Opel to build new Corsa model with Peugeot technology
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Car maker Opel, which PSA Group has agreed to buy from General Motors, will use the French carmaker’s technology in the next generation of its best-selling Corsa model, a company spokesman said, confirming a report.
The current Corsa model is built with GM technology. Opel had previously said its new Corsa, slated to be launched in 2019, would also be built with GM technology but has now decided to use Peugeot technology, allowing for higher margins, Allgemeine Zeitung Mainz reported in its online edition on Monday.
PSA, which agreed to buy Opel in March, was not immediately available for comment.
The new Corsa will be Opel’s fourth joint project with PSA after Opel models Crossland X, Grandland X and Combo. The Corsa will be built at Opel’s largest manufacturing site, in Saragossa, Spain.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company's technology will the new Corsa model use, and what was the previous plan?
Which company's technology will the new Corsa model use, and what was the previous plan?
The new Corsa will use Peugeot technology. Opel had previously planned for the new model, slated for 2019, to be built with General Motors technology before this decision was made.
Q.What is the primary reason given for Opel switching to Peugeot technology for the Corsa?
What is the primary reason given for Opel switching to Peugeot technology for the Corsa?
The decision to use Peugeot technology for the new Corsa model was made because it is expected to allow for higher margins for the car. This was reported by Allgemeine Zeitung Mainz.
Q.Where will the new Corsa model be manufactured?
Where will the new Corsa model be manufactured?
The new Corsa will be built at Opel’s largest manufacturing site. This facility is located in Saragossa, Spain, according to the company spokesman and report.
Q.How many joint projects has Opel undertaken with PSA before the Corsa?
How many joint projects has Opel undertaken with PSA before the Corsa?
The new Corsa will be Opel’s fourth joint project with PSA. The previous three collaborations mentioned were the Opel models Crossland X, Grandland X, and Combo.
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