Rüsselsheim

FOR RELEASE: August 3, 2001

Opel Presents New Frontera Olympus; Premiere For Top Off-Road Model In Val d'Isere

Cooperation with leading camera manufacturer

Rüsselsheim -- The Frontera Olympus is the new top-of-the-line model in Opel's range of off-road vehicles. The attractive special edition, designed in collaboration with Olympus Optical (Europa) GmbH, will premiere at the International 4x4 Motor Show in Val d'Isere, France (August 11 - 19, 2001). The Frontera Olympus is available in "Star silver" and "Midnight black"; its color scheme and interior design were inspired by the Olympus IS All-In-One SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera series with integrated zoom. The bumpers, radiator grille, side protection moldings and hardtop (only for three-door Frontera in "Star silver") are painted in body color. The exterior design is matched by the interior with its dark gray seats and part-leather upholstery. The instrument panel, center console and seat belts are in silver gray and the floor mats carry the Olympus logo. And a special bonus: Every new Frontera Olympus buyer will find an Olympus IS 300 camera waiting for him or her in the car.

The Frontera Olympus is available with three or five doors and a choice of two gasoline (2.2 16V and 3.2 V6) engines and one diesel (2.2 DTI 16V). Like the other Fronteras, the new model features a comprehensive standard equipment specification including full-size airbags for the driver and front passenger, air conditioning, power windows, 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, the CAR 400 stereo cassette radio and central locking with radio-operated remote control. The all-wheel drive mode is easy to select by pressing a button at any speed up to 100 km/h ("Shift-on-the-Fly").

In 1999, Olympus and Opel began a long-term marketing cooperation for the off-road Frontera and the Olympus All-in-One IS-300 camera. The two suppliers, both very successful in their respective markets, joined forces because both brands stand for top quality products that offer good value for money. The versatile IS-300 from Olympus is a perfect match for the Frontera's adventure image - spectacular photographs have always played an important role in the advertising for Opel's off-road model.