After the 1st half of 2019, the Opel company conquered several European markets with their vehicle sales, exactly Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy. While the TOP 5 models of the market share in Europe are Corsa- 134,404 vehicles sold, Astra, Crossland X, Grandland X and Makka X – 54.201 vehicles were sold. The record profit of around was €700. Opel develops the first battery-electric rally car and prepares New Opel Grandland X PHEV for the realise by the end of 2019.

Grandland X PHEV FWD

The new version of the well-known Opel Grandland X, so again electrified an is coming soon. The SUV is on sale with front-wheel drive, making it more suitable for urban life, in comparison with its close all-wheel-drive brother Grantland X PHEV, which performs better on country roads.

The vehicle comes with a high safety standard. Even the basic configuration of cars from brands that respect their consumers, provide the maximum level of safety for their customers. As a rule, the difference lies in comfort, interior materials, multimedia, additional functions and performances. However, security is always at a high level.

Grandland X PHEV FWD is a small SUV with a 1.6-liter T-engine. The power output is 224hp and up to 360Nm of torque. The hybrid can cover up to 57km in the WLTP cycle, and the electric motor realizes 110hp. The Grandland X Hybrid can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 225km/h.

Depending on the type of charger and discharge level, the new front-wheel-drive Grandland may require two to 4 hours of charge. Note that the indicators are averaged and may differ from the actual. The mode 3-cable with the 7.4 kW onboard charger is the best unit for the car.

By 2024, all Opel models will be electrified.

Electrification for the Vehicle Rally Underway

Opel Corsa-e is the first battery-electric rally car of the company. At the moment, the testing of the car is in full swing. Two examples of the battery-electric rally car are currently undergoing durability testing at the Dudenhofen Test Centre.

The modern race of automobile manufacturers is aimed at creating a fast and high-performance car exclusively on electric traction. Opel claims that the Rally Corsa-e will meet the high standards set by petrol engines.

Who is the first to be able to implement such a car, and what will be the next step in the pursuit of leadership? Only time will tell.