enDrive4U - Feel your drivehttps://d4u.com.ua/1440Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:44:05 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Irmscher-Opel-Astra-GTC/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.They started off under the hood, where the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine was tuned to produce 220 PS (162 kW / 217 bhp) and 374 newton meters (202 lb-ft) of torque. Exterior styling improvements consist of the new body kit, featuring a front spoiler with lip, new grille, roof spoiler, and rear diffuser. Next, a new quad piped exhaust with elliptical shaped tips was installed by Irmscher on the Opel Astra GTC.To improve the handling, a suspension kit was needed to lower the car 30 mm. Opel Astra car tuning is quite popular today because these vehicles are so inexpensive. They also deliver a decent ammount of power from the factory specifications. The wheels you see here are 21-inches and come wrapped in 245 sized high performance tires. Final modifications to the interior of the Opel Astra GTC include fine leather for the seats and aluminum gas, brake, and clutch pedals.Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:33:38 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Zafira-Tourer-2011/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.The Opel Zafira Tourer will make its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main, September 15 - 25, 2011. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and wellness, the Zafira Tourer brings Insignia premium quality values and innovative technologies as well as Opel’s design philosophy – “sculptural artistry meets German precision” – to the monocab segment.The “Tourer” in the name marks a quantum leap forward: With an extensively re-designed Flex7 seating system, the third generation of Opel’s compact monocab establishes new standards in cabin flexibility and quality. But the metamorphosis goes beyond this enhanced ability to transform its cabin layout: The overall experience is upgraded. Relaxed driving comes with premium qualities thanks to a refined design, airy cabin atmosphere, an upgraded chassis and innovative technologies that increase comfort and safety.Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:06:32 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Astra-GTC-2011/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Opel will have a busy fall this year with the introduction of three new icons: the revolutionary electric Ampera with extended range capabilities, the new generation Zafira Tourer flexibility master, and the Astra GTC three-door sports compact. The Opel Astra GTC will have its world premiere at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main, September 15-25, 2011. The new Opel Astra GTC stands out with sharp design and driving capabilities. On the outside, sculpted shapes with precise accents add drama to clean, sweeping coupé lines. And on the road, all Astra GTC versions benefit from a premium front axle layout with HiPerStrut - High Performance Strut - that ideally combines with the clever Opel patented Watt's link rear axle to provide unmatched stability and the sharpest driving precision. Only very few, radical sporty cars in the segment offer such a sophisticated front axle architecture.Wed, 18 May 2011 01:05:56 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/The-new-Opel-Astra-GTC/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Rüsselsheim.  These first images of the new generation Opel Astra GTC may show it in a virtual landscape, but as it races down an imaginary road, real test cars are now running final validation drives: The Astra GTC is officially a production reality. And on June 7 – in just six weeks’ time – Opel will reveal full details about the Astra GTC to coincide with its order books opening. Pricing, technology, equipment and powertrains will be laid bare, giving customers the chance to specify their ideal model and place an order early. The first production version of the new Opel Astra GTC will then receive its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, on September 15, 2011. Based on last year’s Opel GTC Paris concept car presented early October 2010 at the Mondial de l’Automobile, the production Astra GTC will be a 5-seater, 3-door sporty compact car with dramatic proportions. It will feature the very best of Opel’s latest technology, as well as unique chassis features.Tue, 03 May 2011 21:10:09 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Corsa-OPC-Nurburgring-Edition/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Output of 154 kW/210 hp – maximum torque raised to 280 NmMechanical, multi-plate limited slip differential on the front axleNewly-developed Bilstein performance chassisSpecial, high-performance brakes by BremboThe Corsa OPC is now even more powerful. The limited OPC ‘Nürburgring Edition’ is based on the recently upgraded Corsa model line and, with just around 500 units planned, it will offer a rare blend of raw power, performance and passion.Additional power is delivered by modified engine management and turbocharger systems, a sports exhaust with reduced back pressure, and optimization for 100 octane fuel. As a result, the maximum output of the 1.6-liter OPC turbo engine is raised from 141 kW/192 hp to 154 kW/210 hp, giving a specific power rating of 131.4 hp per liter which is exceptional in this engine class. The maximum torque of the base engine (230-266 Nm) is also increased to 250 Nm and 280 Nm when the turbocharger’s ‘overboost’ function is activated.Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:25:40 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Meriva-2011-Design-Edition/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.The new Opel Meriva is enjoying great popularity. Just one year after the start of production, 120,000 new Merivas are already on ’s roads, making Opel’s small monocab the clear top seller in its segment. More than 30% of the small monocabs sold in are currently Merivas – twice as many as its nearest competitor.Opel’s market leader now extends its appeal and is available as a Design Edition. A high-gloss black roof, tinted headlamps with AFL adaptive lighting, fog lamps, deep tinted and thermally insulated rear windows as well as 18-inch bi-color alloy wheels, all combine to give the Meriva Design Edition a distinctive, sporty look. It is available in five exterior colors: Casablanca White, Magma Red, Technical Grey, Star Silver and the brand new, warm Henna – with prices starting from 19,570 euros (MSRP incl. VAT in ).Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:38:37 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Geneva-Motorshow-2011-Opel-Zafira-Tourer-Concept/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.The vehicle offers a glimpse into the future generation Opel Zafira monocab trendsetter. The concept car combines maximum flexibility with a premium feel, resulting in an ideal blend of functionality and wellness. The Zafira Tourer Concept is a “lounge on wheels” with a light, airy and high-class quality interior that offers generous space for rear passengers. It brings Insignia values like ambition, quality and innovative technologies to the monocab segment while showcasing Opel’s design philosophy sculptural artistry meets German precision.“We have transferred the idea of a relaxing lounge to a vehicle and created an automobile wellness oasis, a place to relax and enjoy. Passengers can retreat in the lounge. It is a comfortable, roomy space where you really want to be – regardless if it’s for a business trip or to relax for a long journey,” says Mark Adams, Vice President of Design at Opel. “The Opel Zafira Tourer Concept makes a statement with its sleek sporty look and premium feel”.Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:33:33 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/New-2011-Opel-Antara/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Accentuated design with fresh new frontNew powertrain line-up with high efficiency and dynamicsEnhanced chassis with active fine-tuningUpgraded interior with new featuresElectronically controlled all-wheel drive with variable power distributionIncreased importance of SUV/Crossover segment in Opel product portfolioWith accentuated exterior design, new engines, newly tuned chassis and an upgraded interior, the Opel Antara combines sporty off-road flair with high utility value and urban chic in the 2011 model year.The fully re-worked engine line-up consisting of two diesel units and one gasoline variant meets Euro 5 emissions standards and guarantees improved driving performance with significantly reduced consumption and emissions. The two available transmissions – a six-speed manual and an automatic – have also been completely newly developed.The 2.2 CDTI diesel engine comes in two output levels.Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:16:25 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Corsa-2011-New/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Efficient power: 70 kW/95 hp Corsa ecoFLEX now with Start/Stop at 94 g/km CO2Sporty: Updated outfit wraps Corsa in new Opel family lookIndividual: New trim levels and Color Line models for wider personalization choiceThe Opel Corsa’s makeover continues: following the overhaul of everything under its skin in 2010, Opel’s successful small car is getting a new wardrobe in 2011. A redesigned face lends it a sportier, expressive look, making it instantly recognizable as a member of the new Opel family. New exterior colors and interior looks as well as a great offer of individualized, sporty versions make it more attractive than ever. The Opel Corsa now also comes with a new, multimedia infotainment system called “Touch & Connect” that features a five-inch color touch screen, full navigation coverage for 28 European countries, Bluetooth, iPod and USB connections at a very competitive price.Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:03:15 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-GTC-Paris-Concept-2010/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Opel's Vice President of Design Mark Adams gave his team the briefing: "show me the most emotional side of Opel's new design language, 'sculptural artistry meets German precision'." What they created, the Opel GTC Paris concept car, will be shown for the first time at the 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile 2010 (October 2 - 17).Inspiration for the concept was partly derived from a quote from Richard Bach's famous novel, Jonathan Livingston Seagull "…and the speed was pure beauty." This phrase is embodied throughout the character of the car with dynamic sweeping lines, beautiful sculptural surfaces, and a wide muscular stance. This three-door compact is bold yet pure and is very iconic in presence. The Opel GTC Paris Concept is conceived to be the obtainable dream car delivering German engineered precision and innovation, matched with eye-popping design.Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:43:59 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Astra-Sports-Tourer-2011/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.This compact wagon is set to build on the outstanding sales success of its five-door hatchback sibling, for which more than 160,000 orders have been placed in only six months.Sharing the same Opel design DNA and Sports Tourer name as its larger counterpart the Insignia, the Astra Sports Tourer has a dynamic yet practical appeal: Its good looks are combined with an ample flexible cargo carrying capability. Efficient trunk design and premium features that enhance the functionality effortlessly raise load space up to 1,550 liters.The Astra Sports Tourer is presented with a high quality finish and incorporates exciting Opel innovations that make life more comfortable and driving safer. These include the adaptive mechatronic FlexRide chassis, the AFL+ adaptive forward lighting, the ergonomic front seating systems and the Opel Eye front view camera system that recognizes traffic signs and warns drivers when they inadvertently depart from their lane.Mon, 31 May 2010 14:54:10 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Europe-loves-the-Astra/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Rüsselsheim.  European orders for the new five-door Astra have surpassed the 150,000 mark just five months after the new Opel’s market launch. This puts the Astra on track to outperform the planned sales volume of 180,000 units in its first full year of sales in Europe.The success is also reflected in registration figures for Europe: registrations of the new five-door Astra increased by over 54 percent from January to April 2010 compared to the predecessor model during the same time last year.To meet the strong demand for the Astra, which has been awarded the “Golden Steering Wheel” and the “Red dot design award”, the Opel plant in Gliwice is currently running extra shifts. The five-door Astra accounts for around 50 percent of total Astra sales volume in Europe. „We are extremely satisfied with our new five-door Astra’s start.Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:11:12 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Flextreme-GT-E-Concept/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.In Opel’s strategy for achieving more independence from fossil fuels, electricity plays a key role. The 4.7-meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates how extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera.Opel calls this strategy e-mobility unlimited: adapting the highly efficient E-REV drive system – which removes the limitations of battery-only power – to vehicles across all market segments. To enjoy zero CO2 driving emissions Opel-style, the Flextreme GT/E concept shows that size doesn’t matter.The purposeful design also enables the Flextreme GT/E to achieve a projected drag co-efficient of just 0.22, which helps it reach a 200 km/h-plus top speed as well as conserve energy and extend its driving range. Stand-out visual features include a low and wide stance, wing-shaped lights front and rear, a distinctive nose and grille, floating C-pillars and muscular, sculptured bodywork.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:25:19 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/2011-Opel-Meriva/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Innovation: A multitude of unique features extends leadership in flexibilityCoolness follows function: Rear-hinged FlexDoors improve cabin accessDebut: World premiere in Geneva, March 4Innovative, versatile and elegant: The second generation Opel Meriva, to premiere March 4 at the Geneva Motor Show, will set the new standard for automotive versatility with a multitude of innovative features engineered to optimize the flexible use of space. And it is all packed in a distinctive, contemporary design.After pioneering automobile on-board versatility with the compact seven-seater Zafira in 1999, Opel created a new market segment for small, affordable monocabs when it launched the first generation Meriva in 2003. With its revolutionary FlexSpace rear-seating concept, high seating position and roomy cabin, the Meriva was big on flexibility yet small in size. This popular formula has enabled it to consistently lead the small monocab segment, with sales in Europe totaling more than 1 million units.Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:00:48 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Car-of-the-Year-2010/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.The Car of the Year is an award given by 59 senior motoring correspondents from 23 European countries. 33 contenders entered this year’s competition. The jurors voted on such criteria as design, comfort, safety, economy, handling, performance, functionality, environmental requirements, driver satisfaction, and price. Technical innovation and value for money are particularly important factors for COTY. Among the Nominees in 2010 were:Citroen C3 PicassoMercedes-Benz E-classOpel Astra/Vauxhall AstraPeugeot 3008Skoda YetiToyota iQVolkswagen PoloFirst place: Volkswagen Polo 2010The Polo, a car which in the eyes of many jurors looks and feels like a scaled-down Golf, has been even more appreciated than its bigger stable-mate, which took third place last year. In fact, it is the first Volkswagen CotY winner in 18 years, following the win in 1992... by a Golf. All the 59 Jury members from 23 European countries gave points to the winner, and 25 of them chose it as their favourite.Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:10:24 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/2010-Opel-Corsa/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Complete engine line-up has better performance, consumption and CO2 emissionsNew 95 hp ecoFLEX with 98 g/km CO2; top 130 hp diesel with 119 g/km CO2Advanced chassis set up and steering calibration improves comfort and funCome January 2010, the Opel Corsa gets a complete re-make, with major engineering changes so numerous that the super-mini family is reshaped. A re-vamped powertrain line-up, chassis improvements and a steering recalibration will give the Corsa better performance and greater fuel economy – as well as superb passenger comfort, excellent handling and exciting driving dynamics.The Opel Corsa stays faithful to its exciting design, with sporty contours and one of the roomiest and most flattering interiors in its class. It also features innovative technologies that remain exceptional in the small car segment. These include the halogen AFL curve and cornering lights, a heated steering wheel and the integrated bicycle carrier system FlexFix which is unique to Opel.Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:05:36 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/IAA-2009-Opel-introduces-new-logo-with-the-slogan/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.At the IAA 2009, Opel will not only debut its latest generation of the Astra, but also a new slogan stating, “Wir leben Autos.” Alain Visser, Vice President of Opel Marketing, Sales and After-Sales, explains the reasons behind the change.Why are we introducing a new motto now?Alain Visser: The IAA and premiere of our most important volume model, the Astra, is the right time to do this.Why “Wir leben Autos”?Visser: Cars are our passion, and this excitement influences everything we do. I know that sounds pretty emotional, but that’s exactly how it’s meant. If you want to build great cars, you’ve got to put your heart and soul into it, along with all the energy that involves. This is exactly what we at Opel do and that energy is also expressed in our cars, from their dynamic chassis systems to their outstanding design.The motto will be used around the world – in German.Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:13:10 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/All-new-Opel-Astra-and-Opel-Ampera/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.World Premiere: New Astra, with eight lean and clean powertrainsEngine line-up cuts CO2 and fuel consumption by more than 12 percentecoFLEX diesel with 109 g/km CO2; 100 hp gasoline version with 129 g/kmOpel Ampera leads the electrification of the automobileWith the debut of the new Opel Astra at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show (September 17 – 27), the German brand will offer a super efficient palette of engines with remarkably low fuel consumption in the compact class. Together with the Opel Ampera, also starring at the show, the company reaffirms its strong commitment to clean mobility.To mark ten generations of Opel compact cars, the new Astra will launch later this year with a complete line-up of eight engines ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 132 kW/180 hp, perfectly illustrating the brand’s philosophy of providing drivers with affordable, real-life efficiency still preserving the fun-to-drive experience.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:27:22 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/New-Opel-Astra-with-FlexFix-system/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.Fully integrated system invisible when not in useSimple operation and low position for effortless (un)loadingOne of many clever and exclusive storage solutions for the Opel AstraIn line with Opel’s philosophy of easy and comfortable flexibility, the new Astra hatchback will be available with the integrated FlexFix carrier system – the optimal transport solution for bicycles. Opel is the only manufacturer to offer the innovative FlexFix system which requires no installation or removal -- it simply pulls out of the rear bumper like a drawer. This makes transporting bicycles easy and convenient.A masterpiece in body engineering made possible by the smart, compact construction of the rear axle (a compound crank with Watt’s Link), the FlexFix adds to the number of clever storage solutions available with the new Opel Astra.Imagine all the situations in which FlexFix might come in handy – and not only for those who love to cycle during their free time.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:24:37 GMThttps://d4u.com.ua/en/vendor/Opel/go/Opel-Astra-2010/news.details.htmlNews. Opel.The new Opel Astra brings into the compact class its own interpretation of the brand's award-winning design language of combining sculptural artistry with German precision first seen in the Opel Insignia. Its strong sporty lines and elegant details add to a new handsome look.The exterior of the new generation Opel Astra, which debuts in September 2009 at the IAA in Frankfurt, boasts a strong cab-forward, fluid silhouette. Inside, high quality materials and a total re-think of the design add to the excitement of driving a compact car. Moreover, Opel has added innovative extras - higher quality materials, more storage, improved seats and safer bumpers - to give the Opel Astra comfort, health and safety features not usually seen in the compact class."The design of the new Opel Astra takes all the best Opel has to offer and delivers it to the compact class," says Mark Adams, Vice President of Design for GM Europe.