Opel: Find the sharks in the new Grandland

Many families are already looking forward to the coming weekend to go together at the Easter egg hunt. But why limit yourself to traditional chocolate nests and rabbits, to find surprises? Opel offers an original alternative, even more exciting and above all “infallible by all time” – and those who know the brand will guess what it is: why not dive into the depths of an Opel model and go in search of small subtly concealed sharks? These miniature predators charming drivers and passengers for almost 20 years and continue to do so in the new Opel Grandland.

The new high -end OPEL SUV has other advantages: innovative technologies such as adaptive and non -dazzling lighting Intelli-Lux HD, Maximum comfort thanks to standard intelligent seats, intelligent solutions such as the translucent pixel box integrated into the central console and many other surprises like these adorable small sharks that come together in benches in certain places of the last Winner of the “Golden Steering wheel”. However to locate them, it will be necessary to be ingenuity: these naturally discreet marine creatures are not revealed at first glance; A cover should be lifted, rotate a compartment or examine the wireless recharge area for smartphone from a different angle. Electrified in all its versions and made from many recycled materials, the Grandland also preserves resources, in perfect coherence with the sustainable development approach “Greenovation” D’OPEL – An environment in which small iconic sharks feel more than ever at home.

“Sharks have become emblematic within the Opel community. They testify to the attention that our designers give to the smallest details, “said Karim Giordimaina, director of design. “Many customers are already impatient to go in search of sharks when purchasing their next Opel model. Thus, these playful sharks illustrate perfectly how we inspire enthusiasm and emotions, both on a large scale and in terms of details. ”

An idea of ​​genius that has become cult: the history of Opel sharks begins in 2004

It is therefore no coincidence, if small miniature sharks have been in each new model for many years. But how did they succeed in establishing themselves as an emblematic element of the brand’s vehicles? Small step back: a Sunday afternoon in 2004, designer Dietmar Finger was at his home working on a sketch for the future Corsa D, planned to be launched two years later. He then takes care of a most commonplace element: the outer side of the glove box, invisible once the passenger door is closed. However, when the glove box is open, this panel must guarantee good stability, which it does with veins integrated into the plastic surface. As he draws these ribs, his son takes a look at the sketch and launches to him: “Why wouldn’t you draw a shark?” ” ” Why not ! “Think of the designer, and gives ribs the characteristic shape of a shark. The next day, he showed the result at Niels Loeb, then responsible for the design of the Corsa, which is immediately won over. The shark of the glove box goes into production – and the history of Opel sharks begins.

It was then the turn of the Zafira, where Karim Giordimaina, then responsible for interior design, hid three sharks in the cockpit of the minivan. Other “permanent shark appearances” followed, first in the Opel Adam, then in all the other models of the brand until the current generation Astra And ASTRA SPORTS TOURER,, As well as the new Grandland, where several of its sea creatures are hidden in various places.