Opel is here to stay - that is the official message, and underscoring that is an upgrade to local Opel Corsa 1.4 models. This popular B-segment hatch is now available in South Africa with an upgraded drive train - the new Euro 5 emissions-compliant Ecotec engine features variable valve timing and port de-activation technology to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption with new figures of 129 g/km (down from 146) which is a clean improvement on the previous engine. Fuel consumption is now 5.5 l/100 km (down from 5.8). All 2010 Corsa 1.4 models now incorporate a shift indicator in the cluster to help the driver reduce fuel consumption, by prompting to drive more economically. An increase in power from 66 kW to 74 kW and torque increases from 125 Nm to 130 Nm spell improvements in performance. Substantial chassis and axle revisions were incorporated to give improved driving comfort.
The base-spec Opel Corsa 1.4 Essentia model now boasts a suite of additional standard features, which include electric power steering (previously used hydraulic power steering), power windows in front, remote central locking with selective door opening (had no remote), alarm and immobiliser. Opel Corsa 1.4 models are still offered in 5-door derivatives Essentia and Enjoy, and 3-door Sport (with panoramic sunroof as standard), priced as seen in the above table - no price increase took place.
: David S:
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