Test drive VW Multivan, Mercedes V 300d and Opel Zafira: long service
Three spacious passenger baths for a large family and a large group It seems that it was important for VW employees to make their point. That is why after the modernization, the VW bus was called T6.1. Is a small model upgrade enough to compete with the new one? Opel Zafira Life and refreshed Mercedes V-Class in a comparative test of powerful diesel vans? We have yet to find out - so let's pack up and leave. Oh, how wonderful it would be if after so many years we could still surprise you with something. Let's try asking the question, like in a TV game: who has been in power the longest - the Federal Chancellor, voodoo as the official religion of Tahiti or the current VW Multivan? Yes, a contested competition between voodoo and...
Test drive Opel Corsa vs VW Polo: Small cars for a long time
The new Opel Corsa has become quite a big car. But is it enough to be suitable for long trips, like the acknowledged leader of the small class – the VW Polo? Comparison of diesel versions 1.3 CDTI and Polo 1.4 TDI with 90 and 80 hp respectively. s. The Corsa’s chances of coping with serious competition from the VW Polo seem serious. First of all, Opel will face a completely new and fresh force against its most dangerous opponent, which undoubtedly enjoys an excellent reputation, but is already more than five years old. And secondly, the “little” Opel has grown so much that its VW rival looks almost miniature in front of it. Small on the outside, big on the inside The Corsa offers plenty of interior space and provides almost perfect comfort for four passengers. Passengers…
Test drive Opel Insignia Country Tourer vs Volvo V90 Cross Country
Let's see which of the two estate models is better There's no argument - the endless hanging on congested city streets and boulevards can be really annoying ... Fortunately, the diesel estates with dual transmission Opel Insignia Country Tourer and Volvo V90 Cross Country cope with both the serious problems of everyday life and the problems that await you during short walks in the wild. There is still no convincing evidence that some of the relationships fully explain the peculiarities of the Swedish nature. For example, the desire of gloomy Swedish crime commissioners to cheer themselves up with cinnamon candies is not actually related to the world's highest per capita consumption of cinnamon in the Scandinavian country.…
Test drive Opel Insignia Country Tourer 2.0 CDTi AWD: universal fighter
As part of the partial update of the flagship brand, Opel has received a completely new version In fact, the Opel Insignia Country Tourer can be considered a kind of top model in the range of top products of the Rüsselsheim brand, which is why it is only available with the more powerful offerings from the Insignia engine palette. In the case of the test sample, this is the "icing on the cake" among the diesel offerings of the model, namely a two-liter unit with cascade filling and two turbochargers with a power of 195 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Newton meters. Diesel top model with cascade filling This engine boasts excellent power distribution in almost all possible operating modes - at 1250 rpm, a solid traction of 320 Nm is available, and at 1750 revolutions of the crankshaft in…
Test drive Opel Astra ST: Family problems
First impressions of the new version of the compact family van from Rüsselsheim It was logical after the Opel Astra received the prestigious "Car of the Year 2016" award, and the presentation of the Sports Tourer estate inspired even more confidence from Opel. The company's sales are growing steadily, despite the situation in Europe, and this is another reason to rejoice. The Opel Astra is also a joy because it is a qualitative leap for the company in all respects, and the same is true for the estate model. The elegant shape and the smoothly descending strips along the contour of the sides create a sense of elegance and dynamics in an elongated body and express the overall lightness of the design. In fact, the weight of the car is up to 190 kg compared to its predecessor -…
Test drive Opel GT: Yellow danger
Opel is a brand known above all for creating sensible and practical cars at an affordable price. However, along with this, the company needs to update its image, and one of the proven recipes for this is the launch of a model created for pleasure. Test drive of the German model of American origin Opel GT. The Opel GT is actually a technological twin of the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky, two roadsters that the American branch of General Motors has been selling (and more than successfully) abroad for about two years. The proportions of the car are worthy of a racer of a much higher class - a long and proudly drained dashboard, a small and neat cockpit, a short, sloping and massive rear end, a remarkably low and very wide body. It is difficult to argue about this - this car attracts ...
Test drive Opel Astra with a new diesel engine
The Opel Astra is aggressively entering the new model year with a new-generation 1.6-liter CDTI diesel engine and the IntelliLink infotainment system with Bluetooth functionality. The all-new 1.6 CDTI engine represents the next step in the Opel brand’s drivetrain offensive and is extremely quiet in operation. In addition to this quality, the engine complies with the Euro 6 emission standard and consumes an average of just 3.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers – an impressive reduction of 7 percent compared to the cost of its direct predecessor. 1.7-liter displacement, 130 hp and Start/Stop. The Astra’s interior is also clearly packed with high-tech – the new IntelliLink infotainment system opens the way to…
Test drive Opel: Panoramic windows
With the Astra GTC, Opel is celebrating the long-awaited return of the panoramic windshield. And if in the current model it "occupies" the territory from the metal roof, then at the premiere 50 years ago, the design allowed expanding the panoramic view only in the horizontal direction. The frame of the 1957 Opel Olympia Rekord P1 was pushed back, resulting in 92 percent visibility of the surrounding car. This design solution provides a large amount of light inside the cab and is considered an added safety benefit due to good visibility. The telling fact is that in just three years, Opel has managed to sell 800 copies of the Olympia Rekord. The panoramic window of the Astra GTC, in contrast, has an area of 000 square meters and extends from the front cover to the middle of the ceiling. Panel made of armored…
Test Drive TOP-10 car new products of 2020. What to choose?
In 2019, especially in its second half, an increased demand for foreign cars was recorded in the CIS. Against this background, Western automakers brought a number of interesting new products in the last month of 2019, and now we will talk about them. 📌Opel Grandland X Opel introduced the Grandland X crossover. The minimum price tag for this model is $30000. The car is equipped with a 1,6-liter gasoline engine with 150 hp. and 6-speed automatic. The car comes straight from the German Opel plant, and this is a weighty argument. We will soon find out how sales will show themselves in 2020. 📌KIA Seltos KIA has not yet started selling the Seltos compact crossover, but no longer hides the price of one of its trim levels, called “Lux”.…
Test drive Opel to develop gasoline engines for Groupe PSA
The four-cylinder units come from Rüsselsheim, the French are responsible for the diesels. In addition to electrification, highly efficient and economical combustion engines play an important role in reducing emissions. Groupe PSA is leading the automotive industry in implementing the European emissions standard Euro 6d-TEMP, which includes the measurement of real emissions when driving on public roads (Real Driving Emissions, RDE). A total of 79 variants already comply with the requirements of the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard. Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant petrol, CNG and LPG units will be available across the entire Opel range – from ADAM, KARL and Corsa, Astra, Cascada and Insignia to the Mokka X, Crossland X, Grandland X and Zafira – plus the corresponding diesel versions. The new strategic plan to reduce emissions…
Test Drive Opel MOKKA X with OnStar and IntelliLink R 4.0 — Preview
Opel's next-generation IntelliLink infotainment system, TheR 4.0 IntelliLink e NAVI 900 IntelliLink expands on the price list by expanding the equipment of the newcomer Ope Mokka X. R 4.0 IntelliLink The IntelliLink R 4.0 system features a seven-inch color touch screen, USB connectivity and speakerphone Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, audio streaming, and viewing photos, videos, and movies. As a NAVI 900 IntelliLink system, it is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Android Auto includes Google Maps, Google Now, the ability to communicate with Google, and a growing number of audio and messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify, and podcast players. Navi 900 IntelliLink Full list of supported applications can be found on Apple CarPlay…
Opel Mokka Test Drive: Buying Guide — Buying Guide
The SUV most loved by Italians? There is the Opel Mokka. The German Sport Utility - a twin of the Chevrolet Trax and built on the same platform, but appropriately expanded and modified as the small Aveo - quickly conquered Italian (and European) car enthusiasts, above all, with its versatility. In this Buying Guide we will examine in detail all the versions in the price list present: Prices, Motori, accessories, performance, strengths, defects and the more you expressed it. Opel Mokka: Buying Guide The Opel Mokka is an SUV ideal for those looking for a spacious car: rear passengers have a few centimeters of headroom (but less for legs) and the trunk with the rear seats folded is very large (1.372 liters). As for the trim Impossible…
Test drive Opel Antara: better late than never
Late, but still ahead of its competitors from Ford and VW, Opel has released a compact SUV, created as a moral successor to the Frontera. Test of the Antara 3.2 V6 in the top version of the Cosmo. With a length of 4,58 meters, the Opel Antara surpasses its competitors in caliber. Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4. However, this does not mean that the model is a transport miracle: in normal condition, the trunk holds 370 liters, and with the rear seats folded, its capacity increases to 1420 liters - a relatively modest figure for this type of car. The load capacity is only 439 kilograms. The transversely mounted six-cylinder engine under the hood also does not cause delight, at least under the hood of the heavy Antara body. It is an hour's drive from GM's rich arsenal and, ...
Test drive Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI: A bit, but cool
An Opel representative in a small class behaves like a big car In its 32 years, the Corsa has undergone various stylistic transformations in search of the taste of its time. If the lines of Erhard Schnell's Corsa A converged at sharp angles with sporty lines, and even the extended carved fenders, borrowed from cars, emphasized this spirit, its successor, the Corsa B, not only gave way to the impulses of the 90s for smoother forms. , but also strongly fluctuates towards the female part of the population. With the Corsa C, Opel aimed for a more neutral appearance, while the subsequent D retained its proportions but became more expressive. And here we have the new Corsa E, which should respond to the rush of time and continue the popularity of the model sold ...
Test drive Opel Astra Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi: Opel, the most reliable
What is advertising and what is truth? Four decades ago, reliability was a key element of Opel's slogan. At 100 km, the Astra Sports Tourer proved that the promise that was made earlier is being kept today. We recently saw a black man on Leopoldstrasse in the fashionable Schwabing district of Munich. The Audi A000, which moved at a noticeably lazy pace, attracted attention. On the back there was a discreet but well-read sticker that read "I'm lucky I'm not an Opel". So far, everything is going with the traditional brand from Rüsselsheim, whose reputation has not been won in any of the tumultuous events in and around General Motors. An old saying immediately comes to mind: "As soon as your name is ...". But…
Test drive Citroen Berlingo, Opel Combo and VW Caddy: good mood
When you realize that you just need more space, then it's high roof van time. Unpretentious, practical and not very expensive. Something like the new Opel Combo, which competes with Citroen Berlingo and VW Caddy. The high-roof station wagon models have been called "a by-product of the transition", "baking", the transformation of a craft van into a family car with many options. All this is already over. Today, voluminous "cubes" successfully compete with vans and a colorful fauna of crossovers. Passenger vans are not only getting bigger, they are getting bigger. They are taller, longer and wider than their predecessors. For example, the Fiat Doblo-based Opel Combo is 16 centimeters taller and six centimeters longer than the previous model, which used the old Corsa platform.…