!NEW! Opel ADAM ROCKS: Mini-Crossover on Road to Success

• Trendsetter: Opel ADAM ROCKS enters new market segment
• Cool wheels: Robust outdoor looks with canvas roof and new three-cylinder turbo
• Well-connected: Advanced IntelliLink infotainment system always up-to-date

Opel ADAM ROCKS, Color Gold Busters 

Opel ADAM family is growing: as an adventure-loving open-air car, a stylish trendsetter and an individualization champion, the new Opel ADAM ROCKS plays many roles perfectly. And as a three-door, 3.75-meter long urban pocket-crossover, it also opens up a new market niche. Opel designers have developed new design elements, décors and seating trims all unique to ADAM ROCKS which, together with the Swing Top canvas roof fitted as standard, give it its very own chic charm. The latest member of Opel’s urban lifestyle family is also powered by an all-new 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo engine. This high-tech, pocket powerhouse already complies with tough Euro 6 emissions standards and raises the bar for three-cylinder engine refinement with exceptionally low noise and vibration, as well as superb comfort. Opel’s advanced IntelliLink infotainment system with its fast, user-friendly operation integrates smartphones into ROCKS’ cockpit at a very affordable price. From late September, ADAM ROCKS goes on sale at dealerships from 15,990 euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany).

“Customers will be thrilled with the ROCKS combination of open-air driving fun, state-of-the-art connectivity and a lively new engine,” says Peter Christian Küspert, Opel Board Member for Sales. “ROCKS also shares the ADAM family’s huge personalization potential, which means almost every example of this urban crossover will be unique. ADAM ROCKS drivers will hardly ever see another model on the road that looks exactly like theirs.”

Stylish interior and affordable IntelliLink system

Opel ADAM ROCKS stands for pure adventure inside and out. Protective, anthracite-colored body cladding enhances its tough, muscular look. Silver skid plates front and rear, and a bold chrome exhaust fitted as standard complete its exterior design highlights. ROCKS also offers new body paints, such as vibrant yellow “Goldbusters”, and a wide range of roof design options. To further individualize the cabin, new colors, door trim options and décor elements unique to Opel’s mini urban trailblazer are available. So in terms of customization potential, Opel ADAM ROCKS is on a par with its stable-mates.

Opel ADAM ROCKS,  Swing Top canvas roof

With its Swing Top canvas roof, Opel ADAM ROCKS offers easy access to open-air driving fun whenever and wherever the driver feels like it. The roof folds back neatly on to the C-pillars in just five seconds – and can, of course, be opened or closed while the car is moving (at speeds up to 140 km/h). The entire roof module is acoustically tuned for good noise insulation inside the cabin and the robust, three-layer fabric has a neoprene center sandwich for weatherproofing and durability.

ADAM ROCKS also features Opel‘s award-winning IntelliLink infotainment system with all its multi-media connectivity options and apps. It allows the seamless integration of ANDROID as well as Apple iOS smartphone functionalities inside the car. This ensures drivers never lose contact with what’s going on around them, while allowing them to make phone calls or choose favorite music tracks or, using SIRI EYES FREE voice control, to hear an incoming SMS read aloud or dictate an SMS and emails – all while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. When ADAM ROCKS is stationary, photo galleries or videos can be viewed on the 7-inch high-definition color touch-screen. IntelliLink is not only safe and easy to operate, it is also extremely affordable, making ROCKS the best connected small car on the market, just like its ADAM stable-mates. It’s a talent recently underlined by ADAM winning the “Connected Car Award” from German trade journals Auto Bild and Computer Bild.

Opel ADAM ROCKS, IntelliLink  Infotainment

All-new 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo with 90 and 115 hp

The Opel ADAM ROCKS showcases the arrival of an all-new development under its hood. In addition to familiar naturally-aspirated, 1.2 and 1.4 liter gasoline engines delivering 51 kW/70 hp to 74 kW/100 hp, Opel is offering its all-new 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo for the first time. This all-aluminum three-cylinder unit delivers 66 kW/90 hp, while a top-of-the-line version reaches 85 kW/115 hp. The four-cylinder engines are mated to a five-speed transmission and both 1.0 liter Turbo units come with a new compact and lightweight six-speed manual gearbox. This gives ADAM ROCKS a comfortable, superbly smooth and fast shift operation.

 New compact and lightweight six-speed manual gearbox (MT6)

Maximum speed is 180 km/h (66 kW/90 hp) and 196 km/h (85 kW/115 hp), and the sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes just 11.9 and 9.9 seconds respectively. Both versions deliver strong, low-end torque of 170 Nm from just 1,800 rpm.

Opel ECOTEC 1.0 Direct Injection Turbo 

The all-aluminum engine features state-of-the-art technologies such as high-pressure direct fuel injection, continuously variable valve timing, a switchable water pump, a cylinder-head integrated exhaust manifold and a single scroll turbocharger. Despite its fiery performance, the 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo consumes just 4.5 liters (66 kW/90 hp) and 5.1 liters (85 kW/115 hp) of fuel per 100 km over the combined cycle, not least thanks to Start/Stop fitted as standard (according to Regulation [EC] no. 715/2007).

Opel ADAM ROCKS’ suspension system – McPherson struts on a sub-frame up front and a torsion beam at rear – has been modified to suit its wider range of use. The car’s off-road character is emphasized by a 15-mm increase in ride height compared to ADAM with identical 17-inch wheels, giving Opel’s mini crossover SUV-like ground clearance of around 14 centimeters. Chassis components modified or re-tuned include the dampers, springs, rear suspension geometry and steering. ADAM ROCKS’ rugged good looks are enhanced by wide front and rear tracks (1,472 and 1,464 mm respectively) which, combined with a 2,311 mm long wheelbase, also ensure a high level of driving stability and comfort.

Made in Germany: Opel ADAM ROCKS brings hallmark quality to the road

Opel ADAM ROCKS went from concept car to production readiness in just twelve months. It was born and nurtured at Opel’s International Technical Development Center (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim and, like the rest of the ADAM family, it is built in Germany at Opel’s Eisenach plant. Opel is the only automaker to develop and make a small car like ROCKS in Germany, and the Eisenach plant’s high efficiency has made it possible.

Opel GM Eisenach plant in Germany 

!NEW! Opel ADAM ROCKS Ready To Roll

• World Premiere in Geneva: ROCKS is the new additional model in the ADAM family
• Trend-setting: ADAM ROCKS opens new urban mini-crossover niche
• Tough guy: Rugged, outdoor looks topped by canvas roof for open air freedom
• Power-packed: Introduces all-new three-cylinder turbo technology with up to 115 hp
• Super-connected: Leading IntelliLink infotainment system on board 

Opel ADAM ROCKS in new yellow Goldbusters color

Cool and tough, chunky and funky: ADAM ROCKS combines the joy of driving under an open sky with all the fun of an adventure-loving mini-crossover. Making its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show (March 6 - 16), ADAM ROCKS is the next addition to the ADAM family. Coming on top of ADAM JAM, ADAM GLAM and ADAM SLAM, it will further extend ADAM`s almost unlimited personalization possibilities, and strengthen its position as the individualization champion among automobiles. Presented as a concept car in Geneva just 12 months ago, ADAM ROCKS received such an enthusiastic response that the company’s new leadership team swiftly made the decision to make it real and to announce its production at this year’s show. ADAM ROCKS will hit the market as soon as this summer.

The newest model in Opel’s urban lifestyle family is a 3.74-meter short car with huge zest for life – inside and outside the city. Featuring an electrically operated, retracting, Swing Top canvas roof as standard, signature body cladding all-round and a 15 mm raised ride height, ADAM ROCKS opens a new market niche; it is the first three-door urban pocket-crossover under 4.00 meters in length. To further individualize its cabin, Opel designers have developed new design elements, décors and seating trims that are unique to the ADAM ROCKS. In addition to the many innovations that raise ADAM’s safety and comfort – like its hands-free Park Assist that parks the car automatically – the ROCKS also features Opel’s new generation IntelliLink infotainment system. It allows seamless integration of ANDROID as well as Apple iOS smartphone functionalities into the car and makes it the best-connected small car at a very affordable price.

ROCKS not only introduces new looks and muscles, but also new generation powertrain technologies into the ADAM. It will accommodate Opel’s all-new 1.0 liter ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo three-cylinder engine. This high-tech pocket powerhouse raises the bar for three-cylinder engine refinement and packs up to 115 hp, with impressive low-end torque of 166 Nm. It offers great fuel efficiency with consumption as low as 4.3 l/100 km (according to NEDC test procedure; preliminary data). The 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo is combined with an all-new, highly efficient, compact six-speed manual transmission, which features superbly smooth and fast shift operation.

“ROCKS takes ADAM into new territory,” says Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, Opel/Vauxhall CEO. “It’s unique in combining the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving. Like all Opel ADAM models, the ROCKS is a real individualization champion; almost every ROCKS will be one of a kind. And in the ROCKS variant the ADAM remains the best-connected small car with a host of innovations. It also introduces a new generation engine and a new generation transmission with state-of-the-art technologies. No less than that! We’re proud that, in just twelve months, our teams turned ADAM ROCKS into one of the major highlights of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.”

Designed for rugged individuality

Inspired by the exploits of agile ‘Parkour’ athletes who use the city landscape as their playground, the new ADAM ROCKS body style opens a new niche – a space in the small car segment for urban mini three-door crossover vehicles. So far, the most compact model that is comparable is about 40 cm longer. Rugged good looks, a higher stance and muscular proportions as well as a Swing Top roof for fast, open-air fun will appeal to those seeking personal freedom off the beaten track in the city and beyond the urban landscape.  

Key to ADAM ROCKS’ purposeful stance is a 15 mm increase in body ride height, giving greater ground clearance, and a wider, masculine appearance. Parts of the chassis system have been modified or re-tuned – including dampers, springs, the rear suspension geometry, and direct, responsive steering. The higher, wider looks are matched by a choice of 17-inch standard or 18-inch optional alloy wheels. These can be further personalized with new wheel clips in “Wild” design and different colors that are unique to the ROCKS.

Protective, anthracite-colored cladding is wrapped tightly around the ADAM ROCKS, giving it a tough, muscular look. The front trapezoidal grille, with a chrome central brand bar, is embedded in the cladding, while contrasting, satin chrome ‘boomerang’ elements frame the front fog lamps/indicator housings and the reversing/fog lamps at the rear. LED daytime running lights and tail lights also come as standard. Silver skid plates front and rear and a bold chrome exhaust complete the exterior design.

Every bit as customizable as its ADAM peers, the new ROCKS model joins the line of individualization champions. As for exterior personalization, ROCKS features the same “floating roof” design as ADAM JAM, ADAM GLAM and ADAM SLAM, offering the possibility to combine different body and roof colors. New body paints will be introduced with ADAM ROCKS, such as the vibrant yellow “Goldbusters”. The color palette will then comprise 18 body plus six roof colors for two-tone combinations.

Open air fun for the city and beyond

ADAM ROCKS combines its rugged individuality with open air fun. The standard SwingTop canvas roof gives quick access to the sky above. It is electrically operated via a button located in the front area of the headliner and folds back neatly on to the C-pillars in just 5 seconds. Creating a wide opening into the sky, this stylish system has no negative impact on body stiffness or on the car’s functionality: the trunk keeps the full opening of a hatchback and loading volume remains untouched.

The entire roof module is acoustically tuned for good noise insulation inside the cabin, and the robust, three-layer fabric has a neoprene center sandwich for weatherproofing and durability. The Swing Top canvas roof is available in a choice of three exterior colors – black, dark brown (Sweet Coffee) or pale brown (Light Oak) – that combine with the different roof colors of the ADAM ROCKS.

Unique cabin with unrivalled in-car connectivity

ADAM ROCKS’ cabin reverberates with its own distinctive character. Two new, exclusive ROCKS interior ambiances have been designed. They include a main instrument cluster, seat and door panel colors and other trim elements – all unique to Opel’s mini urban trailblazer. One ambiance is directly taken from the ADAM ROCKS concept car revealed last year: it has elegant-sporty Peanut-colored fabric/Morrocana seats and door panels, leather steering wheel, gearshift and handbrake in the same color, and a friendly “Surf” décor trim. The other features sophisticated Coffee Bean design – rich dark brown seats in a black cabin trimmed with bright blue stitching. On top of this, almost all interior personalization options available in the ADAM range are also offered in the ROCKS.

ADAM ROCKS features Opel’s sophisticated IntelliLink system that offers state-of-the-art connectivity and apps. This infotainment system is fully compatible with latest smartphones using both ANDROID and Apple iOS. It provides USB and Bluetooth connectivity, audio streaming, a 7-inch high-definition color touch-screen and seven speakers. Opel’s IntelliLink system in ADAM ROCKS adds navigation by the BringGo app as well as the Stitcher and TuneIn apps. The integration of Apple iOS devices into the system enables SIRI EYES FREE voice control. This makes it possible, for instance, for drivers to have incoming SMS read aloud and to dictate SMS while they keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the steering wheel. IntelliLink is award-winning, safe and easy-to-use technology that is also amazingly affordable and makes ROCKS the best-connected small car on the market, just like its ADAM stable-mates.

All-new 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo packs up to 115 hp punch

ADAM ROCKS introduces Opel’s all-new, 1.0-liter ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo engine, which sets a new standard for three-cylinder refinement. Noise and vibrations are the lowest for a three-cylinder set-up – and in many regards even better than those of many four-cylinder units. This new generation engine also impresses with superior low-end torque: 166 Nm are generated from just 1,800 rpm. Key efficiency enablers of this compact, all-aluminum engine with a single scroll turbocharger include direct injection, variable valve timing, a switchable water pump and an integrated exhaust manifold. Fuel-saving Start/Stop technology is an integral part of the system and offered as standard. The new 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo comes with a choice of two power ratings of 66 kW/90 hp and 85 kW/115 hp. Fuel consumption is as low as 4.3 l/100 km – a great value for a gasoline powered car (according to NEDC test procedure; preliminary data). The engine tops a gasoline powertrain menu including ADAM’s three current four-cylinder naturally-aspirated motors (1.2-liter with 51 kW/70 hp and 115 Nm; 1.4-liter with 64 kW/87 hp/ and 74 kW/100 hp, both delivering 130 Nm).

Not only a new generation engine, also a new generation transmission premieres in the ADAM ROCKS. Both versions of the 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo powerhouse are mated to an all-new six-speed manual gearbox with a compact package design. During its development, focus was on efficiency (thanks to reduced friction) and benchmark shifting: gear change is comfortable, fast, precise and smooth.

Following its Geneva premiere, ADAM ROCKS will go on sale in early summer when its prices are made public. Production in Eisenach, Germany, will start in August 2014.

!NEW! Opel ADAM ROCKS Concept: Freedom in its most individual form

Opel ADAM ROCKS in Geneva – New Crossover Open Air Concept

• New ROCKS Concept raises Opel ADAM to the next level of individualization
• First urban mini-crossover has fierce design and muscular proportions
• Open air freedom thanks to fabric roof
• World Premiere at Geneva Motor Show (March 7-17, 2013)

Offering 61,000 exterior variations and nearly 82,000 for the interior, as well as a state-of-the-art IntelliLink infotainment system, the lifestyle Opel ADAM is the true champion of individualization – and the best connected small car around. But that is not enough for Opel. At the Geneva Motor Show, Opel will show that it explores ways of further enhancing ADAM’s individualization and reveal an urban mini-crossover study called ADAM ROCKS. With its new 3 door body style, its 3.70 meters in length, muscular proportions, fierce design and open-air capability, ADAM ROCKS also is a proposal for opening a new segment of the market.

Showcasing how ADAM’s unique personalization program can get another twist, the ROCKS Concept has been created for those seeking personal freedom ‘off the beaten track’ beyond the urban landscape. Inspired by Parkour urban athletes, it is higher and wider on its wheels, tougher and more compact in appearance. The ADAM ROCKS’ special feeling of personal freedom is further emphasized by its cabrio looks and fabric roof that offers a free view of the sky above. The fabric extends across the entire width and length of the roof, right back to the C pillars.

“With even bolder design than any other ADAM, the ROCKS is an impressive demonstration of how much more potential for individualization our new small lifestyle car still offers after its market launch. It combines the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving,” says Malcolm Ward, Opel/Vauxhall Lead Design Director. Describing the rationale behind Opel’s newest concept car, he explains: “As a symbol for fashion-led, active drivers wanting to stand out from the crowd, ADAM ROCKS is just one possible answer to the question of how new development paths for the absolutely unique car can be forged – and others will follow.”

ADAM’s new concept will rock at Geneva Motor Show on the Opel stand, Hall 2.