RIGEL MOTOR - Spanish brand

[Skygel14]

Minivan Rigel Ruta 1997

At the end of the 1990s, minivan fever began to grow in Europe, which brought with it a wide variety of models from different brands that wanted to take over the market. For this reason, Rigel is committed to this growing segment and presents its first minivan to date, the Rigel Ruta, by the end of 1997.

The Ruta is a family vehicle that can have five or seven seats, perfect to complete the daily life of large families and those who need extra space for road trips enjoying maximum comfort, in less than five meters There is room for a whole family, a pet and a generous trunk where you can place suitcases or the children’s bicycles. Make the Ruta part of your life and plan your new vacations with it.

Main features:

1. • Wide range with up to 5 different versions that adapt to all audiences and pockets.

2. • Interior designed for a complete family, with individual seats that can be moved and the possibility of placing an additional third row of seats.
     
     

3. • Open concept dashboard, to offer maximum ergonomics, visibility and show a feeling of spaciousness.
     
     

4. • Up to eight engines, available in diesel, gasoline, three-cylinder turbo “eco” and even a powerful V6 diesel for the most extreme versions.
     
     

5. • For the first time, active aerodynamics is implemented with cooling fins on the front bumper, this system will favor the cooling of the discs for optimal use.
     
     

6. • The highest safety package available with a power steering, Level 3 Traction Aid, and Advanced Safety for 1990.
     
     

7. • Sliding rear doors for better access to the rear seats.
     
     

Trims

Access: the version that adapts to all budgets, a practical and comfortable vehicle for the day-to-day life of European families. In its equipment we can count on automatic windshield wipers, ABS, two front airbags and side sliding doors.

Ecoline: because driving a large vehicle is not synonymous with spending gasoline and polluting the environment. Thanks to its innovative three-cylinder turbo engine, which delivers 100 horsepower, you can enjoy agility on the road and save money when it comes to refueling. You enjoy better style finishes such as the body-painted bumper package and aluminum trim.

Dynamic: traveling is a pleasure that you can rediscover in the dynamic Ruta thanks to its interior with Comfort-Relax seats and its automatic gearbox, it will make your favorite moment of the day driving your Rigel Ruta. Body color moldings, stability and traction control, full sunroof, curtain airbag, cruise control, Comfort-Relax seats and white leather upholstery.

4XDrive: embarking on an adventure should not be a solitary privilege, thanks to 4XDrive you will be able to go where others cannot, accompanied by all your relatives to spend incredible adventures together. Its key is the permanent attraction to all four wheels, as well as a high ground clearance and all-road tires with special off-road rubber. Its country look is complemented by robust wheel arches, new bumpers and plastic moldings that will protect the underside of the engine and doors, as well as a fully customized interior in orange.

Sport V6: Take sportsmanship to another level with the Sport version, it travels dynamically and casually thanks to its renewed suspension, wider tires and its powerful 3-liter V6 diesel engine that produces 224 horsepower.

United States version: this big guy will also be available throughout the American continent as well as in Canada and Mexico, being able to share versions like the European ones, here is an example of the dynamic finish with the V6 gasoline and automatic gearbox.

- **Engines.**

The new partner “Performance” and “Rigel” have been able to create different engines that adapt perfectly to the previously indicated versions, from the outset we will have 8* different engines which will vary between gasoline and diesel.

The simplest versions will be able to choose two engines of identical power, 90 CV, choosing a 1.6-liter gasoline or a 2-liter diesel.
The Ecoline will only have a 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 100 horsepower and ensures consumption of less than six liters per 100km.
The higher-end versions may have 1.8-liter gasoline engines with between 115 and 150 horsepower, in addition to complementing with a 1.8-liter and 2-liter diesel with between 100 and 120 horsepower.
In the Sport versions we will only have the 3-liter V6 engine with 224 diesel horsepower, in the case of the United States it will be a gasoline version of similar horsepower.

Modern construction with a new monocoque chassis with anti-corrosion protections and aluminum panels on its chassis to create a very compact assembly but with a reduced weight, only 1600 kg.

[happyfireballman]

This kind of reminds me of the Previa

[Happyhungryhippo]

Looks definitely more exciting that it’s rival from Globus.

[Skygel14]

The Rigel Ruta is now available at your nearest Rigel dealer!

Ask without obligation and we will give you the best price.

(Available in BeamNG, see link )

Rigel Ruta

[Skygel14]

Hello friend, the development of our cars was very similar, I remember a few months ago we passed some photos and we agreed on the type of chassis. Without a doubt, the Globus Traveler is the rival to beat. All the best!

[markyboi]

Hey i have an idea for a Rigel Motors vehicle.
A forward control(flatnose) bus and van from the 80s or 90s

[Skygel14]

It’s a pleasure to see my cars in the official Automation video. What a thrill!
It is an achievement for the brand. Thank you all!

BeamNG.drive - Automation Test Track Remaster

[Happyhungryhippo]

You deserved that!

[Skygel14]

New youtube channel and videos!

Hello everyone, first of all I would like to thank you all for the support, your likes and all the comments, since a few hours ago the BeamNG team officially uploaded a trailer with the remastering of the automation map and they used a couple of of my models. In this way I vindicate the automation community and I hope that they give us more importance, as well as a greater value so that they pay more attention to us and these video games continue to have that important connection.

I have decided to delete the previous post because I thought that I am going to do something more important, I am going to start making a series of videos about my brand and as they told you before, it would be a pleasure for me if any of you want me to try one. of your vehicles or even compare them with vehicles that I already have built under my Rigel brand, all with the permission of their respective owner can be uploaded to YouTube and thus try to create new content related to our wonderful forum and the game.

To start this project I have made a quick review of my latest Rigel model, you can see it in the link of my YouTube channel. Anyone in this forum who is interested can leave me his opinion in comments, share a vehicle with me or even why not, encourage yourselves to carry out these types of quick reviews that are fun to do and easy to do.

If you want to make a comparison of my vehicle with yours, I am interested in vehicles that are between 1987 and 2002.

Today we are going to carry out a quick review of the first minivan of the Spanish brand Rigel, it is called Ruta and it is a minivan with up to seven seats. We are going to try a high-end version called Dynamic that incorporates the 2.0 diesel engine that gives more than 100hp

RIgel Ruta - review 2minutes

---

[Skygel14]

Thank you very much mate, for me it has been quite a surprise, I hope that in future installments we can continue to grow as a community and that our mod cars will be seen more in BeamNG!

[Skygel14]

RIGEL IN MERCOSUR

Finally in 1998 the European brand Rigel will begin to sell its models in certain countries in South America, the so-called Latin American countries. The agreement called Mercosur, which refers to the counterpart of the European Union in the countries of South America, will be very beneficial since Rigel vehicles will begin to be sold in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and more than five countries associated with Mercosur. like Peru, Colombia or Uruguay.

For the moment, the models called “Mercosur” will be reinforced in their chassis and will have a component of practicality and savings to be able to reach the pocket of the majority of citizens. A special emphasis has been placed on the supervision of suspensions and tires, since Latin American roads are not as well prepared as those found in the United States or Europe. Vehicles must adapt to their new destinations.

From now on, the selected models that will be sold in Latin America will be called “Mercosur” and as an example of this we can see the following models:

The Tinto family will be the first to be sold in Latin American countries, two different options can be found, the first the traditional five-door hashback and the second the new sedan that will be available in mid-1998. From the outset they will use a new engine three cylinders and 60 horsepower that is designed to give the highest reliability and the lowest cost of maintenance and manufacturing.

On the other hand, we also have other vehicles that will soon land in dealerships in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, etc., such as the fireproof Rigel Trës or the versatile Rigel el Pizarro II.

In addition, thanks to the association with Brazilian companies and the implementation of common projects, two projects for exclusive vehicles in the area are currently being developed, the first one we can show some images of, we will inform you more soon in the forum.

[Skygel14]

Today we are going to carry out a quick review of the 4XDRIVE version form Rigel Ruta. The most special version of the model, all-wheel drive and SUV soul. Hope you like!

Rigel Ruta - 4XDRIVE

[Skygel14]

Rigel Tinto sedan (1998)

One year after the launch of the Rigel Tinto hatchback 5 and 3-door, the Rigel Tinto Sedan reaches the European and Latin American markets. Starting from the same base as the Tinto mk2, the manufacture of a 5-door saloon with a classic aesthetic hatchback has been achieved and that will compete against heavyweights such as the Renault Megane Classic, Opel Astra Sedan and other compact sedans of the time.

This 5-door sedan will come to the European market with three versions of equipment, in which we find more affordable models such as the classic “Young” and the top-of-the-range called “Dynamic”. It will mount the same family of engines as the Tinto hatchback and this will have a wide catalog of diesel and gasoline engines. The strongest point of the sedan with respect to the Tinto range, is its greater trunk capacity as it is a three-volume and has a large tailgate, thus increasing the cargo capacity of the trunk and turning it into a car more spacious for a family.

RIgel Tinto Sedan - review 2minutes

Versions trims and engines

Young: the version of access to the range in Europe, already known since the beginning of the Spanish brand, is designed for those who need a practical and comfortable car for day to day and who have a tighter budget. To reduce the price as much as possible, it incorporates a non-metallic paint at no additional cost, and the possibility of optionally placing hubcaps or rear headrests. Despite its low standard price, it has electric power steering, ABS brakes and dual front, passenger and driver airbags.

Business: version aimed at fleets and companies, it exclusively mounts a highly reliable 2-liter, 100 horsepower diesel engine, which makes it a perfect vehicle for traveling long distances with a very long useful life. As standard it has wheel trims, front fog lights, ABS and stability control, two front airbags and a curtain airbag and a sophisticated interior made of hard plastic and high-strength black cloth.

Dynamic: the medium version with the perfect accessories to make everyday life a simpler task. In this version we can count on the latest generation engines from the Tinto range and as well as a more premium interior and padded seats with bottle green upholstery. 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights and complete safety equipment, as well as a rain sensor or cruise control.

Mercosur: for Latin American markets, a special finish will be launched that reduces its equipment to offer an adjusted price and at the same time adapt the vehicle to more battered roads. A new low-consumption three-cylinder engine, reinforced suspensions and a higher ground clearance are its characteristics to succeed in the Latin American markets.

[Skygel14]

RIgel Tinto Sedan - review 2minutes

Today we are going to carry out a quick review of the Tinto Sedan, In 1998 the Tinto sedan is presented, a saloon-style five-door sedan and three volumes. It expands its trunk capacity and Europe comes with three different trim levels.
This version is called dynamic and is the top of the range, with a level of equipment with ABS, central locking, air conditioning, front passenger airbag and curtain… optionally you can have a rain sensor and cruise control.
Its driving is noble, perfect for the day to day of a family that needs more cargo space, take it to make daily purchases or that summer vacation trip.
This version mounts a 2-liter diesel engine, turbocharged and produces a power of 101 HP.
It is already available at Rigel dealers, its price starts from 11,000 euros in Europe.
What do you think of the car? Would you like to have one?

[Skygel14]

The Rigel Tinto Sedan is now available at your nearest Rigel dealer!

Ask without obligation and we will give you the best price.

(Available in BeamNG, see link )

Rigel Tinto Sedan 1998

[Skygel14]

Crash Test for Automation cars?

Rigel Tinto 1998 Crash Test

Today we will analyze the safety of the Rigel Tinto mk2 in different frontal crash tests, side crash, to check the structural rigidity and how the vehicle behaves in extreme situations.

Once finished, we will present the notes and qualifications that the automation video game gives us to know the final safety score, the most important characteristics that provide safety to the vehicle and those that the manufacturer must improve.

Rigel Tinto MK2 (1998) - Crash Test 🟡

[VanZandt_Breda]

Great work on the videos and all the cars featured! They are a fun way to interact with your brand.

[Vento]

Incredible work!! Did you mod the jbeams yourself

[Skygel14]

@VanZandt_Breda

Great work on the videos and all the cars featured! They are a fun way to interact with your brand.

Thank you very much and I am very glad that you like the videos, I think it is a creative way to show the work that we creators do here in our forums!

@Vento

Incredible work!! Did you mod the jbeams yourself

Thanks very much buddy!
Excuse my ignorance, what are jbeams?

[Skygel14]

RIGEL LINEUP 1998

The years go by and the Rigel family continues to grow with more vehicles and new markets to sell. For this reason, today’s post is very important, since I am going to present the entire range of Rigel vehicles sold in 1998 in the European, American and Asian markets.

European market: the main income of the Spanish brand comes from the old continent where they sell to all Member States and those, although they do not form “Europe” itself, share the market by proximity, such as Turkey, Russia and some areas from Africa like Morocco, etc. The main novelty is the launch of a new urban vehicle of less than 3 meters and with its own character, the Rigel Itoko. Going to the other extreme, the incorporation of the new version of the van, now with a family and leisure version called Prole. The Rigel Odiel in its four and five-door configuration disappears after the red Rigel sedan.
Rigel maintains power in compact and family vehicles, offering exceptional value for money and always thinking about the pocket of the average European consumer. The best-selling vehicle is the Rigel Tinto, which has a wide variety of finishes and engines.

American market: Rigel has been selling in the United States, Canada and Mexico since 1994, carrying out brand propagation and positioning work. The most sold vehicle is the Rigel Ruta, designed for the family and complemented by the Rigel Prisma, which in 1998 received its sedan version. This year the versions of the Odiel coupé and cabrio arrive to be sold in the American market. In addition, thanks to the entry of Mercosur, the commercialization of some Rigel models has begun in areas of South America.

Asian market: Rigel’s offer in Asia is limited, but little by little it is making its way into the Asian giants such as Japan, China and South Korea. Its best-selling model is the Rigel Tres, which has an affordable price and superior manufacturing quality that allows it to position itself in the top sales of the Spanish brand in Asian markets. The novelty is the launch of the first kei vehicle for Japan, called Itoco kei, a funny Japanese-inspired vehicle but with European refinement and Twingo-style customization. In China the best selling vehicle is the Rigel Van! In all its configurations, a capable van is shown at a contained price