2011 Opel Meriva


Innovative, versatile and elegant: The second generation Opel Meriva, at first in Geneva in 2010, establishing the new standard for versatility of the car with a number of innovative features designed to enhance the flexible use of space. And that is all in a typical design and contemporary.

When the innovative self aboard the versatility of a compact seven-seater Zafira in 1999, Opel has created a new market segment for small, affordable people carrier when it launched its first generation Opel Meriva in 2003. Its revolutionary FlexSpace rear seating concept, a high driving position, spacious interior, the Opel Meriva has been a great deal of flexibility are still small. This popular formula has allowed a consistent result in a small SUV segment, with sales in Europe totaling over one million units.

Now the second generation Opel Meriva again raises the standard for affordable, on-board flexibility. FlexSpace its system was developed to become more intuitive and easier to use. It also introduces FlexDoors, innovative rear doors hinged at the rear to facilitate access to his cabin - a first for a volume manufacturer. In addition, the new Meriva has great storage space inside reinforced by a revolutionary concept of flexible center console and the system exclusive FlexFix Opel - the integrated rear carrier which is stored as a drawer under the luggage compartment.

Opel Meriva flexibility is enhanced by expressive exterior and interior design that takes the award-winning sculptural design language of Opel. Its unibody silhouette is fluid, elegant and dynamic. The graphics rear window features a distinctive wave accentuating the rear-hinged FlexDoors, improves the visibility of the rear seat passengers, especially children.

The term design of the new Opel minivan

In and out, Opel Meriva Opel advance new language expressive design - sculptural artistry combined with German precision - and follows the same focus on quality, already seen on the Insignia and the new Astra.

Opel designers have created a dynamic and stylish MPV. Bottom, sweeping roofline, combined with the side of the blade Opel signature motive of the body and the rear window line gives the wave Opel Meriva, fresh and distinctive look.

The FlexDoors We invite you to an interior landscape of the harmony of flowing lines and surfaces. The instrument panel shape surround wing improves the feeling of width and amplitude. The striker bent stack contributes to this and adds to the sportiness and sculpture.

The interior is decorated with six different levels of color and finish. The largest selection ever offered in an Opel. The high level of fit and finish textures and the materials chosen and the construction and decoration of the controls is typical of more expensive cars.
Read more "2011 Opel Meriva" ►

2012 Opel Astra GTC



Opel has taken a fall this year, three new icons: the revolutionary electric Ampera, with extended range capabilities, the new generation Zafira Tourer masterpiece, flexibility, and the new Astra GTC three-door compact sports car. Opel Astra GTC will have its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, 15-25 September 2011.

New Opel Astra is distinguished by the sharp design and driving characteristics. Outwardly, sculpted shapes accurate accents More drama in clean, sweeping lines coupe. And on the road, all versions of the Astra GTC, the award will benefit available HiPerStrut front axle - High Performance Strut - which ideally combines the patented intelligent Opel Watts link rear axle for stability and accuracy unsurpassed sharp driving. Only very few, radical sports car segment to offer a sophisticated architecture of front-wheel drive.

"The Astra GTC is the member of the Opel family sport," said Karl-Friedrich Stracke, Managing Director of Opel / Vauxhall. "It was designed and manufactured at our plant in Rüsselsheim to be a sports coupe with a high stimulating desirable driving performance while remaining affordable, comprehensive and flexible. We will bring a breath of fresh air in the sport compact segment. "

Astra GTC is the final design and driving dynamics. Represented 15-20% of all sales of Astra, adds the energy of a successful family of compact Opel, which increased the segment share of 8.3% in 2009, 11.4% in 2010.

Muscular body design structured by sharp lines of the tendon

New Opel Astra GTC is very much influenced by the Opel GTC concept presented at the 2010 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris. The compact five-seater sports coupe with the appeal, and dramatic proportions, the Astra GTC is a unique design: do not share any external element with the other members of the Astra family, with the exception of the exterior mirror housing and the mirror 'antenna. 17-20 Six of the seven-inch wheel design features are also available for Astra alone.

"We wanted the Astra GTC with the highest expression of Opel design language in the art of sculpture meets German precision and embody our passion for the automobile," says Mark Adams, vice president of Opel / Vauxhall design. "However, I do not forget the thrill of functionality: the Astra GTC is a smart, affordable dream car."

Four engines to start - a sport version will soon be

Opel Astra GTC can be ordered just a choice of four engines - one diesel and three petrol units.

Update 2.0 CDTI common-rail turbo diesel high performance of 121 kW/165 hp is equipped with a diesel particulate filter and six-speed manual transmission. Opel new Start / Stop technology that reduces fuel consumption in stop and go traffic in town is standard equipment. The 2.0 CDTI engine combines excellent performance with high efficiency. It offers up to 380 Nm of torque through an overboost function and allows the Astra GTC to reach 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds. Top speed is 210 km / h. The combined fuel consumption not exceeding 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 km and CO2 emissions are 129 g / km. With a fuel tank 56 liters, the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI can cover over 1,100 km.

Start / Stop is also standard with the 1.4 petrol turbo engine two tablets of 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp. Both have a manual gearbox with six speeds, delivers 200 Nm of torque and requires 5.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (139 g / km CO2). Gasoline is currently leading the 132 kW/180 hp 1.6 turbo six-speed manual transmission, which has a top speed of 220 km / h.

More engines will be offered throughout the world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. The sportiest versions, including the future of high performance OPC in 2012.
Read more "2012 Opel Astra GTC" ►

2012 Opel Combo



A new generation of the Opel Combo and offers intelligent solutions for the compact van segment. It has a wide range of versions, is a technically advanced, exceptionally convenient and offers the best utility possible.

Commercial version now offers a choice of two steps - 2755 mm or 3105 mm - to give the vehicle the overall length of 4.39 meters and 4.74, respectively, and two roof heights, 1.85 m or 2.10 m The new Opel Combo is also available in a versatile car-van, with five or seven seats and body panels or glass.

You can easily get the boot, van variants can be ordered with one or two optional sliding doors. Car passenger version of the standard sliding doors and tailgate is hinged from the top. Asymmetrical double doors is also available. In certain configurations, van, more behind the skylight can be installed to bring a ladder, for example.

Dimensions with Best-in-class

Talents special bearings in the new Opel Astra is immediately apparent: up to 3800 liters of luggage space in the form of short wheelbase (with the seat folded) and 4600 liters with the longer wheelbase gives the highest capacity Combo charge in both classes. The low loading height of 54.4 inches and the range of possible payloads up to a tonne, is the best value in its class, while the sliding door opening width is a higher value in the segment. The short wheelbase version also has a load floor with the length, height and width between wheel arches.

And powerful engines of the economy

The new Opel Astra is available with six engines: four petrol, gasoline and a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) unit. The diesel line-up consists of the 1.3 CDTI and 1.6 CDTI engines, each with 66 kW/90 hp and a 1.6 CDTI with 77 kW/105 hp version and a peak performance of the 2.0 CDTI units with 99 kW/135 hp .

1.4-liter gasoline engine produces 70 kW/95 hp, while the natural gas version, which is inexpensive and environmentally friendly natural gas produces 88 kW/120 hp.

Gasoline engines and 1.3 CDTi are equipped with manual transmission five-speed, while the CNG engine and more powerful CDTI units have a manual gearbox with six speeds. The 1.6 CDTI with 66 kW/90 Opel is also available with "Easytronic" automated manual transmission in five reports.

Except as GNC and Easytronic units, all engines are available with the option to start / stop functionality to provide fuel consumption and emissions even lower.

The new Opel Combo is not only easy on the budget with low power consumption, but also offers low operating costs, particularly due to long maintenance intervals. The CDTI diesel, for example, should be cleaned every 35,000 miles or once a year.
Read more "2012 Opel Combo" ►

2012 Opel Ampera Review

The revolutionary Ampera Opel celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Salon de l'Automobile in Geneva. General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster, said the extended-range electric vehicle and announced its intention to put the car into production in late 2011.

Ampera also be offered the right GD UK sister brand Opel, Vauxhall.


"Ampera is a further demonstration of electrification on the GM car," says Carl-Peter Forster. "It 's an innovative propulsion system Voltec electric type of game-changing technology industry is responsible for energy and the challenges environmental. "

Five doors, four seats Ampera influence the structure of the language of sculptural art Opel awarded accuracy Germany, which includes several innovative design tips Flextreme and GTC Concept car show

"There may be more appropriate to celebrate 110 years of Opel innovations in the automotive sector, as revealed by Ampera," said Alain Visser, Opel, GME Director.

Ampera wheels are electrically active at all times and speeds. For journeys of up to 60 kilometers (MVEG), powered by electricity stored in the 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, and emits no CO2. When the battery runs out, the electricity of a motor-generator Ampera extends the range of over 500 km.


Opel Ampera can be plugged into a 230V outlet to charge. GM Europe is to analyze the requirements of a charging infrastructure for electric car batteries with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain.

The revolutionary Ampera Opel becomes the first "zero emission, electrically powered car in Europe is suitable for everyday driving. With its electric propulsion system Voltec provides strong acceleration and a high degree of sophistication, seats five-door Opel Ampera four passengers in comfort, offering a useful boot for their luggage, and has a wide range of over 500 km .

"Drive-mail is not only the ecology," says Global Vehicle Line Executive and chief engineer Frank Weber. "Driving is fun, even electronically. Instant, the torque of 370 Nm silent under his right foot seems to fly!"

Opel electric traction Ampera all times and speeds. For trips up to 60 kilometers (MVEG), energy is supplied by the electricity stored in the tip of 16 kWh, the lithium ion batteries.


driving power supplied to the battery, Ampera CO2 emissions to zero. When the battery power runs out, an engine generator seamlessly provides gasoline/E85-fueled electricity to power the unit while maintaining battery life. This approach will be extended to 500 miles, until the battery can be recharged by connecting the vehicle behind the obligation imposed on the normal 230v household outlet.

Opel Ampera gives the driver confidence and peace of mind

Unlike a conventional battery-electric vehicle Opel Ampera eliminates the "fear of" giving the confidence and peace of mind that the driver will not be stranded by a depleted battery.

"Advanced lithium-ion battery is the key to get into the hands of consumers Ampera," says Hans Demant, GME Vice President of Engineering. "The research and development center engineers in Mainz-Kastel, Germany to test the battery all day, 365 days a year to ensure that it meets the expectations of our customers."

Opel Ampera battery pack will be produced by GM plants producing lithium-ion first to be operated by a major automaker in the United States. More than 220 lithium-ion cells in a T-shaped pack provides plenty of power. The drive unit near electrical silence delivers 370 Nm of instant torque, equivalent to 150 horsepower, zero to 100 km and acceleration / h in about nine seconds and a top speed of 161 km / h.

Ampera is particularly suitable for driving most of the daily program of European customers. For example, about 80 percent of German drivers travel less than 50 km per day.

Opel estimated kilometer electric Opel Ampera cost about one fifth compared to a conventional gasoline car, the current price of fuel.

Technical Specifications

Type: 5-door, front-wheel-drive sedan

Category: Extended Electric Vehicle (E-REV)

Chassis: independent McPherson struts front, compound crank twist axle rear, disc brakes all four wheels, brakes complete recovery maximize energy production, power-assisted steering

Seating Capacity: Four

Performance

Maximum speed: 161 kmh

* EV: 60 km (MVEG)

* Total Range:> 500 km

Size

* Wheelbase: 2685 mm

* Length: 4404 mm

* Width: 1,798 mm

* Height: 1430 mm

* Loading capacity: 301 l

Battery System

* Type: Lithium-ion

* Energy: 16 kWh

Electric drive unit

* Power: 150 hp (111 kW)

* Torque: 370 Nm

Outside

* Tires and wheel size: specially developed tires with low rolling resistance wheels 17 inch forged aluminum
Read more "2012 Opel Ampera Review" ►

2012 Opel Zafira Tourer Review

Opel Zafira Tourer makes its world premiere at the 64th International Fair of Frankfurt am Main, 15-25 September 2011. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and well-being, Opel Zafira Insignia Tourer provides the values ​​of high quality and innovative technology and design philosophy of Opel - "art of sculpture is combined with German precision - to MPV segment.


"Tourer" in the name represents a qualitative leap on extensive Flex7 redesigned system, the third generation of the Opel compact van sets new standards for passenger cabin flexibility and quality. But the deformation exceeds this increased ability to convert its use of space: the general experience has been updated. A relaxing drive premium features allow sophisticated design, airy house, with a chassis updated and innovative technologies that improve the comfort and safety.


Comparison flexibility gives rear passengers a new sense of class

When it was launched in 1999, the first generation Opel Zafira is not only the top seven positions in its class. It also established new standards of flexibility fully integrated into the motherboard. This means that it is necessary for absorbing and storing heavy seats. Since 1999, Opel has sold more than 2.2 million units of generation Zafira two in Europe. With the Meriva, the leader of the European class into small MPV, the Opel Zafira has set the benchmark in flexibility and in the minivan segment.

Premium flexibility is the card of the new Opel Zafira Tourer. Opel engineers have significantly improved the clever Flex7 floor plan. While the entire line third party may still be bent to the ground in the trunk, the second line has been completely redesigned: No longer a bank, it now consists of three separate individual seats that fold flat and moved independently other. Everyone can slip along the 210 mm.

In addition, second-row passengers can enjoy a unique, voluntary Lounge Seating System, which offers a full limousine as seats and comfort. Thank you for your ingenious folding mechanism, the second row of rear seats fold down center and roll to provide a comfortable armrests and a passenger in marginal positions. A longitudinal movement of the border points, in this case is extended to 280 mm - 70 mm more than the standard version and 80 mm more than the current Zafira. In addition, the points of the edge of 50 mm slide toward the center of the cabin, a real news segment.


A combination of longitudinal and lateral movements to ensure the comfort of first class and the unique sensation of traveling to "lounge on wheels", where the largest company, and ergonomics, passengers can change the positions at their convenience when traveling . This emphasizes the personal comfort makes Opel Zafira Tourer much more than the family car. Opel flexible interior designer transformed into an oasis of tranquility, a place to relax and enjoy the spacious atmosphere - be it a business trip or a long ride with friends.

Unique features to further enhance the flexibility Tourer Opel Zafira

Thank you to its spacious interior and flexible seating system, Opel Zafira Hatchback offers 710 liters of cargo volume in a five-seat configuration (65 liters more than the current Zafira) and up to 1,860 liters (+ 40 liters ), when all rear seats are folded down.

It also provides sufficient space, including revolutionary multi-functional flex console, enhancing innovative FlexRail introduced last year in a Meriva. This normative innovation is another example of the flexibility premium Opel Zafira Tourer. The armrest has a storage box and follow the two cupholders sliding on aluminum to the desired position, the flexible use of the generous space between the front seats - exactly where it is most accessible and useful.

The second generation Opel FlexFix unique integrated system of bicycle touring next year as the new Opel Zafira. So far, about 60,000 customers are opting for this Opel acclaimed carrier, which is integrated into the rear bumper and simply pulled out of the box. Based on the experience of first-generation system has been redesigned and has a new latch that makes it even more functional and easy to use.


Opel Zafira is characterized by Sports Tourer

"The Zafira is the icon of the flexibility of Opel, and we wanted to bring more excitement and superior quality in its third generation," said Mark Adams, vice president of Opel / Vauxhall design. "The Tourer Opel Zafira made a statement with its sleek, sporty and premium feel."

badge front and a bold twin boomerang graphics, ranging up to the fog lights below, its characteristic center crease Opel and proud trapezoidal grille to create a dynamic, progressive aspect, van unusual. Like all other models in the headlights have the Opel-typical 'wing-shaped light feel.

Rationalization, the aerodynamic design of the body Tourer Opel Zafira offers a silhouette reminiscent of a high-speed train. The belt line sweeps upward with a gesture like a hockey stick-visual and propels the vehicle forward, while the Opel role of "Blade" sculpts and adds movement to the side of the body.

Charts wing-shaped headlights is repeated in the taillights that can be improved thanks to LED technology. The horizontal chrome bar bearing the Opel logo which extends in the distribution of light elements that give a broad Tourer Opel Zafira sporty and rear and adding a touch of premium.

As for the interior, the driver's vision has been greatly improved thanks to a redesigned front design with slim A-pillars, large windows and a rear-view mirror repositioned side mirror - now mounted on the door panel.

The high quality of the cabin is dominated by the dynamic, sculptural forms and a sense of comfort. The bright and airy lounge atmosphere of the Opel Zafira Tourer can be enhanced by the panoramic windscreen available - an innovation introduced in 2005 Opel Astra GTC in. He throws in a generous glass roof that extends all the way visually to the rear of the vehicle.

FlexRide adaptive chassis control improves the comfort and safety

For a relaxed feel, the Opel Zafira Hatchback mechatronic chassis is designed to provide an exceptional level of comfort and safety. Compared to the previous generation, the wheelbase and track increased significantly benefit driving comfort and dynamic stability: The wheelbase is 2,760 mm (+57 mm), while the tracks are 1,584 mm in the front (+96 mm) and 1588 in the rear (+ 78 mm).

Opel Zafira Insignia Tourer Bordered with an isolated sub-frame and a leg strut. Presentation of the rear axle is unique in the minivan segment. Like the Astra, it combines a compound with a crank arm's Watt. This construction has several advantages: Although it offers excellent stability / control, comfort and noise isolation, it is lighter and more compact than an axle multi-link, for example, would not leave enough place for the integrated rack FlexFix offered on the Opel Zafira Tourer.

Still a rarity in the MPV segment, the intelligent and fully adaptive FlexRide chassis control in the Tourer Opel Zafira increases driving comfort and safety demand. It automatically adjusts to road conditions, speed cornering, vehicle movements and driving style to give maximum stability, and offers three options: the default balanced, comfort-oriented " Tour "mode and most active" Sport "mode.

Greater driving safety through intelligent wizard

A multitude of innovative Assistant Conductor improve comfort and overall safety in the new Zafira Tourer.

A new feature of the Opel range, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMB) constantly monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead. If the safety distance is not defined observed, the system automatically slows the vehicle or, in extreme cases, begins emergency braking to avoid a collision.

Opel Eye camera system in front of the second generation Opel Zafira in as early Tourer. So he still has the alarm current output channel (LDW), features his street signs (TSR) improved and much larger. The device also supports new features such as:

Where information on the distance (IED) and the distance to visually alert the driver of the vehicle in front.

One Step Forward Collision Alert (CAF), which warns the driver with visual and acoustic signals of an imminent collision with the car in front.

Ranging Intelligent Light System (ILR), which adds a new feature bi-xenon Advanced Forward Lighting System (AFL +): It adjusts the low beam projector, distance from the vehicle ahead and constantly adjusts to the lighting optimize road without glare.

Other innovative assistant controller also make their first appearance in the Tourer Opel Zafira:

* The side blind spot alert (SABS) warns the driver of an impending collision when changing lanes.

* For ease of parking movements advanced Park Assist (APA) to help the driver to find enough space to park and drive away, and rearview camera also makes it difficult to move in a breeze Strait.

highly efficient diesel and petrol available at launch

When launched this fall, Opel Zafira Tourer will be available with three versions of the 2.0 CDTI common-rail turbo diesel Astra and the familiar insignia. Output is 81 kW/110 hp and 96 kW/130 hp, while supply atmospheric distillation unit has been modified to provide 121 kW/165 hp. For the petrol range includes two small, fuel-efficient ECOTEC turbo petrol 1.4 units of 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp. six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.

Opel new start / stop technology, providing additional fuel savings, especially in urban stop and go traffic, offered with two petrol and 2.0 CDTi 1.4 Turbo powertrain.

Shortly after its debut, the Opel Zafira offers extended Tourer super fuel Ecoflex model and options, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). A few months later, a powerful transmission is also implemented, such as petrol units of a completely new generation.
Read more "2012 Opel Zafira Tourer Review" ►

2011 Opel Zafira Review

Opel has finally released the new concept of pride MPV improvement. The new Opel Zafira 2011 Tourer concept reveal is planned during the Geneva Motor Show. The new Opel Zafira looks more like elegant comfort and luxurious design perfect. Print this futuristic new Opel Zafira 2011 seen through the fog that has a single, unified within a single frame with the haze below. This projector is called a "C" design. sporty look of this car is made of 20 "two-spoke alloy wheels and aluminum bar grille that has become a game with the" Flash "symbol of Opel.



Inside, Opel Zafira 2011 opinion, all parts of the cabin is dressed with high quality leather that provides comfort for passengers. The rooms are spacious and relieved, despite the concept of building Flex7 seating for 7 passengers. The entertainment system that pamper the occupants were from the display on three screens at the front and rear cabin space. The latest development comes from the top, with panoramic glass roof that surrounds the entire length of the roof allows residents to please enjoy the journey of colors.


What are the characteristics of the engine, the new Opel Zafira supported by the new engine technology that is more fuel efficiency. 1.4L 4-cylinder engine turbocharged petrol engine that produces an output of 103 kW and 200 Nm of torque, and start / stop button in response to technological performance. There are no official release of this new official Opel Zafira 2011 price. but the estimated cost figures are available for help with the prices of Opel.

Read more "2011 Opel Zafira Review" ►