Consider the Experimental Concept a showcase of design and technological attributes that will be incorporated into future Opel and Vauxhall vehicles
The futuristic interior does away with screens, replacing them with holograms and a head-up display that is covering the entire width of the windscreen. The driver has access to the “Pure Experience” infotainment through the configurable controls on the center console and voice commands supported by artificial intelligence.
The yoke steering wheel can fold away when the vehicle enters autonomous mode, while the adaptive seats with 3D-mesh fabrics are said to provide “outstanding comfort”. Speaking of upholstery, another interesting feature is the electrochromic fabrics. In simple words, the material is embedded with LEDs that can change color on demand. Additionally, the lighting makes the fabrics “reactive”, warning the driver when another vehicle enters a blind spot.
The automaker didn’t reveal the detailed specifications of the Experimental but said it is based on a “state-of-the-art Stellantis” and comes equipped with “electric all-wheel drive”. Reading between the lines, this is the first Opel-branded vehicle to ride on the new STLA architecture that will be used in an array of production models in the next few years starting with the new.
Opel CEO Florian Huettl, said: “The Opel Experimental gives an outlook on upcoming models and technologies, on the future design, even on a new era and the future of the brand.” The first production model to adopt similar but toned-down features from the concept is expected to be the EV-only successor of the
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