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Vauxhall at the Geneva Int. Motor Show 2014

ADAM ROCKS READY TO ROLL

Production-ready ADAM ROCKS debuts at the Geneva Motor Show
Urban mini-crossover features rugged, outdoor looks and electric folding canvas roof
First Vauxhall to get punchy new 115PS 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine

FULL REVEAL OF VAUXHALL'S RADICAL GENEVA STAR

Low-weight, high-power VXR derivative set for Geneva unveil
EXTREME will be the most powerful front-wheel drive Vauxhall ever
Low production run planned by Vauxhall if reaction is positive

VAUXHALL'S NEW 1.0-LITRE TRIPLE MAKES GENEVA DEBUT IN ADAM

New state-of-the-art three-cylinder petrol engine debuts in ADAM
1.0-litre Direct Injection Turbo raises bar for three-cylinder engine refinement
Greater low-end torque and pulling power than 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated engines
Greener small petrol engine footprint with ultra-low 99g/km CO2 emissions
Teamed with all-new six-speed gearbox that's 30 per cent lighter than predecessor

VAUXHALL ADAM S POCKET ROCKET SET FOR GENEVA DEBUT

Geneva reveal: New top-of-the-line performance star of ADAM range
Special: 150PS 1.4 Turbo engine and performance chassis unique to ADAM S
Strong: Impressive VXR braking system with four disc brakes
Distinctive: ‘Red 'n Roll' styling theme, plus numerous ADAM individualisation choices

CLEAN MACHINE: VAUXHALL ASTRA GETS NEW 1.6-LITRE ‘WHISPER DIESEL'

New 1.6 CDTi offers outstanding refinement and economy
Low 97g/km CO2 emissions and up to 76.3mpg combined

OPEL/VAUXHALL AND ONSTAR: THE NEXT LEVEL OF VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY

Automaker preparing launch of OnStar in Europe in 2015
Powerful 4G LTE wi-fi connection
State-of-the-art connectivity possibilities increase safety and comfort

ADAM ROCKS READY TO ROLL

Production-ready ADAM ROCKS debuts at the Geneva Motor Show

Urban mini-crossover features rugged, outdoor looks and electric folding canvas roof
First Vauxhall to get punchy new 115PS 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine

Rocking up to next month's Geneva Motor Show is Vauxhall's funky urban mini-crossover the ADAM ROCKS.

The latest edition to Vauxhall's city chic ADAM range was previewed as a concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and after receiving a rapturous reception the production model is poised to make a show-stopping debut a year later.

Rocking rugged design

Compared with other members of the ADAM family, ROCKS is taller, wider and tougher in appearance, while also offering a full-length electric folding canvas roof.

ADAM ROCKS' new crossover body style is supported by a chassis that is raised 15mm with a wider stance. Agile parkour athletes, who move from one place to another, negotiating urban obstacles in between, were the inspiration for this sporty crossover concept.

Parts of the chassis system have been modified or re-tuned - including dampers, springs, the rear suspension geometry, and steering. The higher, wider looks are matched by a choice of 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels. These can be further personalized with new wheel clips in "Wild" design and different colours that are unique to ROCKS.

Protective, anthracite-coloured cladding is wrapped tightly around the ADAM ROCKS, giving it a tough, muscular look. The front trapezoidal grille, with a chrome central brand bar, is embedded in the cladding, while contrasting, satin chrome ‘boomerang' elements frame the front fog lamps/indicator housings and the reversing/fog lamps at the rear. An integrated rear roof spoiler and LED daytime running lights also come as standard. Silver skid plates front and rear and a bold chrome exhaust complete the exterior design.

New exterior paint colours will be introduced with ADAM ROCKS, starting with the vibrant yellow Goldbusters.

ROCKS combines its rugged individuality with open air fun. The electric folding canvas roof is operated via a button located in the front area of the headliner and folds back neatly on to the C-pillars in just five seconds. Creating a wide opening into the sky, this stylish system has no negative impact on body stiffness or on the car's functionality: the boot keeps the full opening of a hatchback and loading volume remains untouched.

The entire roof module is acoustically tuned for noise insulation inside the cabin, and the robust, three-layer fabric has a neoprene centre for weatherproofing and durability. The folding canvas roof is available in a choice of three exterior colours - Black, Sweet Coffee or Light Oak - that combine with the different roof colours of the ROCKS.

ROCKS' cabin reverberates with its own distinctive character. Two new, exclusive ROCKS interior trims have been designed. They include a main instrument cluster, seat and door panel colours and other trim elements - all unique to Vauxhall's urban chic newcomer. One trim is taken directly from the ADAM ROCKS concept car revealed last year: it has elegant-sporty Peanut-coloured fabric/Morrocana seats and door panels, leather steering wheel, gearshift and handbrake in the same colour, and a "Surf" décor trim. The other features a sophisticated Coffee Bean design - rich dark brown seats in a black cabin trimmed with bright blue stitching.