General Motors in Paris: All brands together in hall 5.2 WORLD PREMIERES: CHEVROLET WTCC ULTRA CONCEPT AND OPEL ANTARA • Debut: Opel CorsaVan concept car based on new Corsa generation • Presented for the first time: Chevrolet Epica with 150 hp diesel engine • European premiere: New Cadillac SRX with enhanced interior Paris. With the exciting concept WTCC Ultra, Chevrolet Europe presents one of the most attractive newcomers at this year’s Paris Motor Show (September 30 – October 15). The ready-to-drive concept car takes the Chevrolet design language to the extreme and is powered by a 190 hp diesel engine. Also making its debut is a 150 hp diesel version of the Chevrolet Epica. GM – located for the first time with all its brands in hall 5.2 - celebrates a further world premiere with the all-new Opel Antara crossover model that will already be launched this year. With the CorsaVan concept, Opel debuts a study of a sporty city van based on the new Corsa generation, which is of course also showcased in Paris. Other new models include the 2007 Cadillac SRX with a significantly enhanced interior and optional rear-wheel drive for the V6 model. In addition, GM is also represented at the Mondiale de l´Automobile by its brands Saab, HUMMER and Corvette. With the BioPower Hybrid Concept, Saab presents the latest development of its innovative combination of bio-ethanol and hybrid technology featuring the advanced two-mode system. In addition, the Swedish premium brand shows the stunning design study Aero X and the new, 210-hp 9-5 2.3t BioPower model. HUMMER presents its complete model range, H1, H2, H3, and with the ZO6 the fastest, most powerful series-production Corvette of all time is showcased on the GM stand in Paris. - 2 - Chevrolet: Radical concept car, new diesel Epica, Captiva’s French debut The exciting concept racing car WTCC Ultra is the highlight of Chevrolet Europe’s lineup at the Paris Motor Show. The ready-to-drive concept car (length/width/height: 4325/1905/1570 millimeters) takes the Chevrolet design language to the extreme and uses the WTCC race style as an example of Chevrolet´s spirit and race history. “Aggressive, muscular and dramatic” are keywords that describe the concept car’s design. Sharp lines contrast with more organic, flowing surfaces. All side body lines accelerate rearward of the front doors to give the car more speed and keep it visually balanced. The steeply rising sweep of the lower window-line has a dramatic effect and serves to establish a fresh identity together with the small, separate window between the A and B-pillars. The waistline is also striking. It draws the eye forward and down, contributing to the front section’s taut forward flow. Modern lightweight materials are used to keep the curb weight as low as possible in the WTCC Ultra, which is powered by a 190 hp, 2.0-liter diesel engine. Car body parts are finished in “Stealth Blue” and are made of a glass fiber and carbon fiber laminate. Front and rear spoilers, as well as the touring car’s flat underbody – which also graphically structures the vehicle – are made of pure carbon fiber fabric. Polished aluminum is used for door handles and other fittings. The new Chevrolet Epica diesel is also presented to experts and the public for the first time in Paris, and will be available from spring 2007. The mid-size sedan is powered by a 2.0-liter common-rail diesel engine. The powerful diesel unit (output: 110 kW/150 hp, max. torque: 320 Nm at 2000 rpm) is coupled to a five-speed manual transmission as standard, but can also be optionally combined with an automatic gearbox. The Epica diesel sprints from zero to 100 km/h within 9.7 seconds (automatic version: 10.1 sec.) and has a maximum speed of 201 km/h (automatic: 208 km/h). Despite this good driving performance, the newcomer is economical with fuel: 6.1 liters/100 km according to MVEG mix (automatic: 7.7 liters/100 km). The Epica is the brand’s second model with a modern diesel engine after the Captiva, which makes its French debut in Paris shortly before arriving at European dealerships in autumn. - 3 - Opel: World premiere for new Antara and CorsaVan concept study The production version of the all-new Opel Antara makes its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. The technologically sophisticated crossover for everyday and leisure use combines dynamic, elegant design with intelligent four-wheel drive and agile handling. At the same time, the Antara boasts generous interior space yet compact dimensions, innovative transport features such as the integrated rear carrier “Flex-Fix”, high levels of functionality and a raised seat position. Initially, the Antara is available with a 2.4-liter, 103 kW/140 hp gasoline engine, a 167 kW/227 hp, 3.2-liter V6 gasoline unit or a 2.0- liter, 110 kW/150 hp diesel. Within a few months, this common-rail turbo-diesel unit will be joined by a second version which produces 93 kW/127 hp. Both CDTI engines come with a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter as standard. Characteristics such as sporty looks, high-quality interior and a large load space distinguish the CorsaVan concept study, which Opel presents for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. Based on the new three-door Corsa, the model showcases how the Corsa’s dynamic style might look if transferred to a city van. The CorsaVan concept car comes in striking glossy glamour red. To create a bold contrast, the panels that replace the city van concept´s rear side windows are black. Distinctive sporty features include red front brake calipers, 17-inch alloy wheels with five-spoke design and OPC-line components, such as bumpers, side sills and rear spoiler. The concept car is powered by a 90 hp, 1.3 CDTI engine, while the low sport chassis with the new Corsa Sport’s variable progressive steering ensures outstanding agile handling. Shortly before its market launch in October, the new Opel Corsa is also on display in Paris. Both as three and five-door versions, the distinctively different Corsa models are tailor-made for different types of customers. The fourth model generation boasts exciting design with sporty, athletic contours, a newly developed chassis for driving dynamics and agility at the highest level, as well as a new high-quality interior with plenty of space and feel-good ambience. In addition, the new Corsa is available with new high-tech features such as curve and cornering light, heated steering wheel and variable progressive power steering (Corsa Sport), as well as numerous clever ideas like “Flex-Fix”. The Corsa is available with three gasoline and two common-rail turbo-diesel engines, which all feature four-valve technology. They cover an output range of 60 to 90 hp and have displacements of 1.0 to 1.4 liters. A new 125 hp, 1.7 CDTI engine with diesel particulate filter as standard will follow shortly. - 4 - Cadillac: European premiere for 2007 SRX with new interior and optional rear-wheel drive With the 2007 SRX, Cadillac borrows a page from its rich and elegant past. Available in Europe in early 2007, the 4.95-meter long crossover model debuts a redesigned, hand- crafted luxury interior that combines advanced technology with the hand-rendered precision of expert craftsmen. Coverings for components such as the instrument panel, center console and door trim are cut, sewn and wrapped mostly by hand. This enables details such as decorative French stitching, and the near elimination of gaps and seams for a superbly tailored appearance. The 2007 SRX’s redesigned cabin is more inviting and luxurious, with softer surfaces, new flush mounted switches and controls, as well as enhanced storage. The streamlined new design features a clever “hidden” storage compartment on the passenger side of the instrument panel. The wood trim on the passenger side opens to reveal a surprisingly wide added storage bin above the existing glove box. The hand assembly of SRX’s instrument panel enables the passenger front air bag to be invisibly concealed. Craftsmen use a technique called “skiving” to carve tiny perforations into the reverse side of the material, through which the airbag can deploy. The Cadillac SRX is available with either a 258 hp, 3.6-liter V6 engine or 325 hp, 4.6-liter V8. While the SRX has so far been offered in Europe with all-wheel drive only, a rear-wheel-drive V6 version will be also available in early 2007. Cadillac will also display its new luxury SUV Escalade in Paris, as well as the flagship STS, the powerful XLR V-Series luxury roadster, CTS touring sedan, and the four-door luxury mid-size sedan BLS. Saab: BioPower Hybrid Concept and 9-5 with new 2.3 t BioPower engine With the Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, the Swedish premium brand presents the latest development of their innovative combination of BioPower and hybrid technology. The study, based on a 9-3 convertible, is the first vehicle to combine fossil-free bio-ethanol fuel (E100) capability and electric-only propulsion by utilizing the advanced two-mode system that General Motors is co-developing with its partners DaimlerChrysler and BMW Group. The Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept is capable of zero fossil-fuel CO 2 emissions while also enhancing performance and reducing energy consumption. Its 260 hp, 2.0-liter BioPower turbo engine retains a “flex-fuel” capability and can run on pure bio-ethanol (E100), E85 (85 % bio-ethanol, 15 % gasoline) or any combination of gasoline and bio-ethanol.