Refreshed Meriva in April

Opel will be bringing in a refreshed Meriva to Ireland in April, at a starting price of €18,995, writes Brian Byrne.

The small MPV now also gets a new 1.6 diesel power option, but that bumps the price up to €23,295, a long way ahead of the 1.3 diesel at €19,995.

The car has some styling tweaks, though the distinctive — and for some, aesthetically divisive — 'blitz' side profile remains.

The Meriva is a slow seller in Ireland, with just 73 units registered last year compared to 356 in 2008 — a year when Opel sold nearly 12,000 vehicles in Ireland compared to just shy of 5,000 in 2013. Over the last four years, some 532 Merivas have been registered in Ireland.

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2013 Opel Adam

At the Paris Motor Show, Opel presents the 2013 Opel Adam's first Lifestyle city car with premium technologies and a completely new infotainment system.

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Opel is on the growth potential within the A - segment, where more and more the topic of "Lifestyle" at the center. With only 3.70 meters long Opel Adam wants to get involved in the premium league of small cars.

The design of it fits perfectly with the alignment of Adam and presents fresh and of good quality at the same time. Its modern appearance and his distinctively shaped roof pick up the Adam from other vehicles in its class. The two-color combination and the Astra-known design elements also provide a sporty touch.

At the typical for Opel, arrow-shaped daytime running lights can be seen immediately as well as the Opel Adam. In addition to the striking design, the developers but also to the integration of technology in the premium segment value set.

Among other things, the Opel Adam offers on demand as an automatic parking assistant, a heated steering wheel, or a blind spot warning. Specifically targeted for the young target group for the Opel Adam offers but also a new top-infotainment system.

So just leave smartphones with the infotainment system of the car and connect via a large seven-inch color touch-screen use, the can also be viewed on your phone, uploaded photos or videos.

So you do not see the same on every corner 2013 Adam, Vauxhall also offers a variety of personalization options. The "Equipment worlds", such as Opel now calls the various equipment lines aim at it in different flavors: The JAM is funky, trendy and colorful, the GLAM more chic and elegant, while the SLAM goes into a sporty direction.

In addition, the exterior colors can be combined with three roof colors, and different interior colors, inlays and overhead designs to choose from, including a "starry sky" with LEDs.

At the start of the Opel Adam offers three petrol engines, the 1.2 liter with 70 hp (51 kW) and the 1.4 liter with 87 hp (64 kW) or 100 hp (74 kW). All engines are equipped with a five-speed manual transmission and is available on request with the ecoFLEX technology package including start / stop system.

For the first time we will look at Opel Adam to the Paris Motor Show. In the trade of small lifestyle Opel is what happened in spring 2013.

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Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring

The Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition is the most powerful Corsa Vauxhall of all time in the program.

The OPC version of the good city car already converted into a real racing roll, with the Nurburgring Edition Opel is but go that extra mile. With an output of 210 hp is the small Rüsselsheim provides power to a dwarf of pure driving pleasure to even more affordable price.

Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring 

Astra OPC Nurburgring Edition is already a very complete series of dowry and besides with ESP, ABS and 6 airbags have an automatic climate control, cruise control, the Hill Start Assistant "Hill Start Assist," OPC Performance seats by Recaro, front fog lamps, a CD radio with seven speakers and the distinctive OPC spoiler and inlays on board.

Even visually carries the Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition to show his power. Even at first glance you see that you have a very special Corsa ahead. On the B-pillar prominently emblazoned the "Nurburgring Edition" logo, which indicates the limited edition.

Inside, one immediately catch the eye RECORA sport seats that are not only very comfortable, but also provide perfect lateral support. An OPC logo on the gear knob and steering wheel, and the "Nurburgring Edition" lettering on the door sills as well as information on the sporty top model of the Corsa range.

Otherwise, presenting the usual interior tidy and businesslike, as with all other Corsa models. The new Touch & Connect navigation system has a very nice presentation, the small buttons for the operation, as well as the positioning fallen far down in the center console, but less.

The available space in the front row is excellent for a small athlete who has access to the rear seats makes it suitable but somewhat tedious and narrow. If you arrived back once, but it fits quite well.

The trunk is down to 285 liters are quite large and can be enlarged by folding down the rear seats. Many shelves in the interior provide additional space for small items and drinks.

Who is a racing bread as the Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition smiles, but most of the places less emphasis on space and equipment, but the engine performance is the focus of attention, and even here, the small cars from Opel to offer.

The 1.6-liter turbocharged Ecotec engine with an output of 210 hp (155 kW) and maximum torque of 250 Nm, which is available 2250-5850 rev / min.

It is surprising that the 6-speed manual transmission is very short and you already translated at 60 km / h in 6th Traveling speed can be. With a touch on the accelerator then stands still ready enough power.

To exploit the full power, it is recommended that, of course, to select a lower gear, which, thanks to the crisp circuit also makes it really fun. If you want to sprint, with the fastest ever Corsa in 6.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 230 km / h road. Turning from the aisles, you will literally pressed into the most comfortable sports seats, and the sonorous sound of the small turbo engine accompanies the power delivery even acoustically.

The Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition stuck on the tarmac and it literally provides a high level of driving dynamics. With its compact dimensions (the Corsa is just 399.9 inches long) can move the Corsa extremely maneuverable, which makes for even more driving fun.

The chassis offers this very high reserves, and you have to do already extremely awkward for the quick Opel to bring calm. Out only at full acceleration out of corners, some caution is because the force is with the wheels turned hard to put on the road and you have a good grip on the steering wheel has to keep you on track.

Although the Corsa OPC naturally persuaded to use the force as often as possible, you can take the little Opel also be traveling quite slowly, and come into the city just as easily and without hassle, from how to cross-country trips.

At highway speeds, it is obviously in the sporting Corsa then a little louder. Quite naturally, the suspension of sportsmanship is trimmed, the bumps and potholes of course also happy to report on passengers - people with disc problems, the OPC Nurburgring Edition is therefore not necessarily to heart. But this will probably make the Mighty Midget from Rüsselsheim without it a wide berth, die-hard sports fans but lots of joy in the little Opel have.

With an average consumption of 8.2 liters, we have been surprisingly economical way, we would have expected more, since we obtained the power and definitely took advantage of the Sprint joy. According to the work should be content with the Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition 7.6 liters, which would be sensitive gas pedal quite feasible.

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2013 New Opel Astra Sedan

2013 Opel Astra model line expands to a sport sedan that will attract new customers, especially in the east.

After the 5-door model, the Sports Tourer and the GTC is the sedan, the fourth body variant of the Astra. Compared to its predecessor, the new Astra sedan boasts a very dynamic design.

The coupe-like roofline and short rear end fit the Astra very good. With a length of 465.8 cm, it is actually already outgrown the compact class, but it offers a very good space.

With a luggage capacity of 460 liters can the sleek sedan can see. If you fold the 60:40 split rear seats around so you have even up to 1010 liters of storage space available.

To start it, the opel Astra sedan will be with six engine options: three petrol engines (100 kW to 130 PS/74 PS/96 kW), two with 6-speed automatic is available, and three diesel engines (95 kW to hp/70 PS/96 130 kW). The most fuel-efficient diesel comes with start / stop system is on a consumption of only 3.7 liters per 100 kilometers, with CO2 emissions of just 99 g / km.

Already next year there will be for the Astra sedan but also the new SIDI ECOTEC 4-cylinder engines with 1.6 liters, turbocharging and direct injection offer more efficiency.

Great success awaits, Opel, especially in the east, where compact sedans are extremely popular. Her world premiere of the Opel Astra sedan will be celebrating the end of August, therefore, 2012 at the Moscow Motor Show.

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2013 Opel Mokka

Shortly after the name of the new compact SUV from Opel has leaked out, the manufacturer now has the first official information and photos published by the 2013 Opel Mokka. World premiere of the celebrated rookie at the Geneva Motor Show (March 8, 2012). He's in good company because there are with the Citroen C4 and Peugeot Aircross 4008 presents two other compact SUVs. Now back to the Mokka. He should do what the Korean-built Chevrolet and implies denying Antara was developed - namely, high sales and a good image. The signs are not bad.

2013 opel mokka

Design
For visually joins the 4.28-meter-long Mokka at a very consistent and brawny. At the same time he does, thanks to the curved lines but also elegant. The front end with the big lights and the distinctive grill fits into the picture as well. Fall on the side of the wedge shape and flared rear wheel arches. The rear end is reminiscent of the Corsa, but is drawn strong. May planking roof rails, the underride guard and the plastic in an SUV not be missing.

Space and technology
From the interior, there are still no pictures, but Opel has already revealed some details. Thus offers the five-seat a maximum capacity of 1,372 liters. The transport can be extended to the proven Flex-Fix bike rack, which is hidden in the rear bumper. 19 storage compartments are handy for various odds and ends. For the Opel Mokka there is also a series of driver assistance systems based on the Opel front camera, or give a back-up camera.

Engines and drives
For the novice, three engines to choose from, all with a start / stop system (manual transmission) equipped. The petrol engine range includes two units, a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine with 115 hp and a 1.4-liter turbo with 140 hp and 200 Nm of torque. Diesel customers is the famous 130 hp 1.7 CDTI with 300 Nm. The 1.4 turbo and the 1.7 CDTI are available with either six-speed manual transmission (standard) or automatic six-step.

The Opel Mokka will be front-and four-wheel drive. If require traction or handling it, the wheel-drive system automatically routes power to the rear wheels. The standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including traction control,in addition to a mountain-and-down driving aid.

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2013 Opel Meriva

From now on you can order the Opel Meriva with the 120 hp gasoline engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Previously, you had the fans at the Opel Meriva automatic with the 1.7 CDTI to make do with 110 hp, now the little van can also be with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine (120 kW PS/88) ordered with automatic transmission.

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With a maximum torque of 200 Nm, which stands at 1,750 rev / min is available which automatically switched Meriva has been down and out of a lot of power. In 11.9 seconds to get from zero to 100 km / h, top speed is 185 km / h

On average, the Meriva will treat 1.4 Turbo with automatic transmission only 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

The 6-speed automatic transmission that comes in the Opel Meriva is used, also a new automatic generation by a friction-optimized design and improved shift comfort can come up with shorter shift times.

Also, the Opel Meriva Diesel gets the new automatic missed the 110 hp (81 kW) diesel sprints with the new gear in 12.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 178 km / h. The fuel consumption is 6.1 liters per 100 kilometers.

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2013 Opel Astra OPC

Two-liter turbo gasoline engine with direct injection, 280 hp and 400 Nm

The new torque-king of the four-cylinder gasoline engines in the European market comes from Opel. The two-liter turbocharged direct injection of solid aluminum brings a peak of 280 hp with the race, and a corresponding torque of 200 Nm per liter. This power output has the Opel Astra OPC itself from the competition to the segment of super sports car in its place. Here, the powerhouse is already its maximum torque at 2,450 rpm and holds one available at this rate until nearly 5,000 rpm 1 - Plenty of power for every driving situation.

To achieve this level of performance, the Insignia, Opel's engineers have used the two-liter gasoline engine with 250 hp has so modified that it has more than a sportier characteristic. A newly developed air intake feeds the turbocharger with the greatest amount of fresh air, while at the same time has grown more robust construction of the higher boost pressure and improves the durability of the loader. Maximum boost pressure is increased compared to the Insignia engine by 25 percent to 1.5 bar. The pressure build-up begins at 1,400 engine rpm, corresponding delay can be implemented, accelerator movements in vehement propulsion.

For such a powerful car has got it accordingly throaty exhaust note. In addition to the dull and masculine-sounding noise outside the OPC fans will feel it is reminiscent of the jet-like noise when accelerating from the previous models the midrange. A remarkable sound, especially if pending with forced movement of the shift from third to fourth gear.

The Opel Astra OPC, which is equipped as standard with a start / stop system, recorded with a CO2 emissions of 189 g / km and fuel consumption of 8.1 liters per 100 km Best values ​​in its segment. CO2 emissions and fuel consumption decrease when compared to the previous model (221 g / km, 9.2 l / km) by 14, or twelve percent. Nevertheless, the new Astra OPC accelerates from zero to 100 km / h in exactly six seconds.

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Opel Ampera "Car of The Year 2012"

He has clearly prevailed on Volkswagen up! and Ford Focus.

It is the Opel Ampera, the winner of "Car of the Year 2012", the most important and prestigious international recognition accorded to production cars. The car with so-called extended-range electric power of Opel - has already received more than 7 thousand orders in Europe - has prevailed with an advantage over Volkswagen up! and Ford Focus.

The seven finalists were Edition 2012 Volkswagen up!, Toyota Yaris, the Citroen DS5, the Ford Focus, the Range Rover Evoque, Fiat Panda and Opel Ampera / Chevy Volt. 59 judges participated in the vote, that international journalists specialized in the automotive world, coming from 23 European countries.

The verdict of the jury of international journalists have thus chosen as early as last year, an ecological model that is powered by electricity. To win the title of "Car of the Year" in 2011 was in fact the electric Nissan Leaf.

2012 Car of the Year Standings

1. Opel Ampera / Chevy Volt : 330 votes
2. Volkswagen up! :  281 votes
3. Ford Focus : 256 votes
4. Range Rover Evoque : 186 votes
5. Fiat Panda 156 : votes
6. Citroen DS5 : 144 votes
7. Toyota Yaris : 122 votes

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2010 Opel Astra Wallpapers

2010 Opel Astra Picture

2010 Opel Astra

2010 Opel Astra Interior

2010 Opel Astra Wallpaper

2010 Opel Astra Photo

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