VIDEO: 2010 Opel Astra
Opel plans to unveil a new Astra hatchback at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. And today Opelreleased a videos featuring camouflaged prototype models shot during winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden.
The new Astra will be offered in all sorts of bodystyles including a five-door hatch, sedan, station wagon, coupe-convertible and a coupe-like three-door model.
Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX
Vauxhall, Opel’s British division, has introduced a new eco-friendly Insignia, developed for UK market only. The Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX is powered by a 2.0-liter CDTi diesel unit that produces 160 housepowers. This is the same engine used in the standard 2.0 CDTi model, that include improved aerodynamics and the use of low resistant tires, the ecoFLEX achieves a combined fuel economy figure of 54.7mpg UK (5.2lt/100km), or 10 percent improvement over the 2.0 CDTi.
The new Insignia ecoFLEX can achieve a top speed of 135mph or 217km/h, while the 0-60mph (96km/h) sprint takes 8.9 seconds.
The new Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX will be available in five-door hatch and four-door saloon versions and in all trim levels apart from SRi. Prices start from £19,600.
VIDEO: Opel Insignia OPC
Take a look at first promo video of hte upcoming Opel Insignia OPC also known as Vauxhall Insignia VXR in Great Britain.
The all-new Opel Insignia OPC will be equipeed with a 325-horsepower 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine and an adaptive four-wheel drive system with an electronic rear limited slip differential. Opel claims that its Insignia OPC reaches a top speed of 250 km/h and sprints from 0 to 100km/h in six seconds The Opel Insignia OPC (Vauxhall Insignia VXR) will make its debut on May 7 at the Barcelona Motor Show.
2011 Opel Meriva
The 2011 Opel Meriva’s test mule has been spied on the roads. The new Meriva will go on sale in 2010.
A closer look reveals that aside from the jacked-up ride height, the prototype also features wider track. Expect to see the Meriva being offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive forms. As for the engine range, the ’soft-roader’ will be offered with the same variety of diesel and gasoline units as the standard Meriva including a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol unit with outputs ranging from 120 hp to 140 HP.
The new Opel Meriva will most likely feature a beefed-up look with raised height and the traditional ‘off-road’ styling cues like muscular wheelarches, heavy body cladding, larger roof rails and unique bumpers that will help to differentiate it from the standard car.
2010 Opel Astra
Look at the first official photos of all-new Opel / Vauxhall Astra. The new Opel’s five-door hatch will make its debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September. Opel also plans to develope the Astra’s GTC version and Estate.
The new Astra’s exterior will look like small Insignia with details such as the shape of the headlamps, the roofline and the concave surfacing on the doors all pointing towards the larger Opel.
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Opel Insignia OPC Bi-Turbo V6
The sport version of the new Opel’s Insignia was snapshoted without any camoflauge. The high-performance Opel Insignia will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine developing somewhere in the area of 300-320HP. The range-topping Opel Insignia will benefit from a four-wheel drive system that incorporates a torque-splitting electronic rear differential, complements of the new Saab 9-3 Turbo X.
The production version of the new Opel Insignia OPC will making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show and sales starting towards the end of the year.
Opel dealers to buy stake in brands
Opel and Vauxhall dealers will buy a minority stake in the General Motors-owned Opel.
Each dealer would pay 150 euros into the fund from profits on each Opel’s car they sell over the next 3 years in return for a stake in a Opel company.
GM Europe is asking European governments for help to finance a 3.3 billion euro cash shortfall. The OPel has said it is open to discussions on partnerships or equity positions.
Opel’s dealers have 125,000 employees and they are responsible entrepreneurs who want to preserve these jobs as well as their investments.
Accessories for Insignia
Opel’s British daughter, Vauxhall, has announced a new line of accessories for the new Opel’s Insignia sedan and estate. Customers can choose between two different aerodynamic packages for the Insignia, the in-house designed VXR styling kit comprising of a rear spoiler, front lower spoiler, rear skirt, and side sills and one from Irmscher that includes a cross hatch grille, front lower spoiler, rear wing spoiler, side sills and rear bumper sports inserts , plus 18 inch “Turbo Star” alloy wheels.
Also available range from velour carpet mats at £40.08 and a set of tailored mudflaps at £73.38 to an aluminium base carrier to securely locate roof-mounted equipment such as mountain bikes, windsurf boards and skis, and a 450 litre roof box for extra luggage capacity.
Insignia is a “European Car of Year”
Great news for Insignia fans. Look at the picture from the presentation of the European “Car of the Year 2009″ award. GM Europe’s President, Carl-Peter Forster hold a decoration. The ceremony took place on Monday 26th, January, at Opel’s plant in Russelsheim, Germany, that produces the Insignia. The final results for the 2009 COTY were announced last November. Opel’s Insignia claimed victory with a total of 321 points followed by the new Ford Fiesta and the VW Golf VI that gathered 320 and 223 points respectively.
2010 Opel Astra
Take a look at the first spy photo of the forthcoming Opel Astra. Snapshot was taken from a videowall during a dealer presentation somewhere in Europe.
The new Opel Astra based on GM’s new Delta platform and will make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show this September.
The 2010 Opel Astra will also benefit from GM’s new 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine offered with outputs ranging from 120 hp to 140 hp and torque values of 175 to 200 Nm. Opel claims that this unit will deliver an approximate 8% improvement in fuel consumption compared to the naturally aspirated 1.6 and 1.8-liter engines that it will replace. We all waiting for Frankfurt.