp 1.2 liter gasoline engine. The many
different options to individualize the car further are kept quite affordable.
For example, the unique starlight headliner complete with more than 60 LED
lights recreates a starlit sky at night and can be ordered for as little as
380 euro.
Opel ADAM GLAM, ADAM SLAM, ADAM JAM
To go with each body color of the new Opel ADAM there is a matching and personalized car key
The order books for the ADAM are now open. The
new model can be configured online using the country specific Opel website,
before it arrives at the dealers from January 2013.
First Opel car in trendy A segment is simply unique
Thanks
to the arrival of the new ADAM, the Opel brand is opening up the growing
fashion led A segment. With its compact measurements the ADAM is a nimble and
sprightly three door car that is not only suited to urban traffic. Up to four
people can enjoy the superb “Made in Germany” build quality and the cabin which
feels particularly spacious for a vehicle of its segment. On the outside, the
Opel ADAM combines bold design with virtually unlimited potential for
customization.
Opel ADAM IntelliLink system
The
ADAM offers premium technologies that are normally only to be found in higher
vehicle segments. These include the new IntelliLink onboard infotainment system
(300 euro). This device integrates smartphones (Android and Apple iOS) in the
vehicle. Other features that go well with the ADAM include the Advanced Park Assist II
(APA 2) which automatically steers the car into a parking slot and is always combined
with the side blind spot alert (580 euro). Electric power steering is standard
across all ADAMs together with the CITY mode that offers light touch steering and
is the perfect match for a trendy, urban car. The fully integrated FlexFix bike
carrier makes urban mobility even more attractive and easy.
Opel ADAM JAM FlexFix bike carrier
Ready for its sales launch three efficient gasoline
engines are offered in combination with an agile chassis geared towards strong
ride performance which makes the ADAM not just at home on city streets but on
any road. The power plants (1.2 l – 51 kW/70 hp, 1.4 l – 64 kW/87 hp and 1.4 l
– 74kW/100 hp) are combined with a five speed manual gearbox. A top speed of
185 km/h can be achieved. All engines are available with the ecoFLEX technology
package including the fuel saving Start/Stop system.
First collection of ADAMs unveiled at the “Mondial de l’Automobile”
Lucky volunteers among first to personalize their ADAM car before show opening
ADAM gets ready for World Premiere - “Making of” video from photo shoot available
The new ADAM, Opel’s chic, small, urban car will
have its world premiere in just a few days from now at the “Mondial de
l’Automobile” (Paris, September 29 to October 14, 2012), where the
secrets behind its virtually unlimited customization options will be
revealed.
At the Opel booth, a colorful collection of ADAMs, all representing
very different personalities will allow the public to catch their first
glimpse of the ADAM’s unparalleled potential for individualization plus
its innovative features. Its creators wanted to make each car just
unique.
As the show opens, the prices for the ADAM will be announced and
customers will be able to order their car. Opel wanted to test how
people would navigate through the many optional features on offer to
configure the ADAM of their dreams. Four lucky staff members were given
the chance to be among the first to individualize their own ADAM.
Katie
Katie, a very outgoing marketing expert, wanted her ADAM to be bold
and colorful, so she went for a sporty ADAM SLAM. On top of the
flamboyant “Red’n’Roll” body color, she added a white roof and black
wheels with matching white rims. For an elegant touch, she chose leather
seats. And for the icing on the cake: an illuminated starlight
headliner. “It offers a touch of cheeky magic,” Katie explains. Opel is
the first car maker to offer the starlight headliner in a small car, as
it has so far been the preserve of super-exclusive luxury cars.
Pierre-Olivier
Her colleague from design, Pierre-Olivier, ordered an elegant ADAM
GLAM as he liked the sophisticated color combination of the warm “A Star
is Brown” and White. As a keen cyclist and to give his ADAM a personal
touch of modern urban mobility, Pierre-Olivier also opted for the Opel
exclusive FlexFix bike carrier that is cleverly integrated in the rear
bumper of the car.
Phillip
A self-confessed technology addict and music lover, Philipp, who
works as a lighting engineer, fitted his funky ADAM JAM with the new
state of art IntelliLink infotainment system with a 7 inch color
touchscreen display allowing him to make his iPhone a fully integrated
part of the car. He also added an Infiniti sound system to his ADAM,
complete with eight loud speakers so he can always enjoy his favorite
rock music and Johnny Cash.
Sabrina
Sabrina, an engineering manager, is an avid follower of cutting edge
fashion and has an active, sporty lifestyle. She was attracted to ADAM
JAM with its bright “Greenspotting” lime exterior color. “The names of
the colors are just as colorful as the colors themselves,” she explains
with a broad smile. And to give her ADAM an extra sporty note, Sabrina
went for the OPC (Opel Performance Center) line pack which gives the ADAM a more muscular dimension.
Katie, Pierre-Olivier, Philipp and Sabrina will take delivery of
their own ADAM in a few weeks. To make their wait a little easier, they
will visit the other ADAMs on show in Paris.
Impressively broad collection of ADAMs in Paris
The choices of the four ADAM test pilots are just a handful of the
virtually unlimited customizations on offer. At the “Mondial de
l’Automobile” in Paris, the true wealth of individual trim choices will
be explained in more detail.
With a broad collection of different ADAM models on display at its
booth (Hall 5.2, stand 501), Opel will not only showcase the enormous
choice of colors, trims and personalized options but also the new
IntelliLink infotainment system which integrates smartphones (Apple iOs
and Android) in the car. Interactive modules, audiovisual artistic
displays and of course a big line-up of ADAM cars will bring the many
innovative customization solutions created by Opel designers and
engineers to life. These include for instance stylish headliners,
back-lit instrument panel decors and wheel clips with different colors. A
special display will allow the visitors to connect smartphones to the
new IntelliLink infotainment system.
