At present, Opel has revealed a brand new interpretation of its iconic emblem, the ‘Blitz’, which can characteristic on manufacturing automobiles as early as 2024. It is going to proceed to kind a central factor of the Opel Compass, one of many primary options of the Rüsselsheim-based carmaker’s thrilling and critically acclaimed design philosophy, whereas concurrently persevering with to take a seat proudly on the centre of the Opel Vizor model face. The lightning bolt – or ‘Blitz’ in German – is intently related to electrical energy and is the perfect emblem to symbolise Opel’s strategy to the period of electromobility.

“Our ‘Blitz’ is extra related than ever earlier than. It not solely symbolises our dedication to the democratization of innovation and mobility but additionally conveys our dedication to changing into a completely electrical model in Europe by 2028. This yr, we are going to have already got 15 electrified fashions in our portfolio and might proudly say that Opel is electrical,” mentioned Opel CEO Florian Huettl.

“The ‘Blitz’ is the icon for our Daring and Pure philosophy. The sharpened, assured new ‘Blitz’, intersects the pure supporting ring, giving our iconic emblem a progressive, fashionable look. It’s positioned proudly on the centre of our compass, which is our key graphic design precept. The compass is the spine of our entrance, rear and inside design components,” mentioned Mark Adams, Vice President design.

The German carmaker will regularly roll out the brand new ‘Blitz’ throughout its product portfolio within the coming years with the primary manufacturing car set to sport the brand new look in 2024. Nevertheless, Opel CEO Florian Huettl introduced that the brand new emblem will characteristic prominently this yr already. “The IAA Mobility is among the greatest motor reveals on the earth and subsequently the right location to proudly introduce a big, worldwide viewers to our new ‘Blitz’. Moreover, we even have a shock deliberate. Guests of our presence in Munich will probably be thrilled,” he mentioned.

SOURCE: Stellantis