Opel Agila
Overview
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also called
Production2000–2014
Body and chassis
ClassCity car (A)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
SuccessorOpel Karl/Vauxhall Viva
Opel Adam

The Opel Agila (from Lat. agilis, "agile") is a city car marketed under the German marque Opel from 2000 to 2014, as a rebadged variant of the Suzuki Wagon R+ (first generation) and the Suzuki Splash (second generation). It has been marketed under the Vauxhall marque in the United Kingdom.

Its first generation was classified as a city car, whereas the second generation is a mini MPV, and the car was replaced in March 2015 by the Opel Karl, which is known as the Vauxhall Viva in the United Kingdom.

First generation (H00; 2000)

Agila A
Overview
Also calledSuzuki Wagon R+
Vauxhall Agila
Suzuki Solio (Japan)
Chevrolet MW (Japan)
Production2000–2007
AssemblyPoland: Gliwice (Opel Polska)[1]
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length3,535 mm (139.2 in)
Width1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Curb weight993 kg (2,189 lb)

The first generation Agila was a rebadged version of the Suzuki Wagon R-Wide, which was produced in Japan originally. The Agila's Opel sourced 1.0 and 1.2 litre petrol engines were smaller than the 1.3 litre found in the European market Wagon R+. The cam-chain Opel engines, as used in the Corsa, proved less reliable than the cambelt driven Suzuki unit.[2] Sales began in August 2000.

The 1.0 engine was the Z10XE engine with three cylinders in line and 973 cc. The 1.2 engine was the Z12XE with four cylinders in line and 1199 cc. The Agila was built at Opel's factory in Gliwice, Poland. The Suzuki Wagon R+ for the European market was built at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary. The facelift was launched in August 2003. This was also when the 1.25-liter diesel option was introduced. The petrol engines were also updated and now featured Opel's TwinPort technology as well as marginal displacement increases, although the updated 1.2-liter four-cylinder option did not arrive until January 2004.

Second generation (H08; 2007)

Agila B
Overview
Also calledSuzuki Splash
Vauxhall Agila
Maruti Ritz (India)
Changhe Spla (China and Brazil)
Production2007–2014
AssemblyHungary: Esztergom (Magyar Suzuki)
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
RelatedSuzuki Swift (RS)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length3,740 mm (147.2 in)
Width1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Rear view
Vauxhall Agila

The second generation Agila was officially announced on 15 May 2007, and was presented at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show,[3] as a rebadged variant of the Suzuki Splash.

The car was 200 mm (7.9 in) longer than its predecessor — similar to superminis and mini MPVs such as the Citroën C3 Picasso, Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz and Nissan Micra. It was slightly larger in size than the previous generation, and was classified as a mini MPV. Sales began in April 2008.

Petrol engines were a three cylinder 1.0 litre, 65 PS (48 kW; 64 bhp) and a four cylinder 1.2 litre 86 PS (63 kW; 85 bhp), and the diesel unit a four cylinder 1.3 litre CDTi 75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) with common rail technology. The Agila came in two different trim levels: Base/Essentia and Edition/Enjoy.

European production of the Opel Agila and Suzuki Splash took place at the Magyar Suzuki plant in Esztergom, Hungary.[4] The car was replaced in March 2015 by the Opel Karl, known as the Vauxhall Viva in the United Kingdom.

Engines

All engines contain the 'Ecotec' technology.

Petrol engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km)
1.0 ecoFLEXI3973 cc65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) at 6,000 rpm90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm120 (2008–10)

119 (2010-)

1.2 VVTI41199 cc86 PS (63 kW; 85 hp) at 5,500 rpm114 N⋅m (84 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm131 (2008–10)

119 (2010-)

Diesel engine
Model Engine Displacement Power Torque Note CO2 emission (g/km)
1.3 CDTII41248 cc70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) at 4,000 rpm170 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) at 1,750 rpm(2008–10)120

References

  1. ↑ "Opel. Opel In Poland". Car-cat.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 - Car Review - Good & Bad | Honest John". www.honestjohn.co.uk. Archived from the original on 3 December 2019.
  3. ↑ "BROKEN LINK The New Vauxhall Agila – Flex in the city!". Vauxhall. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "Suzuki Splash, the shortened Swift MPV". Autopress News. 10 July 2007. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
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