Friday, 6 December 2019

True Individualization Artist: All-New Opel Corsa

  • Free choice: more personalization options than any other Opel Corsa before
  • Sporty, stylish, fresh: BiColor alloys with spoke clips, GS Line body kit, mirror covers
  • Interior with a difference: gearshift, interior mirror trim and decorative strips set accents
  • Really practical: portfolio includes can holders and FlexConnect systems for the rear


All-New Opel Corsa 


All-New Opel Corsa is more efficient and dynamic than ever before. And it is more individual than any generation before it. With numerous stylish and practical personalization options, the newcomer becomes a true individualization artist. Special BiColor light-alloy wheels with spoke clip sets and the GS Line body kit make the latest version of the Opel bestseller an eye-catcher on the outside as much as various coloured design accents on the inside. But the new Corsa is not only good looking, it is also practical. With many equipment options it becomes an ever-ready companion for the daily commute as well as for the holiday trip. Accessory portfolio ranges from cup holders for rear passengers to various FlexConnect solutions.

“We didn't just want to make our bestselling small car more modern, sportier and more efficient”, said Ulf Spiller, Product Manager Accessory, International Marketing. “All-New Opel Corsa should also be easy to personalize, to suit every taste. Portfolio of style accessories for the new Corsa is therefore wider than ever before.”

Colourful, racy, stylish: All-New Opel Corsa in dynamic look



New equipment lines Opel Corsa Elegance and Opel Corsa GS Line have already been consistently designed for drivers who attach particular importance to comfort (Elegance) or who like it dynamic and racy (GS Line). But if you want to combine the best of both worlds, you can now choose the GS Line body kit. High-gloss black side sills and front and rear lower skirts give the Corsa Elegance a sporty look. Those who prefer a colour-keyed style can order the GS Sport package for €1,089.30 (all prices RRP incl. VAT in Germany, without assembly) and have it painted in the respective car colour. Decal kit (€166.50) gives all-new Opel Corsa an even sportier look. Stripes in white or black for the bonnet and roof endow all-new Opel Corsa with an especially dynamic appearance.



For customers who want to turn their Corsa into an absolute eye-catcher with colourful accents, Opel offers several possibilities. Highlights include customisable high-gloss black BiColor light alloy wheels. A total of five wheel spoke clip sets can be inserted into the 17-inch wheels. No need to screw or glue, just click in and you're ready to go. Clips in the colours white, red, blue and black attract attention. They will be soon available as a set of four and individually, so that interesting contrasts can be created in the aluminium rims. If you prefer a more purist look, you can also leave the alloy wheels undecorated and thus emphasise the pure look of the BiColor rims.




The individual character of the Corsa is underlined by options such as coloured exterior mirror covers (€93.64) and logo bars (€129), which are also available in white, red, black and blue, as well as in carbon look.




Stylish and practical: interior options for All-New Opel Corsa


Choice of colours continues the individualisation possibilities for the interior. Portfolio includes interchangeable coloured applications for the instrument panel (€148.75) and interior rear view mirror covers available in three colours (€65).



Overall picture is rounded off by the coloured gearshift (€69.02) in either red or blue, which gives the Corsa manual gearbox versions an extra kick.

All-New Opel Corsa not only offers passengers a stylish environment, but also offers many other practical travel features. Rear-seat passengers can stow their drinks bottles and other small utensils within easy reach. This is made possible by the flexible cup holder (€47.36). It can be clicked into place in the centre console in a matter of seconds; the pre-equipment for this is standard in every Corsa.

FlexConnect – this term also stands for high everyday use and comfort at Opel. Various FlexConnect solutions not only keep the passenger compartment neat and tidy; they also provide the prerequisites for top entertainment. The adapter for the backs of the front seats, available for €22.38, can be fitted with hooks (€30.82) and coat hangers (€65.99), for example. This means that the best suit can also be taken, crease-free, on a business trip. Relaxed holiday trips with the whole family are also possible in the new Opel Corsa. Holders (starting at €49.98) for different kinds of tablet ensure that children can watch their favourite films undisturbed on the back seat. And for the card game in between, the new Opel Corsa can also be equipped with the FlexConnect folding table (€76.98).

Wednesday, 4 December 2019

New Opel Insignia Shines with Next-Gen IntelliLux LED Pixel Light

  • Sharper looks: Grand Sport and Sports Tourer with more dynamic appearance
  • Brightest: Next-generation IntelliLux LED light with 168 LED elements
  • High efficiency: energy-saving Full LED lights across the range
  • Safety in reverse: New digital rear view camera and rear cross traffic alert
  • Premiere January 2020: New Opel Insignia takes centre stage at Brussels Motor Show



New Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer with more dynamic appearance

Opel gives a first glimpse of the new Insignia. New edition of the German brand’s flagship will premiere at the Brussels Motor Show from January 10-19, 2020 and offer buyers even sharper looks as well as further improved night-time vision. Thanks to the refreshed design, the top-of-the-line-model has an even more powerful on-the-road presence. Extremely slim headlamps with pioneering LED technology make a major contribution. New adaptive IntelliLux LED Pixel Light now features 84 LED elements per headlamp. Headlamps react faster, with more precision than ever before, providing optimum vision for Insignia drivers without glare for oncoming or preceding traffic. With the new-generation IntelliLux LED Pixel Light, Opel flagship is unique in its market segment.

New Opel Insignia Grand Sport 

New edition of the Opel Insignia is packed with advanced technologies. Grand Sport limousine and Sports Tourer estate offer for the first time a digital rear view camera. Combined with radar-based rear cross traffic alert, which warns of traffic approaching from the side, the system further increases safety. Portfolio is completed by numerous proven assistance systems such as forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection and a head-up display. Insignia drivers and passengers are well connected by the offer of excellent infotainment systems with colour touchscreens. List of options includes e-Call and wireless charging for compatible smartphones in the centre console.

New Opel Insignia will be even more efficient than before, thanks to lightweight engineering and all-new, highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. On its introduction in 2009, the first generation was elected “European Car Of The Year”. During the last ten years, almost 1.2 million units of both Insignia generations have rolled off the assembly line in Opel’s hometown of Rüsselsheim.

 Russelsheim - Opel Insignia manufacturing, final inspection 

Precise next-generation IntelliLux LED Pixel Light: 168 LED elements

New Opel Insignia will be equipped exclusively with Full LED light systems. From highly energy-efficient LED headlamps to the new adaptive IntelliLux LED Pixel Light, which features an industry-leading total of 168 LED elements, instead of the previous 32.

New Opel Insignia: IntelliLux LED Pixel Light

“With IntelliLux LED Pixel Light, we take another big step forward”, explained Christian Müller, Managing Director Engineering. “Driving at night is therefore more relaxed and safer. New headlamps react faster, imperceptibly and with higher precision to the prevailing driving conditions. Intelligent system continuously adapts the light beam, road ahead is always ideally lit. Result is optimum vision in every situation, without glare for other road users.”

New Opel Insignia: Glare-Free High Beam

Main beam is adjusted seamlessly in milliseconds by two control units – one connected to the front camera and the other in the headlamp. High number of continuously reacting LED elements results in a seamless adaptation of the light beam. Illuminated area is larger than before, approaching or preceding traffic is “cut out” more precisely.

New Opel Insignia: Country Light
Range and direction of the light vary according to the driving situation and surroundings. The light functions range from curve and bad weather, to town, country roads and autobahn, as well as optimised light for parking. In particular, Opel has further improved the autobahn light of the newest IntelliLux LED. In left turns, the light beam reaches further to the left, so that the driver can more easily see roadside signs. When turning right in autobahn mode, the light beam shines further to the right, in order to avoid glare for oncoming traffic.

Power of the new IntelliLux LED Pixel Light system has been significantly increased. 84 LED elements are arranged in three rows in each ultra-slim headlamp, along with the curve light and dip beam module, as well as the characteristic LED daylight running lamp underneath.

Bold, pure, elegant: attractive new front and rear design

“New Insignia continues to build upon our Bold and Pure design execution”, said Opel’s Design Vice President, Mark Adams. “New front end emphasizes Insignia’s elegant and sporty character by proportionally making everything feel lower, wider and executed with clear German attention to detail.”



New chrome-edged radiator grille is wider and features prominent slats; the Opel logo in the middle of the chrome bar seems larger. Chrome bar itself stretches right and left to the LED daylight running lamps, which are now located at the bottom instead of the top of each headlamp. Opel Insignia appears lower and wider, also thanks to the air inlets with integrated fog lamps.


Rear of the Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer is also defined by clear lines. As already on the estate, the valence panel of the Grand Sport limousine will also feature two slots instead of round holes for the exhaust pipes.

Slim, horizontal lines of the design continue in the interior. Precisely placed chrome accents underline the stylish ambience.

Full range: new rear view camera, rear cross traffic alert and more

Typically for a flagship, the Opel Insignia will feature a full range of assistance and infotainment systems. A new digital rear view camera improves rearward vision. Safety when reversing out of parking spaces can be further increased by the optional rear cross traffic alert. System uses radar sensors to detect objects 90 degrees to the left and right behind the Insignia, at distances of up to 20 metres. Driver is warned via the display and acoustic signals. 



Additional assistance systems include:

  • Forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection
  • Lane keep assist
  • Side blind spot alert
  • Adaptive cruise control with emergency braking
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Advanced park assist
  • Head-up display, keeping the driver’s eyes on the road.

Portfolio of infotainment systems compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will extend from Multimedia Radio and Multimedia Navi to Multimedia Navi Pro. Top-of-the-line unit features numerous Connected Navigation services. With real-time traffic information, online map updates and predictive navigation, journeys are more relaxing. New symbols give the navigation display a fresher, more modern appearance. Same goes for the instruments. When e-Call is installed, an emergency call is automatically sent if the seatbelt tensioners or airbags are deployed. Alternatively, help can be actively summoned in seconds by simply pressing the red button.

New Opel Insignia will offer high comfort. Ergonomically certified AGR seats are optionally available for driver and front passenger. Compatible smartphones can be charged wirelessly. Tailgate of the Sports Tourer can be opened and closed automatically by a movement of the foot under the sensors in the rear bumper.

Friday, 29 November 2019

ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup Presented at Essen Motor Show

  • Tests with the battery-electric Opel Corsa-e Rally proceeding according to plan
  • ADAC and Opel announce further details about the new rally entry platform
  • Super Season" 2020/2021 starts in August; highlight is German World Cup round

New Opel Corsa-e Rally

Preparations for the world's first electric one-make rally cup are in full swing. ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup and the Opel Corsa-e Rally car will be presented to sports enthusiasts at the Essen Motor Show from November 29 to December 8 (ADAC stand, Hall 3). At the same time, two purely battery-electric Opel Corsa-e Rally cars will complete an extensive development programme. 136hp electric cars are currently undergoing endurance and component testing at the Test Center in Dudenhofen.

New Opel Corsa-e Rally: 136hp electric cars are currently undergoing endurance and component testing at the Test Center in Dudenhofen


“The demanding development programme is going according to plan, but is far from completed yet,” said Jörg Schrott, Director Opel Motorsport. “The aim is to supply our customer teams with a fully reliable, easy to handle and powerful rally car that will enable the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup to seamlessly continue the success of its predecessor, the ADAC Opel Rally Cup.”

New Opel Corsa-e Rally: Interior with safety roll cage

2020/2021 calendar with ten qualifying rounds



In the meantime, the two partners Opel and ADAC have announced further key information for the new electric one-make rally cup. Before the start of the ADAC Opel e Rally Cup season as part of the ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rally (August 21/22, 2020), the customer teams will have the opportunity to prepare their new equipment at two test events. The first test event will be organised by ADAC and Opel will start by organising a test event – the venue and date of this e-Rally Experience Day will be announced at a later date. The second opportunity for testing will take place under competitive conditions. The teams can take part in the ADAC Rallye Oberehe (August 8), a so-called R70 event over 70 kilometres of special stages in Rhineland-Palatinate.



The official start of the season in Saarland will be followed by three more rounds at two events in the 2020 calendar year - the ADAC Rallye Südbayern (September 26/27) and the ADAC Rallye Deutschland from October 15 to 18. The ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup will be holding a double-header at the German World Rally Championship qualifyier. Six further events of the first "Super Season" will be held in 2021 and will be announced at a later date.

Test sessions 2020

Test 1                       e-RALLY Experience Day                                                         Tbn

Test 2                       ADAC Rallye Oberehe                                                      August 8



Qualifying rounds 2020

Event 1                     ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rallye                                     August 21/22

Event 2                     ADAC Südbayern Rallye                                     September 26/27

Event 3                     ADAC Rallye Deutschland – National 1                   October 15/16

Event 4                     ADAC Rallye Deutschland – National 2                   October 17/18

 Entries open before Christmas

Registration for the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup starts on December 15, 2019 and teams can register at reduced conditions until January 31, 2020. The fee of €5,900 (plus VAT) includes a comprehensive service package:

  • Entry fee for two test sessions and all qualifying rounds of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup 2020/2021
  • Two ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup overalls
  • Team clothing for driver and co-driver
  • Service tent with floor tarpaulin and service advertising banner
  • Hospitality access for four persons at all rally events
  • Free charging on-site
  • Electro-technical training for driver/co-driver


The fee for registrations received after February 1, 2020 is €7,500 (plus VAT). The scope of services remains unchanged.

The sporting regulations of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup are also taking shape. “In the design of the regulations, we are very much guided by that of the ADAC Opel Rally Cup. This had proven its worth over many years,”" says Thomas Voss, Head of Motorsport at the ADAC. After approval by the German motorsport authority DMSB, the sporting and technical regulations of the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup will be available for all participants and interested parties to download.

Additional information is available at www.opel-motorsport.com and via email to customer@opel-motorsport.com