BETTER PARTSThis is the new Opel Corsa 2014
Rüsselsheim, July 9, 2014
This is it, the new Corsa. After all, what we have been so impressive lately on the way Jürgen Klopp and his associates with the " Umparken in the head" campaign, it is for the Rüsselsheim currently only one way and that leads to the top. The figures confirm this trend the way clear: Opel grew in the first half of 2014 in Europe by four percent, one percent more than the overall market. If the new Corsa so the next logical step? If you look him in the newly drawn face? not really conceal the relationship to successful little brother Adam? then certainly yes.
More comfort in the chassis
The last-generation Corsa was with 2.8 million units sold by no means a shop keeper. And to reduce the new Corsa E only to be exactly four meter-long appearance, would also be wrong. The 2014er edition will unlock namely especially with newly discovered inner values to VW Polo and Co.. Suspension and steering, for example, are developed from scratch. The chassis geometry with new front and rear suspension is stiffer and the focus of the Corsa wandered around five millimeters down. Opel promises more comfort, stability and directness and less understeer. In addition, you now have the choice between the chassis set "comfort" and the sharper and more direct version " sport". Also new electric steering is speed-sensitive and includes a smooth city mode.
New power source
Also under the hood of the Opel Corsa 2014, has done a lot. The presented already for the Adam's 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo with direct injection and stop-start system meets the Euro 6 standard and make it in two power levels in the Corsa bug. The newly developed all-aluminum engine delivers 90 or 115 hp and 170 Newton meters from 1,800 respectively tours. They are joined on Benzinerseite also a new 1.4-liter turbo with 100 hp and 200 Newton meters and two suction cups with 1,2 - and 1,4 liters. At launch, there will be a Euro to 6-compliant 1.3 - liter CDTI diesel.
Vebrauchsoptimierte gear
The new Opel Corsa is benefiting not only from a part of the renewed range of engines, even with the power transmission Opel has manually created. For the two three-cylinder, there is a newly constructed six-speed manual transmission, which was due to friction minimization completely tuned for consumption. Who makes better off in the fifth-generation Corsa has the choice between a six-speed automatic and a new automated manual transmission.
IntelliLink now in Corsa
If you want to see how much the current Corsa is getting on in years, is enough to look into the interior. It is here that Opel had? lately yes model in terms of networking and infotainment? therefore particularly flat out. The Corsa D scores according to the modern IntelliLink infotainment system including seven-inch touch screen. IntelliLink is compatible with Apple and Android devices, to be operated by voice command and provides the occupants in apps for navigation, worldwide radio reception or internet podcasts. Also, Bluetooth telephony or use of Siri Eyes Free are possible.
total assistance
A total None were the Corsa have always enjoyed the assistance systems. Rüsselsheim has recognized the Malus clearly and respond generously. New Corsa receives a blind-spot warning system and a front camera with front collision warning, distance display, traffic sign recognition and lane departure and high beam assistant. If that's not enough: A rear-view camera and an auto-directing parking assist are also available. Just like a heater for the windshield and steering wheel, and for the first time in the Corsa also bi-xenon headlights.
The end of 2014 from dealer
The Opel Corsa 2014 will celebrate its world premiere from 4 to 19 October at the Paris Motor Show in 2014 and come the end of the year on the market. With the prices Opel has not yet ruled. Until now, the Corsa was launched in three-door at 11,980 euros . ( sw / rh )