Opel Karl

Opel Karl/Vauxhall Viva. 2014 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door saloon. F/F, 999 cm³ (I3 DOHC). Entry-level hatchback replacing the Agila B, named after founder Adam Opel’s son, Carl, on the Daewoo Matiz (M300) platform. Base price under €10,000 and slotted under Opel Adam. Reasonably well equipped for the price, with tyre pressure monitors, lane departure warning and hillstart assist. Opel models made in Korea; Vauxhall Viva twin, launching later, built in the UK.

Manufacturing locations: Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea; Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England

Marque: Opel | Predecessor: Opel Agila B