Opel Antara treated to improved drivetrain options, updated appearance for 2011

The Opel Antara has received improved drivetrain options and an updated appearance for 2011.

The Antara gets a new 2.2L turbocharged diesel, available with 163 or 184 horsepower. Both variants can be hooked up to a choice of two new gearboxes: a six-speed automatic and six-speed manual. All-wheel-drive will come standard when ordering 184 horsepower, while those opting for 163 hp will have to stick with front-wheel-drive or order AWD as an optional extra.

If you’re not into diesels though, Opel will offer an updated version of the 2.4L four-cylinder gasoline engine, now developing 170 hp, 30 more than before. Customers choosing this gasoline engine can choose from FWD or AWD, as well as an automatic or manual transmission.

Visually, the car gets a few minor tweaks, mainly a new front grille and new rear lights. It’s also now available with more exterior colours, as well as interior colours. Speaking of the interior, a revised centre console has been thrown in.

More details can be found in the press release after the gallery.

Press Release

New Opel Antara Combines Off-Road Ability with Urban Chic
2010-11-22 

  • Renewed: Powertrain line-up adds high efficiency and sovereign performance
  • Updated: Front design for a sporty-elegant look
  • Up-scale: Premium Interior optimizes functionality

Rüsselsheim.  The new Opel Antara 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.

Source: General Motors

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