Opel and
Vauxhall have unveiled the GT X Experimental concept. Designed to showcase a new
styling direction for the PSA-owned brands, the GT X Experimental concept is a stylish
crossover coupe which has a roofline that mimics the Adam. Despite this
familiar touch, the concept features a bold new design with a slightly opaque
grille that blends into the crossover’s LED matrix headlights.
We can see a triangular accent
beneath the Opel / Vauxhall logo. The protruding element is echoed on the hood
as there’s a prominent center line that goes all the way back to the
windscreen. Continuing past the A-pillar, we can see sleek bodywork and bulging
rear fenders. The sporty styling belies the fact that the concept features
suicide rear doors and a pillar-less design.
The latter feature allows easy access to the
concept’s four-seat interior which has a minimalist design. While the cabin is
largely plain, the concept has a thin-rimmed steering wheel and a large digital
instrument cluster that flows into the infotainment system.
Opel and Vauxhall were coy on technical
specifications, but Autocar and Autoblog.nl report the concept is an electric
vehicle with a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery and an inductive charging system.
Power is sent to an undisclosed electric motor which turns the front wheels.
Besides the electric powertrain, the concept rides
on a lightweight platform and reportedly semi-autonomous driving technology. The decision to make the concept
an electric crossover isn’t surprising as the Opel expects 40% of sales to come
from crossovers by 2021. Opel is also making a push for electrification and
aims to offer an electric version of each model by 2024.
