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2007 Opel Flextreme

Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Opel Flextreme, 2007
Images: General Motors Corp.
Rating:  33    -7    +40
The Opel Flextreme is a monocab concept vehicle powered by the E-Flex electric propulsion system. The exterior styling is based on the design language showcased by the GTC Coupe that debuted at Geneva 2007.
Vision

The IAA study of 2007, the Opel Flextreme Concept, was a milestone in the development of electric propulsion with its innovative E-Flex architecture. As we are always searching for increased efficiency and cleaner propulsion modes, our latest concept cars have focused on electric mobility. The design and technology of the Flextreme Concept inspired the Opel Ampera that was launched in 2011 and that was named 2012 European Car of the Year.

Technology

The idea was that commuters could travel completely CO2 emission-free in pure electric mode up to 55 km on the car’s lithium-ion battery. Then a small diesel engine would enable the production of electricity to extend the car’s range, enabling it to cover many hundreds of kilometers without stopping. The Flextreme’s electric propulsion architecture also supports two Segway electric scooters with docking stations that are integrated into the cargo area.

Exterior

The Flextreme body’s key characteristics highlight the new elements of Opel design language: more sculpted surfacing molding, clear style elements such as narrow, boomerang-shaped lights and sloping line in the side graphics. The boomerang-shaped lights later known for the Ampera and Zaifira Tourer. Another key innovation is the FlexDoors®. This found its way into production on the award-winning 2011 Opel Meriva.

Interior

Lightweight and high rigidity honeycomb structures are used in the Flextreme’s interior. The car utilizes cameras instead of exterior mirrors. The display fields of the large panoramic display are configurable and show an all-around view of the surroundings or information about the car. A second touch screen display is located in the center console. The buttons can be programmed and adapted. This has found its way into today’s Intellilink technology.

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Ответ на вопрос: «Что будет завтра?» волнует всех. А дизайнеров, занятых внешностью гибридных автомобилей, в особенности. Поиск новой выразительности в разгаре, и каждая новинка подвергается их пристальному вниманию. То, что в секторе семейных автомобилей лидировать будет практичный однообъемник, ясно всем. То, что протяженные поверхности такого кузова хорошо подходят для поиска выразительности новых линий и перепадов рельефа, ясно дизайнерам GM. К области фантазии может быть отнесено разве что хитроумное решение крышки багажного люка и две единицы альтернативного транспорта, размещенные в первом этаже багажника. Однако найденная в стиле концепта Flextreme выразительность, вполне может проявиться в облике продукции GM недалекого будущего. Революция в отдельно взятой стране.

НИКИТА РОЗАНОВ - "СОСТОЯНИЕ VS", Журнал "Автомобили" 11-2007
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