Opel Insignia Tourer Country: With four-wheel drive and off-road

Opel Insignia - This is the car for all the socialites who also love to poach off the road. Opel launches the Insignia Tourer out a gritty Country Estate, with the all-wheel sometimes you can venture a ride in the area. Off-road Opel's for the first time at the IAA in Frankfurt in September 2013 to marvel at. The price list for the terrain Rüsselsheimer might as well start at around 37,000 euros.

With the Opel Insignia Tourer Country brings out a car that quickly slide on the highway and off the asphalt sometimes can put away a few bumps. A car that is for outdoor family or the Agriculture representative who needs to reach its customers, sometimes over rough and smooth ride. This concept had already discovered the car manufacturers from Hessen bajuwarischer a car company with the Audi Allroad or the Lower Saxony with the Passat Alltrack for themselves.

In this segment the troubled Opel workers now seem to sense and bring to the fall from a wagon, which is to suggest not only by its off-road look, he could into the area, but there thanks to the all-wheel differential lock and then just technically really can. Here we have made no tender salon combo on the wheels, but a gritty types makes with a hint of front and rear underrun protection and striking front, side and wheel well in the mood for adventure. The Country Tourer hovering about two inches higher than the asphalt, as its road worthy colleagues.

For propulsion provide three powerful turbo engines, which are already used in the ordinary wagon and the sedan. The 2.0 liter petrol engine brings it to top 250 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. Thus, the SIDI Turbo (SIDI = Spark Ignition Direct Injection) guarantees a burly departure. The diesel engines are two 2.0-liter models are available: the turbo with 163 hp (350 Nm) and the BiTurbo with 195 hp (400 Nm). The gasoline and diesel weaker one can connect with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. At 195 horsepower diesel you have access automatically to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The power is controlled electronically transferred to all four wheels. Here, the torque is distributed continuously between 0 and 100 percent between the front and the rear wheels. The torque distribution between the rear wheels does the electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential (ELSD = Electronically Controlled Limited Slip Differential). Although the official prices will be announced at market launch, you can probably assume that Opel can pay the additional off-road features something better. Thus, the small diesel starts at the "normal" cluster at 35,700 euros. Thus, the starting price for the combined site could be around 37,000 euros.

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Preview Opel Insignia Facelift 2013

Opel Insignia facelift 2013 - The Opel Insginia is now on the market for five years. Since it is naturally high time for an optical and technical facelift. In October 2013, will be ready. We have ventured only a preview.

Specifically, the engine screams for a portfolio update. Here, the newly developed 1.6 CDTI diesel and the new 1.6 SIDI Petrol engine should come into play. The 1.6 CDTI engine as the base is likely to replace the two-liter diesel units in different variants. Known from the Cascada 1.6 SIDI should apply as set with its 170 hp.

Visually, there should be significant revisions. Changes to the front grill and the front bumper and the headlight units are to be expected. Especially the headlights work after five years, more than uninspired. Rear, there should be at least changes to the rear lights, as our designs show.

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Opel Adam in Paris 2012

The Opel Adam is currently visiting the Paris Motor Show the honor. We had introduced the new Mini cars from snout home back in July, there are currently in the trade show some interesting information about models and prices.

Opel Adam is the inclined customer make very versatile and can equip. It starts with the various equipment options for the roof canopy and goes through various decorative elements such as illuminated instruments to trim clips for the rims. From 11,500 euros to get to the Opel Adam  is not only a vehicle in the A segment but virtually a kit for customizing.

Without mirrors the 3-door model measures 1.72 meters in width and 3.70 meters in length. Also of note are several high-end technologies, which are unusual for the segment. Above all, the Intelli-Link onboard infotainment system to be mentioned here. This allows Android or iOS smartphones integrate and use various functions. Even a modern parking assist and power steering with city mode are included. By default, you will also receive a hill start assist and a heated steering wheel.

Three petrol engines initially available. They have a capacity of 1.2 and 1.4 liters and strips 70 to 100 hp. The top speed is 185 km / h The engines are coupled with a five-speed transmission and also available with Eco fley package. This doubles as a travel assistant, a reinforced starter motor, start / stop function and a high capacity battery available. Later should also be available with gasoline turbo direct injection engine. A six-course transmission of the next generation will then make his debut.

the Opel Adam In 100 miles consumed average 5 liters and comes from 118 grams per kilometer. The sizes of the wheels can be chosen between 15 and 18 inches. Among 17 - and 18 - inch there is to the sport suspension and direct steering in series. In the interior there are three equipment versions Jam (trendy), Glam (gloss) and Slam (athletic). Again, the scope of the buyer with various decorative elements is very large. In color and functionality you can put together something for themselves. Beginning of 2013, the Opel Adam come on the market.


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Introduction: The new Opel Adam

First impression: the front looks like a wild mixture of Porsche Cayenne (lights), Mercedes-Benz (large, shared barbecue) and Nissan Juke (horizontally split front with a big mouth).


In the side view of the parallels go on to other more or less successful representatives of the automotive trade: its proportions reminiscent of the flat with the front windshield at the Audi A1, back to the 500th Fiat In addition, falling two from Astra-known, distinctive design elements in the eye: the crescent-shaped groove in the lower door area and the dynamically curved "shock waves" line around the door handles.

So overall a potpourri of diverse range of flavors that will inspire a total possible number of buyers.


With a length of just 3.70 meters and 1.72 meters width (excluding mirrors), we recommend the new Adam Opel, especially for the urban environment.


To start, the new Adam, first with three petrol engines (1.2 with 70 hp, 1.4 and 1.4 with 87 hp 100 hp) available in conjunction with five-speed manual transmission. All units are available on request with ecoFLEX technology package including start / stop system.


In addition, the Opel Adam variety of premium technologies that are normally found only in higher vehicle segments offer, including an innovative new infotainment system that allows the integration of smartphones (Android and Apple iOS), including Internet-based applications and then their functions in the car makes available.


Its world premiere of Adam will celebrate on the Paris Motor Show in October 2012, the first copies will then be delivered in early 2013.

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Tauro makes the Opel GT to V8 Sprinter

Is there a revival in the air or is it just a bit of nostalgia? The last Opel GT rolled known three years ago from the treadmill, Tauro Autosport has brought him again from the shadows and beefed up properly. On the basis of which was open to the athletes Tauro V8 Spider, which, thanks to a 530 horsepower V8 under the hood!


In four seconds so that one is supposedly on the 100-km/h-Marke. The front engine does a good job so to relinquish power to the rear. The V8er has a displacement of 6.2 liters and is reflected in the older Courvette used. Specifically seen are a 440, 480 or 530 hp. It is not excluded that a 650-hp version will appear.

Compared to the Opel GT has been laid at Tauro V8 Spider emphasis on a more elegant and flowing lines. The aggressiveness is accompanied by the large grille and rugged-looking hood and side gills yet. The Tauro Spider V8 will initially appear only in an edition of 30 pieces and one may assume a price of 100,000 € ...


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2013 Opel Astra Cabrio is not he hot Astra

It seems a bit to get into fashion, that the sporty, elegant offshoot of a series not only appearance but also the long name of hamlets. For BMW 3 Series Coupe, both will run about as well as the new 3 Series Convertible generation under a certain class of 4-prospective abbreviation. And Opel Astra Cabrio will be new not understood as despicable Astra.


This has existed since early 2011 has now confirmed the rumor "Auto Bild". Accordingly, the new Opel Astra Cabrio is a completely new name adorn. Of course, the convertible will be compared to his brothers and "higher positions". Sure, that is to be achieved with this strategy, an even higher price. Whether Opel can to the revitalization of the term "Calibration" carried away, however, may be doubted.

Unlike the metal roof of the predecessor to the Astra TwinTop convertible roof on the new classic finally made back in fabric. The rear end seemed at first fired Astra Convertible Erlkönigen but something that we say, "lush" and ordered a sweeping, suggests little space-saving metal folding mechanism. A feint?


Unfortunately, the new Opel-Cabriolet will not be produced in Germany: the new Opel-Cabriolet will be built not around at Rüsselsheim and Bochum in the works, but in Gliwice, Poland.


Also available on the Astra for a facelift: improved electronic systems such as adaptive headlights and radar cruise control can make up for the Opel Astra in the compact class. Visually, Astra-facelift in 2012, only slight changes.


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Opel Astra GTC: compact coupe with a bite

If that does not bode times: after days of storms and rains, the Mallorcan sky cleared as we arrived and the sun made this November once again properly tag summery. Perfect conditions for an intensive island-tour with the new Opel Astra GTC.


The Astra GTC sees itself as an independent sport compact cars in the Opel family. And at first glance, he knows quite uncomfortable with dynamic design elements, striking lines and a really successful rims offer (with sizes up to 20 inches) to the viewer show gleichmal the proverbial teeth - in short, except for the housing of the mirrors and the antenna does not comply a body part to another Astra model. And this is probably also deliberately been made, since the conventional Astra yes unfortunately sometimes as "Opi-cart" is stigmatized - even if the current model certainly knocked off the old image considerably. But before it can go, it must first carry-on baggage is stowed in the trunk, which is not so easy is how you get on the trunk? Ahh ... a short press on the Opel lightning reveals the secret!

Well, it goes directly from the airport on the highway to the north. Our test car is equipped with the most powerful diesel engine with 2.0 liter displacement and 121 kW (165 hp). Except for the entry-way, all Astra models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. So far so good, you roll comfortably over the Mallorcan highway, when suddenly an alarm sounds. Hmm, what is it? Ah, the track assistant, as the newest feature of the front camera "Opel Eye" is on board. He warns when crossing the road with a warning label. Is it in similar form at Mercedes and to warn of dangerous especially when falling asleep in front of an encounter with the guard rail. In the self-test proved to be an intuitive alert system on the whole to be quite reliable. Deliberate crossing the road marking has been identified and therefore no warning sounded.


In this model, the chassis will be offered assistance system FlexRide, which offers the driver a choice between the driving modes, "Sport" and "tour", respectively, to choose neither. For the leisurely drive on the highway is first "tour" is selected, which brings us closer to 130-140 km / h and average consumption of 5-6 liters / 100 km in order to: Cape Formentor - the last part of the tour will exciting, because it goes into the mountains. For the switchbacks, we select the driving mode "sport" - and not just the instrument display now shines in a sporty red, no throttle response is also sportier and there is a general feeling that the car responds to steering movements directly. Here, the 380 Newton meters show the diesel unit, what they can. The acceleration out of tight cornering is fun, which is mainly due to the new chassis.


Later we learn that Opel's engineers have spent a lot of time on the test track in order to optimize the chassis of the Astra GTC, so that the many new technological innovations in harmony with each other properly. Speaking of innovations in the chassis. Because the Astra will be built on a completely new platform, one could put in comparison with the standard Astra GTC, the deep by 15 mm and widen the wheelbase by 10 mm and the track by 40 mm (front) and 30mm (rear) . Moreover, even an electronically controlled, speed-sensitive rack and pinion steering is used. In conjunction with new technology in the suspension, the Astra GTC now boasts a more direct steering response and generally better handling than its predecessor. As the latest automotive tech-concept at this point would be "HiPerStrut front suspension" to call that comes in the Insignia OPC is used in the Astra and now includes as standard equipment. In order to give the driver precise feedback, the electric motor is mounted directly on the rack and not as usual at the bottom of the steering column.

At the end of the day we can again examine the interior. As with all current Opel models also have the Astra GTC, material selection and processing re quality. Among many applications in brushed aluminum-look especially the subtle backlighting to know in the door trim and gear lever on the faucet to like it. Characteristic also is standard and the steering wheel. For the Astra one can choose the Edition models and innovation in a variety of new fabrics, colors and patterns. The color combinations Imola Red / Morrocana, or Imola Black, Black / Morrocana, black for the seat center sections and side panels blend well with the decor strips in the piano-style. In addition, another leather interiors called "Dinamica Black" will be available.

From mid-January 2012, the Opel Astra GTC is rolling out to dealers. For the basic model with 1.4-liter petrol and 100 hp € 19,900 are due to launch the first diesel engine only, the common-rail turbo-diesel 2.0 CDTI with 121 kW/165 hp, will be available from € 25,055.

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Opel Ampera wins Monte Carlo Rally

The Opel Ampera releases highlight! Only the price for the Car of the Year in 2012 and now also winning the International Rally of 13 discs alternative to Monte Carlo. The duet with French driver Darniche Bernard and Joseph Lambert was able to reach after three days on the Riviera in the first place. Third place was for Charlotte and Olivier Berton Sussot. Reached seventh place Jean-Claude and Patrick Andruet Lienne and eighth place secured Hanns Werner Wirth and Daniel giants.


Considering the number of participants from a total of 130 vessels, with his shot, the Opel Ampera entirely on the shoulder. The competitors were still more than 30 other manufacturers such as Renault Fluence with the Palestinian Authority, the Tesla Roadster, the Fisker Karma, with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Peugeot with the ion.

For alternative fuel vehicles is the "Monte Carlo Energies Nouvelles" now the oldest event of its kind in the field of motor racing. It is made since 1995 by the Automobile Club de Monaco. Senior managers of Adam Opel AG is pleased to be rightly successes. The director of the Electric Mobility Enno Fox said in turn that the Ampera would have because of this "diversity audit" well armed and well as its relevance in everyday life, even in extreme conditions found proved.

The wheels are always driven the Opel Ampera electric, with a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery powers the motor of 150 hp with juice. The Ampera is the first electric car that has no restrictions related to battery life. Solely on battery power can be delivered, depending on conditions 40-80 km.


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Geneva 2012: New Opel Astra OPC with 280 hp

As the official apple premiere of the new Opel Astra OPC J in March at the Geneva Motor Show angle 2012th This Opel News busy with two new photos of the new Astra OPC.

With 280 hp at atomic on paper, sleeker way as the capital battling VW Scirocco R (265 hp). And even the attending of the Astra OPC is still aggravating to get beneath so subtle: advancing accessory with ample air inlets, which act in the Rüsselsheim hardly able version. The Opel works but not absolutely as advanced and deep, but what is ashore in the basal adaptation zivilieren. The rear end forms a double-flow bankrupt arrangement with its somewhat techno architecture looks a bit too abundant like Battlestar Galactica. A archetypal double-tube architecture for purists accomplishment would accept been welcome. But it's all the time.

He 280 bhp 2-liter turbo petrol engine delivers a whopping 400 Nm of best torque and allows a best speed? acceleration of 250 km / h Astra was not so far so fast. At atomic according to Opel's information, because, as always, exceptions prove the rule.

In aggregate with the alleged flex-ride chassis, which appearance a appropriate Sport approach and the OPC, the Astra OPC offers altered administration capabilities.

The new brazier seats action up to 18 altered acclimation possibilities. The use of "organic sheets," the weight of the seats could be bargain as compared to 45 percent with accepted components.

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New Opel Meriva 2011

Here is Opel Mireva 2011. This Opel Meriva car design is designed with sculptural exterior design. Some advanced features of this car are spacious and comfortable interior and rear hinged door. This compact yet elegance MPV variant was started to be sold on summer 2010. This Opel Meriva made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The sculpted exterior of this Opel Meriva has the same character with Opel car which was instruduced at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The rear detail of this Mireva features a hinged door called as FlexDoor which is coupled with connectional B-pillar that provides easy access to its cabin.

The Meriva’s flexibility trademark is enhanced by expressive exterior and interior styling that carries forward Opel’s new sculptural design language. Its monocab silhouette is fluid, elegant and dynamic. The rear window graphic features a distinctive wave accentuating the rear-hinged FlexDoors, improving the view for rear seated passengers, particularly children.

Increased flexibility is extended to all areas in the new Meriva. In the cabin, the innovative FlexSpace rear seating system requires even less effort to move the seats in their different positions or to fold them down.

Throughout the cabin, storage space is considerably increased with convenient locations provided for items commonly carried inside a car. The revolutionary FlexRail console system consisting of exchangeable storage units that can slide on rails located between the front seats provides convenient and adaptable storage for any kind of use.

Up front, the generously proportioned seats are similar to those of the new Astra and Insignia.

They offer a wide range of adjustment – 240 mm forwards/backwards and 65 mm in height – allowing people of all size and age to find optimal comfort for their journeys. Also new for Meriva is the availability of Opel’s FlexFix integrated rear bicycle carrier.

The new Meriva benefits from a longer wheelbase, wider front and rear tracks, all contributing to improved handling and greater ride comfort.

The range of powertrains features economical and efficient turbocharged engines offering a power bandwidth from 75 to 140 hp.

A particularly economical ecoFLEX version will also be offered. The Meriva will offer a choice of 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions as well as a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Designed and developed at Opel’s engineering center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the new Meriva will be built in Zaragoza, Spain and is scheduled to go on sale this summer.

The FlexDoors concept

The FlexDoors rear-hinged rear doors concept is a first from a volume manufacturer in the industry. Unlike the few well-known rear-hinged doors systems available, FlexDoors features full-sized doors which open independently without the need for a clamshell overlap by the front doors.

A conventional B-pillar makes this independent opening possible, while ensuring good body rigidity and side impact protection. In addition, it has a handle that further facilitates entry and exit.

Locating the door hinges on the C-pillar also allows more clearance for passengers’ feet to swing past the B-pillar flange. The FlexDoors also open up to 84 degrees, much wider than conventional doors, for which 68-70 degrees is the usual standard.

Front passengers also benefit from the same 84 degrees opening angle. FlexDoors are also more ergonomic and convenient for the front passengers to open FlexDoors when stowing a jacket, a briefcase or an umbrella behind the front seat.

FlexDoors also provide greater safety, especially for young families. For example, when both the front and rear doors are open at the same time, a safety zone is created as both child and parent can get out of the car without a door separating them, reducing the risk of children stepping out into traffic.

Inside and out, the Meriva moves forward Opel’s new, expressive design language – sculptural artistry meets German precision – and adheres to the same focus on quality already seen on Insignia and the new Astra.

Opel designers created a dynamic and elegant monocab. A lower, sweeping roof-line combined with Opel’s signature blade side-body motif and the wave rear window line give the Meriva a fresh, distinctive character and look.

The interior is characterized by flowing lines and surfaces. The wraparound wing shaped instrument panel enhances the feeling of width and roominess. The forward leaning center stack contributes to this and adds a notion of sportiness and sculpture. Six different levels of colour and trim will be available.

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The All New Opel GTC

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Opel GTC has made its debut. Both the exterior and interior of this elegance car is designed in sporty styling. Both the sculpted shape and tension on the exterior of Opel GTC are achieved by three bold lines. The designer’s intention of this way by limiting the line influence to maximize drama. The vivid exterior look is influenced by vivid red color. Such as the exterior the interior of this car is alive indeed by presence of combination between red and black colors on the seat. For more detail read the official information below.

Official Press Release:

Exterior Design

In profile, the designers have maximized drama by limiting the amount of lines: three strong lines create tension and provide a sculpted shape.

The Opel signature blade is introduced in the same direction as first seen in the Insignia – a fine, crisp line that sweeps upward from the rocker at the beginning of the front door.

A second line encapsulates the door handle and sweeps to the rear, emphasizing the vehicle’s dramatic stance by spreading the surfaces to a fine undercut and a broad shoulder.

The third line following the silhouette of the roof is finished in finely brushed aluminum accentuating the window graphic, which guides the eye to the sharply accented integrated spoiler. The shoulder section is the most dramatic area of the Opel GTC Paris.

The broadest point pulls down to a wide athletic “bulldog stance,” giving the car a very purposeful road presence.

The line from the C-pillar slides into the tail and curls around into the rear spoiler, which is ingeniously integrated into the continuing roof line.

The clean frontal styling features Opel’s typical centerline crease.

It is further accented by intense, very slim eagle-eye shaped headlamps acting as parenthesis between the refined chrome emblem bar and the dramatic low trapezoidal grill which hints at its sporty character.

Opel typical wing-shaped signature LED daytime running lights get a new twist with finely sculptured chrome jewels that are seen easily behind clear glass. The trapezoidal grille is recognizably Opel, but separate from the chrome bar and placed lower, for a race track feel.

The wide stance is accentuated in the rear, where the proportion of the vehicle is most imposing due to the powerful shoulder design. This is further enhanced with the LED taillights and one long stretched “wing” motif, which make the new Opel vehicles distinguishable at night.

The aerodynamics of the dynamic 21-inch wheels is optimized with carbon-fiber inserts which enclose the center caps.

Interior Design

Echoing the flowing, sculpted forms of the bodywork, the hallmarks of the GTC Paris interior are sweeping lines and shapes as well as the bold use of fabric.

The interior is driver-focused, with a positive/negative use of color:

Whereas the driver’s seat is red with black trim, all other components in the interior are outfitted in a charcoal black with red stitching.

The car’s inspiration, a quote from Richard Bach’s novel, Jonathon Livingstone Seagull is laser-etched in calligraphy script into the seat … “and the speed was pure beauty.”

Sporty, bucket front seats have been specially designed for the GTC Paris.

Their aggressively shaped contours and graphics perfectly compliment the overall dynamic spirit of the car are outlined in titanium and filled in with black netting, repeating a design cue seen on the carbon fiber inserts on the wheels.

The small black leather racing steering wheel features metal inserts.

On the dashboard, the interior continues Opel’s recurring “wing” and “blade” motifs. In this execution, the blade theme is expressed in details like the shape of the polished chrome door grab handles and the trim for gearshift molding.

The wing design cue is immediately evident in the warm, inviting wraparound instrument panel that embraces front seat occupants. It arcs across the cabin into the top of the door moldings.

The Opel design team used leather and micro-fibers for the seats, plush carpeting on the flooring, and a textured black instrument panel. These classic materials have a contemporary twist, not only in the choice of hues but also in the positive/negative stitching.

Technical Features

The GTC Paris is powered by a 290 hp 2.0 liter, twin-scroll turbo-charged four-cylinder engine with direct injection, Start/Stop technology and equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

The chassis has a special design with an extra-wide stance for best possible performance and handling. In addition to the front limited slip differential, it has a compound crank with an Watt’s Link in the rear, and a new execution of the adaptive mechatronic FlexRide suspension. AutoMild.com

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New Opel Zafira Tourer

Zafira Tourer new car model is manufactured by Opel, this new vehicle is presented as a ‘loung – on – wheels’. The exterior appearance is characterized by sculpted design while the interior features large cabin which is completed by flexible seating placements made of premium materials. This Opel Zafira Tourer variant is showcased at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. At the future, this elegance car perhaps will be produced massively. Opel’s Vice President of Design Mark Adams said, “We have transferred the idea of a relaxing lounge to a vehicle and created an automobile oasis, a place to relax and enjoy,” he continued,“The Zafira Tourer Concept’s exterior design also makes a bold statement with its sleek, flowing lines and premium feel.”

Press release:

Interior Design

The Zafira Tourer Concept interior is bathed in light thanks to a panoramic windscreen that flows into a generous glass roof extending to the rear of the car. A second pane of high-tech composite material is edge-lit by LEDs. Tiny metallic particles are embedded in the cabin’s upper sections to reflect the light and give off a warm glow that can be varied in different shades of yellow. The latest evolution of the Flex7 seating system has two rows in place, providing five-seat capacity. At the push of a button into a four-seater with limousine levels of space. A new folding mechanism allows the centre section of the second row to fold down, revealing two armrests for occupants in the outer seats.

These seats can then slide back and towards each other, creating generous levels of space around passengers. Extended footrests complement the seating system still further. The concept’s tiltable three-piece headrests are electrically powered, though for safety reasons the driver’s remains in a vertical position when the car is in motion.

In the ‘lounge’ setting, with the exception of the driver’s headrest, each swivels 90 degrees to the horizontal position while the outer elements curve slightly forward.

Up front, a large touch-screen display dominates the centre console, above which a covered storage compartment can hold a tablet PC like an iPad. The heating can be controlled using two turn knobs below the display, and air conditioning via touch-buttons. Thanks to the flexible and pivot-mounted tablet PCs on the front seat backs, passengers in the second row can comfortably surf the internet or control multi-media applications.

The seats are tailored in caramel leather with colour-matched quilted seams and stitching, contrasted with Cocoa dark brown door trim, soft deep-pile carpet and a host of premium materials.

Exterior design

The Zafira Tourer exterior has a sculptured and sophisticated look, underlined by the Frost Liquid Metal, a special metallic silver-grey paint. At the front of the car, wing-shaped LED daytime running lights, bi-xenon AFL and fog lamps are all contained behind a single Plexiglass cover.

These combine with fog lamps encased in polished aluminum frames to visually shorten the front overhang. The characteristic Opel centre-crease on the hood reaches from the grille to the windscreen. Like the Astra Sports Tourer, the Zafira’s belt line sweeps upwards and visually helps to propel the vehicle forward.

The aerodynamic body significantly reduces wind noise for quiet cruising and the silhouette, designers say, is reminiscent of a high-speed train. Aerodynamic exterior mirrors house turn indicators that are encased like jewels in a polished aluminum body.

These high-class trim details are echoed in the waist moulding of the side glass as well as on the roof rails. The dark LED tail lamps, which incorporate Opel’s signature blade, wrap around the body side and tailgate. The horizontal aluminum bar stretches far into the light elements, giving the concept a broad, sporty look at the rear.

The parallelogram-shaped dual exhaust pipes are integrated in another aluminum bar in the lower fascia, adding to its distinctive appearance. The dark metallic grey 20-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels with 245/40 R20 tires have polished high-gloss spokes that contrast with diamond-cut aluminum surfaces that make them stand out against the dark background of the rims.

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