Opel SUV to sell in China for 320,000 yuan

Shanghai, May 30 (Gasgoo.com) Opel has introduced Astra and Vectra models in China. An Opel SUV model sharing the same platform with Chevrolet Captiva will also be sold in the Chinese market soon, according to an Opel 4S store in Beijing.

A salesperson of an Opel 4S store said that the new Opel model is expected to enter their showroom in October this year. Now the store has received orders for the car with a deposit of 10,000 yuan ($1,438). The 2.4L and 3.2L models will be available initially when the new Opel goes on sale. The selling price is set between 320,000 yuan and 360,000 yuan. The Antara lineup is either powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder 103kw engine or by a 3.2L V6 engine, producing up to 167kw.

The production version of the Antara model first made its appearance at the 2006 Paris auto show. This five-seat SUV has aroused wide interest since it came out. It measures 4575mm in length, 1850mm in width and 1704mm in height. A mid-sized SUV supported by its 2707mm wheelbase, the Antara provides a roomy space.

Chevrolet Captiva now is a good seller in China market, which indicates that there is still large growth in the mid- and luxury-SUV market in China. The upcoming Opel SUV, superior to Chevrolet Captiva, is worth expecting.