GM boss Nick Reilly has confirmed that Opel and Vauxhall will introduce a new

It’s official! GM boss Nick Reilly has confirmed that Opel and Vauxhall will introduce a new, sub-Corsa-sized city car in 2013. The newcomer, which will be inspired by the 2004 Geneva Motor Show Opel Trixx concept pictured here, will be built at GM’s Eisenach plant in Germany.

Codenamed “Made in Eisenach”, the new car represents a 90 million Euro (£76.5 million) investment in the plant which currently builds the three-door Corsa. The new city car will take over the plant, while the next generation Corsa will be made in Zaragoza in Spain.

Speaking at a press event at Eisenach today, Reilly said, “This is a further milestone in the growth strategy for our business,” said Opel/Vauxhall CEO Nick Reilly. “Our €90 million investment in the Eisenach plant will significantly strengthen its role within our European manufacturing network, and will offer customers a brand-new model with innovative technology and exciting design.”

The new car will debut in 2013 with conventional powerplants, although it will be engineered from the start to accept alternative powertrains, including an all-electric version.