Emerald Opel Insignia Sports Tourer BiTurbo first series production car to leave the plant
Opel Insignia Country Tourer as additional model exclusive from Rüsselsheim
Start of series production for the new Opel Insignia: today, the
first model for sale rolled off the assembly line in the Rüsselsheim
plant. The spotlight was on an emerald Insignia Sports Tourer with the
new 2.0 liter BiTurbo CDTI engine with 195 hp.
“This is a moment that we have all been looking forward to, as the
new edition of our flagship that we are officially presenting at the IAA
in September is the next important milestone in our model offensive,”
says Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. The CEO praised the whole team’s
outstanding work. “They put everything they have into this – all their
know-how, all their experience and all their passion.”
With the new Opel Insignia, the 3,300 employees at the Rüsselsheim plant
continue writing a success story that began in October 2008 with the
start of production of the first Insignia generation. Just one year
later European automotive journalists named the Insignia “Car of the
Year”, and many other accolades followed. The Rüsselsheim carmaker is
particularly proud of the flagship’s top ratings for quality. In the
DEKRA Used Car Report 2012, the Insignia came out number one for the
second consecutive time with the fewest errors, again achieving the best
results in the mid-size class. In the GTÜ Used Car Report 2013, it
showed its top class in two categories. It was named the best-quality
car in the mid-size class, not only among one-to-three-year-old cars,
but also in the four-to-five-year-old model category. To date around
600,000 units of the Opel flagship have been built, with the most
important markets being Germany and the United Kingdom.
The new model generation brings more drive to the successful model
line. The entire Insignia portfolio (four-door, five-door, Sports Tourer
and OPC version) has been renewed. The new generation features even
more distinctive design, a new high-quality cockpit and newest
generation infotainment system with intuitive operation. “The
electronics in our flagship’s interior are really impressive. Even very
expensive cars can’t compete here!” says Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.
In addition, the new highly efficient engines set standards in the
mid-size segment – including gasoline and diesel engines with best in
class economy. A new 2.0-liter CDTI engine with six-speed manual
transmission and Start/Stop consumes just 3.7 liters diesel per 100 km
and emits only 99 g/km CO2 (NEDC). And the new 1.4 Turbo gasoline engine needs just 5.2 liters fuel per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 123 g/km.
And a new family member is also in the starting blocks: the Insignia
Country Tourer with all-wheel drive, higher ground clearance and SUV
character. The Country Tourer is exclusively built in the Rüsselsheim
plant like all other Insignia variants.
Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann: “Today Opel has the strongest model
portfolio ever, and the Insignia is a very important part of that. High
quality-standards, attention to detail, and the power to innovate have
resulted in this car.”
Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX is frugal thanks to Bi-fuel LPG powertrain
Innovative digital driving range indicator directly in driver’s line of vision
New Opel ADAM LPG version available ex works from Eisenach plant for first time
With ADAM LPG Opel now has ten LPG models in portfolio
New Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX
The trendy Opel ADAM now also comes as an LPG variant. With this, the small urban car that can be custom-designed also increases its powertrain options. The new Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX is optimized for operation with LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), but can also run on gasoline – the driver can have the remaining driving range readout shown on the digital instrument display at any time.
In LPG operation, the 64 kW/87 hp ADAM consumes just 6.9 liters per 100 km (112 g/km CO2 emissions). Compared to a similarly powerful gasoline engine, fuel costs are around 50 percent lower !
New Opel ECOTEC 1.4 LPG Engine
In addition, the ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX is the first Opel ex works LPG model to roll off the assembly line in Eisenach. Prices start at 16,150 euros (RRP incl. VAT in Germany).
With the ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX, Opel expands its LPG fleet to ten models: the Corsa (three and five-door), Astra (five-door and Sports Tourer), Meriva and Zafira Tourer as well as the new Insignia (four and five-door sedans, Sports Tourer) are already available as Bi-fuel LPG versions.
Extended range with Bi-fuel propulsion concept
The 1.4-liter ecoFlex engine was optimized for operation with liquefied gas. For the LPG variant, engineers reinforced the valves and valve seats and correspondingly adapted engine management. All LPG-specific components including the LPG gas tank designed exclusively for the ADAM were integrated particularly deeply in the vehicle. The goal was to achieve maximum LPG range without compromising on the variety of variants. Thanks to the space-saving installation of the LPG tank under the vehicle floor in the rear, full luggage compartment capacity is also preserved. The additional LPG tank holds up to 35 liters. With that alone, the Opel ADAM covers around 500 km in the combined cycle. In bi-fuel mode with activated gasoline tank, up to 1,200 km are possible.
New Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX - Innovative driving range indicator
The innovative driving range indicator is directly in the driver’s line of vision on the instrument panel and shows gasoline, LPG and total driving range. So the driver always knows what distance can be covered with which fuel. Moving between LPG and gasoline operation is seamless and takes place either automatically or by pressing a switch on the instrument panel. A control lamp then shows LPG operation; as soon as gasoline mode takes over, the lamp goes off. The filler neck for the liquefied gas is directly next to the gasoline filler neck and Opel includes the adapter to enable filling up across Europe.
Moving between LPG and gasoline operation is seamless and takes place either automatically or by pressing a switch on the instrument panel. A control lamp then shows LPG operation; as soon as gasoline mode takes over, the lamp goes off.
New Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX - The filler neck for LPG s is directly next to the gasoline filler neck
Opel LPG model ex works from Eisenach plant for first time
New Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX - assembly line in Eisenach
For the first time, an LPG model is completely produced in the Opel plant in Eisenach. The gas system equipment ex-factory has important advantages over retrofit options. The topic of safety is a particularly high priority in plants developments. The Opel checklist, for example, includes special crash tests for the gas tank and other components located in the collision-protected areas that are also optimally integrated in the vehicle’s safety structure. The tank features a special protective cover that encloses the container on the ADAM’s underfloor. So customers get their LPG vehicle with modern technology and typical high Opel quality ex works – including reliability, manufacturer’s warranty and maximum safety.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is attractive alternative for environment and budget
More and more fuel stations offer LPG Europe-wide. Especially Turkey, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Italy and the Netherland are very well equipped
Many customers in Germany and Europe value LPG propulsion as an attractive alternative – which is no wonder with a fuel price of around half of that of super unleaded. The government grants a tax bonus up to 2018 for LPG. But it’s not only customers’ wallets that benefit, so does the environment. LPG models emit up to 15 percent less carbon dioxide and up to 80 percent less nitrogen oxide than cars with comparable conventional propulsion. In Germany, the fuel is available at over 6,500 filling stations, which means at almost every second one. In Europe, around 12 million LPG vehicles fill up at over 35,000 filling stations equipped with LPG.
LPG adds one more to countless ADAM variants
With the option to now also fill up with LPG instead of gasoline, the ADAM more than measures up to its reputation as the individualization champion. The urban lifestyle car offers more than 61,000 equipment options for the exterior and nearly 82,000 for the interior – more personalization possibilities than any other car in this class – from numerous color combinations and wheel variants with unique wheel clips to a roof liner with LED stars. In the interior, the ADAM features high-tech innovations like the IntelliLink system that is compatible with both iPhones and Android smartphones. It makes the Opel ADAM the best-connected small car and supports SIRI Eyes Free voice control for the iPhone.
New Opel ADAM 1.4 LPG ecoFLEX with IntelliLink Infotainment system
Visionary: Monza Concept gives outlook for Opel brand strategy at IAA
Efficient: Perfect use of space, lightweight design, innovative powertrains
Connected: Revolutionary infotainment with LED projection technology
Inspiring: Monza Concept shows new interpretation of sculptural Opel design
A light, athletic look outside, unique projection technology inside
combined with custom connectivity and modular design that enables
sustainable propulsion systems par excellence – the Opel Monza Concept
is stylish, ultra-modern efficiency on four wheels. It is the role-model
for the next generation of Opel cars. The groundbreaking concept car
makes its world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in
Frankfurt from September 12 - 22 (press days: September 10 - 11) and
shows what people can expect from Opel in the future.
“The Monza Concept represents the Opel car of tomorrow”, says Opel
CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. “On one hand, it embodies everything that
already characterizes Opel – German precision combined with innovative
technologies wrapped in captivating design. In addition, it addresses
the themes that will be the development-focus of the next generation of
Opel cars: maximum connectivity and optimum efficiency.”
“Connectivity is demonstrated by a trailblazing LED projection
technology for instrument and infotainment displays. Efficiency comes in
many ways, with lightweight design, optimal use of interior space, and
advanced powertrain technology. The Monza Concept is based on increasing
electrification of the automobile in everyday driving, from
range-extender to fuel cell. And as far as styling is concerned, we are
expressing pure efficiency in a new, lean and athletic interpretation of
our typical sculptural shapes. The Opel Monza Concept is nothing less
than our vision of the automotive future.”
Lightness: Styling conveys athletic efficiency rather than pure muscle power
An Opel Monza already made its world premiere at the IAA back in
1977: it was a large coupé with a silky smooth-running six-cylinder
engine. The Monza was in production until 1986 and has long since
belonged to the elite circle of iconic cars. The new Monza Concept now
follows in its wheel-tracks: The beautifully shaped hood with the
distinctive center fold continues the tradition of the Monza front with
the typical Opel crease. The large boomerang shaped air intakes in front
of the wheel arches complement the elegant chrome bar that proudly
holds the brand logo.
With the Opel Monza Concept, the designers in Mark Adams’ team introduce a
new interpretation of the sculptural design that first went into
production with the Opel Insignia. Selected distinctive lines, high-precision
design and perfect sweeping contours remain the core of the evolving
design philosophy called “Sculptural artistry meets German precision.”
But a new, athletic allure demonstrates the car’s overall efficiency.
“This is the next bold step along our journey into the future, but at
the same time we show that we have established a consistent design in
which people can build trust”, says Mark Adams, Head of Opel Design.
The sculptural surfaces of the 4.69 meter-long, four seat Opel Monza
Concept are modeled after ocean waves lapping on the shore. These
flowing surfaces give a look of lightness, dramatically underlined by
the side-sills that taper off in front of the rear wheel arches. This
unique styling element is inspired by the lean physique and slim waist
of a greyhound dog, running as if on tip-toes with powerful elegance.
The design of the Opel Monza Concept’s body sides enables easy entry and
egress for front and rear-seat passengers, while underscoring the
prominent, sporty rear wheel arches, which share the same width as the
front.
The Opel Monza Concept’s roof line is particularly sophisticated – at
first it runs in a semicircular form like a classic coupé’s, but then
just before reaching the tailgate it sweeps slightly upwards. In spite
of its sporty look and flat silhouette with a height of just 1.31
meters, there is neither loss of space in the luggage compartment – 500
liters in volume – nor constrained headroom for the passengers. This is
due to the fact that the whole cockpit structure is around 15
centimeters lower than in conventional models. Actually, the
Opel Monza
Concept offers the same airy passenger compartment as a mid-size car.
The expansive doors provide maximum functionality with spectacular
views when opening. They swing up like the outstretched wings of a
condor and offer an unobstructed view of the spacious, open passenger
cabin (or the surroundings from the inside) thanks to the absence of a
B-pillar.
Connectivity: Efficient and well-connected into the automotive future
Efficiency and connectivity are the main focus of development in
focus for next generation of Opel models. The Opel Monza Concept offers a
fascinating preview of these developments. Once behind the wheel, the Opel Monza Concept whisks you away into a completely new and unique world of
instruments and infotainment. The original Opel Monza was also way ahead of
its time 35 years ago with a digital display in the cockpit.
The Opel Monza Concept continues innovating with state-of-the-art LED
projection technology. Drivers no longer find the conventional
individual, separate monitors that display different information;
instead, they face a wide, sculpted dashboard that sweeps from door to
door, and is used as a single projection surface. Information and
decorative elements are displayed on the surface, which the driver can
customize according to his needs, taste or mood. A total of 18 LED
projectors create a continuous, adaptable multi-functional display. This
is a world premiere in an automobile. Already established in the events
arena, this technology has caused a sensation at major occasions such
as Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee, and Opel designers were first to think of
implementing it in a passenger car. The 3D graphics are impressive, and
reflect all important functions from precise vehicle and driver
information to internet and communication options as well as decorative
elements. Both the area displaying information and the background can be
individually configured, and operation is via voice control and
steering wheel controls.
Efficiency and clarity are also priorities here: when it came to how
the displays present information, Opel engineers focused on the best and
most personal way to make relevant data available to the driver. The
approach was “simplifying the multitude” and so details on the car, the
navigation and the smartphone settings and connection only appear when
necessary or desired. So drivers can use a wide range of information
without being overwhelmed by text or images. This also makes the Monza
Concept a model of future HMI (Human-Machine-Interface) systems, as its
interior design is based on latest research findings in this field.
This also applies to the comprehensive smartphone connectivity in the Opel Monza Concept. With three worlds of connectivity – called ME, US and ALL
– drivers can focus solely on their driving experience, or get in touch
with friends and family or even connect to the whole internet
community. With ME the infotainment system virtually
disconnects the drivers’ smartphone and prioritizes the information
relevant for the driving experience. US enables the
passengers of the Opel Monza Concept to connect with a group of selected
people such as friends and family members: these can log-in to the car’s
infotainment system with their own communication device and exchange
information, music and images, chat and make appointments, etc. ALL goes beyond US.
It allows the driver and virtually the whole outside world to connect.
Drivers can for example spontaneously share their planned route online
over a tablet or smartphone so that people can catch a ride with them
along the way – enabling a new kind of instant car-sharing. With this
trailblazing infotainment and connectivity technology, the Monza Concept
shows how far ahead Opel designers and engineers are thinking, so that
the next generation of cars make their contribution to a harmonious,
connected society
The trendsetting sensor and connectivity technology in the Monza
Concept has even more to offer: it gives a preview of the advancements
in “Car-to-Car” and “Car-to-X” systems – prerequisites for future
autonomous driving and areas in which the research department at Opel is
already intensively working. By comprehensively connecting road users,
intercommunication can be enhanced, as can safety, because dangerous
traffic situations are registered earlier and more accurately than
before.
Flexibility: Modular design for powertrain-diversity
The Monza Concept is based on a modular design to allow
highest-possible flexibility when selecting a propulsion system. A
variety of sustainable powertrains based on increasing electrification
of the automobile are conceivable. For the Monza Concept to be displayed
at the Frankfurt show, engineers conceived an electric drive with a CNG
(Compressed Natural Gas) range extender – a further development of the
Ampera’s pioneering technology. The new-generation three-cylinder 1.0
SIDI turbo – which also makes its premiere at the IAA – takes over the
task as range extender. But it does so with natural gas instead of
gasoline, further improving the car’s CO2 footprint. With its
visionary approach, Opel continues to combine the potential of electric
propulsion with the benefits of the internal combustion engine.
“We have a clear vision of how Opel cars will be in the future, and
we have a clear strategy of how we will achieve this goal. The Opel Monza
Concept gives this strategy an unmistakable identity,” says Dr.
Karl-Thomas Neumann. “It embodies what our customers can expect from us
within the next years; not only in terms of design, but also in terms of
efficiency and connectivity between drivers and the internet community.
So it already anticipates future everyday automotive life, and serves
as an important source of inspiration on the road to that destination –
and not just for Opel.”
