Just weeks after opening reservations for the battery-electric version, Vauxhall’s all-new fifth generation Corsa, which features a new range of petrol and diesel powertrains, is available to order now priced from £15,550 on the road. Diesel models start at £17,560.
Arriving in Vauxhall showrooms in January, the new Corsa has undergone a complete overhaul, with every engine variant of the new model emitting less CO2 than even the most efficient versions in the current Corsa. Vauxhall says that all powertrain options offer reduced fuel consumption, flexibility and refinement, while maintaining the same lively performance and fun driving experience.
Priced at £15,550, the entry-level model is the 1.2i (74 bhp) SE petrol engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. For a diesel, prices start from £17,560 for the 1.5D (101 bhp) SE. Key features of this specification include 16-inch double spoke alloy wheels and a 7-inch touchscreen radio. A leather flat-bottom steering wheel adds a premium touch to the interior, while LED headlights and daytime running lights offer boosted visibility and safety.
Key Equipment Highlights
The four core trim levels for the all-new Corsa feature a high level of standard equipment, with key specification highlights as follows:
SE
SRi
Elite Nav
Ultimate Nav (over Elite Nav)
Powertrains
Compared with the current powertrains of the Corsa range, the new engines have significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions while retaining similar power outputs to the outgoing model. For the all-new Corsa, the engine line-up includes an entry level 1.2-litre (74 bhp) petrol unit and an award-winning three-cylinder, direct-injection turbocharged 1.2-litre (101 bhp) all-aluminium powertrain. The two petrol engines are joined by a three-cylinder, 1.5-litre diesel unit with 101 bhp and maximum torque of 184 ft lb.
Further to the enhancements made to the engine line-up, the powertrain improvements also include the transmission options. The 1.2-litre (74 bhp) entry-level engine is fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. With the 1.2-litre (99 bhp) unit, customers can choose from a six-speed manual or an eight-speed lightweight automatic transmission. Adaptive shift programmes and Quickshift-technology are available, while drivers can shift gears themselves with the paddles at the steering wheel.
For optimum exhaust after-treatment, the emissions reduction system – consisting of a passive oxidation catalyst/NOx absorber, AdBlue injector, SCR catalyst and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – is grouped together as a compact single unit, as near as possible to the engine. The NOx absorber acts as a cold start catalyst, reducing NOx emissions at temperatures below the SCR light-off.
Customers in the market for an all-electric version, can choose the all-new Corsa-e. Thanks to the common modular platform (CMP), various powertrains can be offered on one platform and produced on a single line.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Infotainment and Connectivity
The all-new Corsa offers numerous assistance systems, such as front collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, intelligent speed control and limiter, lane keep assist and traffic sign recognition. A range of new infotainment systems made up of Multimedia Radio, Multimedia Navi with 7.0-inch colour touchscreen and the top-of-the-line Multimedia Navi Pro with 10.0-inch colour touch screen. The new telematics service, Vauxhall Connect, is available in the all-new Corsa range.
The model features navigation with real-time traffic information, plus a direct link to breakdown assistance and emergency service call.
All-New Corsa Achieves 10 Per Cent Weight Loss
Vauxhall’s all-new, fifth generation Corsa has achieved a significant weight loss, with the new model weighing in from just 980kg.
Thanks to its lightweight design, the new Corsa weighs up to 108kg less than the outgoing model. This means that every new Corsa benefits from improved performance and handling, and increased efficiency, whether it’s powered by an electric motor or conventional engine. Despite losing around ten per cent of its weight, the Corsa retains similar dimensions to the outgoing model at 4.06m with five doors as standard.
The light-weight design was created using the latest virtual development methods. The specific use of various steel grades and connection methods enabled the Corsa’s significant weight reduction. This includes the consistent use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels, as well as the optimisation of load paths, connections, structure and form. Compared with the previous model, the body-in-white is 40kg lighter.
Intellilux LED Matrix
Vauxhall says the all-new Corsa will be the first car in its class to feature adaptive, glare-free full-LED headlights previously seen on the Astra and Insignia.
The glare-free matrix headlights automatically and continuously adapt to the prevailing traffic conditions. Approaching traffic and vehicles being followed are simply “cut out” of the illuminated area. Glare is minimised and drivers of the new Corsa can enjoy optimum visibility.
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