The Opel GT concept due to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, among Europe’s greatest motor show, is set to end up being Holden’s competitor to the top-selling Toyota 86 coupe– an automobile with a cult-like following, in part due to its $29,990 beginning cost.
Called the “small Monaro”, the Opel GT becomes part of Holden’s strategy to break its standard Australian image as it prepares to close its Adelaide vehicle assembly line in 2017 and end up being entirely an importer of automobiles.
Holden has formerly never ever thought about an automobile like the Opel GT, which is powered by a small 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine.
A few of the innovation, nevertheless, might not make it to display rooms, such as the electronic cameras rather of door mirrors, and the nontransparent side glass that mixes into the colour of the doors. The red front tires are likewise simply motor reveal tease.
Experts state it would be about 3 years away from display rooms if the Opel GT gains enough fans at the show and gets the green light for production.