The new Opel Astra along with the new Opel Meriva took home multiple awards in this years Plus X Award 2010. With multiple wins in a number of categories Opel was then named the ‘Most Innovative Brand of 2010’ in the automotive sector.

New Opel Astra, Meriva puts Opel on top

The Plus X Award is noted as being the worlds largest contest for technologies, sport and lifestyle products. All awards given out in this competition are decided by a jury of 144 members from a number of different countries across the globe.

The new Opel Meriva took home awards for innovation, design, functionality and ergonomics. While the new Opel Astra won in the categories of: design, functionality and ergonomics. Both models then also won “Best Product of the year 2010” in their respective categories.

This is a big boost to Opel, with their new lineup of models being strengthened by these awards. The new Opel Astraand Meriva are already causing quite a stir and should prove to be very popular among new and used car buyers alike.