Opel Adam Production Starts in Germany

Want an interesting, funky city car that’s built in Germany? Since the VW Up! is actually built in Slovakia, your only choice would be the Opel Adam, a direct rival to the Italian Fiat 500, which has just started rolling off the assembly line in Eisenach, Germany.

This is a special moment for Eisenach and for the entire company. The ADAM is bold, innovative and versatile, and thus embodies the pioneering spirit that is moving Opel into a new era,” says Steve Girsky, Opel Supervisory Board Chairman, GM Vice Chairman and President GM Europe.

The Adam is built on a new platform derived from that of the Corsa and has been named after the carmaker’s founding father.

Designed specifically for Europe’s A-segment. It’s available in three trim levels with a choice of either 1.2-liter or 1.4-liter petrol engines, mated to a five-speed gearbox.

“The ADAM is a clear commitment to our plant in Eisenach and to Germany as a whole.” With its vast possibilities for individualization, the ADAM poses challenges for planning, logistics and manufacturing. “The highly qualified Eisenach team as well as everyone in the company who has worked on this project can be proud of this day,” added Opel Management Board Dr. Thomas Sedran.

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