Opel, two world premieres at the Geneva Motor Show 2012

2012 Opel Mokka compact SUV

Opel is pleased to present two world premieres at this year's Geneva Motor Show (6-18 March 2012): the new compact SUV and the Astra OPC Mocha. In line with the theme of this year's show ("Driving into the future - Driving into the future") with the new Mokka, Opel becomes the first German manufacturer to enter a rapidly growing segment in the compact SUV. Visitors attending the press conference Opel at the Geneva Palexpo Hall 2 to 6 March at 11.30 am able to see that Opel is not limited to widen its product range with the new Mokka and the Astra OPC, which grow continuously, but the characteristics emotions associated with your brand and customers. The new compact sports coupe, the Astra OPC, 206 kW / 280 hp, Astra is the most powerful of all time and provides a sporty driving experience and a lot of emotions. Recently entered the year of its 150th anniversary, Opel has plenty more to celebrate the Ampera, its revolutionary extended-range electric car, is among the finalists of the "Car of the Year" also will present the brand electric bicycle futuristic "RAD". Opel emphasizes its leading role in technology thanks to the new and unique in the sequential twin turbo 2.0 liter CDTI BiTurbo Insignia.

Despite his 4.28 meters in length, Mokka offers space and comfort for five adults. It also reveals the height of the commitment given by Opel to combine attractive design with innovative technology and superior features, making them accessible to a wider range of consumers. Three efficient engines provide a dynamic driving experience: the petrol 1.6-liter 85 kW/115 hp, a 1.4-liter turbo diesel with 103 kW/140 hp and a turbo diesel 1.7 CDTI with 96 kW/130 hp. Increase security with new technologies being brought into the segment, for example, driver assistance systems based on the camera front (Opel Eye) and back.

The new Opel Mokka can be equipped with front wheel drive or full. The all-wheel drive ensures a high level of stability and security, allowing Mocha to give their best even on the roughest terrain. When handling and traction are put to the test, the system switches automatically and seamlessly to power the rear wheels. Among the standard features that enhance the driving experience on all versions include the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control (TC), the system of Hill Start Assist, Hill Start Assist (HSA) and the system control downhill speed Hill Descent Control (HDC) - that improve ride comfort and safety uphill or downhill.

With the new Astra OPC world premiere debut at the Geneva high-performance version of the Astra GTC. The turbo engine with direct injection 2.0-liter, 206 kW/280 hp of the OPC is able to generate a maximum torque of 400 Nm and a top speed of 250 km / h, never touched before by un'Astra. The High Performance High Performance Suspension Struts (HiPerStruts) present sull'Astra OPC are one of its main features, and allow the car to supply all its power without compromise. Together with the FlexRide chassis, dedicated Sports mode with OPC and the Astra OPC provides great road holding.

The Astra OPC also features new contoured seats and technologically advanced features from very sporty. The two front seats forward the sporty and dynamic driving experience with advanced lightweight materials, a sitting position lower and more lateral support. The weight saving of the new shell compared to the traditional seat is 45 percent. The new seat boasts up to 18 different settings. All new original Opel OPC technologies have had to overcome a durability test of 10,000 km on the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany. 10,000 km in the challenging conditions of the northern portion of the circuit, called the Nordschleife, equivalent to 180,000 kilometers in everyday use. This year there are even more reasons why Opel awaits with emotion the Geneva Motor Show. Not only is the 150 th anniversary this year, but the Opel Ampera, Opel only one of the latest innovations, is among the finalists for the prestigious "Car of the Year 2012". On March 5, at the Geneva Motor Show, the winner will be announced three a shortlist of seven cars, and this will be the first official event.

New Opel Astra OPC 

In Geneva, Opel will present the study design "RAD" - a futuristic bike with pedal assistance which complements the current mobility strategy of the brand and gives an idea of ​​urban mobility and individual truly integrated. The RAD and - the first electric bike to be built according to principles and structural automotive manufacturing - is characterized by the typical Opel as stylistic elements reminiscent of a boomerang-shaped and the Ampera concept and RAK. The technology pedelecs is characterized by the motor 250 watt which assists the rider during pedaling and is able to reach a range of power assistance between 60 and 145 kilometers. In this sense, the DAR and is a response to the mobility needs of customers when car use is limited or impossible. The submission of the DAR and occurred at a time when it is expected that the power assisted bicycles will play a key role in future integrated urban transport projects, which include the presence of electric bicycles, cars and buses. The RAD and also remembers the first time in an elegant industrial Opel, characterized by the production of bicycles. As part of the 150 th anniversary of Opel, the designers have developed a study that has historical value and offers a vision of the future.

Visitors to the Geneva Motor Show can learn more about the new Opel diesel engine, dynamic and very efficient, the 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo which debuts on the flagship Insignia. Insignia 2.0 CDTI delivers 143 kW/195 hp BiTurbo and 400 Nm of torque, fuel consumption amounted to only 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers (CO2 emissions of 129 g / km). And 'then one of the cars of average size with smaller fuel consumption. The core of this engine is the double group sequential turbocharger - a technology previously limited to a few premium brands. It 's also the first time that a car aimed at the general public is provided with twin intercoolers with two completely separate cooling systems. These are two fundamental components that make this new two-liter highly responsive and flexible.

On this successful model, there are other innovations: the four-wheel drive, during 2012, will be available SuperSport frame with front suspension of the Insignia OPC (Opel Performance Center) with vertical high-performance (HiPerStruts), for a more responsive driving dynamics. And the new assistance systems, radar navigation further enhances active safety in the Insignia.

Opel has a constructor that is constantly developing its range of models and Geneva will present the latest developments of its vehicles, including the Corsa Kaleidoscope which further extends the successful sports range Corsa Color line. Another novelty in the supply line is the Color economic petrol engine 1.2 liter 51 kW/70 hp (5.1 l/100 km with Start / Stop and CO2 emissions of 119 g / km).

Meriva, Opel flexibility of the sample, is now available with improved engines that are even cheaper. The 1.4 Turbo LPG-Tech (88 kW/120 hp), highly efficient and the debut of Corsa, stands for limited fuel consumption and low emissions (124 g / km CO2). On Meriva, all gasoline engines from 1.4 liters by the various powers are now available with the device Start / Stop to further reduce fuel consumption, thanks to this technology, a decrease of 12% in the 1.4 turbo 88kW/120 cv.

The 1.4 Turbo-Tech LPG is now available on 5-door Astra and Astra Sports Tourer with a power even higher, amounting to 103 kW/140 hp.

Pending the anniversary Opel, customers can see the Astra, Corsa, Insignia and Meriva with the special exhibition "150 years Opel." Opel has further strengthened its original technologies such as integrated carrier FlexFix, now capable of supporting a higher weight and the possibility of extension to carry up to four bikes total (Sports Tourer Astra, Zafira Tourer).

Also debuting a new system for parking assist which is activated automatically by entering into reverse.