The initial iteration of the Opel Karl, sporting the C16 body design, was produced at a Korean factory between 2015 and 2019. Despite being available in numerous countries, it never made its way into our market. This particular model shared the GM Gamma II platform with the Chevrolet Spark 4 and VinFast Fadil.
| Engine Power | 75 HP |
| Torque | 95 NM |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h | 15.5 seconds |
| Max speed | 170 km/h |
| City consumption | 5.6 liters |
| Combustion on the road | 3.9 liters |
| Mixed expenditure | 4.5 liters |
| Fuel tank capacity | 32 liters |
| Loaded weight | 940 kg |
| Full weight | 1355 kg |
| Load | 415 kg |
| Trunk volume | 195 (940) liters |
| Overall Length | 3675 / 3676 mm * |
| Width | 1595 / 1632 mm * |
| Width with mirrors. | 1876 mm |
| Height | 1485 / 1532 mm * |
| Distance axis | 2385 mm |
| Front belt circle | 1410 / 1396 mm * |
| Rear wheels | 1418 / 1404 mm * |
| Overall ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Min. turning radius | 4.8 m |
| Number of doors | seats | 5 | 5 |
| Tire size | 185/55 R15 |
From 2015 to 2019, this car was available as a 5-door hatchback with minimal changes. The choice of modifications was limited, offering only petrol engines with manual or automated manual transmissions. One available option was the 1.0-liter B10XE engine with 75 horsepower and 95 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (Y4M). There was also a version with the same engine but with an automated manual transmission (Easytronic) instead of manual. A gas version with the B10XL engine and manual transmission was available on some markets. In 2018, a new engine was introduced due to the transition to Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standards. It was the 1.0-liter D10XE engine with 73 horsepower and 95 Nm of torque, coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission (Y4M).
The car of this model may encounter some issues, such as poor quality paintwork that makes it susceptible to scratching from minor impacts, as well as headlights fogging up after washing or in rainy weather due to poor sealing. Additionally, problems with the rear window defroster may arise, and the factory windshield may quickly become cloudy and develop microcracks. Some owners also note unstable operation of tire pressure sensors. Although rarely, there may also be issues with the heating of side mirrors and premature failure of the camshaft position sensor.