OPEL Kadett Sedan Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The European arm of General Motors, Opel, introduced the last generation of the Kadett lineup in 1984 in a few body shapes and, in 1985, it launched the sedan version.

Opel tried to get the most out of the Kadett platform and offered it in all the existing shapes for the compact segment. The sedan was part of the equation, and it was preferred by many customers who didn't want to share the passenger area with the trunk, as happens in the hatchbacks or station wagons.

The carmaker designed the sedan with a curved hood above the plastic grille, which was part of the front bumper. To create a common design language for the entire brand, the Kadett featured similar-looking headlights to the Ascona or the Rekord, with sharper inner sides and corner-mounted turn signals. Up to the B-pillar, the Kadett sedan looked like the rest of its siblings, but the main difference was at the back, where the carmaker installed triangular windows behind the rear doors. The squared-looking rear end was adorned with corner-mounted taillights.

Depending on the trim levels, the Kadett Sedan offered cranked windows and manually adjustable rear-view mirrors. The cabin was good enough for up to five passengers but mostly for four adults. For the upper trim levels, the carmaker offered power windows and locks. Moreover, as an option, Opel installed also a sunroof, which was not a common option for all mass-market compact-sized vehicles.

Under the hood, the Kadett featured various engines, both gasoline and diesel units. It was available with a 4- or 5-speed manual transmission, depending on the engine. An automatic transmission was available for selected models. The car featured a McPherson suspension for the front and a torsion beam on the rear.