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Rougher Vauxhall Adam Rocks into showrooms this August

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Author: | Updated: 04 Mar 2014 16:59

A tougher, more rugged version of the Vauxhall Adam will go on sale this August.

The Adam Rocks urban mini-crossover is 49mm longer and 9mm taller than the original cutesy Adam supermini from 2012, stretching for 3747mm at 1721mm wide and 1493mm tall.

These measurements make it as long as a Citroen C2, and as wide and tall as Hyundai’s i20.

Vauxhall ADAM ROCKS

Coolness

It will be the first model powered by Vauxhall’s one-litre 11SPS three pot petrol engine, with stop/start and as much pulling power as the brand’s 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated engines. Other engines will be confirmed closer to the car’s summer launch.

The chassis has been raised 15mm with a wider stance while the dampers, springs, rear suspension, and steering have all been modified or retuned to compensate for the larger body shell. It will also be available on 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels instead of the 16-inch wheels standard on the regular Adam.

A full length electric folding canvas roof – available in black, sweet coffee or light oak - can fold back to the C-pillars in just five seconds, with the push of a single button in the front area of the headliner.

Speaking during the model’s unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, Stuart Harris, Vauxhall's Head of Carline Brand, said: “Adam Rocks combines the toughness of a crossover with the coolness of open air driving.

"It's the perfect Adam for active drivers wanting to stand out from the crowd.”

The Adam Rocks will go into production this August in Eisenach, Germany, arriving in showrooms the same month. Prices are expected to start from £13k but will be confirmed closer to launch.

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