We are with Opel Corsa at Antalya.
The B-segment hatchback model of the Opel is standing next to me with its new outlook and new engine.
Let’s see what became of the Corsa after these changes.
Let’s analyze it together...
The new brand identity started with the Adam confronts us at Corsa too.
The front bumper with wide air intake, the headlamps extending towards the fenders
and the U-form bonnet are the utmost attention grabbing features of the Corsa.
No change has been implemented on the Corsa’s dimensions and there is no change,
except the new design wheel rims, on the side view as well.
At the rear of the car, instead of the monoblock almond shaped taillights of the previous model, horizontal two-piece new taillights have been used.
I’m behind the steering wheel of the Opel Corsa.
The cockpit of the new Corsa looks much more modern and high toned than the model it replaced.
The top of the console is covered with soft plastic.
But the door panels and undersides are still hard plastic.
I’m face to face with a plain cockpit away from button congestion.
Here, there is a touchscreen music system and below it an A/C with new type of buttons.
To reach and use the touchscreen multimedia interface is easy.
But due to its lower position to follow it is a bit hard.
In short, instead of this elegant design if they had positioned this screen a bit higher up following it would have been easier.
The new design 3-spoke steering wheel fits to the hands well and steers the car effortlessly.
In addition the City button here decreases the steering firmness for city maneuvers so that to maneuver for city parking becomes easier.
For your small items reasonable areas are offered in from and behind the gear lever.
The wideness of the glove compartment is not bad at all.
There is no difference in the largeness of the interior since the dimensions of the car has not been altered.
At the rear the class standard knee and headroom is offered.
Although I’m 178 cm tall I sat at the rear in comfort.
285-liter boot capacity is not something to joke about.
Let’s consider the engine and driving features of the Corsa.
In the Corsa a new 3-cylinder, turbocharged, 1.0-liter petrol engine is functioning.
You can purchase this engine, which develops 115 HP and 170 Nm of torque only with 6-speed manual gearbox.
I didn’t have an opportunity to spend too much time with the Corsa
but I can say that during the duration of this I realized that the power of the engine is definitely sufficient.
The noise and irregularity of the 3-cylinder petrol engine that we are accustomed is nonexistent in this one.
Due to the 170 Nm of high torque that is produced from low rpm onwards you are able to have a smooth driving with the Corsa.
The changes of the 6-speed manual gearbox are distinct, short and explicit.
Besides there is no problem in its harmony with the engine.
The Opel remarks that this engine requires 5,0-liters of fuel to cover 100 km.
I’ve, on my short togetherness with this car, covered 50 km and driven calmly.
At the moment the trip computer indicates 5,5-liter fuel consumption averages.
Naturally, with this much driving it is hard to say that this is a true consumption value.
But still if you ask my opinion I think this engine has a definite frugal potential.
It struck me that the suspension of the Corsa, which shares the same platform with the old generation, is a bit firm.
Despite the fact that, there have been no changes implemented on the chassis of this car, I’ve felt this way.
It seems that the Opel Corsa with the remarkable view and new technological engine will as always draw the attention of the loyal Opel customers.
But still before you make up your mind you can click here to watch the newest model of this class the Hyundai i20 review,
the VW Polo here,
the Ford Fiesta here,
and the Renault Clio here.
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