Opel Karl

For the 1960s automobile, see Vauxhall Viva.

Opel Karl

Overview
Manufacturer	Opel
Also called	Vauxhall Viva Chevrolet Spark^[1]^[2]
Production	2014–present
Model years	2015–present
Assembly	South Korea: Changwon (GM Korea)
Designer	Mark Adams
Body and chassis
Class	City car (A)
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Global Small Vehicles
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L B10XF I3 (petrol)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Chronology
Predecessor	Opel Agila

The Opel Karl is a city car designated by the German manufacturer Opel as their entry model for the line-up. It replaced the Agila in December 2014. It is named after Adam Opel's oldest son Carl.^[3]^[4] In Great Britain, it has been marketed as the Vauxhall Viva since December 2014.

The car is built in South Korea, with a starting price of under £8,000, and fuel consumption reaching 4.3 L/100 km (66 mpg_-imp) with a 1.0 L (999 cc) 3-cylinder direct injection engine making 55 kW (75 PS).^[5]

Vauxhall Viva

The Viva range includes the base SE model, the SE A/C (which has air con as standard, hence the name) and the top SL.^[6]

The range has a high level standard specification compared to similar vehicles from other manufacturers, including a lane departure warning system, cruise control, speed limiter, trip computer (instant MPG, average MPG, average speed, stop watch and trip computer), tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic stability program and traction control, front fog lamps and cornering lamps.

The SL offers digital climate control, partial leather trim and alloy wheels.

Options include an electronically operated glass sunroof, a touch screen entertainment system (replacing the 300/300BT stereo unit) and a "Winter Pack" comprising heated seats, steering wheel, and door mirrors.

References

↑ "Vauxhall To Introduce New Brand Image, Small Cars - GM Authority". GM Authority. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
↑ "The Vauxhall Viva is coming back". Top Gear. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
↑ "Opel Karl - Neuer Kleinwagen als Einstiegsmodell". Süddeutsche.de. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
↑ "Neuer Opel Karl (2015): Erste Fotos vom Kleinwagen - autobild.de". Retrieved 15 July 2015.
↑ "New Opel KARL: World Premiere at the Geneva Motor Show" (Press release). General Motors. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
↑ "Vauxhall VIVA | Equipment". Vauxhall Motors UK. Retrieved 3 March 2016.

External links

Media related to Opel Karl at Wikimedia Commons

Opel

A subsidiary of General Motors

Vehicles

Cars	Adam Ampera Astra Astra GTC Cascada Corsa Insignia Karl Meriva

Station wagons	Insignia Sports Tourer

Crossovers/SUVs	Antara Insignia Country Tourer Mokka Zafira Tourer

Vans	Corsavan Combo Movano Vivaro

Historic and discontinued models	Admiral (1937–1939, 1964–1977) Agila (2000–2015) Arena (1997–2001) Ascona (1970–1988) Astravan (1998–2013) Bedford Blitz (1973–1986) Blitz (1930–1975) Calibra (1989–1997) Campo (1992–2001) Chevette (1980–1982) Commodore (1967–1982) Diplomat (1964–1977) 5/12 PS "Puppchen" (1911–1920) 4/8 PS "Doktorwagen" (1909–1910) Frontera (1991–2004) GT (1968–1973, 2006–2009) Kadett (1937–1940, 1962–1991) Kapitän (1939–1970) 4 PS "Laubfrosch" (1924–1931) Manta (1970–1988) Monterey (1992–1999) Monza (1978–1986) Olympia (1935–1940, 1947–1953, 1967-1970) Olympia Rekord (1953–1957) Omega (1986–2003) Patent Motor Car, System Lutzmann (1899–1902) P4 (1935–1937) RAK (1928) RAK2 (1928) Regent (1928–1929) Rekord (1953–1986) Senator (1978–1993) Signum (2003–2008) Sintra (1996–1999) Speedster (2000–2005) Super 6 (1937–1938) Tigra (1994–2000, 2004–2009) 10/30 (10/35) PS (1922–1924) Vectra (1988–2008) Zafira Family (2011–2014)

Concept cars/Prototypes

Divisions and subsidiaries

People

Adam Opel (Founder)
Fritz von Opel
Karl-Thomas Neumann (CEO)
Rikky von Opel
Wilhelm von Opel

Factories

Other

Category
Commons

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Type	1980s										1990s										2000s										2010s
Type	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6
City car																					Agila A								Agila B							Karl
City car																																	Adam
Supermini			Corsa A												Corsa B							Corsa C						Corsa D							Corsa E
Supermini	Chevette
Small family car	Kadett D					Kadett E							Astra F							Astra G						Astra H					Astra J					Astra K
Small family car																																Ampera
Large family car	Ascona B		Ascona C							Vectra A							Vectra B							Vectra C / Signum						Insignia
Executive car	Rekord E / Commodore C							Omega A							Omega B
Full-size car	Senator A							Senator B
Coupé															Tigra A
	Manta B									Calibra
	Monza
Convertible																									Tigra TwinTop B									Cascada
Sports car																					Speedster						GT (Roadster)
Mini MPV																							Meriva A
Compact MPV																															Meriva B
Compact MPV																				Zafira A							Zafira B
Large MPV																	Sintra															Zafira Tourer C
Mini SUV																																	Mokka
Compact SUV												Frontera A								Frontera B							Antara
Mid-size SUV													Monterey
Pick-up													Campo
LAV							Kadett Combo									Combo B							Combo C										Combo D
Van	Bedford Blitz																	Arena					Vivaro A													Vivaro B
Van																			Movano A													Movano B

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