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ADAM ROCKS READY TO ROLL
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Production-ready ADAM ROCKS debuts at the Geneva Motor Show
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Urban mini-crossover features rugged, outdoor looks and electric folding canvas roof
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First Vauxhall to get punchy new 115PS 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine
Luton/Geneva – Rocking up to next month’s Geneva Motor Show is Vauxhall’s funky urban
mini-crossover the ADAM ROCKS.
The latest edition to Vauxhall’s city chic ADAM range was previewed as a concept at the 2013
Geneva Motor Show and after receiving a rapturous reception the production model is poised
to make a show-stopping debut a year later.
Rocking rugged design
Compared with other members of the ADAM family, ROCKS is taller, wider and tougher in
appearance, while also offering a full-length electric folding canvas roof.
ADAM ROCKS’ new crossover body style is supported by a chassis that is raised 15mm with a
wider stance. Agile parkour athletes, who move from one place to another, negotiating urban
obstacles in between, were the inspiration for this sporty crossover concept.
Parts of the chassis system have been modified or re-tuned – including dampers, springs, the
rear suspension geometry, and steering. The higher, wider looks are matched by a choice of 17inch or 18-inch alloy wheels. These can be further personalized with new wheel clips in “Wild”
design and different colours that are unique to ROCKS.
Protective, anthracite-coloured cladding is wrapped tightly around the ADAM ROCKS, giving it a
tough, muscular look. The front trapezoidal grille, with a chrome central brand bar, is
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embedded in the cladding, while contrasting, satin chrome ‘boomerang’ elements frame the
front fog lamps/indicator housings and the reversing/fog lamps at the rear. An integrated rear
roof spoiler and LED daytime running lights also come as standard. Silver skid plates front and
rear and a bold chrome exhaust complete the exterior design.
New exterior paint colours will be introduced with ADAM ROCKS, starting with the vibrant
yellow Goldbusters.
ROCKS combines its rugged individuality with open air fun. The electric folding canvas roof is
operated via a button located in the front area of the headliner and folds back neatly on to the
C-pillars in just five seconds. Creating a wide opening into the sky, this stylish system has no
negative impact on body stiffness or on the car’s functionality: the boot keeps the full opening
of a hatchback and loading volume remains untouched.
The entire roof module is acoustically tuned for noise insulation inside the cabin, and the
robust, three-layer fabric has a neoprene centre for weatherproofing and durability. The folding
canvas roof is available in a choice of three exterior colours – Black, Sweet Coffee or Light Oak –
that combine with the different roof colours of the ROCKS.
ROCKS’ cabin reverberates with its own distinctive character. Two new, exclusive ROCKS
interior trims have been designed. They include a main instrument cluster, seat and door panel
colours and other trim elements – all unique to Vauxhall’s urban chic newcomer. One trim is
taken directly from the ADAM ROCKS concept car revealed last year: it has elegant-sporty
Peanut-coloured fabric/Morrocana seats and door panels, leather steering wheel, gearshift and
handbrake in the same colour, and a “Surf” décor trim. The other features a sophisticated
Coffee Bean design – rich dark brown seats in a black cabin trimmed with bright blue stitching.
New 1.0-litre engine packs triple punch
ROCKS is the first model to feature Vauxhall’s all-new 1.0-litre ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo
three-cylinder engine. This high-tech pocket rocket raises the bar for three-cylinder engine
refinement and packs up to 115PS, with impressive low-end torque of 166 Nm.
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Contributing to the overall efficiency of the all-aluminium engine with a single scroll
turbocharger include direct injection, variable valve timing, a switchable water pump and an
integrated exhaust manifold. Fuel-saving Start/Stop technology is an integral part of the system
and offered as standard. The new 1.0 ECOTEC comes with a choice of two power outputs, 90PS
and 115PS.
Both versions of the new three-cylinder powerhouse are mated to an all-new six-speed manual
gearbox with a compact package design. During its development, focus was on efficiency
(thanks to reduced friction) and benchmark shifting: gear change is comfortable, precise and
smooth.
The new engine tops a powertrain portfolio including ADAM’s three current four-cylinder
naturally-aspirated units comprising a 1.2-litre engine with 70PS and a 1.4-litre available in two
power outputs, 87PS and 100PS.
Like its ADAM siblings, ROCKS is one of the best connected small cars around thanks to its stateof-the-art Intelilink infotainment system. Priced from just £275, it allows seamless integration
of Android as well as Apple iOS smartphone functionalities into the car. It provides USB and
Bluetooth connectivity, audio streaming, a seven-inch high-definition colour touch-screen and
seven speakers. Clever apps including navigation BringGo, Stitcher and TuneIn can be
downloaded.
The integration of Apple iOS devices into the system enables Siri Eyes Free voice control. This
makes it possible for drivers to have incoming text messages read aloud and to dictate
messages while they keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the steering wheel.
“ADAM ROCKS combines the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving,”
said Stuart Harris, Vauxhall’s Head of Carline Brand. “It’s the perfect ADAM for active drivers
wanting to stand out from the crowd.”
ADAM ROCKS pricing will be announced when it goes on sale in the summer. Production is due
to start in Eisenach, Germany in August.
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Press Contact:
Simon Hucknall
Product PR Manager, Vauxhall
+44 (0) 1582 427606
simon.hucknall@vauxhall.co.uk
Justin Hawkins
Press Contact, Vauxhall Product, CV & Fleet
+44 (0) 1582 427617
justin.hawkins@vauxhall.co.uk
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