Paris premiere of General Motors

"Star" GM Forum is the serial model car Chevrolet Volt, which also was presented on September 16 in Detroit and Russelsheim (Russelsheim) during celebrations of the centenary of the creation of General Motors. Chevrolet Volt has the potential to change not only the course of the history of GM's in the next 100 years, but also face the entire automotive industry. Volt heralds a new era of electrification car and creates a class of advanced vehicles, known as "electric vehicles with extended-range» (E-REV). E-REV, as the Chevrolet Volt, a hybrid or plug (plug-in) hybrid drive. His wheels are always driven by an electric motor. The first 60 miles the car is moving on electricity from the energy lithium-ion battery capacity of 16 kilowatt-hours When the battery is exhausted, turned the engine that runs on both gas and ethanol E85, which produces electrical energy, resulting in a power reserve of the car increases to several hundred kilometers. Therefore, this car can go fearlessly into the road at any distance. Opel brings out his first version of the Insignia Sports Tourer, mid-size sedan and a strong athletic build, which at the time of launch will be powered by the 9th engines that meet stringent standards of toxicity, Euro 5. (Not all engines will be available in Russia.) Sports Tourer model features a large and comfortable for 5 passengers and cabin luggage compartment is quite competitive, which may be a good alternative for families who opt for multi-purpose vehicles (SUV). Sports Tourer, having an elegant sporty look, a truly remarkable car, not just in the back of a sedan version of the wagon. In addition to the seven engines that are installed on the Insignia, Opel / Vauxhall added a 2.0-liter CDTI BiTurbo with 190 hp and 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 180 hp Opel / Vauxhall also debuts its hi-tech model ecoFLEX, which is the flagship Insignia. The new Insignia ecoFLEX is equipped with a turbocharged 2,0 CDTI 160 hp, which is characterized by low harmful emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) - their value does not exceed 140 g / km. Its drag coefficient (CD) is 0.26, which makes the Insignia ecoFLEX one of the "aerodynamic" sedans in the world. The all-new Chevrolet Cruze in the value segment of the European small car raises the bar for exciting design to the next level. Its dynamic shape of four-door coupe is a bright interpretation of the traditional three-volume sedan. Daring style front grille, "flush" the body contour and salon-style "dual cockpit" suggests that the Cruze is made in the language of a new global design, which is a characteristic feature of all new products tagged with gold "butterfly» Chevrolet on the European markets. Demo car Chevrolet Orlando clearly indicates the intention to enter the market Chevrolet multipurpose vehicles. Performed in the language of the new design of Chevrolet, Orlando combines "muscular" appearance that makes it look sporty multipurpose vehicle (SUV) with adaptive seating and impressive interior. Orlando has a recognizable silhouette. Unlike conventional monocab lines the hood and windshield in Orlando more contrast between them. Instead of flat side surfaces of the wings and used the expanding two-tone design of the body. The innovative concept car Saab 9-X Air - the result of design ideas and find new forms for future gigs Saab. 9-X Air breaks the established notions about the design of the four-gig, primarily due to a folding roof - Canopy Top (patent pending) - mounted on the rear rack of a curvilinear shape with a retractable rear glass separately. 9-X Air is distinguished by the proportions that are close in spirit to a sports car and saloon for up to 4 passengers, with comfortable "panoramic" glass. Daring style front adds economical 1.4-liter BioPower engine and hybrid drive, related to 9-X BioHybrid. At the Paris Motor Show debuts new Chevrolet Camaro - a powerful sports coupe, which added to his legendary cutting-edge and advanced technologies. Low and bonnet of a strong, aggressive appearance of the new Camaro, which remains faithful to the best American tradition, embodies the spirit of the legendary car with no apparent signs of style "retro". Powerful 8-cylinder V-type engine of 6.2 liters and output of 400hp / 294 kW system with Active Fuel Management is exactly what "beefy" look of the car. Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon has a flawless and dynamic design. Unique style, rich decoration and interior line of economical and environmentally friendly 6-cylinder engines have to do CTS Sport Wagon attractive alternative for most expensive multi-purpose vehicles and luxury wagons. Since its launch CTS Sport Wagon is equipped with 6-cylinder V-engine of 3.6 liters, with direct fuel injection, power 229 kW / 311 hp, which is mounted with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. In addition, models for CTS is designed economical turbo diesel engine of 2.9 liters. Its capacity is 184 kW / 250 HP