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Paris preview: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer

August 15th 2008 05:15

Opel has announced the Insignia Sports Tourer will premiere at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in October. The station wagon variant of the highly anticipated Insignia sedan and hatchback features unique sheetmetal from the B-pillars and back.

While the Insignia station wagon retains an identical wheelbase of 2.74 metres with the sedan models, the luggage compartment now offers a sizable volume of 540 litres courtesy of an increase in the overall length (80 mm) of the vehicle to 4.91 metres.

The Sports Tourer will go on sale in European markets in 2009 with a choice of seven different powerplants - alongside the existing line-up of three petrol and two diesel units, a new turbo and turbo diesel will make its debut in this variant.

Available with all-wheel or front-wheel drive and a choice of manual or automatic six-speed transmissions, the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer will be appealing to customers for both its design and variety.

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Posted By: charles - Category: Other makes, Wallpapers, Opel, Wagons

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Official: Opel Meriva Concept

February 28th 2008 05:00

Opel has released a set of five official images and another press release in light of the leaked image last week ahead of the Geneva Motor Show which gets under way in about a week or so.

The press release continues to talk about the innovative FlexDoors system, which consists of rear-hinged rear doors that swing open toward the back of the car.

The Official Opel Press Release:

Meriva Concept: Dynamic Design And Innovative FlexDoors System

-FlexDoors make monocabs more versatile, comfortable and safer

-Design: New level of dynamics and improved practicality

Rüsselsheim. The Opel Meriva Concept, due to be unveiled next week at the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva (March 6 – 16, 2008), illustrates how the new Opel design language can be adapted to create bold, fresh design solutions for this segment.

The Opel Meriva Concept takes flexibility to new heights with its innovative FlexDoors system, which consists of rear-hinged rear doors that swing open toward the back of the car. As the B-pillars have been purposely retained for passive security reasons, the Meriva Concept’s front and rear doors can also be opened independently of each other. Other rear-hinged rear doors already on the market can only be opened after the front door has been opened. This innovation makes access to the car interior much easier and also offers a range of safety benefits over conventional car doors. In the Meriva Concept, this innovation is combined with the highly variable FlexSpace rear seating system familiar from the production Meriva.

The FlexDoors system also enhances comfort and functionality, as the highest point of the roof – just behind the B-pillars – is exactly where the passengers enter and exit the vehicle. This architecture enabled designers to create a very dynamic and unique silhouette, with the arched roof line sloping down to the C-pillars.

Especially eye-catching is the dynamic “wave” in the window line just behind the B-pillars, which provides an excellent all-round view for rear passengers, particularly for children. The body also boasts the distinctive ”blade” bodyside form, which was a design element of the GTC Coupé and Flextreme. Another feature is the U-shaped windshield, which stretches up and back over the rear passengers’ heads – echoing the Astra GTC’s panorama windshield. The slim A-pillars and windshield pulled far down ensure plenty of light and a spacious interior atmosphere. Both elements contribute to the outstanding all-round visibility for the occupants.

[Source: Opel]

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Posted By: charles - Category: Other makes, Wallpapers, Opel, Concept, Geneva Motor Show

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Geneva Preview: Opel Tigra TwinTop 'Illusion'

February 27th 2008 23:30

Soft-top convertibles are great for open top driving but pose enough concerns at other times for manufacturers to opt for a hard-top, a trend created by the first generation Mercedes-Benz SLK-class and copied by everything from a Daihatsu (Copen) to a BMW (3-series

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