Surely a new Corsa means the old one doesn't sell anymore, right?
Hardly, it still appeals to people seeking a Claudia Schiffer-approved 'German'.
But here's a new one, with new engines and safety systems: the Opel Corsa E.
Although it shares chassis and window parts with the old one.
Seems legit, as the old one still sells well. Right?
It's okay. Its weak points have been adressed, after all.
Such as a new 1.0 3-cilinder turbo engine, to compete with Ford and Renault.
It's a nice one, available with 90 or 115 PS. Both offer 170 Nm of torque.
This is the fastest one. You notice the torque, available at 1700 to 4500 rpm.
So it's lively and quick, despite its long gears. A nice drivetrain.
And there's a balance shaft. That adds weight to the engine.
But it also removes any vibration and noise, making it a neat engine.
For NL there's also a cheaper, older 90 PS 1.4 with less torque.
There's a renewed 95 PS 1.3 CDTI too, eligible for tax benefits.
A nice array of engines for a B segment car.
The seating position isn't that great. There's not enough leg support.
There's also a lump in the backrest and little side support.
Despite adjusting the seat and the wheel, it's hard to find a nice position.
It's like some of the dimensions originate from two different cars.
You can adjust it all you want, but it never feels quite right.
You can still sense the spirit of the old Corsa in the chassis of this car.
It's similar, but - as Opel puts it - 'more sophisticated.'
It's a mature car: not as nippy as a Fiesta, yet not as comfortable as a Polo.
A nice mix. There's a softer chassis mode as well as a more sportier one.
You can choose either with up to 16 inch wheels. 17 inch, like here, is just for sport.
Choose wisely, as bigger wheels and the sport chassis make for a rough ride.
It was worse with the old Corsa, but frequent city visitors should go with comfort.
All in all, this Corsa improves in several respects. The interior has changed, too.
It's more like the Adam and thus fresher. And: new safety systems.
Blind spot detection, reverse camera and auto-parking - rare for this segment.
The satnav: no integrated system, but you can stream from your phone.
It's cheaper and works fairly well, though takes some time starting up.
It's a bit longer, but offers more space in the rear and boot, too.
It's nicely priced, too. With some extra's, it costs 17000 euros.
A nice car for a nice price. It's not groundbreaking, but solid all-around.
And it works for Claudia. So surely, for you as well?
+ Refined 3-cilinder; Many safety systems
- Seating position; Chunky sport chassis