- Opel plans to produce the Mokka in Europe to meet the growing demand for this model. The leisure vehicle is currently only assembled in South Korea by GM Korea (formerly Daewoo).

- Since the launch of Mokka about six months ago, more than 100,000 orders were received in Europe, but these orders can not be accepted by the Korean plant during the start-up period of a new model.

- In the first five months of 2013, it had sold nearly 30,000 Mokkas in Europe, which accounts for nearly 10% of Opel's European sales, while the model is only in its initial phase.

- The Mokka is part of the small SUV segment which is very popular at the moment, like the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008. Chevrolet (other brand of the GM group) also has a small SUV, the Trax, a renamed version of the Opel Mokka.

- The plant in Zaragoza (Spain) would be best placed to accommodate the production of the Mokka, because this small crossover is the same size as the Corsa and Meriva, and the utilisation rate of the plant this year fell under 60% of its capacity.

- While Opel faces many difficulties (including financial losses, underutilised plants and the consequences of the closure of the Bochum plant), the return of a model production in Europe is a sign of recovery for the brand.

Data source: File #105 - Production in Europe detailed by model and plant