All-new Astra Leads 2016 Opel Line-Up at Dubai International Motor Show
Dubai, 10 November 2015: The all-new Opel Astra was unveiled today, leading a line-up of new efficient Opel models at the Dubai International Motor show. The new Astra, designed to redefine mid-sized luxury, features state of the art German engineering, a first in class Intellilux LED matrix headlight system, premium class interior and new exterior design.
Opel also revealed its full line up of new 2016 models, including the Opel Astra Hatchback, the new Opel Mokka, the Opel Corsa OPC, the Corsa Color Edition and the Insignia Sports Tourer. In the latest GTC variant, the Astra delivers an output of 170 horsepower and a torque of 230Nm while adding the convenience of an automatic transmission.
The regional premier of the new 2016 Mokka, a midsized compact SUV, also took place today. Meeting the most stringent exhaust requirements, the family crossover features a super-efficient 1.4L turbocharged fuel-centered engine that produces an output of 140 horsepower.
The new Corsa OPC packs a four-cylinder, 1.6-litre turbo-charged 207 horsepower engine delivering up to 245Nm of torque, and throttling it from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h. A special edition, the unique Corsa Color Edition is also on display and is available in a choice of six brilliant exterior colors, black 17-inch alloy wheels, a blacked-out grill and chromed exhaust tips, with the interior finished in shiny piano lacquer.
With estate car versatility, dynamic performance and outstanding interior capacity and flexibility, the 2016 Insignia Sports Tourer is available with a direct-injection turbocharged 1.6L engine delivering 170 horsepower and featuring start-stop. The 6 speed automatic transmission also features ActiveSelect® for sequential shifting.
“Across vehicle segments, our range reflects the highest standards of luxury, quality of craftsmanship and driving dynamics. We are delighted to showcase Opel’s outstanding German engineering expertise to audiences in Dubai”, said Shady Bakry, Opel Brand Manager for Liberty Automobiles Co., an authorized dealer for Opel in the UAE.
The architecture of our new and reimagined Opel range packs innovative technologies that have made huge strides in design, performance and fuel efficiency.
The new models add to the rest of Opel’s dazzling line-up of cars including the Corsa hatchback, Astra OPC, Cascada, Meriva, Insignia and the Zafira Tourer displayed at Liberty’s Opel showrooms on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah.
Opel also revealed its full line up of new 2016 models, including the Opel Astra Hatchback, the new Opel Mokka, the Opel Corsa OPC, the Corsa Color Edition and the Insignia Sports Tourer. In the latest GTC variant, the Astra delivers an output of 170 horsepower and a torque of 230Nm while adding the convenience of an automatic transmission.
The regional premier of the new 2016 Mokka, a midsized compact SUV, also took place today. Meeting the most stringent exhaust requirements, the family crossover features a super-efficient 1.4L turbocharged fuel-centered engine that produces an output of 140 horsepower.
The new Corsa OPC packs a four-cylinder, 1.6-litre turbo-charged 207 horsepower engine delivering up to 245Nm of torque, and throttling it from 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h. A special edition, the unique Corsa Color Edition is also on display and is available in a choice of six brilliant exterior colors, black 17-inch alloy wheels, a blacked-out grill and chromed exhaust tips, with the interior finished in shiny piano lacquer.
With estate car versatility, dynamic performance and outstanding interior capacity and flexibility, the 2016 Insignia Sports Tourer is available with a direct-injection turbocharged 1.6L engine delivering 170 horsepower and featuring start-stop. The 6 speed automatic transmission also features ActiveSelect® for sequential shifting.
“Across vehicle segments, our range reflects the highest standards of luxury, quality of craftsmanship and driving dynamics. We are delighted to showcase Opel’s outstanding German engineering expertise to audiences in Dubai”, said Shady Bakry, Opel Brand Manager for Liberty Automobiles Co., an authorized dealer for Opel in the UAE.
The architecture of our new and reimagined Opel range packs innovative technologies that have made huge strides in design, performance and fuel efficiency.
The new models add to the rest of Opel’s dazzling line-up of cars including the Corsa hatchback, Astra OPC, Cascada, Meriva, Insignia and the Zafira Tourer displayed at Liberty’s Opel showrooms on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road in Sharjah.
About Liberty
Established in the UAE in 1976, Liberty Automobiles Co. has played an integral part in the growth of General Motors and emerged as one of the leading automotive distributors in the Gulf region. It is an authorized dealer for Cadillac, Opel, Chevrolet and AC Delco brands.
In February 2002, Liberty Automobiles was appointed by General Motors as authorized dealer for Opel in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates.
The spectrum of services offered by Liberty Automobiles Co. include: New car buying experience, leading edge Service Centers, well stocked Parts Sales Centers, dedicated Customer Care department, a reputable and reliable Used Car dealership and 24x7 Roadside Assistance that’s just a phone call away.
Liberty Automobiles takes great pride in providing its customers with a positively different, dynamic and genuinely friendly vehicle ownership and service experience across the entire range of vehicle brands it represents in the UAE.
In February 2002, Liberty Automobiles was appointed by General Motors as authorized dealer for Opel in Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates.
The spectrum of services offered by Liberty Automobiles Co. include: New car buying experience, leading edge Service Centers, well stocked Parts Sales Centers, dedicated Customer Care department, a reputable and reliable Used Car dealership and 24x7 Roadside Assistance that’s just a phone call away.
Liberty Automobiles takes great pride in providing its customers with a positively different, dynamic and genuinely friendly vehicle ownership and service experience across the entire range of vehicle brands it represents in the UAE.
About Opel
Opel is one of Europe’s largest automakers. It was founded by Adam Opel in 1862 in Rüsselsheim, Germany and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012. Opel and its British sister brand Vauxhall are present in over 40 countries. . Opel is conducting the largest model offensive in its history and will introduce 27 new vehicles and 17 new engines by 2018.
Opel will introduce 29 new models from 2016 to 2020, driving the growth of smart-car connectivity in the market. A subsidiary of General Motors, Opel remains a trendsetter for the automotive industry until this day, having won the Connected Car Award in 2015 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the second year in a row.
Opel will introduce 29 new models from 2016 to 2020, driving the growth of smart-car connectivity in the market. A subsidiary of General Motors, Opel remains a trendsetter for the automotive industry until this day, having won the Connected Car Award in 2015 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the second year in a row.