The Opel Corsa is one of the most recognized and recognizable urban cars for sale. Throughout its life cycle it has sold more than 11 million units worldwide and this figure will continue to grow. Yes because Stellantis is determined to keep him alive beyond the current generation.. Therefore, when the Fiesta and the CIA have said goodbye, he will be one of the few who will stand together with the Opel Corsa Moon II.
In fact, everything indicates that the Corsa Moon II will be the version that will inspire future generations of the Corsa. And the reason for this is in the technological compendium that shapes it. In fact, it is the second Moon version that the brand shapes since the first one officially debuted in 1997. So you are looking at a vehicle designed by and for lunar exploration that could very soon reach space. Do you believe it or do you not agree? You will see…
The original idea of ​​the Opel Corsa Moon II dates back to 1997 with the Moon I but this is a joke for "April Fools' Day"...
As you can see the Opel Corsa Moon II is an improved version of the Moon I that debuted in 1997 as it is based on the current Corsa-e. The new one is equipped with Intelli-Lux laser optics that allow it to offer a clearer vision. It also has solar panels that allow it to capture sunlight and fill the 500 kWh battery. Thus, according to the ULTP cycle (Universe-wide harmonized Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure) it has a great autonomy...
Opel announces that it will be able to travel up to 7.000 kilometers on a single battery charge. But they are not their only weapons to conquer space. It also advertises airless tires made of nickel-titanium woven mesh that are highly elastic and hard-wearing. In addition, he accompanies them with a raised chassis to avoid rubbing the bottom when making space excursions on the surface of the moon and other planets.
Inside doors there are no images that show us its design. However Opel announces that the dashboard is of the type "Pure Panel Space" consisting of a pillar-to-pillar screen and touch controls. In addition, this new screen interacts with the ADAS active driving aids in order to facilitate movement on all types of terrain and craters that can be found on the lunar surface.
As stated by Quentin Huber, director of brand marketing for Opel...
“With our revolutionary Opel Corsa Moon II, we once again cross new frontiers and focus on sustainable mobility solutions. The Corsa Moon development project aims to take lunar exploration a significant step towards the ultimate goal of a long-term presence on the moon"
Is this Corsa Moon II real…?
However, if you have come this far, you are still wondering Is Opel really working on such a project? The fact is that, although it seems that yes, no and it is all because it is a joke for the Day of the Holy Innocents which in Anglo-Saxon countries is held on April 1. Is called April Fools' Day and it entails "surprises" like this or the one we told you about Dacia and its first premium model… but applied to our tradition...
Source - Opel
