Opel brands will be one of the stars in the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show 2017. Among his most notable developments are the new SUV Grandland X and GSi Insignia sports sedan.

The Frankfurt Motor Show will be the first of the major events in which Opel is displayed being already fully integrated into the PSA Group. In fact, it is surely the biggest focus of the group at the German event, since only will be accompanied by Citroën.

He number of firsts what Opel will present there will be really interesting. In addition to the Opel Insignia Country Tourer, Opel Vivaro Tourer and the new concept Customization “Opel Exclusive” of the brand, two new they will demand more attention will be undoubtedly Opel Grandland X Y GSi Opel Insignia. And all this under the new brand slogan: “The future belongs to everyone.”

GSi Opel Insignia: a new sports for the brand

The latest generation Opel Insignia already has renovated sports version: Di goodbye OPC stands in German sedan, because reaches Frankfurt new GSi Opel Insignia. Tuned in Nürburgring, will be lighter (160 kg less), sportier Y faster that his predecessor leaves the mechanical 2.8 V6 Turbo to incorporate a New York New Yorkor block 2.0 turbo four cylinder, 260 hp, also associated with a new automatic gearbox eight-speed paddles on the steering wheel.

Available in bodies Grand Sport Tourer and Sports, the new GSi Opel Insignia will mount as standard chassis “FlexRide” -with different driving modes, including one called “Competition” – a intelligent system AWD with vector torque split and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S on alloy wheels 20 inches. In the cabin, you can enjoy sports seats upholstered in leather, sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals.

More information GSi Opel Insignia, here.

Opel Grandland X: the third member of the family SUV

He Opel new compact SUV, product of joint development in the PSA and a length of 4.48 meters, is called Grandland X. He will be starring in Frankfurt and later incorporated into the range of “SUV” models or what is the same, the “X” family – which markets the German mark. A model that we know the starting price for the Spanish market: 25,100 euros.

We also know their Initial mechanical range, made up only two variants: One petrol, three-cylinder, 130 hp and 120 hp turbodiesel. None of them can be associated with a four-wheel drive system; in return, and optionally, Opel offers “IntelliGrip", an evolution system “Grip Control” of PSA, selective traction control with five different driving modes. There will also be the last Technological advances in driver assistance such as speed control with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, for example, as well as lighting and connectivity, with multimedia system IntelliLink.

More information Opel Grandland X, here.

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