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As the executive director of Opel Nick Reilly, chief task for the near future is the creation minicars. In addition, he noted that among the priorities – the issuance of electric vehicles. So far, the model number of the German mark is not ultra-compact model that could compete with the Ford Ka and the upcoming Volkswagen Up. According to Reilly, in recent demand for minicars increased significantly, so Opel need as soon as possible to create such a machine. Perhaps the new model will appear in 2012.

In addition, he noted that in addition to hybrid Opel Ampera, which is the European version of the model Chevrolet Volt, in the near future will be electric.

Opel has unveiled more details of preparing for a mass production of environmentally friendly models Corsa ecoFLEX. Compact hatchback 2010 model year received a 1.3-liter turbo diesel engine which develops 95 hp power and 190 Nm of torque. In combination with five-speed gearbox with increased gear ratios, this engine is equipped with a filter soot particles, consumes 3.7 liters of fuel per 100 km, while CO2 emissions do not exceed 98 g / km, which is 10% lower than the previous generation of this model.

Fuel economy and reduces by 20 mm ground clearance and aerodynamically optimized wheels, shod in tires with reduced rolling resistance. 2010 Opel Corsa ecoFLEX will be available in January 2010.