As well as being the first concept to emerge following the automaker’s sale to the PSA Group last year, the crossover styled GT X also provides a glimpse of the brand’s switch to electric power set to commence in 2020 with the arrival of the new Corsa, and to have an electric offering of all of its models by 2024.
Measuring 4 063mm in overall length with a wheelbase of 2 625mm, height of 1 528mm and width of 1 830mm, the GT X rides on uniquely designed 17-inch alloy wheels and makes use of a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack with inductive charging. No range or power outputs were however revealed, although Opel did confirm that it has Level 3 autonomous driving.
In-line with Opel/Vauxhall’s aim of having SUVs make up 40% of its sales by 2021, the concept boasts suicide opening rear doors without a B-pillar and a sloping rear end with more than a few nods to the current Astra, while the front facia is dominated by the so-called Opel Compass aimed at making the Blitz badge the centre piece of the overall design, and a design touch known as the Vizor which uses the tinted Plexiglass grille to combine elements such as the headlights, L-shaped daytime running LEDs and the hidden autonomous cameras and sensors.
Inside, the GT X features a single widescreen dashboard display Opel refers to the “Pure Panel”, aimed at simplifying the various infotainment tech fitted and providing a minimalist, yet modern look. Providing seating for four, the interior is capped off by a thin-rimmed, retro-looking steering wheel and two further screens mounted at the end of the dash in place of air vents, which serves as the side mirrors.
At present, the GT X is only concept and while its styling will eventually trickle down from the Corsa to the next Astra and Mokka X, don’t be surprised if it makes it to production in coming few year.
