Opel has been around since 1862, but only started producing its first car in 1899. Among the five most produced models by the German manufacturer, there are two different generations of Astra and Corsa.
Founded in 1862 by Adam Opel, the Opel company initially manufactured sewing machines. Car production only began in 1899, with the Opel Patent Motor Car.
In 1928, Opel became Germany’s largest automobile manufacturer and produced more than 42,000 cars a year. Two years later, the economic crisis forced the manufacturer to sell its shares to the American General Motors. He remained the owner until 2017, when PSA (now Stellantis) bought the brand from Blitz. Curious to know the best-selling models by Opel since its inception? The argus reveals the Top 5.
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The Astra F in the lead
With more than 4.2 million copies produced since 1991, the first generation of the Opel Astra, dubbed “F”, is at the top of the ranking. The compact was manufactured until 1998, before being replaced by the Astra G, in third position (3.95 million) in this ranking. During its career, the Astra F was available in several body styles: compact three or five doors, station wagon, compact notchback, convertible or utility. The most powerful version was the GSi, equipped with a 2.0 block of 150 hp.
On the second step of the podium we find the Opel Corsa B. The city car appeared in 1993 and succeeded the Corsa A (fifth in the ranking with 3.1 million copies). In seven years of career, 4 million city cars have left the factories of Eisenach in Germany and Zaragoza in Spain. The Corsa B was also entitled to its GSi version, equipped with a strong 109 hp 1.6 four-cylinder.
The Kadett E narrowly misses the podium
The Kadett E misses the podium to within 150,000 copies. This is the sixth and last generation of the compact before it took the Astra name. It was produced in 3.8 million copies between 1984 and 1991. The Kadett E is the manufacturer’s first car to win the title of best car of the year in 1985 ahead of the Renault 25 and the Lancia Thema.
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