Opel previews potential Fiat 500c rival with Adam Rocks concept

Opel released sketches of the Adam Rocks, which it says has 'muscular proportions and a fierce design.'

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Opel/Vauxhall's Adam Rocks concept may preview a potential rival to the Fiat 500c convertible.

The concept will be unveiled at the Geneva auto show on March 5. It has SUV styling with a raised ride height and a fold-back fabric sunroof that Opel describes as "cabrio-style."

Opel wouldn't comment on whether the crossover elements or the fabric sunroof would make production. It calls the three-door, 3700mm concept an "urban mini-crossover study."

Adam Rocks is based on Opel's Adam hatchback minicar, which went into production at the automaker's plant in Eisenach, Germany, in January. The Adam is a key product for Opel as the brand seeks to reverse losses and declining sales in Europe.

The Adam Rocks concept has a fabric roof that extends across the width and length of the roof, right back to the C-pillars.

The Adam has joined the expanding minicar segment as car buyers in Europe's austerity-hit markets increasingly downsize to smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles. Opel says the Adam has been well received in the market and the company has received more than 20,000 customer orders for the car.

You can reach Nick Gibbs at nick.gibbs@btinternet.com.

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