World Premiere: Opel TRIXX Study – clever multi-purpose urban mini-car

Spaciousness and flexibility housed in an ultra-compact exterior are the key characteristics of the the new Opel TRIXX study. This city car can carry up to three adults and a child, or as a one-seater various bulky loads. Three pantograph doors – two on the passenger side and one on the driver’s side – make for easy passenger access and loading. These pantograph doors have a supporting arm that lets them open parallel to the side of the vehicle, like sliding doors. The TRIXX therefore needs no tailgate, but the rear window lowers for additional access to the interior.

In combination with the glass sunroof, the rear half of which slides forward, this provides a load-aperture similar to a pick-up truck. The TRIXX features several other ingenious ideas lined up as well – an inflatable rear seat; a foldaway front passenger’s seat; and a roof hatch that opens at the push of a button and carries extra-long objects in an upright position. The front passenger enjoys a particularly comfortable ride with ample legroom by folding the front seat away and traveling on the couch-like rear seat. This seat too is concealed if not in use, or inflates in a matter of seconds via the on-board air compressor.

The eye-catching TRIXX makes its strong visual impression with powerful lines, short overhands and emotive interpretation of the Opel form idiom. Among the design elements associated with the Opel brand are the crease on the hood, the characteristic side window outlilnes and bold wheel arches.

The TRIXX is powered by the new, fuel efficient 1.3-liter CDTI turbocharged diesel engine also available in Opel’s Agila and Corsa models in combination with the Easytronic automated five-speed shift gearbox. It has an output of 51 kW (70 hp).

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