Opel reaffirms its leap towards electrification for 2019

Opel will open orders for the fully electric Corsa and the Grandland X plug-in hybrid SUV in the first half of 2019.

The German brand Opel confirms its commitment to electrification. Along the first semester of 2019 will begin Plazo for orders for its production. The first models electrified will be the Grandland X plug-in hybrid and the race fully electric. Also, during 2020 More ranges will arrive that will have their own electric version, such as Vivaro or the urban SUV Mocha X. On the other hand, with the commemoration of the 120 anniversary of the brand, all its models will have a special version To celebrate.

Affordable and environmentally friendly mobility

El major medium and short term goal of the German manufacturer is to achieve a Full electrification in all its ranges. At the end of this year, Opel introduced the PACE! plan with which it committed to developing electrified vehicles. “We are now starting to develop it,” explains Michael Loscheller, president and CEO of the brand.

To do this, Opel will open the ordering process during the first half of 2019 of its first electrified models. These will be the Compact SUV and the brand's best-selling utility vehicle German. The new corsa will arrive with a fully electric version to the car market, although no further details have been revealed. However, the German manufacturer intends to “electric mobility is affordable” all with “all the people” with this model.

Meanwhile, regarding the SUV, it has been announced that the Grandland X you will receive one first plug-in hybrid versionAccording to the brand itself, the use of a thermal engine and another electric engine, will result in 300 hp power. In addition, this will have “electronic all-wheel drive technology”. On the other hand, production of this model will be carried out in the Eisenach factory, Germany.

2019 will be a year of presentations

Although only two electric models have been announced for production, More electrified models will arriveAccording to Lohscheller, Opel is “putting in the maximum effort” obtaining an electrification across its range.

For this reason, the brand has confirmed that during 2019 will be presented Opel Vivaro, the “mid-size” van fully electric. The other electrified vehicle will be the Mocha X, which will also feature a fully electric version. On arrival is planned for the year 2020.

Opel to celebrate 120th anniversary with customers

In addition, the German brand will commemorate its 120th anniversary during 2019. To do this, it will offer users a completely exclusive version. These packages will feature exclusive details in technology, connectivity or road safety. However, not the entire range of its vehicles will receive this version. Chosen by the manufacturer are the Astra, Corsa, Crossland X, Mokka X, Grandland X and Zafira.