Where i can appreciate the point that VAG are putting forward, their Skoda brand came in with no "previous model" setup (as far as im aware )
The advantage Opel has over Skoda, is that the Astra and Barina (with reasonable reputation to say reliable aswell) has been selling here for many many years albeit under the "Holden" flag. At the end of the day, if Opel market their strategy right, I am on Mr. Mott's side with the 15k prediction he has advertised.
And I will bet that the majority of that 33k number would have been.... the AstraWhen Opel cars were sold in Australia wearing General Motors Holden badges, Astra sales hit a peak of 33,000 in 2005 – a figure which would put it among the top five selling cars today.