New Opel Combo-e Life: Everyday Hero Goes Electric

• Have it all: Electric drive as well as top safety, comfort and convenience
• Electric flexibility: Opel Combo-e Life as five or seven seater with long or short wheelbase
• Best in class: Extensive list of ultra-modern driver assistance systems
• For city-living and more: Zero emissions, silent propulsion, “autobahn-proof” capability
• Strong and energised: 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor, 50 kWh lithium ion battery

New Opel Combo-e Life

All charged up and heading for a driveway near you soon – Opel announces the new Combo-e Life battery electric vehicle! Highly versatile and practical, with a huge amount of interior space, the all-electric leisure activity vehicle (LAV) from the German carmaker comes with either one or two sliding side doors and is available as a 4.4-metre-long standard or 4.75 m XL version, both with either five or seven seats. Depending on the driving profile and the prevailing conditions, the new Combo-e Life can drive up to 280 kilometres on a single charge of its 50 kWh lithium-ion battery (WLTP) 1. Owners can “refill” the battery to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes at public charging stations.

Young families with multi-faceted lifestyles, who live in or near towns or cities, must transport several children and also want “green mobility”, will especially appreciate the Opel Combo-e Life. The new electric car from the brand with the Blitz even features a towing capacity of 750 kg 2 – class-leading in this market segment – with the option of trailer stability control.

“Opel Combo-e Life is the multi-functional everyday hero in our electrified passenger car portfolio”, says Opel CEO, Michael Lohscheller. “New battery electric version of our successful leisure activity vehicle offers customers who need large seating capacities and lots of space the additional benefits of zero emissions and almost silent propulsion.”

Electric drive: Clean mobility for cross-country as well as downtown

Thanks to 100 kW (136 hp) and 260 Nm of torque from the electric propulsion system, the Combo-e Life is perfect also for the open road. Depending on the model variant, the leisure activity vehicle accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in only 11.2 seconds 3, while the 130-km/h maximum speed (electronically limited) makes the LAV “autobahn-proof”. A sophisticated regenerative braking system with two user-selectable settings further increases efficiency.

Battery with 216 cells and 18 modules is packaged under the floor between the front and rear axles, so that it does not compromise usage of the passenger compartment. In this location, the battery lowers the centre of gravity as well, which benefits wind stability and cornering, for additional driving fun.

Opel Combo-e Life is ready for a variety of energy infrastructures and charging options, ranging from wall box to fast charging or even a cable for charging from a domestic plug socket if necessary. Using a 100 kW DC public charging station, charging of the 50 kWh battery to 80 per cent takes only around 30 minutes. Depending on the market and infrastructure, the Combo-e Life features a powerful three-phase 11 kW on-board charger or a single-phase 7.4 kW on-board charger as standard.

Best in class: Extensive list of ultra-modern driver assistance systems

Along with its petrol and diesel engine siblings that were crowned “Best Buy Car Europe 2019” by AUTOBEST, the zero-emission Combo-e Life also makes no compromises on safety, comfort or convenience. The comprehensive portfolio of class-leading technologies and driver assistance systems extends from hill descent control, lane keep assist and driver drowsiness alert, to traffic sign recognition and forward collision alert with pedestrian protection and automatic emergency braking.

Particularly helpful for parking is the Panorama Rear View camera that increases vision to the rear and to the sides. Owners needing extra traction on mud, sand or snow can upgrade the Combo-e Life with the IntelliGrip electronic traction control system.

Opel offers the Combo-e Life in two lengths (4.40 m and 4.75 m as the XL model variant) with five or seven seats, which also makes it an attractive car for taxi firms. Shorter five-seater offers at least 597 litres of boot space (850 litres in the longer version). Multifunctional everyday hero almost displays “freighter” qualities with the rear seats folded down. Luggage volume of the short version then more than triples to 2,126 litres, while the longer one can carry up to 2,693 litres. In addition, the optional front passenger dump-latch seat folds flush with the rear seats, extending the length of the loading area so that even surfboards can be transported.

Heavens above: Panorama roof with electric sunblind plus overhead storage

With the luggage safely stowed away, the optional panorama roof allows passengers to star-gaze or lap up the sun’s rays. If the sun is too strong, an electric sunblind – activated via a switch in the overhead console – can be closed to provide protection. When open, the panorama roof also improves the feeling of space even further while simultaneously creating a pleasant and light ambience. When ordered with the panoramic roof, Opel Combo-e Life comes with overhead storage running down the centre of the vehicle with LED lighting as standard. In this configuration the newcomer is also fitted with a large 36‑litre storage box mounted above the hat tray in the boot.

Owners of both variants can choose between the standard second row bench with 60/40 split or three individual seats, which can be folded conveniently from the boot. In both cases, each seating position has its own Isofix child seat bracket as standard, allowing for three child seats to be fitted next to each other.

When everyone is sitting comfortably, they can enjoy the Combo-e Life’s infotainment. The Multimedia Radio and Multimedia Navi Pro systems come with a large 8.0-inch touchscreen and top connectivity. Both feature phone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

E-services: Charging the Opel Combo-e Life throughout Europe is as easy as pie

In order to make living with the Combo-e Life as comfortable as possible, “OpelConnect”, the “myOpel” app and “Free2Move” offer special solutions for electric vehicles. Services are accessible via apps.

The “Charge My Car” function from the “Free2Move” app enables access to more than 220,000 charging points throughout Europe, including payment. The “Free2Move” app makes a preselection based on the distance to the charging point, the charging speed and the current charging price of the possible public charging options.

The “OpelConnect” portfolio ranges from eCall and breakdown calls to numerous other services, such as vehicle status and information. LIVE Navigation 4 provides online traffic information in real time.

New Opel Combo-e Life will show up at dealerships this autumn, joining the Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Grandland X plug-in hybrid and Zafira-e Life as the newest member of Opel’s electrified passenger car range. Including the next-generation Astra as well as the Vivaro‑e, Combo-e and Movano-e light commercial vehicles (LCV), the brand will have nine electrified models in its portfolio by the end of this year. Opel will offer an electrified version of every passenger car and LCV model by 2024.

[1] 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.

[2] Braked, 12 per cent gradient.

[3] Provisional data.

[4] LIVE Navigation services free of charge for 36 months after activation. Fee due thereafter.

Uncompromising e-Mobility: New Opel Combo-e Compact Van

• No concessions: Electric drive plus full functionality, top comfort and high safety
• Class-leading: Up to 4.4 m3 cargo space and 800 kg payload
• Benchmark for compact vans: Passenger car-like driver assistance systems
• Adapted to the urban jungle: Zero emissions, inner-city access, silent propulsion
• People as well as freight: crew van with five seats and cargo compartment
• High power and energy: 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor, 50 kWh lithium ion battery
• Pulling power: 750 kg1 towing capacity and trailer stability control
• All-electric: Opel’s e-LCV portfolio complete by end of 2021

New Opel Combo-e

Small business operators and professionals who want a zero emissions vehicle with a particularly urban character should take a close look at the new Opel Combo-e. In addition to class-leading cargo volumes and payloads (up to 4.4 cubic metres and 800 kg respectively), the all-electric compact van from the German carmaker offers seating for up to four passengers plus driver in the crew van version. Depending on the driving profile and the prevailing conditions, the new Combo-e can cover up to 275 kilometres on a single charge of its 50 kWh lithium-ion battery (WLTP 2). Customers can “refill” the battery to 80 per cent in around 30 minutes at public charging stations.

Just like its 2019 IVOTY-winning (International Van of the Year) petrol and diesel engine siblings, the zero-emission compact van also makes no compromises on functionality, comfort or safety. The comprehensive portfolio of class-leading technologies and assistance systems extends from driver drowsiness alert and traffic sign recognition to forward collision alert with pedestrian protection and automatic emergency braking. Especially important for the safety of other road users is Surround Rear Vision, which helps to prevent accidents with cyclists and pedestrians when making a right turn. Two cameras provide visibility to the rear and to the side.

Opel Combo-e van is therefore the ideal choice of electric automobile for those opting for “green mobility”, such as small businesses and the self-employed, especially in metropolitan areas where restrictions may limit inner-city access to zero emission vehicles.

“All-electric Opel Combo-e will enable compact van users to work in urban areas while transporting the highest payload and towing the heaviest weight in the class”, said Opel CEO, Michael Lohscheller. “Opel Combo-e continues the expansion of our zero-emission light commercial vehicle offer that began late last year with the Vivaro-e. By the end of 2021 and the launch of the Movano-e, we will have electrified our entire LCV portfolio.”

Newest addition to Opel’s all-electric LCV portfolio is available in two lengths. The 4.40-metre long Combo-e, which has a wheelbase of 2,785mm and can carry objects up to 3,090mm long, offers payloads of up to 800 Kg and cargo volumes of 3.3 to 3.8 m3. It even has a towing capacity of 750 kg – class-leading in its segment.

The 4.75 m extra-long XL-variant has a wheelbase of 2,975 mm and a cargo volume of up to 4.4 m3 that can accommodate objects up to 3,440 mm in length. Six tie rings on the floor (with the option of four more at mid-height) help keep everything in its place.

When it comes to choosing the Combo-e, a decisive feature for many professionals may be the large clearance between the rear wheel arches that is wide enough for a Euro pallet (the extra-long variant can carry two in a row). Extremely long objects can be stowed at an upright angle with the optional roof hatch.

In addition to objects, the new Combo-e can also carry people. Based on the extra-long XL-variant, the crew van version comfortably seats up to four passengers as well as the driver, while cargo or equipment is safely stowed away behind the partition wall. Thanks to a flap in the wall, the transportation of especially long items is still possible.

Electric propulsion system: Perfect for urban environments and the open road

Thanks to 100 kW (136 hp) and 260 Nm of torque from the electric propulsion system, the Combo-e is perfect not only for urban environments, but also for outside the city. Depending on the model variant, the Combo-e can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in only 11.2 seconds3, while the electronically controlled maximum speed is 130 km/h. A sophisticated regenerative braking system with two user-selectable settings further increases efficiency.

Battery with 216 cells and 18 modules is packaged under the floor between the front and rear axles, so that it does not compromise usage of the cargo area or passenger compartment. In this location, the battery lowers the centre of gravity as well, which benefits cornering and wind stability even when fully loaded, while also contributing to increased driving pleasure.

Ready for everything: Variety of options and services take stress out of recharging

Opel Combo-e is ready for a variety of energy infrastructures and charging options, ranging from wall box to fast charging or even a cable for charging from a domestic plug socket if necessary. Using a 100 kW DC public charging station, charging of the 50 kWh battery to 80 per cent takes only around 30 minutes. Depending on the market and infrastructure, the Combo-e features a powerful three-phase 11 kW on-board charger or a single-phase 7.4 kW on-board charger as standard.

In order to make using the Opel Combo-e as practical as possible, “OpelConnect”, the “myOpel” app and “Free2Move Services” offer special solutions for electric vehicles. The services are accessible via apps.

The “Charge My Car” function from the “Free2Move” app enables access to more than 220,000 charging points throughout Europe, including payment. The “Free2Move” app makes a preselection based on the distance to the charging point, the charging speed and the current charging price of the possible public charging options.

The “OpelConnect” portfolio ranges from eCall and breakdown calls to numerous other services, such as vehicle status and information. LIVE Navigation 4 provides online traffic information in real time.

Safety, comfort and convenience: Passenger car-like driver assistance systems

Opel’s new all-electric compact van strengthens the lead in passenger car-like driver assistance systems established at the launch of the Combo with internal combustion engines. Unique in the market segment is the sensor-based load indicator that allows the driver to check – at the touch of a button – that the vehicle is not over-loaded. Up to 20 additional technologies make driving, manoeuvring and transportation not only easier and more comfortable, but also safer.

In order to prevent annoying and costly dents or scratches while turning at low speeds, the new Combo-e is optionally available with the sensor-based Flank Guard.

For when the going gets rough: Worksite pack and electronic traction control

Professionals who need extra ground clearance and traction in mud, sand or snow can upgrade the Opel Combo-e with the worksite pack and the IntelliGrip electronic traction control system.

List of the Opel Combo-e driver assistance systems, already familiar from the Opel Combo Life passenger car, also includes hill descent control, lane keep assist and trailer stability control.

Multimedia Radio and Multimedia Navi Pro infotainment of the Combo-e come with a large 8.0-inch touchscreen. Both systems feature phone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

New Opel Combo-e will arrive at dealerships this autumn, joining the Vivaro-e as the newest member of Opel’s all-electric LCV family. Next new model, the new Opel Movano-e, will also arrive in 2021. This means that the brand’s entire light commercial vehicle portfolio will be electric by the end of this year. Opel will offer an electrified version of every passenger car and LCV model by 2024.

1] Braked, 12 per cent gradient.

[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.

[3] Provisional data.

[4] LIVE Navigation services free of charge for 36 months after activation. Fee due thereafter.

Opel Corsa Individual: New special model

• Exclusive: Sporty and elegant special series in diamond black with red accents
• First class: Top-equipped model can be ordered online for 23,890 euros

Opel Corsa Individual

Opel Corsa is a real bestseller. It is not for nothing that it is Germany's best-selling small car of 2020 and was awarded the “Golden Steering Wheel 2020” and many other awards as Corsa-e . Small Opel is practical, spacious and offers state-of-the-art technologies, some of which were previously reserved for higher vehicle classes. Opel is now making the Corsa even more attractive to fans. Because from now on it is showing up as a particularly sporty and elegant special model Corsa “Individual”.

Opel Corsa Individual

Exclusive special series will delight both sporty and comfort-spoiled drivers with its design and inner values. Opel Corsa “Individual” appears completely in diamond black, in keeping with the motto “Black is beautiful”. Red design highlights and 17-inch light-alloy wheels are eye-catchers. In addition to the already extensive standard equipment of the GS Line, there are additional comfort and safety features such as the 180-degree reversing camera with parking pilot at the rear as well as seat and steering wheel heating. Entire package is already available at the special price of 23,890 euros (RRP including VAT).

Opel Corsa Individual: sporty-designed 17-inch alloy wheels

“Opel Corsa is a real winner - the best-selling small car in Germany and winner of the Golden Steering Wheel. With the exclusive special 'Individual' model, we are now making a very special offer for Corsa fans: top equipment with particularly sharp and sporty packaging, and at a special price. It pays to be quick, ”says Opel Germany boss Andreas Marx.

Exclusive, individual, comfortable: Opel Corsa eye-catcher with top technologies

Opel Corsa "Individual" is an eye-catcher in several respects: Diamond-black paintwork gives it an elegant and sharp appearance. There are also sporty-designed 17-inch alloy wheels - and that in two versions: as a complete set of winter and summer tires. Further highlights set red design accents. The decorative clips for the rims as well as the red radiator clip and the mirror caps are eye-catching. In the interior, in addition to the sports seats, aluminum sports pedals and the black roof lining, the red gear knob and the white interior mirror cap convey a sporty ambience.

Opel Corsa Individual: 

The 74 kW / 100 HP 1.2-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine in conjunction with the six-speed manual transmission (fuel consumption according to NEDC 1 : combined 4.3-4.2 l / 100 km, 99-96 g / km CO 2 ; fuel consumption according to WLTP 2 : combined 5.9-5.4 l / 100 km, 134-122 g / km CO 2 ). Opel Corsa “Individual” accelerates to a top speed of 194 km / h and from zero to 100 km / h in under ten seconds.

Numerous assistance systems as standard ensure the highest level of safety, from the front collision warning system with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection to the intelligent speed controller and limiter to the lane departure warning system, traffic sign and drowsiness detection. The Corsa “Individual” packs additional systems such as the 180-degree reversing camera and the parking pilot on the rear. This makes maneuvering in city traffic even more comfortable and safer and the driver always has the best view behind the vehicle. Seat and steering wheel heating increase comfort, especially in the cold season; Small everyday items can be conveniently stowed in the center armrest with a storage compartment. And for the best entertainment, the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible multimedia radio with a seven-inch color touchscreen is on board.

1] The specified consumption and CO 2 emission values ​​were determined in accordance with the prescribed WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) and converted into NEDC values ​​in order to ensure comparability with other vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715 / 2007, Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1153 and Regulation (EU) No. 2017/1151.

[2] The consumption and CO 2 emission values ​​given here were determined in accordance with the WLTP measurement procedure (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 and Regulation (EU), which has been prescribed since September 1, 2018. No. 2017/1151 determined. These values ​​are given in addition to the previously mentioned official consumption and CO 2 emission values ​​(according to NEDC) and should not be confused with them. Due to the more realistic test conditions, the consumption and CO 2 emission values ​​measured according to the WLTP are in many cases higher than those measured according to the NEDC.