What was at first thought to be a rakish coupe turned out actually to be gull-wing door shooting brake with the Opel-Vauxhall Monza Concept. We didn’t see that one coming. Nor did we expect the electric powertrain with a CNG range-extending generator engine via a modified 1.0L three-cylinder engine that Opel will also be showing off at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
The Opel-Vauxhall Monza Concept ditches conventional instrument panel read outs and center stacks for 18 LED projectors  that span across the dash to adaptable multi-functional display. Currently, Opel is waiting until the Frankfurt Motor Show press days (September 10-11) to explain more about the system. The new Monza Concept also takes connectivity to the next level.
There are three concept settings of connectivity in the Monza Concept: Me, Us and All. In “Me” mode, the infotainment system virtually disconnects the drivers’ smartphone and prioritizes the information relevant for the driving experience. To us, it sounds similar to airplane mode. It also sounds like a great way to end texting and driving.
“Us” mode enables the passengers of the Monza Concept to connect with a group of selected people such as friends and family members using the the car’s own infotainment system as a sort of hub by way of their own communication device and exchange information, music and images, chat, set up appointments, and the like. Finally, “All” mode allows the driver and virtually the whole outside world to connect. Opel says that drivers can spontaneously share their planned route online over a tablet or smartphone so that people can catch a ride with them along the way, which enables a new kind of car-sharing. We’re pretty sure some people would call that hitch-hiking.
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Why do car makers make concept cars with designs that have zero chance of making it to production?
That door looks kool it’s fun to talk about but why waste your time a door that opens out like that will never see production!
I like the car, it looks really kool!
How long till something like this gets to dealership s showroom?
Concepts drum up excitement for the brand and showcase design features and elements will be incorporated into future production cars.
Design features that might be incorporate in future models!
Only if they have a snow balls chance in hell of making it or why bother?
I’m all for pushing the limits and taking concepts that may or may not make it due to cost!
Things like headlights, tail lights, body creases and sculpting, cockpit layout, etc. can often be seen in future models. Just because this car has massive gull-wing doors doesn’t mean we’ll be seeing an Opel with them.
“Only if they have a snow balls chance in hell of making it or why bother?
I’m all for pushing the limits and taking concepts that may or may not make it due to cost!”
Hitting Enter allowing space between lines doesn’t mean it avoids contradicting yourself.
There’s no contradiction here! K/T!
I like the door it’s kool, I see no reason to put time and money on something that will not make production at any point!
Interiors seats wheels bumpers hood all could at some point make it into production but I don’t think a family of four will be getting out of that car with those doors any time soon so why bother
To draw excitement to the brand, and bring people to the Opel section at autoshows, and get people talking about Opel. Where is the confusion in what concepts have always been meant for?
Cuz people in the media and on sites like this will complain about the car doesn’t look anything like the concept or hey where’s that door the concept had!
That’s why!
I’m going to use Mazda as an example because the Furai concept was the first thing that came to mind. Did people complain that it never went into production? Probably a few idiots. It was basically a Le Mans Prototype. That ‘Nagare’ design language did find it’s way into production cars. And now, the Mazda Shinari paved the way for the new, and great looking, Mazda6.
Now take a concept like the 2006 Camaro. It basically went from concept form into production with very little change. People bitch about the rear window/visibility being a sliver, and the wind shield is too low. Well that’s what happens when you take a concept car’s shape and roll it down the assembly line.
Concepts are also fun for the engineers and designers, it allows them to use their imagination instead of just designing the next Corolla every day.
Concept programs create innovation and forward thinking.
Well, I did expect an electric powertrain. An “innovative propulsion system” was put in perspective when K.T. Neumann showed the front of the car as teaser.
In two weeks time, I will have a chance to meet Opel’s director for “advanced design” at the IAA for a talk about the Monza Concept, as one of a select group of contributors to the official Opel Blog. Maybe you contributors to this blog want to suggest some questions I should raise at this meeting?
ohh another golf cart gsuss!!!! fuck it
I think the above post is quite reliable and the various aspects are something that are supposed to be known for the various people altogether.