"With its dynamic, yet robust design language, the Antara represents a new expression for the modern, urban crossover."

Mark Adams, Director of Exterior Design, GM Europe

Typical Opel style details such as the crease on the hood and the grille accentuated by the wide chrome bar with its large Opel logo confidently emphasize the car's high quality and brand identity. Carefully crafted side air vents with integrated turn indicator in the front fender also set fresh accents. With its compact dimensions (length x width x height: 4575 x 1850 x 1704 millimeters), the crossover takes up no more space than a mid-size passenger car.

Designers blended opposing elements on the front section to clearly underline the Antara's character, with its passenger car-like dynamic handling and rugged off-road qualities. The upper and lower halves of the bumper boast contrasting colors and, together with the distinctive underbody protector, they set off the broad gleaming chrome crossbar of the signature Opel grille. This contrast reappears at the ends of the bumper with integrated fog lamps. The darker tint flows from here over the edge of the flared wheelarches and the side sills to the rear bumper, where the eye-catching two-tone colors and underbody protector once again highlight the Antara's robustness.

The powerfully curved hood, designed to meet new pedestrian protection standards, also adds to the Antara's dynamic look. Highlights include headlamps tapered in the lower corner that are drawn back into the fender, giving the impression the car is winking. The hood is accentuated by the typical Opel center crease as well as elegant three-dimensional contours on both sides. They blend the hood boldly with the A-pillars, harmoniously integrating the Antara's front section into the shoulder line.


Crisp lines and exciting accents

The five-door Antara's powerfully molded shoulder is a bold feature of its silhouette. The sporty, sloping roofline also echoes the Antara GTC concept car's dynamic design, which earned it the title "Concept of the Year" in 2005 from the British specialist magazine "Autocar". With a sporty downward swing, the silhouette tapers into sleek side air vents. These exciting side accents flow into lines traced by the roof railings and side windows. With their matt silver surfaces and chrome borders, both features also reflect the high quality conveyed by the Antara's look.

This look continues to the Antara's rear. A striking chrome crossbar not only enhances the stylish look, it also emphasizes the vehicle's width and stability. This is underlined by the large curved rear window, which boasts frameless fitted glass that extends to the D-pillar - a design feature that also improves rear visibility and lets plenty of light into the interior. Finally, large three-dimensional rear lights set at an angle make the Antara unmistakable from the rear. Sculpted into the shoulder line, they create a smooth transition into the Antara's profile.


Interior in luxury sedan style

The interior is reminiscent of the style and elegance of a luxury sedan. Sporty, contoured seats and a dominant center console with central info display reflect the Antara's dynamic SUV character. Attractive décor elements emphasize the Antara's stylish interior look. Extending from the instrument panel to the doors, these elements also contribute to the sense of generous spaciousness, as does the clear layout of the instrument panel that has one or two colors, depending on the model. The upper half is always anthracite gray to prevent disturbing reflections. For the lower half, Antara buyers can opt for the same color, a friendly light beige, or a colored look to match the upholstery and door panels. The Antara's welcoming character was created with great attention to detail and is completed by lighting that warmly illuminates the interior in the dark.

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