General Motors finally revealed today their new small model, the Opel Adam (2013), which will be marketed as the Vauxhall Adam in the UK. The Opel Adam measures 3.70 meters in length and 1.72 meters width without the side mirrors. It comes in a three-door configuration and it's developed mainly for urban areas. At launch, Opel will sell the Adam with a choice between three petrol engines (1.2 l 51kW/70 hp, 1.4 l 64 kW/87 hp and 1.4 l 74/100 hp) and a five-speed manual gearbox. All versions of the Opel Adam are going to be available with ecoFLEX technology and a Start/Stop function. Opel also announced they're going to launch a performance version of the Adam, which will be powered by a turbocharged gasoline engine with direct injection. This version of the Adam is going to have a 6-speed manual gearbox.
When developing the Adam, Opel / Vauxhall aimed to offer as much liberty as possible for customizing the appearance of the car. The Adam will be available in three versions: JAM, for unconventional customers, GLAM, which is a more elegant version and SLAM, for more energetic people. The new Opel Adam (2013) comes equipped with LED DRLs, and a new infotainment system, which is compatible with both Apple products and Android smartphones. This new system makes the smartphone content available in the cabin. This includes GPS and Internet enabled Apps. Opel Adam's infotainment system comes with a 7-inch high-resolution and full-color touch screen, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
The equipment list of the Vauxhall / Opel Adam includes Advanced Park Assist (APA II), Side Blind Spot Alert (SBSA), ESP, Hill Start Assist, and Electrical Power Steering (EPS). The EPS comes with a CITY mode, which increases power assistance at lower speeds.
The world debut of the Opel Adam is going to take place at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. Even though the Adam's price has not been announced yet, GM says it's going to put it on sale at the beginning of next year.
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