About the release of a new compact SUV premium and a small electric told the newspaper "Die Welt" new Chapter Opel Karl-Friedrich Stracke. In addition to the existing electrocare competition the company plans to release several models that run on electricity. The first competition will be available to customers this fall. The machine can go without recharging for about 500 km New electric car will be smaller in size can be compared to the Corsa. Also the Opel will be a new flagship that will "overshadow" the current Insignia. However, this is not a sedan and crossover premium. The appearance of such a vehicle in the model range of the brand will help to make the image of Opel more attractive to buyers. While Opel has no plans to compete with his older "colleagues" - Mercedes, BMW and Audi. However, according to Karl-Friedrich Stracke, level of equipment and comfort the new crossover Opel will be no worse. New SUV brand will appear in approximately 4-5 years. Until 2014 the German company intends to invest 11 billion euros in the production of new models and release on the market more than 30 new products. Much attention will be paid to hybrid cars and electric vehicles. In addition, experts Opel will offer a number of new engines with low fuel consumption.