Opel Corsa – TWFLD

2021 Opel Astra makes SA debut, price in tow

Papi Mabele — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:39:42 +0000

Rumours have been swelling as to exactly when – and if ever – the 2021 Opel Corsa will make its South African debut. This comes following the announcement of the completion of merger of PCSA and FCA brands.

The announcement of the distributorship comes with great news: The introduction of the much-anticipated 6th Generation Opel Corsa, which will be available at Opel dealerships across South Africa from mid-January this year.

According to Opel, this new model sports a 3-Cylinder – 1.2l petrol engine generating 55kW. On the exterior is a statement of the new bold & pure design coming from Opel. The brand insists this emphasises the precision of German engineering, combined with the bold sculptural artistry.

Step inside, the design of the cockpit features a driver-oriented instrument panel with a distinctly sporty, yet welcoming personality executed with German precision.

Compared to the outgoing model, the new Corsa lost up to 10% of weight, it is about 108 kg less than the car it replaces, even though they are roughly the same size. The new Corsa is 4.06 meters long, with boot capacity of 309 litres, an increase on the outgoing model of 10%.

The new Corsa Edition will cost R289,900 at launch and will be simply the first derivative introduced this year, with further versions planned for the first quarter this year

OFFICIAL: Opel will build new Corsa with new owner PSA’s technology

Papi Mabele — Thu, 04 May 2017 17:43:03 +0000

Car maker Opel, which PSA Group has agreed to buy from General Motors, will use the French carmaker’s technology in the next generation of its best-selling Corsa model, a company spokesman said, confirming a newspaper report.

The current Corsa model is built with GM technology. Opel had previously said its new Corsa, slated to be launched in 2019, would also be built with GM technology but has now decided to use Peugeot technology, allowing for higher margins, Allgemeine Zeitung Mainz reported in its online edition on Monday.

PSA, which agreed to buy Opel in March, was not immediately available for comment.

The new Corsa will be Opel’s fourth joint project with PSA after Opel models Crossland X, Grandland X and Combo. The Corsa will be built at Opel’s largest manufacturing site, in Saragossa, Spain.

In Real Life: 2016 Opel Corsa Reviewed

Lerato Sepotokele — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:29:49 +0000

I’ve recently become a disciple of GM. No, I’m not under spell by my General Manager, and I’m not taking to learn more about the short-lived Genetically Modified. Nope, I’ve fallen in love with the Corsa , a hot hatch built by General Motors’ Germany-based Opel division. The only GM I’ve recognised for the past 18 months – or so.

My Opel Corsa is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that pumps out 110 kW at 5000 RPM and 220 Nm of torque at 3 000 RPM. Bolted to a quick-shifting six-speed manual transmission that spins the front wheels, the turbo four pelts the Corsa from zero to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds and, given enough tarmac, on to a top speed of 210 km/h.

It’s easy to get carried away with power figures because they get tossed around so much in the auto industry. 200, 230, 190, 210; it’s all theoretical until you have your butt in the driver’s seat and your foot buried in the throttle.

Behind the wheel, 207 is about spot on for the Corsa. Remember, it’s the size of a Toyota Etios and it tips the scale at 118kg. Any more power would make the Corsa overwhelming to drive on the street, and any less would make it feel sluggish.

The turbo is what makes the fire-breathing Corsa stand out from its rivals, including the Ford Fiesta and the Volkswagen Polo. In many pocket-sized hot hatches, the engine lacks a pulse until the turbocharger kicks in, it spins itself dizzy in the middle of the torque band, and it wheezes to the rev limiter.

The turbo is what makes the fire-breathing Corsa stand out from its rivals.

The Corsa is quick off the line because the torque comes on relatively early, the engine pulls hard and steady right through the middle of the torque band, and it becomes downright explosive once the tach needle passes the 3,000-rpm mark. It’s like if the four-banger just drank a Big Gulp’s worth of Red Bull after shooting three espressos – if that makes sense.

The Opel Corsa 1.4 T Sport will set you back R225 200