2003 Opel Insignia (Bertone)

Vision

At the 2003 IAA, Opel presented a completely new vehicle concept with the Insignia Concept. The design language also had considerable impact on the series production models that followed. With its well-balanced proportions and progressive, elegant and dynamic lines, the Insignia shows how Opel's new design language translates to a large sized car. And with great success, the Opel Insignia was named Car of the Year 2009.

Technology

The Insignia Concept features numerous innovations including extensive use of LED lighting and unique pantograph-action doors and tailgate. Press the button hidden away in the door handle and rear doors slide backwards, suspended on an innovative pantograph. The Insignia is powered by a 344-hp aluminum V8 Corvette engine with a maximum speed of 250 km/h (electronically controlled), and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in under six seconds.

Exterior

The impressive radiator grille represents pride in the brand in three-dimensional form – a reference to the big cars that have always been part of Opel's tradition. The departure from a conservative notchback silhouette is evident in the coupé-style bodylines and design details such as the long engine hood with sweeping A-pillars and the inward-tapering front and rear ends. The wide track emphasizes the Insignia's dynamics even further.

Interior

The Insignia Concept continues the long tradition of innovative interiors at Opel: like Zafira's Flex7 system with fully retractable third-row seats or the multiple configurations of the Meriva and Signum FlexSpace concepts. In the Insignia study, the section of the center tunnel that separates the two individual rear seats can be moved back under the trunk-floor to reveal a folded seat that can be raised electrically to make it a five-seater.

www.opel.com

Совершенно новый для Opel синтез элегантности и практичности, а заодно еще и Omega 2005 модельного года. Столь радикальные изменения имиджа — результат повышенной заботы о судьбе брэнда. Своими хорошими ездовыми качествами машина обязана большой колесной базе и алюминиевому кузову. Салон отделан эбеновым деревом, покрытым китайским лаком. Понятно, что в серию это не пойдет, но зато повлияет на образ будущего флагмана модельной линейки Opel. Заодно фирма распрощается с лампочками в светотехнике и привычной кинематикой открывания дверей, воспользовавшись ноу-хау GM. Дизайнер феерии — Стефан Ламм, а модель-демонстратор изготовлена в ателье Bertone.

Никита Розанов , "Верьте своим глазам!" (Журнал "Автомобили" 10-2003)