Opel Flextreme should not be confused with Opel Flextreme GT/E.
| Opel Flextreme | |
| Aka: | Saturn Flextreme (North America) |
| Manufacturer: | Opel |
| Production: | 2008 (Concept car) |
| Successor: | Chevrolet Volt (North America) Opel Ampera (Europe) |
| Class: | Small family car (C) |
| Body Style: | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout: | FF layout |
| Platform: | Delta II/E-Flex |
| Engine: | 1.3L diesel engine and electric motor |
| Transmission: | direct |
| Wheelbase: | 27251NaN1 |
| Length: | 45551NaN1 |
| Width: | 18361NaN1 |
| Height: | 14871NaN1 |
| Range: | 34miles |
| Related: | Chevrolet Volt Opel Ampera |
The Opel Flextreme is a diesel plug-in hybrid concept small family hatchback created by Opel in 2008. The Opel Flextreme shares the same GM E-Flex platform as the Chevrolet Volt (front engine, four door).
It is based on the same GM E-Flex series hybrid platform used in the Chevrolet Volt,[1] but using a diesel rather than gasoline engine.[2] It can travel 55km (34miles) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine starts charging the battery.
The Opel Flextreme is a small family car with a 5-door hatchback body styling with 5 seats.In January 2008, a rebadged version of the concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show as the Saturn Flextreme.[3] The Opel Flextreme is expected to emit 40 grams of CO2 per km or less (according to European test procedure ECE R101 for range extender vehicles).[4] It is expected to reach approximately 153mpgUS.