Overview Released in February 2013, the Opel Insignia OPC was a mid-size, performance sedan. Manufactured in Russelsheim, Germany, the all-wheel drive Insignia OPC was powered by a 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. LP9 engine The 2.8-litre LP9 V6 petrol engine had an aluminium block and heads, a […]
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Review: Opel ZJ Zafira (2013)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2013, the Opel ZJ Zafira was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Bochum, Germany, the front-wheel drive Zafira was powered by 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. Both engines were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions, while the turbo-diesel engine had a Start/Stop function which enabled it to shut […]
Review: Opel Mk.4 Corsa OPC (2013)
Overview Released in February 2013, the Opel Mk.4 Corsa OPC was a light, three-door hot hatch. The front-wheel drive Corsa OPC was powered by 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Compared to the Mk.4 Corsa on which it was based, the Corsa OPC had a 15 mm lower […]
Review: Opel Insignia (2012-13)
Overview Released in October 2012, the Opel Insignia was available as a mid-size sedan or wagon (‘Sports Tourer’). Manufactured in Russelsheim, Germany, the front-wheel drive Insignia was available with 2.0-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol and turbo-diesel engines (the 2.0 Turbo and 2.0 CDTi variants, respectively); a six-speed automatic transmission was fitted as standard. Furthermore, the Insignia […]
Review: Opel Mk.4 Corsa (2012-13)
Overview Released in October 2012, the Opel Mk.4 Corsa was available as a light, three- or five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Eisenach, Germany, and Zaragoza, Spain, the front-wheel drive Corsa was powered by a 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and available in three editions: an unnamed, entry-level edition, Colour Edition and Enjoy. The full range is given […]
Review: Opel Mk.4 Astra GTC (2012-13)
Overview Released in October 2012, the Opel Mk.4 Astra GTC was a three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Gilwice, Poland, the Astra GTC and Astra GTC Sport were powered by 1.4- and 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines, respectively. The full Astra GTC range is given in the table below. A14NET, A16LET and A16XHT engines All Astra GTC engines […]
Review: Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC (2013)
Overview Released in February 2013, the Opel Mk.4 Astra OPC was a three-door, hot hatch. Manufactured in Gilwice, Poland, the front-wheel drive Astra OPC was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. A20NFT engine The 2.0-litre A20NFT petrol engine had a twin-scroll turbocharger (with maximum boost pressure […]
Review: Opel Mk.4 Astra (2012-13)
Overview Released in October 2012, the Opel Mk.4 Astra was available as a five-door hatch or wagon (‘Sports Tourer’). The Astra was available with three engines: 1.4- and 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines (the 1.4 Turbo and 1.6 Turbo variants, respectively) and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel units (2.0 CDTI). Transmission choices consisted of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions, […]
Recalls & faults: Opel Insignia OPC (2013)
Recalls: Opel Insignia OPC Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Opel ZJ Zafira (2013)
Recalls: Opel ZJ Zafira Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]