Opel Australia has introduced the new high performance ‘OPC’ variants of the Corsa, Astra, and Insignia sedan. All feature a distinct performance theme, with boosted engines, improved handling, beefed up brakes, an aggressive bodykit, and more focused interiors. These models have been on sale in parts of Europe for some […]
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2012 Opel Astra GTC Sport review (video)
The conditions in the hot hatch segment are harsh and unforgiving at the moment, especially with desirable newcomers popping up from all parts of the world. One of the newest arrivals is the 2012 Opel Astra GTC Sport. It’s offering German quality and precision, matched with a friendly price tag […]
Opel Astra OPC debuts at 2012 AIMS, priced from $42,990
The high performance Opel Astra OPC has made its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, ahead of its market launch in February. With a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing a very impressive 206kW of power and 400Nm of torque, the sleek hatch can sprint from […]
Opel Astra GTC OPC on sale in Australia early 2013
Opel Australia has announced the high performance Opel Astra GTC OPC (Opel Performance Centre) will be heading to Australia. It will make its local debut at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show next week. Opel Performance Centre is similar to what HSV is to Holden. The division tunes and tweaks […]
Opel: More Australian than you might think
Although Opel has never officially sold a vehicle locally, in the Sixties and Seventies the German brand had a strong influence on some of Australia’s most iconic cars. The Holden Commodore, for one, borrowed a platform from Opel since the first model came out in 1978, the VB Commodore. It […]
2012 Opel Astra GTC review – Australian launch
Let’s get something clear right from the start, the 2012 Opel Astra GTC is not your typical Astra, nor is it a typical hatchback in the Australian market. It’s a brand-new stand-alone model from Opel which has just arrived Down Under. It’s full of flare and pizazz, and decent poke […]
Opel Corsa, Astra GTC, and Insignia Australian pricing and specs
Opel has landed in Australia and introduced four of its latest vehicles; the entry level Opel Corsa, the Opel Astra, Opel Astra GTC, and the company’s flagship Opel Insignia. The new models will arrive in showrooms on September 1. Opel is a European arm of General Motors, based in Russelsheim, […]
Opel Astra GTC confirmed for Australia Q3
Opel is getting ready to launch in Australia. The local arm has now confirmed the Opel Astra GTC will join the initial lineup at the launch during the third quarter of this year. The Opel Astra GTC has been well-praised in overseas markets. It offers sporty hot-hatch coupe styling, a […]