Opel Trixx

The Opel Trixx (stylised as TRIXX) is a concept city car created by the German car manufacturer Opel. It was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.[1]

Opel Trixx
Overview
ManufacturerOpel
Production2004 (Concept car)
DesignerStefan Arndt and Martin Smith
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedOpel Agila
Powertrain
Engine1.3 L I4 (diesel)
Dimensions
Length3,000 mm (118.1 in)
Height1,540 mm (60.6 in)

It was a brief set out by Opel CEO Carl-Peter Forster to designers at Opel and Saab Design studios, and was led by executive director of design Martin Smith[2] and chief designer Stefan Arndt and built at Corrozzeria Coggiola in Italy, Trixx influenced future Small Car Designs for the Opel Brand, e.g. the 2007 Opel Agila.

The 3m long car features and asymmetrical door layout with one pantograph door on the driver side, and one pantograph door plus a sliding power on the passenger side, together with a sliding roof hatch for large cargo.[3] A cycle rack is concealed in a pull out rear bumper feature.

The Trixx is powered by a 1.3 L diesel engine with common rail direct injection. This gives the Trixx a claimed top speed of 70 mph (112.6 km/h).

The Trixx featured a "flex 3" layout with seating for 3 adults plus a child on a folding seat, or convert to a 1 seater plus large 1,010 litre luggage area.[4] The rear passenger seat is inflatable to save space when not in use, and is inflated when pulling up the head restraint.

References
  1. "Opel Trixx". Car and Driver. 1 February 2004. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  2. "Opel Trixx concept for the Geneva Motor Show". Car Design News. 6 February 2004. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  3. "2004 Opel TRIXX Concept". Concept Carz. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  4. Watson, Mat (14 April 2004). "Is Trixx a treat?". Auto Express (802): 48–49.
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