The 3 box version of the car has been designed by General Motors to suit the needs of Indian roads. The car looks small and is extremely spacious with gorgeous interiors and having speedy engine comfortable enough to be driven on all Indian roads. The new Opel Corsa Elite has got a sports car look. It has been given the title of India’s ‘millennium car’ and has been launched on three continents South America, Africa and Asia.
Style and Look of the Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa 1.4-litre Elite has sporty and classy interiors. The colors used are light brown and black for interiors and seats. Leather seats are comfortable and well placed. The attractive feature is the display of outside temperature, date and time through the triple information display system. The steering is wrapped in leather and is having a great grip. The music system is not present in the car and the pedals are of aluminum as in previous Opel Corsa models.
Engine, Power, Torque
The diesel engine car has 75Hp (55 kw), 66 kw (90 HP) and 92 Kw capacity. The petrol car delivers power 88PS @ 6000 and torque 110 Nm @ 3200.The car is supported by extremely quick and effective air condition systems, central - locking and remote fuel and trunk opening.
The car is easy to use with quality attachments. The controls and switches are attractive and has a new in designs. The engine has a 4 cylinder layout having 1389 cc of capacity. The length of car is 4056mm and width 1608. Height is 1420mm and a bit less for tall stature and heavy built
people but for average Indian height, the car is overall very comfortable
Comfort and Ride
The car is comfortable with an optional heated steering facility that helps the driver to warm the cold hands in case of extreme negative climatic conditions. The arc shaped headlights are stylish. The car has well placed gear, clutches and amenities that make you easy to reach and control the car. The heavy crowded areas can sometimes be a problem for the car. The steering is not comfortable at times on heavy curves Exciting design, the outstanding interior comfort and the additional features are added to fortify luxury.
Engineering and Styling
The exhaust is chrome-tipped and the wheel is 14 inch that is similar to previous Opel Corsa models. The front of the car is wide and chromium blade integrated with V-shaped radiator grill that increases the confidence of the rider. The immediate breaks are effective having the ABS with Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and brake assist. The car also comes with progressive variable steering and optional Interactive Driving System.
The new chassis in the car helps driving to be safe and quick. Chassis is facilitated with Electronic Stability Program (ESP Plus) includes Enhanced under steering Control (EUC) and traction control.
Special features
* Opel Corsa is spacious with attractive interiors.
* The car is good for Indian roads
* Opel Corsa is a family car
* Personal equipments are well located
* The steering has an optional feature of proving heated wheels that can be used in cold climates to warm hands
* The triple information display helps user to get outside temperature, date and time.
Some positive and negative specifications of the Opel Corsa
The positive points in the car are its
* Smooth speed on road
* Interiors are outstanding
* Mileage is stupendous
* Pick up is fast
The negatives points in the car are:
* The steering is not comfortable to use on heavy curves
* On using the accelerator much the mileage of car goes down
* The height of car ground is less than the bumpers found on many roads in India that may lead to hit on silencer at the base of the car.
* Not good for very tall and hefty people
* The placement of accelerator and clutch are also very close
Cost
The cost of the Opel Corsa varies from 4.8 lakhs to 5.50 lakhs. The initial costing are from 4.8 lakhs and the cost at a showroom in Delhi is around Rs 5.39 lakhs.
Technical Specification
| Body | |
| 4 door Little Sedan | |
| Dimension & weight | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boot space | 390 (litres) | |
| Fuel Tank capacity | 46 (litres) | |
| Kerb weight | 1030 (kgs) | |
| Overall Height | 1420 (mm) | |
| Overall Length | 4056 (mm) | |
| Overall Width | 1608 (mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 2443 (mm) | |
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1389 (cc) | |
| Ignition | Multi-point fuel injection | |
| No. cylinders / arrangement / Valves | 4 cylinder in line-Front | |
| Type | e-TEC X14 NE MPFi | |
| Type | Petrol | |
| Performance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Max. Power | 88 PS / 6600 rpm | |
| Max. Torque | 110 Nm / 3200 rpm | |
| Steering | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rack & pinion, Power assisted | |
| Suspension | ||
|---|---|---|
| Front | McPherson Strut with Anti-Dive Geometry | |
| Rear | Crank Compound Suspension with Torsional Stabilizer Bars | |
| Tyres & Wheels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 175/70 R 13 | |
| Wheel make | Pressed steel | |
| Wheel size | 5.5J x 13" | |
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