In 2023, Opel made headlines with groundbreaking releases like the Opel Experimental concept car, the new Corsa Electric, and the Astra Sports Tourer Electric. Beyond the vehicles, Opel and Vauxhall garnered attention, with Opel receiving the DMSB Sustainability Award and Vauxhall being named “Manufacturer of the Year” in the UK. The Opel Astra and Corsa claimed multiple awards globally, while the Rocks Electric, Mokka Electric, and Vivaro LCV joined the list of 2023 award winners.
Opel Astra’s global success: Best compact car and more
The new Opel Astra continued its success, being named “Best Compact Car” at the Carwow Awards 2023 in Spain and securing various awards in Portugal, Greece, Israel, and the United Kingdom. The Astra also earned the prestigious “Red Dot Award 2023” for “Product Design” in Germany and received accolades in New Zealand, including “Car of the Year 2023 – Small Lifestyle Vehicle” and “Medium/Large Business Car of the Year 2023.”
Corsa’s design and sustainability triumphs
Opel Corsa 2023 impressed with its Opel Vizor brand fascia and digital cockpit, winning the “Best New Design of 2023” by auto motor and sport readers. In the UK, it claimed titles such as “Best Small Car of the Year” (The Sun) and “Best Fleet Supermini” (Fleet World). Opel’s commitment to sustainability in motorsport was recognized with the “DMSB Sustainability Award 2023.”
Electrifying success across the range
Opel’s electrified range received acclaim, with the Vivaro LCV named “Medium Van of the Year” in the UK and the Vivaro Electric securing “Best Zero Emission Medium Van” at the 2023 Fleet News Awards. The Opel Mokka Electric was crowned “Eco Car of the Year” in Serbia, while the Opel Rocks Electric earned a “Very Good” rating among electric vehicles in Germany.
Vauxhall’s UK triumphs
Vauxhall, under the Opel brand, shone in the UK, earning “Manufacturer of the Year” at the News UK Motor Awards 2023 and “Fleet Manufacturer of the Year” (Fleet World). Vauxhall also impressed customers with the “Best Fleet Website” according to Business Car.
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