Since entering the market the first-generation Opel Corsa 2015 in 1982 it sold 12.3 million copies of the model.
In 2014 began a new, fifth chapter in the history of compact hatchback, which looks more like a deep restyling, rather than a full change of generations.
Whether much has changed in the best-selling Opel models in Europe?
By the end of 2013 “Corsa” sold in Europe circulation of nearly 240,000 copies, placing first in the model range of the German automaker and the fifth – in the list of best-selling cars in this part of the world. Better “Corsa” sold only eternal bestseller Volkswagen Golf, as well as direct competitors Opel Corsa 2015 – Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo.
Perhaps that is why in Opel Corsa 2015 decided to let well enough alone, and in the development of compact hatchback fifth generation did without radical changes. Did not alter even basic platform: suspension of the new Opel Corsa 2015 inherited from its predecessor. Front – “McPherson” and behind – the torsion beam. Remains, and the size of the wheelbase: 2.51 m. However Opel claim that all elements of the chassis, “until each screw” modified or reconfigured.
New hatchback Opel Corsa 2015
Vary, for example, the geometry of the front suspension sub frame structure, steering knuckles, shock absorbers, springs, and a rear stabilizer bar. At the same time the center of mass was lower by five millimeters, which should have a positive impact on handling urban hatchback Opel Corsa 2015. And as an option will be available to the migrated sports chassis Suspension and electric power steering, as well as reduced by 15 mm ground clearance, which is “a basis” for the configuration with the largest 17-inch wheels.
Wheelbase and suspension Opel Corsa 2015 received from the fourth generation of the hatchback. Although small things had to finish off a lot of things.
At the same time due to the new body parts hatchback grew slightly in dimensions: 22 mm in length and 33 millimeters in width. And here was the height of seven millimeters smaller. And yet, in profile and three- and five-door Opel Corsa 2015 difficult to distinguish from its predecessor. Not changed doorways and shape of glazing, but themselves hinged body parts – virtually all new.
When viewed from the front, then the new Opel Corsa 2015 seems more like a minicar Adam, than the previous generation model. Here, new headlights, bumper, hood and front fenders even. Behind the new, horizontally oriented optics and other trunk lid. A side door with style Astra. But the roof and the side mirrors have remained unchanged. What other items moved to the novelty of the hatchback of the fourth generation, we are not told, but the feeling that a lot of them, to get rid of and failed.
But inside the resemblance to its predecessor, does not feel one bit. Gray piece of plastic with him scattered on the Replace button curved console with seven-inch touch screen multimedia system. Changed and the instrument panel and the climate control unit, and even the steering wheel (another hi Opel Adam).
Looks modern and very high quality, but without the ergonomic failures not done. Firstly, the touch buttons control this most multimedia system – so-so solution. Standard Buttons and in everyday life will be more practical. And secondly, attempts, for example, to change the audio volume, lead to the fact that the current mode of operation of the complex (the same map navigation) on the display disappear, despite the fact that the screen itself is too low, so to study the maps have to be distracted from the road.
Find a comfortable position behind the wheel of a high driver did not immediately succeed. Either have to move the seat too far from the steering wheel to the gearbox selector when you turn back, the first and second transmission does not rub right leg, or put up with on the thigh lever. The optimum position can be found, but only by trial and error, and even then not immediately. But even for tall driver’s seat in the second row is a lot. Even: Thank knee recesses in the front seat backrests.
Test drive the new hatchback Opel Corsa 2015
In Europe, the fifth-generation Opel Corsa 2015 in the base is estimated at 11 thousand 980 euros and 12 thousand 730 euros.
The new six-speed “automatic”, which replaces the Quad until only, offered for a 90-horsepower engine 1.4. The same engine can be combined with a five-step “robot” Easytronic, which got upgraded actuators and sensors, as well as new management program.
For the fifth-generation Opel Corsa 2015 prepared in five petrol engines and two diesel engines. The first represented the two turbo units 1.0 (90 or 115 horsepower), and a 1.4 (with capacity of 100 horsepower) and aspirated 1.2 and 1.4, the output of which is 70 horsepower and 90 respectively. Diesel engines have the same working volume of 1.3 liters, but different capacity – 75 and 95 forces.
To explore the new Opel Corsa 2015 were only available with a petrol turbo engine options: 115-hp 1.0 and 100 hp 1.4. Both engines are equipped with only the new six-speed manual gearbox -one unified with the compact-car Adam and weighs 40 kilograms. “Automatic” or “robot” Easytronic for these power units is not provided yet.
A fifth-generation Opel Corsa 2015 whole collection of electronic assistants: Assist start uphill and tracking of dead zones, road signs recognition, feature tracking Rows of motion, stability, variable power steering mode and the function of warning of a possible collision front. Last when dangerously close to the front of the machine signals traveling bright lights behind the dashboard, but slow down and prevent a potential collision the driver will have the most.
Liter engine, even though the solid declared capacity, not impressed. In the lower speed range of thrust enough except for a quiet ride through the city, and for the more active accelerations tachometer pointer should hold above 3500 rpm, otherwise adequate pickup cannot even wait. So wield leverage “mechanics” have to very actively. But to do it even pleasant: a clear shift mechanism, the lever moves are small, and the clutch pedal is moderately stiff and surprisingly informative for an urban runabout.
The machine with the 100-horsepower 1.4 seems livelier. Motor here noticeably more elastic, so crawl in heavy traffic can be in third gear. And outside the city the 1400 cc engine, devoid for machines weighing 1.2 tons is more than enough. But here’s the funny thing: dry numbers say exactly the opposite.
Opel Corsa 2015 liter engine with “passport” accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 10.3 seconds after launch, and the hatchback with a 1.4 for this exercise spends 11 seconds. Elasticities are also not on the side of a larger engine, the acceleration from 80 to 120 kilometers per hour in fifth gear Opel Corsa 2015 1.0 spends 10.4 seconds and 1.4 – 12.3 seconds. But the feeling behind the wheel – quite the opposite.
For the fifth-generation Opel Corsa 2015 optional bi-xenon headlights swivel offered with automatic beam switching.
Unfortunately, all of the machines on the test were staffed sports chassis and sported beautiful but tough low-profile 17-inch wheels. However, the discomfort stiffness migrated suspension does not deliver: bumps like manhole or tramway practiced perfectly. Steering wheel, however, is far from the real sports acuity, but informative and nicely loaded effort – that is necessary for the active drive under the SDA in the metropolis.
Sport chassis and can be ordered in Europe: as in Europe, it is in the database with 17-inch wheels and is available as an option with 16-inch. However, by default all the Opel Corsa 2015 coming to domestic dealers get adapted suspension for “off-road”. How to go the machines is not yet clear: to test them was not.
Multimedia system InetelliLink comes as an option, in Europe for her asking 300 euros. Entertainment complex perfectly friendly gadgets with operating systems iOS and Android and allows you to display some application from your smartphone. For example, the navigation BringGo.
Clients hatchback fifth generation Opel Corsa 2015 will begin offering in late spring – early summer 2015, but the choice of power plants will be limited only option: a 90-strong atmospheric 1.4. This motor can be ordered or in combination with the “mechanics” or with “automatic”. Later, we should see an option with diesel, but with what it is not yet known. It is possible that Russia will get to “Corsa” with a completely new 1.4-liter turbo engine with 140 horsepower, which is not yet sold, even in Europe, but it is – in the very distant future.
However, all is logical: the small turbo in the compact city hatchback in Europe do not favor. Customers are afraid of problems with reliability, and vehicle tax on the 90-strong aspirated will be quite small: not for nothing that the vast majority sold in Europe Opel Corsa 2015 is equipped with a motor power of 1.2 to 80 or 85 (depending on transmission) horsepower. And in the “Opel”, as we have learned, prefer to rely on the proven solutions.
Test drive the new hatchback Opel Corsa 2015
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