in September was the first time we had proof of Opel Karl , the new utility of the German mark will serve as a model for access to the brand by size and price, being located below the customizable Opel Adam. With the teaser that was released before the Paris Motor Show, we all thought that the utility with the name of the son of Adam Opel was to be presented at the Paris event, but it was not.
It is now when Rüsselsheim Opel Karl uncover the new, compact segment A with 3.68 meters in length, five seats and lower starting price of 10,000 euros . This model will hit the market from summer of 2015 , after being presented at the Geneva Motor Show. In this model, and despite being the simplest of the Opel range, the beam also bet for an interesting technology and equipment.
In terms of design the Opel Karl boasts the DNA of the brand, with an easily recognizable thanks to its similarity with the new Opel Corsa front. Despite being the simplest model in the range sinneth not boring or simple volumes found on her body, such as the hood or nerves of the side view, which give it a more fluid and modern.
The body will be animated by a new engine 1.0 Ecotec , a small three-cylinder petrol that delivers 75 horsepower enough to get around urban areas, which is where It is predestined to circulate the new Opel Karl. The gearbox is manual five relationships. It is not known whether there will be diesel, but is complicated militating in segment A.
In terms of equipment, the serial Karl equip the essentials like ABS, ESP or hill start aid, although optionally interesting and unusual items will be offered in the segment A and warning Lane Departure which emit audible and visual warnings to alert the driver to any confusions. The fog lights with cornering function, rear parking sensors and cruise control are some of the elements that are also available for this Karl.
Comfort not be left aside, giving customers the opportunity to ride both front seats and heated steering wheel plus a sunroof. The Opel IntelliLink multimedia system will also be present in this new model, enabling a wide interaction with smartphones and thus attracting younger audiences. The range will consist of 10 exterior colors and alloy wheels be between 14 and 16 inches.
will know more about this simpáticourbanita when presented at the Geneva Motor Show next March.
Source – Opel
related car Chevrolet Spark From 9,200 euro
Now from 6,200 euro
The New article Opel Karl, first information and photos of the new German utility was originally published in Current Motor.