Dramatic looks set to return as Opel design studio celebrates 50 years

Opel's renewed styling swagger set to attract new customers, writes Dave Humphreys.

The stunning Opel Monza concept, a sleek four-seat coupe revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Since the launch of the Opel Insignia, followed by the curiously named Adam, and, more recently, with the new Corsa, Opel’s intent to return to its past form of creating visually appealing and desirable cars couldn’t be more evident. Reinforcing that desire is the stunning Monza concept, a sleek four-seat coupé revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show for the first time.

The long, sloping bonnet gives way to a simple, elegant roofline ...