The Vauxhall Corsa is a well designed mini that rises above the rest. General Motors European division of Opel, and its sister company Vauxhall had produced a reliable little car.
It comes standard with a 1iter engine, which is a bit underpowered for a mini. Producing 65 horsepower, this motor keeps up along the motorways but often overtaking is out of the question. For this there are several other options for the motor. The 1.2 litre petrol engine produces 85 horsepower. The final option for petrol engines is the 1.4 litre engine that produces 100 horsepower and is rated at about 51 miles a gallon.
The most attractive option, in our opinion, is one of the two diesel engines. The 1.3 CDTI 95 horsepower diesel ecoflex motor is your first option. In most cases, a diesel motor is not worth your while in a mini, but this is an exception. This motor achieves 76.3 MPG on the combined cycle, and 88.3 MPG on the extra urban cycle. And if you're interested in a little bit more pep, the 1.7 CDTI diesel produces 130 horsepower. The company claims that it has reduced average consumption by more than 13% with five out of the six engines. Making it are truly appealing option for the eco-friendly driver.
The interior in the Vauxhall Corsa is simple and well designed. Seats are comfortable, but it feels like you're riding high. Almost as if you're driving on, as opposed to in the car. Designed with eco friendly technology in mind, there's an eco gearshift indicator located in the cluster. Although touted as an advantage, some have found it to be overly sensitive degrading the overall performance of the car. But if you're buying this vehicle you're not looking for performance. We would state, however, that the interior is the best that we've seen in a mini. Interiors offered are generally what one would see in a higher class of vehicle. Fabrics and design are of a high quality. In addition, there are a variety of interior color schemes that make the ride a more pleasant experience.
Generally another problem found in minis, is interior noise. In comparison with the other minis available this cool car offers better noise insulation. At idle speed the interior is quiet and at high engine speeds the noise level is quite tolerable. However, with the six speed transmission there really is no need to ever experience the high rev noise. Standard features on almost all models are cruise control, an onboard computer. The SRi model comes with air conditioning, 17 inch five spoke alloy wheels, and a VXR styling kit.
It comes in 3 door or 5 door options. While the three door option has nice styling you lose head room in the back. The 5 door is a bit more practical and offers of all the room that one would expect. The wheelbase is equal on both options and the 5 door obviously offers better access. If you want more size your best to choose a larger car.
The bottom line is, we feel that the Vauxhall Corsa stands out as an exceptional vehicle in its class. Designed with the eco-friendly commuter in mind it fills its design objectives nicely. And although it's a bit pricier than the other models in its class we feel that it's well worth the price. With a stable suspension and abundant reliable options; for the drive train it is a solid little car. In addition it has a nice aesthetic touch that adds that special something that you don't always find in economy class vehicles. You will be pleased with this car and it will give you years of reliable, economical service. It doesn't guzzle petrol too much, drives smoothly on the road, and very soon you could start a trend everyone will want a car like yours! It's time you head on down to the showroom, and pick up one of these neat cars, like the age old saying goes "buy now while stocks last".
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Written on behalf of Total Fleet Services by John Eva
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