Motorsport fans and tuning diehards had plenty to caffeinate their passion last weekend at the XS Cars’n’Coffee event at DEKRA Lausitzring in Brandenburg. The sprawling motorsport complex became a playground for enthusiasts of all things fast, loud, and visually unmissable. And right in the thick of it—proudly flying the lightning bolt—was Opel.
The German brand made sure nobody missed its latest electric ambitions, showing off a trio that turned heads and charged imaginations: the Opel Mokka GSE Rally, its road-going sibling Mokka GSE, and the adventure-ready Frontera GRAVEL show car. Between the scent of tire smoke and espresso shots, Opel’s stand was buzzing with visitors eager to experience what the company calls its “Pure OMG! GSE Power.”
The Shock of the Volt: Opel Mokka GSE Rally
If you needed proof that electrification doesn’t have to be boring, the Mokka GSE Rally was it. Fresh from its IAA Mobility debut in Munich, Opel’s new electric rally car looked perfectly at home surrounded by turbo hatches and drift-spec coupes. Its motorsport foiling, black bonnet, and yellow brake calipers screamed performance, while the OMG! GSE script on the sides left no doubt about its intentions.
But this isn’t just about looks. The rally-spec Mokka packs a 207-kW (281-hp) electric motor with 345 Nm of torque, channeled through purpose-built rally hardware. That’s goosebumps-on-demand performance—enough to make even hardened petrolheads rethink their stance on EVs.
Road-Legal Adrenaline: Opel Mokka GSE
Here’s the real kicker: the same power and punch are available right now in the production Mokka GSE, which Opel calls its fastest all-electric model ever. With the same 207 kW (281 hp) and 345 Nm, the GSE rockets from 0–100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds and tops out at 200 km/h. Those are proper hot hatch numbers—without a drop of gasoline.
A Torsen multi-plate limited-slip differential, sport-tuned chassis, and double hydraulic dampers make sure that power translates to precision on the road. Even the steering and braking systems have been honed with lessons learned directly from Opel’s electric rally program. In essence, it’s a road car with genuine motorsport DNA—and a silent snarl that says “bring it on.”
Adventure Recharged: Opel Frontera GRAVEL
Not every thrill happens on asphalt. Opel also rolled out the Frontera GRAVEL, an electric show car built for the kind of people who see “unpaved road” as an invitation, not a warning. After its debut at the XS Carnight on Lake Wörthersee, the GRAVEL made a triumphant return at Lausitzring, looking ready to tackle dunes or downtown boulevards with equal confidence.
The design plays the part perfectly: Desert Stone body foil contrasted by a matte black roof and bonnet, accented with bright orange detailing on the mirrors, bumpers, and Opel Blitz logo. The front winch, side storage boxes, and lattice-style roof rack drive home the point that this SUV isn’t just for show—it’s built for the grind. Rolling on seven-inch-wide BORBET CWE 16-inch wheels, it looks like it could leave the event and head straight into a rally raid.
A Shockingly Bright Future
Between the adrenaline of the Mokka GSE Rally, the real-world performance of the Mokka GSE, and the rugged spirit of the Frontera GRAVEL, Opel made one thing crystal clear: the brand’s electric era isn’t about compromise. It’s about excitement, expression, and emotion.
At Lausitzring, surrounded by fans of noise, flames, and turbo boost, Opel proved that the future can be just as thrilling—even when it hums instead of roars.
Source: Stellantis