Test drive Opel Karl Rocks GPL – Prova su Strada
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Opel Karl Rocks GPL – Try your Strada
The carbonated version of the German "fake SUV" consumes little, but is not very versatile.
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Opel Karl Rocks is not a mini SUV as advertised, but a simple city car that masquerades as a sports car. It is not very spacious, but in the liquefied gas version it justifies itself with low operating costs: with 10 euros of gasoline, you can drive almost 250 km.
La Opel Carl Rocks this is the version CityCar The German who winks at SUVs (though not so): black bumpers and wheel arch moldings, silver underbody side protectors, roof arches, raised trim e fog lights built into the bumper.
In our road test we tested version a LPG "Child" of Rüsselsheim: let's learn about her childhood together strengths e defects.
city
La Opel Carl Rocks is CityCar rather bulky in the city (length 3,68 m), and also has small glass surfaces that do not help when parking (it is better to rely on Sensors, which, however, are optional: 250 euros).
The Teutonic "baby" redeems itself with a rear bumper and the lower part of the front bumper made of raw plastic (a very useful solution when "starting off" during maneuvers) and a good reaction of the bumper. suspensions on light irregularities (but too dry in the pits). IN engine 1.0 three-cylinder petrol /LPG it is powerful (75 hp) and has bias content that allows you to save on compulsory motor third party liability insurance, but not very ready at low rpm: to show a little scope, you must definitely "pull" the levers.
Outside the city
Road behavior suggested Opel Carl Rocks object of our road test not entirely convincing when cornering: poor maneuverability (due to the weight high) and a little roll.
Without forgetting engine not very elastic (begins to “wake up” only around 3.000-4.000 rpm) and this steering too light. On the other hand, excellent Speed a five-speed manual transmission with traction precision that is difficult to find even on higher category models.
шосе
Despite engine a three cylinders la Opel Carl Rocks very quiet inside motorway It also boasts shock absorbers that respond well to minor unevenness in asphalt.
Feeling safety however, perceived at high speeds is degraded by the imperceptible braking system and noticeable load transfer during sudden stops. Forautonomy la CityCar Teutonica consumes very little, but two tanks (32 liters of gasoline and 25 liters of liquefied gas) are not enough. The company claims that the total distance is 1.105 km, but in reality it is impossible to exceed 1.000.
Life on board
Despite the important external dimensions (to be one CityCar) and the statement five seats aboard Opel Carl Rocks GPL you are not very comfortable: the rear passengers have little room for shoulders and head, and trunk (195 liters) small ( tank di LPG located in the cover under the spare wheel). The situation improves a little - 940 liters - with the rear seats folded down, but one has to deal with a cumbersome procedure to get an (almost) completely flat compartment.
Le finish, on the other hand, they are especially cared for: dashboard in style it resembles the big sister of the Corsa, but is more ergonomic (only the plastic is hard, not soft), and on board it seems to be in the "B segment" (a feeling that is felt behind the wheel of only a few other competitors).
Price and costs
La Opel Carl Rocks GPL our main character road test It has price in the middle category 14.550 euro - in combination with standard equipment very rich: raised trim, car radio bluetooth USB, roof arches, alloy wheels from 15", air conditioner manual, fog lights, approval Xnumx places, Opel Onstar (automatic answer in case of an accident, emergency call 24 hours a day, roadside assistance, app for smartphone, car theft assistance, vehicle diagnostics), power mirrors and height-adjustable driver's seat.
La Warranty only one tribute to anni unlimited mileage (legal minimum) is no exception, while preservation of value promises to be good (le CityCar a LPG are in great demand in the secondary market). Finally, very interesting consumption: Rüsselsheim claims a mileage of 21,3 km / l on petrol and 16,9 km / l on gas. Actually from 10 euros LPG you can drive almost 250 km.
safety
La Opel Carl Rocks won four stars в Euro NCAP crash test, installs a sharper braking system with good forward visibility. However, there are rivals more glued to the asphalt.
La safety equipment this is good: air bag front, side and curtain, assistant for hill starts, attacks Isofix, ESP and pressure sensor bus.
Specification
Technique
| engine | 3 cylinders, petrol / LPG |
| bias | 999 см |
| Maximum power / rpm | 55 kW (75 HP) @ 6.500 weights |
| Maximum torque / revolutions | From 92 Nm to 4.400 inputs |
| conviction | Euro 6 |
| Exchange | 5-speed manual |
Power
| Trunk | 195 / 940 liters |
| Tank | 32 liters (25 liters LPG) |
Performance and consumption
| maximum speed | 170 km / h |
| Acc. 0-100 km / h | not available |
| Urban / additional / average consumption | 17,2 / 24,4 / 21,3 km / l (CIS: 14,1 / 19,2 / 16,9 km / l) |
| Freedom | 1.105 km (682 km on petrol + 423 km on gas) |
| CO2 emissions | 108 g / km (95 g / km GPL) |
Usage costs
accessories
| Car radio with Bluetooth, USB | serial |
| Lane change warning | 200 euro |
| 15-inch alloy wheels | serial |
| Manual air conditioner | serial |
| Fog lights | serial |
| Automatic braking | did not help. |
| Electr. Adjustable mirrors | serial |
| Driver's seat reg. in viola. | serial |
| Post parktronics. | 250 euro |
| Metallic paint | 550 euro |
