The Geneva Motor Show (2013 – how time flies!) is once again rolling round and as such there’ll be plenty of new metal from a variety of manufacturers. First up for our coverage on Car Articles is the four interesting items Vauxhall have confirmed they’ll be sharing:
The Cascada four seat convertible as shown, the ADAM ROCKS and R2 concepts and the super-efficient 1.6-litre diesel engine in the Zafira Tourer.
Vauxhall’s Cascada offers affordability paired with outstanding levels of equipment, technology and luxury. It comes in two trims, with the entry level SE getting 18″ alloy wheels, a sports chassis, LED tail lamps and aux-in/USB, as standard. It is being sold as rival to the excellent Audi A5.
Also set to wow Geneva show-goers next month will be the ADAM ROCKS concept, an urban mini-crossover that could open a new segment in the industry.
The Adam R2 is a Rally Cup variant of the fashionable A-sector newcomer which marks Vauxhall’s sister company Opel’s official return to motorsport.
Built to FIA R2 regulations, the ADAM R2 is powered by a 1.6-litre 16V engine with variable camshaft phasing producing 185PS and maximum torque of about 190Nm in its competitive configuration.
Also making its show debut will be the new generation 1.6 CDTi Start/Stop diesel engine, the first engine announced in a new family of state-of-the-art, four cylinder diesel units. The new powertrain will first appear in Vauxhall’s Zafira Tourer MPV.
This cutting-edge powertrain is Vauxhall’s cleanest diesel engine ever and is equipped with BlueInjection selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology that meets strict Euro 6 emissions regulations.
Strong and powerful, the 1.6 CDTi unit delivers 136PS and 320Nm of torque while also offering outstanding fuel efficiency of 68.9mpg combined and 109g/km CO2. This allows the Zafira Tourer to offer a combination of high torque, performance (with 0-60mph in 10.4 seconds) and fuel economy.
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