GM’s CEO Mary Barra has today announced that an Opel Flagship Crossover will be built at their Russelsheim plant by the end of the decade.

Opel Flagship Crossover due by the end of the decade

The new crossover is expected to feature styling inspired by Opel’s 2013 Monza concept shown at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and will supposedly share its engine line-up with the next-generation Insignia.

“This SUV will be the brand’s second flagship alongside the Insignia,” said Barra. Barra also said in a statement that Opel is of high strategic importance for General Motors, and confirmed plans to investment more than half a billion euros in the Russelsheim, Kaiserslautern and Tychy engine and transmission plants.

According to the company, this will provide the “impetus for Opel to move to the next stage of its powertrain offensive with fuel efficient engines and transmissions.”

“The product offensive with 27 new models and 17 new engines has enjoyed a very successful start. These additional investments will help the brand shine again and further strengthen our position in Europe. They are a clear sign of GM’s commitment to Opel, to Germany and to Europe,” added Barra.

*Please note pictured is a design sketch of the Opel Mokka.