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October 18, 2022

AGR-Certified Opel Seats: Optimum Ergonomics for Every Journey

• Decades-long Opel philosophy: Seats must offer support as well as comfort

• Top of the line: State-of-the-art GSe performance seats will lead Opel’s AGR offer
• Wide range: AGR seats for Opel Astra, Crossland and Grandland

Rüsselsheim. Opel’s offer of ergonomic seats certified by AGR (“Aktion Gesunder

Rücken” – Campaign for healthy backs, an independent German association promoting
research related to back-pain prevention) is extensive and a key component of the German
carmaker’s customer-centric approach to mobility. Today, Opel buyers can already order
ergonomic AGR seats on the new Opel Astra, Opel Crossland and Opel Grandland.
However, seat development at Opel never stands still and the next stage will soon be
available in the form of all-new performance seats unique to the Astra GSe and Astra
Sports Tourer GSe – certified, of course, by AGR.

At Opel, car seats must not only provide comfort, they must also support the occupant’s
back; throughout the journey and especially when driving longer distances. It therefore
comes as no surprise that the innovative German brand (which this year celebrates its
160th anniversary) was the first to offer back-friendly seats in the mid-size segment in 2003,
with the first seal of approval from the ergonomics experts at AGR for the Opel Signum.

That GSe-feeling: Stylish performance seats with ergonomic AGR certification

The new GSe performance seats represent the youngest developments in healthy seating
technology from Opel. Trimmed in black Alcantara, the stylish front seats in the Astra GSe
and Astra Sports Tourer GSe feature especially high upper wings. The unique construction
with fully integrated head restraints also displays a distinctive grey accent-stripe electro-
welded onto the backrest – a high-precision technology used for the first time on a series
production car. Also unique to the GSe is the stitched pattern at the base of the backrest

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and on the seat cushion, while the unmistakable yellow-on-black GSe logo adorns the top
of the seatback.

Take your (AGR) seat: Functions and adjustments for every trip and driving style

Opel already offers a variety of AGR seats with a choice of comfort or more sports-oriented
contours. To enable the driver and the front passenger to adopt a comfortable and back-
friendly seating position for any journey, AGR seats offer 10 adjustments for the driver and
six for the co-driver. Regardless of the seat contour, the multitude of adjustable parameters
– many electrically operated on the driver’s seat – include sliding range, height, tilt,
backrest tilt, thigh support, lumbar support and seat cushion tilt, as well as heating for the
cold season.

The comfort of AGR driver’s seats can be further enhanced – depending on the model
variant – with ventilation. In addition, the memory function particularly comes in handy
when sharing driving duties over long distances.

With AGR-certified seats, Opel drivers always have the comfort they want and the support
they need, regardless of the journey’s type or duration.

About Opel
Opel is one of the largest European car manufacturers and a leader in the reduction of CO2
emissions thanks to its extensive electrification offensive. The company was founded by Adam Opel
in Rüsselsheim, Germany, in 1862 and started building automobiles in 1899. Opel is part of
Stellantis NV, a global leader created for the new era of sustainable mobility as a result of the
merger between Groupe PSA and FCA Group in January 2021. Together with its British sister brand
Vauxhall, the company is represented in more than 60 countries around the globe, continuing to
enter new international markets. Opel is currently consistently implementing its electrification
strategy to secure sustainable success and ensure that the future mobility demands of customers
are met. By 2024, an electrified variant of each Opel model will be available. As of 2028, Opel will
focus entirely on electric vehicles in Europe.
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Contact:

Colin Yong +49 (0) 6142-6922084 colin.yong@opel-vauxhall.com

Natalia Pagano +49 (0) 6142/6922856 natalia.pagano@opel-vauxhall.com
Carina Elsinger +49 (0) 6142-6927811 carina.elsinger@opel-vauxhall.com