Russelsheim. 2022 was a truly 'Astra-nomical' year for Opel. The models with the Blitz once again proved to be equally popular with customers, experts and specialist juries.
* 'Astra-nomical': 'Golden Steering Wheel 2022'1 and numerous 'Car of the Year' awards for Opel compact class bestseller
* Innovative propulsion concept: '40th KS Energy and Environment Award' for Vivaro-e HYDROGEN
* Rocks-e: Autonis Award for 'Best Design Novelty' for the innovative light motor vehicle
* Crosscamp Flex: 'Connected Car Award' for future campervan based on Zafira-e Life
This is demonstrated by sales successes such as the Opel Corsa, which was the most popular small car in 2022 according to official figures from the KBA (Federal Motor Agency), or the Opel Mokka, which was the best-selling electric vehicle in its segment in Germany in autumn. Further proof is offered by the numerous awards Opel received for its innovative models, technologies and solutions - with the 'Golden Steering Wheel 2022'1 for the new Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer leading the way. In 2022, almost every model in the Opel line-up received at least one award.
'Emotional, suitable for everyday use and above all electrified - this is already normal at Opel today,' said Opel CEO Florian Huettl. 'Models like the new Astra, the Grandland or the Mokka show how we inspire people with future-proof mobility solutions. This is only possible with an exemplary team performance, and this is recognised by experts and customers alike with numerous awards. Thank you for that!'
At the beginning of 2022, Opel received the 'The ONE' award for 'Most Reputable Passenger Car Brand of the Year' in Turkey. Approachable, innovative and with great attention to detail, the Opel Corsa has been hugely popular for more than 40 years. The small car bestseller received several awards last year on the important British market: It was named 'Best Fleet Supermini' by Fleet World, 'Used Small Car of the Year' as well as 'Used Car of the Year 2023' across all classes by Carbuyer. The Opel Mokka was named 'Car of the Year 2022' in Latvia, 'Irish Small SUV of the Year 2022' in Ireland and received the 'Erin Baker Award' in the United Kingdom for the battery-electric Mokka-e.
Astra takes 'Golden Steering Wheel': Into a new Opel era with the serial winner
In the autumn, another great honour was bestowed on Opel when the new Astra took the 'Golden Steering Wheel 2022'1. And Opel brand ambassador Jurgen Klopp couldn't hide his delight when seeing his own new Astra for the first time, stating: 'Wow, there it is'. With its attractive design, top technologies and electrified for the first time as a plug-in hybrid, the compact class newcomer from Russelsheim convinced the readers of AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG as well as the expert jury both as a five-door hatchback and as a Sports Tourer estate. The latest generation of the bestseller prevailed against strong competition and won one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry as 'Best Car up to EUR50,000'. It thus completed an extraordinary serial success for Opel: After the Opel Corsa-e2 in 2020 and the Opel Mokka-e3 in 2021, the coveted award went to Russelsheim for the third time in as many years. However, as a true 'champion', the new Astra generation does not rest on its laurels. The independent GCOTY expert jury of the 'German Car Awards' also voted the Astra 'German Compact Car of the Year 2023'4. And the Astra Sports Tourer estate has already won the 'FAMILY CAR of the Year' award.
Elsewhere, the Opel Rocks-e also impressed the public wits completely new, completely different and completely electric approach to urban mobility. The innovative light motor vehicle for two brings a breath of fresh air to its segment - with a style that is exceptional in every respect. And thus, the readers of auto motor und sport voted the Rocks-e 'Best Design Novelty of 2022' in the 'Mini Cars' category with an overwhelming majority.
And Opel's large models added further trophies. The readers of AUTO BILD and COMPUTER BILD recently cast their votes and awarded the 'Connected Car Award 2022' to the Crosscamp Flex, an electric campervan planned on the basis of the Opel Zafira-e Life. In addition, the best-selling battery-electric Opel Vivaro-e, winner of 'International Van of the Year 2021' now also carries the title of 'Irish Van of the Year 2022'. And the innovative Opel Vivaro-e HYDROGEN received the '40th KS Energy and Environment Prize' in Germany.
Selection of Opel and Vauxhall awards 2022: See full release at:
https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel/press/award-winning-opel-vehicles-in-2022-from-astra-to-zafira-e-life
[1] AUTO BILD edition 45/2022 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 46/2022, category for 'Best car up to EUR50,000'.
[2] AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG edition 45/2020, category for 'Small cars'.
[3] AUTO BILD edition 45/2021 and BILD am SONNTAG edition 46/2021, category for 'Best car under EUR25,000' incl. environmental bonus.
[4] German Compact Car of the Year' (compact class category, up to EUR30,000).
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Carina Elsinger
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carina.elsinger@opel-vauxhall.com
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