As Swiss wages increased the plant, with its small numbers, became unprofitable and it was closed in the middle of 1975. The Belgian Rangers continued to be available, in an ever-shrinking lineup, until 1978 when the new Opel Rekord (E) appeared.
As Swiss workers' salaries increased, the plant's financial situation deteriorated, prompting its closure in mid-1975. The Belgian Rangers remained accessible to customers, albeit in a shrinking selection, until 1978 when the Opel Rekord (E) was introduced.