Opel Insignia and Chevrolet Cruze in Europe next year

VB — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:58:49 +0000

General Motors Southeast Europe, the importer of Opel and Chevrolet in Romania, will launch next year on the Romanian market Opel Insignia, the following average class model Vectra and Chevrolet Cruz, his replacement Lacetti, according to the company.
Opel Insignia will be available in sedan and hatchback version, Berlin will measure 4.83 meters long.
The new Opel will be available with front or integral traction. Optional offers FlexRide system (electronic control suspension) and Adaptive 4×4 (traction system with integral electronic management).

Opel Insignia

Insignia will offer seven engines, four gas, 1.6 liters (115 HP), 1.6 Turbo (180 HP), 1.8 liters (140 HP) and 2.8 V6 (260 HP), such as diesel and three 2.0 liter, direct-injection, with powers of 110, 130 and 160 HP.

Opel Insignia

The model will be sold on the market in the UK under the Vauxhall logo in the United States as a successor model of the Saturn Aura.
Chevrolet Cruze will be available in Europe since March 2009, at a price which will be announced later.

Chevrolet Cruze

The car will be available with two gas engines, 112 HP 1.6 liter, 140 HP 1.8 liter turbo diesel and a 2-liter 150 HP. Manual transmissions will be five to six degrees, but will be available an automatic box, completely new.
Chevrolet Cruze will be about 4.60 meters in length. The new model will be built in Ohio (USA) and St. Petersburg (Russia).

Chevrolet Cruze

GM is present on the Romanian market with a representative office of General Motors Southeast Europe in 1997.
General Motors Romania, general importer of Opel and Chevrolet brands, had a market share of 9.17% last year and 6.5% in 2006.

Chevrolet GPiX Concept

VB — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:27:30 +0000

GPiX concept has been shown at the BYD Auto Salon de Sao Paulo and officials say it was built taking into account the specifics of Brazilian market. This concept will be turned into a series model; we can expect him to be taken into account and to markets in Europe. At least it suggests the name: GPiX would actually mean “Global Image” – “G” in “Global” and “Pix” from “Image”.
GPiX platform is built on the model of small class Corsa and the bodywork is a two-door, although interior space is arranged for 4. Dashboard is ornamented with many sites and display looks very high-tech version of the series but will probably give up a large part of them.

Chevrolet GPiX Concept

Chevrolet officials say that the car has the comfort of the (air conditioning, power steering, power windows, etc.). But will provide connectivity and Bluetooth, MP3 and some other gadgets.
The Chevrolet did not give any details about engines and say no if the car will be an integral or with traction only with front wheels engines.

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Opel Insignia and Chevrolet Cruze in Europe next year

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