We are huge fans of the Opel Adam. It’s such a trendy and upmarket little car which is packed to the rafters with standard features, and it’s peppy, too! There’s only one new model available at the moment: The Opel Adam Jam 1.0T, at R293 000.
If you’re after a more powerful model (such as the Opel Adam S 1.4T) or a different trim level (such as the Opel Adam Glam or Adam Rocks), there are many pre-loved Adams to be found on the AutoTrader website. You can also get to know the Adam a little better by reading some of these Opel Adam reviews.
Related: Dynamite comes in small packages - We review the Opel Adam S 1.4T (2016)
So, what can we expect from the Opel Adam, safety wise?
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) or stability control
- ABS, EBD, and brake assist
- Hill-Start Assist (HSA)
- Six airbags
- A Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
- A Pedal Release System
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage points
- Dual Seatbelt Pretensioners
- Seatbelt Alert – Front & Rear
- 7'' Touchscreen IntelliLink 6-speaker infotainment system and a rear-view camera
- Bluetooth® / USB / MP3 / AUX Input
- Zone Alert (better known as a blind spot monitor)
- Power Adjustable, Heated & Manually Folding Side Mirrors (more of a convenience feature, but we reckon it involves safety as well)
- Cruise Control with a Speed Limiter
- Advanced Park-Assist 2 (With self-parking functionality)
As you can see from this extensive list, the Germans didn’t skimp on safety features and all of this equipment can also be found in the more expensive Audi A1 Sportback 30FSI, which is a pricey R 429 500. For semi-autonomous parking, however, you’ll have to pay extra in the Audi A1, but it’s standard in the Adam.
How does it stack up against its suave competitors?
The Opel Adam is probably the most affordable car that has the biggest amount of features in the segment, especially when you compare it, spec-for-spec, to other superminis like the Mini One 3-door which has a starting price of R 387 450. (For a R100 less, did you know that you can buy a brand-spanking, new VW Golf 1.0TSI Comfortline R-Line? Yep, my face had that expression of surprise as well.)
So, if you have your heart set on some kind of ultra-fashionable city slicker with oodles of attitude, excellent build quality, and safety features galore, the Opel Adam is an excellent choice. I would probably opt for a low-mileage used model instead of spending nearly R300 000 on a new one.
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