Opel Kadett E: A Journey Through Time and Legacy

Opel Kadett E made its debut in 1984, emerging as a formidable contender in the sales rankings of Western Europe during the 1980s. While it earned the dismissive nickname "the ten-year Opel," it was a commendable automobile. Its new lease of life came as the Daewoo Nexia, remaining in production until the turn of the millennium. Let's delve into the archives of old German and British magazines, revisiting the pages of this iconic mass-market car that traversed the roads of the continent in the 1980s, 1990s, and even occasionally graces the streets in the 21st century.

0:00 • The Genesis: Opel Kadett
10:01 • Testing the Opel Kadett GSi
14:39 • On the Test Track: Opel Kadett 1.3 S
18:32 • Opel Kadett vs. VW Golf and Ford Escort
30:24 • 105 Variants of Opel Kadett
31:49 • Diesel Power: Vauxhall Astra 1.7 D in the UK
35:20 • The Sedan Variant: Opel Kadett and Its Role in History
38:49 • Sedan Showdown: Opel Kadett vs. VW Jetta
40:05 • The 1989 Facelift
41:43 • Used Opel Kadett in 1990s Germany
43:49 • Foreign Used Cars in the USSR and Post-Soviet Era