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Vauxhall Corsa: new and much improved

The Corsa has long been a IntelliLink system, on more
popular choice in the UK but expensive versions.
the old model was getting a Our air-conditioned car - in
bit long in the tooth and fall- SRi trim - was well equipped.
ing behind the competition. Bluetooth et al are all con-
Now though the 2015/6 trolled by the screen which
fourth generation Corsa can support functions such
might reclaim the favour of a as controlling the sat-nav on
fickle public. your smartphone.
The test Corsa featured The seats are supportive and
what I reckon is the best the cloth trim seemed robust
choice of engine for this but every single person who
car. It’s a 1.0L 3-cylinder rode in the car said that they
ECOTEC Direct Injection were overly firm. I had to
Turbo petrol unit that meets agree although a comfortable
the latest Euro-6 emissions driving position was easily
regulations. Vauxhall say Geoff Maxted of Drivewrite.co.uk is much impressed by an enduring favourite achieved thanks to plenty
that right now this engine of reach, rake and steering
is a class benchmark for reduced say the company, an official fuel here is that some might find the column adjustment.
noise, vibration and harshness and consumption figure of 65.7mpg new speed-sensitive steering too The latest Vauxhall Corsa is a very
is one of the quietest three-cylinder with CO² emissions as low as 100g/ light. The improved gear change likeable car and I enjoyed my week
powerplants of its type. On the km although I only saw an average delivers surprising driving pleasure driving it. The bonus is that despite
road I can certainly agree with the around 47mpg – still good though. plus, for once, a car maker has seen being a much improved vehicle it
added bonus of good performance It has a longer front end similar to the sense of giving a small engine a has actually come down in price
- 11.9 seconds for our 90PS version the smaller Adam, with stylish head- proper six-speed gearbox. and the range now starts as low as
(there’s also a more powerful 115PS lamps, a wider grille and chrome With the earlier car the interior £9,175. It’s roomy, cheap to run and
alternative). Torque is a healthy detailing. The design is refreshed was looking jaded; but it now has offers some cracking new engines.
125lb/ft at 1,800rpm. with sharper lines and detailing. a well executed and well appointed There’s plenty of kit as standard too
There are other petrol engines and The good news is just how much cabin largely based on the sibling making the package a genuinely
a frugal diesel available too and better it is to drive. The engine is Adam. Quality has taken a leap attractive choice.
Start/Stop technology is standard, quiet yet delivers nimble perfor- forward with more soft touch The car can be test driven via
which can be switched on and off mance. A lower centre of gravity plastic and a compact central dash- West Swindon based dealer Skur-
by way of an ECO button on the and stiffer subframe delivers supe- board array with a new seven-inch rays Vauxhall, off Mead Way.
dash. The 1.0L petrol achieves, rior handling and my only complaint colour touchscreen with Vauxhall’s www.skurrays.co.uk

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