Media Information
December 2010
Opel Agila: The Friendly, Dynamic, Flexible City Car
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The 1.2 liter engine optimized for performance and reduce CO2
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Start/Stop option on Opel’s first gasoline engine
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New interior fabric and color
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Agila is only Opel to offer a pearl effect on exterior
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Agila, a mini-monocab with five doors and five seats, combines
versatility and eye-catching design in a very compact space. Its small-car exterior means
the Agila is easy to park, yet its interior roominess gives occupants a big-car feeling: even
in the rear, adult passengers enjoy plenty of space. Moreover, thanks to the comfortable,
slightly elevated seating position, visibility is excellent, especially in the driver’s seat.
Together this makes the Agila the perfect car for the city.
This year the 1.2-liter engine has been given a make-over, adding variable valve timing
and an advanced alternator while reducing engine friction, so that it offers nearly 10
percent increased performance while at the same time using more than eight percent less
fuel. The 1.2-liter 69kW/94 hp offers 118 Nm torque at 4800 rpm. It requires only 5.1 liters
per 100 kilometers, emitting only 119 g/km.
The 1.2-liter is also the basis for the ecoFLEX variant which offers Start/Stop technology
and is the first Opel to offer this fuel-saving innovation on a gasoline engine. Emissions are
then reduced to 116 g/km CO2.
New fresh interior color and fabric
On the exterior, the Agila now offers a new pearl effect to its exterior colors and has added
Oregano Green to the already existing palette. Also new this model year is a Lemontree
trim offered on the Enjoy trim level, adding a new, fresh green hue. In addition to the
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yellow-green upholstery, the interior also has matching door inserts and on the cover
around the center stack. A new five-spoke pattern is optionally available on the 15-inch
alloy wheel covers.
The luggage compartment capacity remains a top value in its segment, at 225 liters, and
with the rear seat backs folded forward, it increases to 1050 liters. With favorable
aerodynamics (Cd value of .32) the Agila is nicely proportioned.
Its almond-shaped lighting units and the integrated round headlamps lend it a smart and
friendly face. The slender, vertical tail lights allowed a tailgate design that makes loading
and unloading very easy. Fresh colors and attractive shapes create a friendly interior
atmosphere which is underlined by generous headroom.
The versatile five-seater features a high seating position for excellent visibility and the gear
shift lever is located higher up for easy operation. The rear seat backs and bench are
available in a 60:40 split on the Enjoy trim level. When one side of the seat back is folded
down, the corresponding cushion also swings down so that a perfectly level load area floor
is created. A cargo liner is a perfect accompaniment to keep the trunk area clean.
For those rare moments when more space it needed, purpose-built Opel Agila accessories
add solutions. A front armrest, for instance, adds comfort and convenience. The armrest
mounts securely on the tunnel console. It contains a storage compartment, and can also
be swiveled away when not needed.
Passive safety
The Opel Agila’s body boasts a sophisticated combination of rigidity and superb energy
absorbing and energy distribution characteristics. Additional safety is provided by two front
and two side airbags, safety belt pretensioners and belt force limiters for the safety belts in
front. The Opel Pedal Release System protects the driver’s feet from serious injury in the
event of a head-on collision. Mountings for the child safety seat system ISOFIX and Top
Tether are integrated into the outer rear seats.
Chassis and active safety
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The Agila’s chassis – with A-arm and McPherson struts in front and a twist beam rear axle
– is set up for optimal driving dynamics. The front subframe aids precise handling and high
riding comfort, and carries the lower A-arm, suspension stabilizer and steering. The Agila’s
wide track (front 1470 mm, rear 1480 mm) also contributes to its stable handling
characteristics. Instead of a rigid axle like its predecessor, the mini monocab features a
torsional pivot pin in the rear, which also does its part to optimize the agile and easy-tocontrol self-steering properties. ESP is available as an option.
The rack and pinion power steering varies according to driving speed. The steering wheel
with a diameter of 370 mm is as much an indication of the Agila’s sporty steering layout as
its 3.2 turns lock-to-lock. Turning clearance has been reduced from 10 meters to 9.6 (curb
to curb). All Agila models are fitted with newest-generation ABS with integrated brake
assist, which shortens braking distance in emergency situations. Internally ventilated disk
brakes in front and drum brakes in rear ensure powerful deceleration.
Engines and transmissions
Two frugal gasoline engines are used in the Agila. Both have an aluminum cylinder block
and head as well as twin overhead camshafts and are Euro 5 compliant.
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The entry-level engine is the 1.0-liter three-cylinder unit with 48 kW/65 hp and a top
speed of 160 km/h. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox it requires 5.1 l/100 km
and emits 119 g/km CO2.
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The 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine with 69 kW/94 hp sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 12
seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 175 km/h. It is offered in both a standard
five-speed manual gearbox and an optional four-speed automatic transmission.
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With the fuel-saving Start/Stop technology, the Agila 1.2-liter ecoFLEX (69 kW/94 hp)
with five-speed manual gearbox emits just 116 g/km CO2 and has combined cycle fuel
consumption of only 5.0 l/100 km.