A new state-of-the-art engine to hit SA shores

THE all new fifth generation Opel Corsa will reach Opel dealerships in South Africa in March. The local introduction comes just four months after Corsa’s international premier at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

Initially, the new Corsa will be made available with Opel’s state-of-the-art three-cylinder 1.0-litre turbocharged ecoFlex engine with three trim levels: Cosmo, Enjoy and Essentia.

The new Corsa is immediately recognisable as a member of the new Opel family. The “wing” shaped headlights, which incorporate the daytime running lights, and the low, sporty trapezoidal grille with its dynamic chrome bar, supports the Opel emblem.

The front fog lights are embedded in two low, outward-lying but graphically-connected air inlets with model-specific chrome trim, giving the new Corsa an even wider appearance.

The materials used in the new Corsa were carefully chosen to support the premium character of the interior, clearly reflecting a level of quality and craftsmanship born of German engineering.

The new Corsa also introduces an industry-first seat fabric printing technology. This unique technology enables an unprecedented level of trim flexibility, as well as endless creative opportunities. Once again this level of detail shows Opel to be an innovative pioneer.

All new Corsa models are equipped with a new standard City Mode steering setting which allows reduced steering effort at low speeds for easing manoeuvres. City Mode is activated at the press of a button, located on the centre console.

Another innovative feature is the active cornering component of the Corsa’s steering, which aids the driver in crosswinds and on convex roads.

The fifth-generation Corsa can also be specified with Opel’s advanced parking assistant 2 (APA2) in the Enjoy and Cosmo trim. This system recognises parallel and perpendicular parking spaces and takes over the steering, meaning that the driver only has to control the pedals and gears.

The new Corsa receives Opel’s state-of-the-art 1.0 litre ecoFlex direct injection turbo engine. First introduced in the recently-launched Opel Adam, it is the highlight of the fifth-generation Corsa.

The 85kW engine excels in delivering strong low-end torque with extreme efficiency, pumping out 170Nm from just 1 800rpm.

Start and stop technology is fitted as standard to boost fuel economy, with the Corsa consuming just five litres per 100km over the combined cycle, equating to only 119g per kilometre CO² emissions.

All new Corsa models feature a raft of standard safety equipment:

• ABS with EBD and BAS.

• Adaptive brake lights.

• Automatic hazard warning lights.

• Disc brakes all-round.

• Electronic Stability Programme (ESP Plus).

• Six airbags.

• Tyre pressure monitoring system.

• Pedal release system.

• Isofix child seat anchor points.

• Pretensioned seat belts.

• Seat belt reminder.

• Anti-theft alarm and immobiliser.

Opel’s IntelliLink infotainment system, which brings the connected world of smart phones and apps into the car, is available as an option on the Enjoy and Essentia models, and is standard on the Cosmo model. IntelliLink is fully compatible with the latest Android and Apple iOS-based smart phones.

Audio streaming via Bluetooth and USB also includes Gracenote music management and identification technology.

Price, warranty and service plan:

• All new Opel Corsa derivatives will be sold as standard with Opel’s five-year or 120 000km warranty and a three-year or 60 000km service plan.

Pricing:

• Corsa 1.0T Essentia – R185 500.

• Corsa 1.0T Enjoy – R216 200.

• Corsa 1.0T Cosmo – R236 300.