Who is Opel?
Opel is a German carmaker based in Rüsselsheim and part of Stellantis. Its roots go back to Adam Opel’s company in 1862; it began building cars in 1899. The marque is known for practical, mainstream cars, from small hatchbacks to family cars, SUVs and vans.
The Opel range here spans 25 models from 2010 to 2026. Its longest-running nameplates in that period include the Corsa, Astra, Combo, Movano and Vivaro. Alongside them are models that have since left the line-up, such as the Adam, Meriva and Insignia, and newer entries including the Frontera.
Which Opel models have been most prominent?
The Corsa is Opel’s most prominent model in EU registration figures, with 4,510,005 registrations from 2010 to 2025. It is the small hatchback in the range, suited to everyday urban and suburban driving. The Astra, a larger hatchback and estate choice, recorded 3,268,701 registrations over the same years.
SUVs became a substantial part of the line-up. The Mokka, a compact SUV, recorded 1,665,269 EU registrations from 2012 to 2025. The larger Insignia had 1,150,389 from 2010 to 2024, while the Crossland and Grandland joined in 2017. The Crossland recorded 828,134 registrations through 2025, and the Grandland 577,759. Earlier family choices included the Meriva, a small MPV, and the Adam, a city car.
How has the range developed?
The range combines enduring nameplates with regular changes in body styles and roles. The Corsa runs throughout the period from 2010 to 2026, while the Astra continues through 2025. The Insignia and Meriva end earlier, and SUVs such as the Mokka, Crossland and Grandland take a visible place in the later years. The Frontera appears from 2024, adding another SUV name to the line-up.
Opel also serves family and work needs with the Combo and passenger-focused Combo Life, plus the larger Movano and Vivaro vans. Zafira models offer people-moving space, including the Zafira Life from 2019. The model list therefore stretches from small cars to commercial vans, with several generations of familiar names appearing across the period.
Where do electrified Opels fit?
Electrification appears in more than one form. The Ampera, listed from 2011 to 2021, was an early electrified model; later years bring electric versions of familiar lines, including the Corsa, Mokka and Astra. Opel also offered electrified choices in its larger SUV range. That progression places electric power alongside established petrol and diesel nameplates rather than in a separate corner of the range.
Official Opel registration figures cover the EU and France through ADEME. Official fuel-consumption and emissions figures should be read in the context of each market’s test procedure: WLTP or earlier NEDC figures in Europe, EPA in the USA, and the 5-cycle test in Canada.
Questions and answers
What is Opel best known for?
Opel is a German mainstream carmaker with a broad range that includes the Corsa and Astra, SUVs such as the Mokka and Grandland, family vehicles and commercial vans.
Which Opel model has the most EU registrations here?
The Corsa, with 4,510,005 EU registrations from 2010 to 2025.
Does Opel have electric models?
Yes. The range includes electric versions of established models such as the Corsa, Mokka and Astra, as well as the earlier Ampera.
Which markets are represented for Opel?
The figures cover European Union registrations and France through ADEME. Market-specific consumption and emissions results use different test procedures.