Opel Insignia is preparing an updated

Opel began work on an updated version of its flagship Insignia. Wait for a revolution in this case is not worth it, but there is no doubt that the Insignia will get another look of the front part of the new rear lights and upgraded power trains. However, while the technical features restyled model, there is no information, but it is clear that the engines will become more powerful and more economical.

It is assumed that the updated Opel Insignia will be seen in late September at the Paris Motor Show. But towards the end of this year's model should go on sale, including in Russia (recall that we sold Insignia collected in Kaliningrad).

Announced European hit parade of cars

European cars popularity rating - is the main standings Western automakers. Success in sales almost automatically means that a particular model is best in class at the moment. In the first half of 2011 top ten looks like this:

Volkswagen Golf – 253 288 (-7,1%)

Ford Fiesta – 195 592 (-18,2%)

Volkswagen Polo – 188 225 (-1,3%)

Opel Corsa – 170 659 (-3,9%)

Renault Clio – 162 519 (-16,3%)

Opel Astra – 162 334 (-1,9%)

Ford Focus – 149 328 (+2,4%)

Peugeot 207 – 140 986 (-19,3%)

Volkswagen Passat – 131 979 (+28,8%)

Renault Megane – 129 175 (-9,9%)


As you can see, nearly all bestsellers sales fell compared to the same period last year, although in general the western market now holds about last year's level. Russian crisis has affected more seriously, but the dynamics is positive. In the first half of the sales achieved in 2007. Learn more about our rating popularity - in the article "Foreign cars: sales boom again."

2013 Opel Junior revolutionize the concept of small car

In 2013, Opel will begin selling its own compact car, which, as the Germans say, will transform the notion of a small car. Until then, it was thought that mikroavtomobili should be modest and unpretentious, the new Opel Junior, certainly, will change the attitude to these "kids". In Opel promise that Junior will not only be comfortable model, but also very spacious, with great potential for transformation and all the modern "twists" that we meet in the car of higher class.

First Opel Junior will sell gasoline and diesel engines. Moreover, it will be a new generation of engines with two or three cylinders. It is expected that the average fuel consumption of gasoline Junior will be only 3-4 liters per 100 km! Well, for 2014 is scheduled premiere car with an electric motor. True, it is not known to be a "full electric" car will receive in addition to or more batteries and a small gasoline motor, which will make a much more practical Junior.

Opel going to Presents New Combo in 2012

Opel introduced a new generation of passenger and cargo "heel» Combo, which will be available in February 2012. New Combo differs from its predecessor, absolutely everything. Including the birth place - if the old model was built on the platform of the previous Opel Corsa, in the heart of the new is already ... Fiat Doblo. And this wonder is not necessary, because the cooperation of Italian and German firms are very productive.

 

As always, Opel Combo receive a cargo version (as long as it is presented only), and modification of the cargo bay with a large transport of goods. And, in the latter case, the roof height can reach 2.1 m, the size of the wheelbase 3105 mm (Standard - 2755 mm), total length of 4.74 m (the base version - 4,39 mm), the maximum amount of luggage will be at all 4.6 "cube" and the capacity to one ton. Moreover, long wheelbase and will be available in the passenger version. In this case, the buyer can order the installation of additional third-row seats, which will make seven-passenger car already. In the basic version of the Combo get central locking, adjustable steering wheel in both directions, electric front windows, driver airbag, ABS and potivozanosnuyu system.

 

The car will be powered by a gasoline engine of 1.4 liters, which produces 95 hp There will be another version that runs on natural gas and diesel units. And, of three sizes: 1.3 liter, 1.6 liters and 2.0 liters. (From 90 hp to 135 hp).