New 2007 Opel Antara In Detail

Press Release

Page 1 – Overview
Page 2 – Design
Page 3 – Comfort
Page 4 – Chassis
Page 5 – Engines
Page 6 – Specs

Design

Opel’s claim to leadership underlined

• Expressive design language like Antara GTC

• As elegant as a stylish sedan

• High quality materials and workmanship

“With the Antara, we've translated the GTC concept's exciting design language into a five-door, five-seat production crossover with a spacious, versatile interior.�
Bryan Nesbitt, Executive Director, Design, GM Europe

At first glance, the Antara’s distinctive design character is emphasized by a bold contrast. While the lower section clearly displays the new Opel crossover’s robustness, the body’s striking lines and taut surfaces unite stylish elegance with a sporty, muscular look.

The designers visualized the Antara as a versatile car that is both dynamic and comfortable for long journeys. Carefully crafted details such as the crease on the hood and the grille accented by the wide chrome bar with its large Opel logo confidently emphasize the car’s high quality and brand identity. With its compact dimensions (length x width x height: 4575 x 1850 x 1704 millimeters), the crossover takes up no more space than a mid-size passenger car.

The interior echoes the style and elegance of a top-of-the-line sedan, with contoured seats that reflect the Antara's dynamic SUV character. In typical Opel style, all instruments and operating controls are ergonomically placed and clearly laid out.
Large, distinctive instruments and a center console with central info display give the cockpit a driver-oriented layout. Eye-catching interior features include three large round air vents on the center console and a distinctively shaped handbrake reminiscent of a thrust lever in an airplane, just like in the Zafira. The passenger grab handle on the center tunnel has the same shape.

The comprehensive standard safety package includes front airbags, thorax/pelvis side airbags for driver and front passenger, head curtain airbags for the front and outer rear seats as well as a crash-optimized chassis with four load paths. Other safety features include three-point safety belts and head restraints for all five seats. The front seats are equipped with seat-belt tensioners and belt-force limiters. The outer rear seats come with ISOFIX mountings for fast and secure fitting of child seats with corresponding fixtures.


Dimensions and Weights Overview: