07-05-2025
What is an Opel? Can you buy one in New Jersey?
The latest Opel Mokka models are turning heads with a bold new lineup of vibrant colors, exciting car enthusiasts across Europe. But can American drivers get their hands on one?
What is Opel?
Opel is a German car manufacturer known for producing a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to SUVs and light commercial vans. Opel is an old company, founded in 1862 by Adam Opel when it originally made sewing machines and bicycles before transitioning to cars in 1899.
The brand's cars are competitively priced and regarded as dependable. Currently, the brand is focused on transitioning to an all-electric vehicle lineup.
Opel cars are primarily sold in Europe, with some models rebranded and sold globally under other names. In the past, some of its models were rebadged and sold in the U.S. under different General Motors brands, including Buick's Opel Insignia, Saturn's Opel Insignia and different other models sold as Chevrolet.
Can I buy an Opel in New Jersey?
Save for the globally rebranded lines, you cannot buy newer versions of Opel cars in New Jersey, nor anywhere nearby. Nevertheless, you can either import an Opel car or find an old, vintage model in classic car dealership.
A driver cleans his Opel GT, part of the 'cars of the Disco era' display at the sixth annual Concours d'Elegance at Copshaholm in 2024.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: What is an Opel? Why they're tough to get in NJ … or the U.S.
