Debut at Frankfurt
Opel takes the opportunity to introduce their 2008 model ranger at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show. Most notable news is the Opel Vectra OPC with automatic transmission and the new Opel Corsa GSi.
Where the OPC version of the current Vectra receives an automatic transmission, the regular version (together with the Signum) receives various upgrades, like Electronic Climate Control (ECC), cruise control and a whole bunch of interior extras.
The Opel Corsa GSi sits between the Sport and the OPC versions, and comes with a 150hp engine and has 210km/h stated as its top speed. It comes with 17-inch wheels and a sport suspension amongst others.
The Opel Antara is to receive a new entry-level diesel engine (2.0 liter CDTI) with 127 hp, which sits just below the current customer favorite.
More details in the attached press release.
- Vectra and Signum: Standard equipment greatly enhanced
- Vectra OPC: Available with six-speed automatic gearbox
- Corsa GSi: Understated sporty model with 150 turbo hp
- Corsa 1.3 CDTI: Now also with Easytronic transmission
- Antara: Additional 2.0 CDTI with 127 hp and diesel particulate filter
- Astra TwinTop: Special “Endless Summer� edition with pure luxury on board
- New light alloy wheels, more versatile infotainment systems, fresh colors
Opel is going into model year 2008 with a lot of innovations and presents its fresh product portfolio at the IAA in Frankfurt (September 13 – 23, 2007). The most important enhancements include the considerably higher level of equipment for the Vectra, Vectra station wagon and Signum, which for example boasts two-zone Electronic Climate Control (ECC), Solar Reflect windshield and 17-inch light alloy wheels in the Edition Plus model. The Cosmo Plus includes bi-xenon curve light (AFL), leather trim and Park Pilot as standard. The 206 kW/280 hp top performers Vectra OPC and Vectra station wagon OPC are available with a six-speed automatic transmission for the first time.
In the Corsa range, the 110 kW/150 hp Corsa GSi fills the gap between the Corsa Sport and the Corsa OPC. The Corsa 1.3 CDTI can be ordered with the six-speed Easytronic transmission in the future. In addition to the engines already available, Antara customers can now also choose the 2.0 CDTI common-rail diesel with 93 kW/127 hp and diesel particulate filter. Antara Edition and Cosmo models come standard with Trailer Stability Assist (TSA).
