Opel has announced today that the world premiere of the new 2011 Opel Antara facelift will take place at the Bologna motors show. The 2011 Opel Antara facelift will be available with a new newly-developed 2.2 CDTI Turbo diesel engine which will be sold with two power outputs 120 kW/163 hp and 135 kW/184 hp. The 2011 Opel Antara facelift powered by the 163 hp engine will be available with both front-wheel and all-wheel drive and with a manual or an automatic six-speed gearbox. The 184 hp version of the 2011 Opel Antara facelift will come with all-wheel drive as standard and with the transmission options.
The petrol versions of the 2011 Opel Antara facelift will be powered by the 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine developing 125 kW/170 coupled
with either a FWD or an AWD drive system.
The 2011 Opel Antara facelift comes with a newly designed front end, a premium interior and new wheel designs.
The 2011 Opel Antara facelift price list will be announced at a later date.
Opel Press Release:
Opel Antara facelift Combines Off-Road Ability with Urban Chic
The Opel Antara facelift pairs sporty, off-road capabilities and urban-chic looks with high functionality and safety. With improvements to its powertrain line-up, exterior styling and interior comfort, the Antara can now be seen as a new competitor in the growing SUV segment.
The most notable changes in the Antara’s mid-cycle enhancements, which will be introduced at
the end of this year, are in the powertrain. The fully re-worked engine line-up, all Euro-5 compliant, now offers improved driving performance as well as significantly reduced consumption and emissions. Even the two available transmissions – a six-gear manual and automatic – have undergone completely new developments to improve efficiency and dynamics.
The latest entry to the engine range is a newly-developed 2.2 CDTI Turbo diesel, which comes with two outputs. The 120 kW/163 hp offers 36 hp more than its predecessor model.
The 135 kW/184 hp version offers 34 hp more power.
The 163 hp variant is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive as well as with manual or automatic six-gear transmissions. The 184 hp also offers a choice of manual or automatic transmissions, and comes with all-wheel drive as standard.
The gasoline line-up, too, offers more power. The 2.4 liter, four-cylinder version now comes with 125 kW/170 hp, or, 30 hp more power. Like the diesel variants, this engine is available in front-wheel or all-wheel drive and comes as manual or automatic six-gear transmission.
The engine variants come with variable camshaft phasing for the inlet and exhaust, which optimizes the torque and performance characteristics as well as lowers fuel consumption and emissions. Naturally an active, re-worked chassis fits nicely to the new Antara, offering dynamic handling and excellent traveling comfort.
Strong presence through accentuated front design
On the street, the Antara turns heads with its chic, upscale look. Its new, front grill with bold logo makes it immediately recognizable as a member of the new Opel design family. The fog lights together with chrome bezels and a well-blended pedestrian protection lends the vehicle a harmonious look with a strong presence. Modified rear lights and optional 19-inch light-metal wheels round out the robust look.
The chic, sporty SUV look comes about from a new center console with extra storage solutions, new materials and added interior and exterior colors. An optimized instrument graphic and effective interior lighting underscore the prestigious ambiance.
Opel has improved safety and comfort features in the Antara as well. This includes a standard electric parking brake and the Hill Assist System. With these changes, the market segment of the compact SUV has a new competitor in the ring.
