“We have reinvented Opel GSE for the electric age and are going ‘all in’. We are boosting performance and taking the electric driving experience to the next level,” said Opel CEO Florian Huettl at Opel’s press conference at the IAA Mobility.
The breathtaking Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo study – Opel’s first concept car that merges the digital and real worlds – and the new Opel Mokka GSE were the centre of attention. With the high-performance production model, which can be ordered now, Opel is bringing a battery-electric rally feeling to the road.
It is based on the Opel Mokka GSE Rally, which is also present at this year’s IAA Mobility, and thus benefits from Opel’s extensive motorsport know-how.
Vision of the GSE future: The Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo
“Our latest groundbreaking concept car from Rüsselsheim represents the vision for our GSE label. It brings together two icons – our best-selling Corsa and the world’s leading racing simulator, Gran Turismo 7.
The Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo is tangible and can be driven virtually,” announced Opel CEO Florian Huettl, Head of Marketing Rebecca Reinermann and Head of Design Mark Adams at today’s world premiere. Opel is thus presenting a study that will once again go down in history 60 years after the legendary Experimental GT.
Because it inspires motorsport enthusiasts as well as gaming fans. On the one hand, because of its visionary design developed by the team led by Vice President Design Mark Adams and, on the other hand because of its characteristics. 588 kW (800 hp) of system output, 800 Newton meters of torque, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.0 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h speak for themselves. “The Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo is our vision for the future of GSE – and more,” said Adams. But on the other hand, because the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo is Opel’s first concept car that everyone will soon be able to experience for themselves – in Gran Turismo 7.
“Our GSE philosophy is based on three pillars: Race, Drive and Play. Play, brought to life by the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, is the ultimate stage to unleash our next chapter of GSE — thrilling, immersive, and accessible to EVERYONE,” added Rebecca Reinermann.
Race and Drive: Opel Mokka GSE Rally and Opel Mokka GSE
Those responsible also left no doubt about which vehicles will now fill the first two pillars of the new GSE philosophy with life: The Opel Mokka GSE Rally was developed as a next-generation all-electric rally car for professional racing – its production counterpart, the Mokka GSE will provide customers with an unparalleled ‘drive’ experience on the road. And best of all, the 207 kW (281 hp) Mokka GSE can be ordered as of today.
Leasing rates start at an attractive €399 per month. In addition, customers can decide for themselves whether they want to lease, buy or subscribe the new high-performance road car.
Opel Grandland Electric: Soon with a range of around 700 km
Another Opel star at this year’s IAA Mobility is the top-of-the-line SUV Opel Grandland. Visitors will be able to take a closer look at the new Grandland Electric AWD (All Wheel Drive) on site. The brand’s first electric all-wheel-drive vehicle has a system output of 239 kW (325 hp) and a maximum torque of 509 Newton metres. In the Ultimate trim, which is already available to order, the SUV, which is designed, engineered and made in Germany, can cover up to 489 kilometres (WLTP) between charging stops; further trim levels with a range of up to 501 kilometres (provisional value according to WLTP) will follow.
But that’s not all: “Soon we will launch an all-electric Grandland variant with a range of up to around 700 kilometres (preliminary value according to WLTP),” said Opel CEO Huettl.
