The first thing you may notice the close-ups is that Opel is always unique front and rear apron. Unlike its sibling Chevrolet Volt and Holden, the Ampera feature styling that much more focused on the European market.
With its futuristic design, the hybrid a real eye-catcher will be. The most unusual styling elements, including round headlamps, sleek aerodynamics and a bold grille.
Around back, there is a large horizontal chrome strip that binds together the taillights, and fat trim, where a diffuser is usually found.
Inside, the space-age theme continues. The center console is finished in Dark Argent Metallic paint, which creates a sporty look that works well with the cabin of the jet black interior with red accents Spice.
Other highlights include two interior information displays, a touch-sensitive infotainment center, and an electrical design issue on the door panels.
Power comes from GM for the Ampera Voltec system that put a 111 kW electric drive unit, a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery used. This allows the car to up to 37 miles an hour on electricity alone before a small gasoline engine starts to recharge the battery to travel.
Considering that 80% of German drivers less than 30 miles per day and the fact that the Ampera The operating cost is about one-fifth, travel associated with a standrad pertol car, the new model should draw much attention when in is production in 2011.
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