Fuel consumption—with the ecoFlex package—is as low as 4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) with CO₂ emissions of 99 g/km. The ecoFlex package consists of an aerodynamically optimized front spoiler lip and roof spoiler, as well as other elements such as low-rolling-resistance tires.

KARL is Opel’s attractive entry-level model while it also completes the small car trio next to the ADAM family and new Corsa. It is the ideal car for price-conscious customers who want to combine everyday suitability with comfort, high economy and modern technologies.

—Opel Group CEO Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann

Customers can choose from three equipment levels for the new Opel KARL: Essentia, Enjoy and Cosmo.

KARL comes fitted with numerous safety and comfort features not often found in this price category. In addition to standard Hill Start Assist, which prevents the car from rolling back when starting on a slope, the Lane Departure Warning integrated in the front camera is a further safety feature highlight. It alerts drivers with an acoustic signal and a blinking yellow icon on the instrument panel when they unintentionally stray out of their lane.

Like the ADAM and Corsa, KARL also features the City mode that reduces steering effort at the push of a button (from Enjoy), facilitating maneuvering in heavy city traffic. Park Assist is also available and assists the driver during parking by issuing an acoustic warning as the car approaches obstacles when reversing.

Standard from the Enjoy trim level, Cruise control with speed limiter regulates driving speeds, which is extremely helpful in complicated urban traffic and in residential areas with a 30 km/h (18.6 mph) speed limit. The fog lights provide improved illumination in adverse weather conditions whereas the integrated cornering light function ensures that turning maneuvers are safer for the driver and other road users.

The Enjoy Plus package consists of fog lights and Lane Departure Warning together with 15-inch design wheels and the asymmetrical (40%:60%) split foldable rear seat back. This package with 15-inch alloy wheels comes standard with the Cosmo equipment edition.

A Winter package ensures heated front seats along with the heated leather steering wheel.

In its Cosmo trim level, KARL includes the R300 BT radio with six loudspeakers, Aux-in and USB ports as well as Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming. It can be combined with DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting), substantially increasing program choice and sound quality.

Pricing will begin at below €10,000 ($11,700).