Electrifying Looks — The Vauxhall Ampera

Electrifying Looks — The Vauxhall Ampera.

New Vauxhall Ampera features stunning design

Sleek aerodynamics support emission-free driving

Offers the comfort and luxury expected of a 21st century car


Geneva: GM's design team has created a practical, efficient electric car that builds on Vauxhall's award-winning design direction, which led in part to the Insignia's European Car of the Year success. The Ampera offers excellent passenger space and futuristic equipment features in an aerodynamic, premium design package.

"The Vauxhall Ampera shows all the opportunities advanced propulsion technologies offer for car design," said Phil Zak, Director, Exterior Design at GM Europe. "We had to maximize the aerodynamic efficiency but still offer ultimate everyday driving comfort. All of that is presented in an upscale, sporty look that builds on Vauxhall's theme of sculptural forms and expressive lines."

The Ampera's exterior design takes up cues from the Flextreme and GTC Concept show cars. For example, it features dramatic, boomerang-like headlights that seamlessly integrate with the lower fog lights. The car has a dynamic, almost aggressive low stance seen most prominently in the front and tail.

Vertical slots in the outboard edges of the rear bumper not only give the car a low sporty look but also play a key role in creating a clean separation feature for the air, supporting the highly efficient aerodynamic performance. Its unique Pearl White Diamond color with matching rocker panels and rear bumper underline the dynamic appeal of the car.

Aerodynamics, too, play a particularly important role in maximising driving range. GM engineers and designers worked together to optimise the air flow around the front fascia and outside mirrors of the Ampera. Significant attention was also given to the rear with a specifically designed spoiler and clean separation features. Lightweight materials were added in the form of clear polycarbonate covers to the front grille and disk inserts on the 17-inch, five-spoke sport alloy wheels. These helped to reduce aerodynamic drag in critical airflow areas.


The Ampera offers the space, comfort, and convenience features that customers expect in a car with five-doors, four-seats and luggage capacity of 301 liters. The interior features a Jet Black cabin combined with Spice Red accents and Dark Argent Metallic paint on the instrument panel's centre stack.

"On the Ampera we've continued to challenge the norm and have searched for new and exciting color and material combinations," said John Puskar, Director, Interior Design for GM Europe. "To support the car's innovative character we've worked with experimental trims and paints that you will see more of in future Vauxhall models."