Vauxhall has
released the first official pictures and details of the new Corsa, which will
launch soon in the United Kingdom. Following hot on the heels of the Corsa-e, the
ICE-powered, right-hand drive Corsa looks virtually identical to its Opel
sibling, save for the different exterior and badges. It’s also the first car in
the segment to get glare-free, full-LED headlights, which were first introduced
in the Astra and Insignia.
Equipment in
Vauxhall’s new subcompact hatchback includes a 7.0-inch, touchscreen display
with navigation system, or the optional 10-inch system, which adds Multimedia
Navi Pro. Vauxhall Connect, a new telematics service, is also available, as are
the automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane keep assist,
traffic sign recognition and intelligent speed control and limiter.
Tipping the scales
at just 980 kg, the new-gen Corsa is 10 percent lighter than its
predecessor. The engine lineyp consists of a 75 PS 1.2-liter,
three-cylinder and a 100 PS 1.2-liter turbo. The petrol burners
are joined by the 1.5-liter diesel, which kicks out 100 PS and
250 Nm of torque. Depending on the selected powertrain, customers
get either a five-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission, with
the entry-level model getting the stick shift.
The Corsa-e
electric model features a 136 PS and 260 Nm of
torque electric motor, powered by a 50 kWh battery with fast-charging
capability. It has a driving range of up to 330 km and starts from
£ 26,490 in the UK, with the £ 3,500 Government
Grant.
