It's been a while since we last saw a concept model from GM's Opel / Vauxhall brands, but the company is planning a 'green' surprise for this year's edition of the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March.
Opel said that the new concept car "couples expressive, beautiful design with German engineering to meet the environmental challenges of tomorrow" and that the study "is proof that size and comfort do not have to be sacrificed for a vehicle to be environmentally efficiency."
Other than that, all we have to go on for now is this teaser image that shows the concept's front grille and incorporates the 'Voltec' logo, meaning that the study makes use of the Volt's plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Earlier this week, Opel / Vauxhall boss Nick Reilly revealed that GM's European unit is planning to launch an extended-range electric vehicle in addition to the Ampera (a.k.a. the European Volt) in the very near future, so the new concept will most likely give us an idea of what the car will be.
The new concept model will be escorted in Geneva by the new Meriva small MPV, the Ampera and the updated Corsa supermini.
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Opel Rulez!!!
I hope it will be based on the Opel Insignia.
THATS AWESOME DESIGN!!!!
So say we all.
OPEL IS BACK IN THE GAME
"I hope it will be based on the Opel Insignia"
Dude, read the article, it's based on the Ampera
I hope GM has learned from its mistakes and makes Opel hopefully continue to operate independently within the group. Opel needs more independence to develop great cars and technologies. Astra and Insignia are the proof. GM North America can´t do it on their own.
looks like ben ten aliens force mobile , just thought i should say that.
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"Astra and Insignia are the proof. GM North America can´t do it on their own."
And then the Ampera comes along...something that Opel (if they are indeed independant) couldn't develop on their own.
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