Right this moment, Opel has revealed a brand new interpretation of its iconic emblem, the ‘Blitz’, which can function on manufacturing automobiles as early as 2024. It should proceed to type a central ingredient of the Opel Compass, one of many fundamental options of the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker’s thrilling and critically acclaimed design philosophy, whereas concurrently persevering with to sit down proudly on the centre of the Opel Vizor model face. The lightning bolt – or ‘Blitz’ in German – is intently related to electrical energy and is the perfect emblem to symbolise Opel’s strategy to the period of electromobility.

“Our ‘Blitz’ is extra related than ever earlier than. It not solely symbolises our dedication to the democratization of innovation and mobility but in addition conveys our dedication to turning into a totally electrical model in Europe by 2028. This 12 months, we are going to have already got 15 electrified fashions in our portfolio and may proudly say that Opel is electrical,” stated Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

“The ‘Blitz’ is the icon for our Daring and Pure philosophy. The sharpened, assured new ‘Blitz’, intersects the pure supporting ring, giving our iconic emblem a progressive, trendy look. It’s positioned proudly on the centre of our compass, which is our key graphic design precept. The compass is the spine of our entrance, rear and inside design components,” stated Mark Adams, Vice President design.

The German carmaker will progressively roll out the brand new ‘Blitz’ throughout its product portfolio within the coming years with the primary manufacturing car set to sport the brand new look in 2024. Nevertheless, Opel CEO Florian Huettl introduced that the brand new emblem will function prominently this 12 months already. “The IAA Mobility is among the largest motor exhibits on the earth and subsequently the right location to proudly introduce a big, worldwide viewers to our new ‘Blitz’. Moreover, we even have a shock deliberate. Guests of our presence in Munich will probably be thrilled,” he stated.

SOURCE: Stellantis