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Highlights of the Opel Booth |
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With over a hundred years of history and tradition of making automobiles, Opel has sold over 200,000 vehicles in Japan while providing the tasteful ride and quality expected from German cars. Last year, Opel announced a new slogan of "Fresh Thinking - Better Cars", and since the introduction of the new Vectra Sedan, the company has released numerous products embodying dynamic design, dynamic driving, versatility and flexibility. The Opel booth includes displays for the new Astra that was unveiled in the September Frankfurt show, the Insignia concept car that shows Opel's new design direction, the Signum, which is the latest addition to the Vectra series, and the Meriva compact minivan, which is enjoying much popularity in Europe. |
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General Motors Japan Ltd.
Yebisu Garden Place Tower 27th Floor 20-3, Ebisu 4-chome, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-6027,Japan
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Highlights of the Cars on Display |
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The Insignia is not a mere large luxury car, but is a car that embodies the three core features of the Opel brand: excellent driving dynamics,versatility and expressive styling. It plays the role of an ambassador, communicating Opel's newfound confidence. The dynamic design and attractive proportions of the Insignia (length/width/ height: 4,803mm/1,914mm/1,414mm) are achieved with a short overhang, long wheelbase of 2,915mm and wide track of 1,666mm. This driver-oriented rear-wheel drive car is equipped with doors fitted with an innovative pantograph structure,and unique rear gate, and it is possible to arrange the seats from a comfortable 4-seater active in the business scene to a 5-seater that is convenient for weekend activities, family drives and recreation. The 344 horsepower aluminum engine produces a maximum speed of 250km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in under 6 seconds. The Insignia also has many other innovative features such as lavishly using LED technology for interior illumination.
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Following the Vectra Sedan, the GTS was released in Japan this spring marking the second stage of the new Vectra series. It is a beautiful 5-door hatchback with a fiercer front mask than the sedan and coupe style flowing roofline. In addition to the 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine, there is a 211 horsepower 3.2 liter V-6 and the maximum speed is 248km/h,
which is the highest for an Opel stock car. The combination of a highly rigid body and excellent chassis performance gives the car the highest level of handling available for a mid-sized FF car. Over 140,000 Vectra Sedans were sold in Europe last year making it a best seller in the mid-sized sedan segment. |
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