On August 31, 2016, Opel officially launched the production of the new MOKKA X in Zaragoza, Spain. Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann, Chairman of the Management Board of Opel Group, drove the first new Opel MOKKA X off the production line. After the celebration, Dr. Neumann thanked the President of the Government of Aragon Javier Lambán for the support of the Aragonese administration. He also congratulated the Opel staff in Zaragoza for the excellent planning and preparation as well as for the high competitiveness of the plant.
With more than 600,000 orders across Europe the Mokka
is one of the most popular sport utility vehicles in its segment.
Javier Lambán emphasized the importance of Opel for the Spanish automotive industry and as the biggest private local employer for the region of Aragon. With a market share of 8.46 percent, Opel has established itself as the number one in the Spanish passenger car market. In the last six months alone, market share increased by nearly 22 percent compared with the same period last year.
Launch of the production of MOKKA X in Zaragoza in the presence of Opel head of production Phil Kienle (from left), plant director Antonio Cobo and CEO of the Opel Group Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.
Dr. Neumann directed the Drive Awards Ceremony to the Core Team for continuous improvement in the Press, Bodywork, Paint, Final Trim, Logistics and Quality.