The body of Opel's new midsize contender meets the highest demands in its class for stability, safety, comfort and quality, thanks to lightweight, high-grade materials such as aluminum, magnesium, and high-strength, as well as bake-hardened steel.
The new Vectra's confident, distinctive design is a template for future Opel models. Its clear-cut contours emphasize the larger dimensions: Thanks to the longer wheelbase (+ 60 millimeters), wider tread (+ 52 mm front/+ 45 mm rear) and the higher roof (+ 52 mm), the new model offers significantly more interior space than its predecessor. The aerodynamic form (drag coefficient: 0.28) and sophisticated sound-attenuation measures make the new Vectra especially quiet, both inside and out.
The Vectra's ambitions are reflected in the design and selection of the interior materials, and above all in the variety of equipment aimed at improving the comfort and safety of the driver and passengers. For example, the new Vectra features an all-new integrated electronics system, intelligent Electronic Climate Control with air quality sensor, a wide range of communication and entertainment systems, eight-way adjustable front seats, a rain sensor and park-pilot. The passive safety equipment includes as standard front, side and Full-Size Curtain Head Airbags, Opel's patented Pedal Release System, and further improved Active Head Restraints for protection from whiplash injuries.
