CROSSLAND X, NEW FROM OPEL IN THE “7 IN 17” STRATEGY

The crossover-utility vehicle (CUV) with which Opel is preparing to replace its segment B MPV Meriva in the coming months will be called the Crossland X. It is one of the seven models Opel is ready to bring to market next year as part of its “7 in 17” programme, namely seven new models in twelve months, the first chapter in a strategy involving the launch of 29 new vehicles between 2016 and 2020.

The crossover-utility vehicle (CUV) with which Opel is preparing to replace its segment B MPV Meriva in the coming months will be called the Crossland X. It is one of the seven models Opel is ready to bring to market next year as part of its “7 in 17” programme, namely seven new models in twelve months, the first chapter in a strategy involving the launch of 29 new vehicles between 2016 and 2020.

Monza Concept

The new Insignia flagship that will be debuting at the Geneva Show in March also falls in with today’s Opel styling. Designed with an eye to the “sculptural artistry” of the Monza Concept (unveiled in 2013), it is built on the new E2 platform which has delivered weight saving of up to 175 kg in spite of the increase in dimensions (+55 mm in length and +92 mm in wheelbase). While holding on to its three-box body, the proportions of the Insignia therefore become sleeker (the seating is lowered by 30 mm) hence the choice of the new name Insigna Grand Sport. The wagon variant and its “all terrain” interpretation with raised set-up and side bumper guards will be called respectively the Insignia Sport Tourer and Insignia Country Tourer.

Ampera-e

The sixth but by no means least significant novelty in the pipeline for 2017 is the Ampera-e unveiled in Paris, “a segment B on the outside and a C on the inside”, due to the purely electric drive and therefore to an architecture that has made it possible to achieve a roomy cabin without a centre tunnel, with five comfortable seats and 381 litres of luggage space in a length of just 4.17 m. Similar to the American Chevrolet Bolt, it offers a range of more than 500 km, a leader among the electric models of its class.Closing the year of the “7 in 17” will be the new Vivaro, a facelifted version of the Opel range’s light commercial vehicle that promises to be even more versatile and flexible.

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