Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback

• Body Glass
  • Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility
  • Glazed tailgate and heated rear window with wash/wipe facility
  • Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
  • Rear wiper
  • Solar heat absorbing windscreen and windows
  • Two speed windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  • Windscreen and side window demist vents
• Brakes
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
  • Cornering brake control
  • Drag torque control
  • EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Emergency brake assist
  • Hill hold and start system
  • Manual handbrake
  • Straight line stability control
  • Traction control
• Communication
  • Apple car play/Android Auto
  • E-call
  • Natural voice control
• Driver Aids
  • Cruise control with intelligent speed limiter
  • Front camera system
  • Lane departure warning with lane assist
  • Rear parking distance sensors
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Speed sign recognition
  • Three driving modes (Normal, Sport, Eco)
• Driver Convenience
  • Start/stop system
• Driver Information
  • 3.5" colour driver instrument cluster (DIC)
  • Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
  • Engine oil life indicator
  • Infotainment remote controls right side of steering wheel, telephone buttons on left side
  • Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light
  • Lights on audible warning
  • Multi function trip computer - Trip odometer, vehicle range, average speed and fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and driving time
  • Service indicator
• Driving Mirrors
  • Black door mirror housings
  • Electrochromic automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror
• Embellishment Trims
  • Akoya grey facia with high gloss black insert
• Engine
  • Electronic returnless fuel system
  • Petrol Particulate Filter
  • Under body shield for aero
• Entertainment
  • AM/FM stereo radio
  • Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Multimedia with 10-inch touchscreen
  • RDS with traffic programme
  • Six speakers
  • Steering wheel audio, phone and cruise controls
  • USB type C port
• Exterior Body Features
  • Black lower side window mouldings
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour front and rear bumpers
  • Body colour roof and A pillar
  • Bonnet/headlight/wiper structure
  • Chrome-effect Griffin logo and Black vizor frame
  • Corsa lettering in tailgate
  • Flexible roof mounted aerial
  • Rear side wing doors
• Exterior Lights
  • 3rd brake light
  • Automatic headlight control system
  • Centre rear brake lights
  • Hazard warning lights
  • Headlamps for left side traffic
  • High beam assist
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED Headlights
  • Rear fog lamp
  • Rear reversing lights
• Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
  • 4 speed fan with illuminated controls
  • Air conditioning with air recirculation facility
  • Cabin particulate filter - removes dust, airborne particles and pollen
  • Four adjustable facia vents
• Interior Features
  • 12V power sockets
  • 3 spoke, flat bottomed, leather effect steering wheel with satin chrome effect bezel
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Front cupholder
  • Illuminated glovebox with lid
  • Illuminated load compartment trunk
  • Internal chrome door handles
  • IP plastic insert single piece
  • Jet black door panels on door trim
  • Mistral fabric side bolsters and surrounds
  • Polyurethane gear knob/lever
  • Reach and rake adjustable steering column
  • Rear cupholder
  • Right hand drive (RHD)
  • Two litre open door pockets
• Interior Lights
  • Front map reading lights
  • Interior courtesy light
  • LED boot light
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Single dome lamp with dual front reading lamps
• Safety
  • 3 rear 3 point seatbelts
  • Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
  • Driver drowsiness alert system
  • Electrical child lock system in rear door latch
  • Forward collision alert
  • Front seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light
  • Inertia reel lap and diagonal seatbelts for all seats
  • ISOFIX child seat mountings incorporating top tether anchor points located on second row rear seats
  • Seatbelt pretensioners
  • Single tone horn
  • Six airbags - Driver's dual stage airbag/front passenger's dual stage airbag/front seat side impact airbags/full size curtain airbags
  • Tyre deflation detection system
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Seats
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual co-driver seat reach fore/aft, backrest upright/recline
  • 6 way manual adjustable driver seat height up/down, reach fore/aft, backrest upright/recline
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Comfort front seats
  • Front headrests
  • Height adjustable head restraints
  • Rear headrests
  • Single front passenger seat
• Security
  • 2 keys one folding with integral remote
  • Electronically protected audio equipment
  • Engine deadlock and immobiliser
  • Freewheeling door locks
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote control central locking
  • Remote control central locking activation switch on driver door
  • Remote locking fuel filler flap
  • Steering column lock
  • Visible vehicle identification number
• Vanity Mirrors
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors + covers
• Vehicle Charging
  • 11kW 3-Phase On Board Charger
• Wheels - Alloy
  • 16" Grey alloy wheels

• Emissions - ICE
  • HC+NOx:
  • Particles:
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 121
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 122
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 121
• Engine and Drive Train
  • Camshaft: DOHC
  • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
  • CC: 1,199
  • Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
  • Cylinders: 3
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 75
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 90.5
  • Fuel Delivery: MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
  • Gears: 5 SPEED
  • Number of Valves: 12
  • Transmission: MANUAL
• Fuel Consumption - ICE
  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb: 5.4
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 5.5
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 5.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb: 52.3
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH: 51.4
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL: 52.3
• General
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: No
  • Badge Engine CC: 1.2
  • Badge Power: 75
  • Based On ID:
  • Coin Description: N
  • Coin Series: Design
  • Generation Mark: 6
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 12E
  • Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 6
  • Safety Concerns?: No
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • Service Interval Mileage: 12,500
  • Special Edition: No
  • Special Order: No
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60,000
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: 72
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage: 62,500
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
• Performance
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 13.2
  • Engine Power - BHP: 75
  • Engine Power - KW: 55
  • Engine Power - PS: Yes
  • Engine Power - RPM: 5,750
  • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 87
  • Engine Torque - MKG: 12
  • Engine Torque - NM: 118
  • Engine Torque - RPM: 2750
  • Top Speed: 108
• Test Cycles
  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
• Tyres
  • Alloys?: Yes
  • Space Saver?: No
  • Tyre Size Front: 195/55 R16
  • Tyre Size Rear: 195/55 R16
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Style: N
  • Wheel Type: 16" ALLOY
• Vehicle Dimensions
  • Height: 1,433
  • Length: 4,060
  • Wheelbase: 2,538
  • Width: 1765
  • Width (including mirrors): 1,960
• Weight and Capacities
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 40
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 1,550
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1118
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 309
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 500
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 500
  • No. of Seats: 5

Will It Suit Me?
Out on the road, you can't help but notice the fifth generation version of Vauxhall's little Corsa supermini. In the throngs of city traffic, there is very little else that can cut its way as deftly through the queues and still leave you unruffled at the other end. The first time I met this car, it seemed to beg me to drive it and I did, with great enjoyment. This MK5 model promised to be something special from my first glimpse of it in the car park. First impressions are of a rounded, friendly look with a broader front grille than Corsas of old. The overall proportioning isn't that much of a departure. An exterior highlight that Vauxhall is particularly proud of it's the fact that this is the first car in the class to feature adaptive glare-free full-LED headlights - the brand's 'IntelliLux LED Matrix' package, the kind of thing previously restricted to much larger cars.

Practicalities
This fifth generation model is slightly larger than its predecessor, with its bigger body and longer wheelbase delivering more interior and boot space from this five-door-only model. The smarter body panels are still fashioned from the usual range of high-strength steels, but it's all been stitched together in a more weight-conscious manner, saving 40kg over the outgoing Corsa. Inside, all Corsas have identical cabins, which centre around a new touchscreen infotainment system on the dash. Two set-ups are available to buyers: a seven-inch Multimedia Navi system or top-spec 10-inch Multimedia Navi Pro. There's room for two adults in the back but I struggled to fit two child seats in, plus a booster in the middle. Legroom was good but the payback for this was the smallish boot space. Still, take out the parcel shelf and you could still fit in some luggage if you needed to. The quality of materials used is leagues ahead of older Corsas and like the Astra, there's the bulletproof feeling of build quality that's as good as anything in the sector.

Behind the Wheel
You should feel at home at the wheel of this car and the engines on offer are a willing bunch. There are two petrol units and a single diesel to choose from. Ideally, you'd want to avoid the base 75PS 1.2-litre petrol unit, which can only be had with 5-speed manual transmission. And go instead for the more modern three cylinder, direct injection turbocharged 100PS 1.2-litre petrol powerplant your dealer will prefer to point you towards. The minority-interest Corsa engine option is a 1.5-litre 100PS diesel which will be a rare sight, but might make sense if you habitually undertake longer distances in your supermini. All the engines on offer are helped in their task by a significant weight reduction this time round - Vauxhall says it can be as much as 10%, which is quite a lot in supermini terms. Base-spec variants can now weigh as little as 980kgs. As for the all-electric Corsa-e version, well just one variant of that will be available featuring a 50kWh battery mated to a 100kW electric motor, this confection developing a healthy 134hp.

Value For Money
Prices have risen a bit, starting at around £15,500, but you could pay as much as around £25,000 for the full-electric version. There are four core trim level options for the Corsa this time round - 'SE', 'SRi', 'Elite Nav' and 'Ultimate'. Go for the 'SE' or 'SRi' variants and there are interim 'Nav' and 'Premium' options. You can have the 'Elite Nav' model in an upgraded 'Elite Nav Premium' state of spec too. It's all quite complex. Simpler to comprehend is the need to pay a premium for auto transmission - an extra £1,730 on petrol models only. Even the most basic 'SE' derivatives are quite well equipped, fitted with 16-inch double spoke alloy wheels, a 7-inch touch-screen radio, a leather flat bottom steering wheel and LED Headlights with LED daytime running lights.

Could I Live With One?
For day-to-day driving, this fifth generation Corsa is stronger than ever before. Overall, if you're seeking something fun, frugal and cheap to run, I can think of few better small cars.