The new Corsa GS Line 1.2T 96kW 6AT is more modern, digital, and diverse than ever.
By Rubin van Niekerk
After six generations and 40 years later the legendary Corsa remains a stunner. Opel was established in 1899 and has a reputation for building cars with personality and penning a precision designed look matched with great engineering brings the fun back into driving.
Blending nippy daily driving with big car technology played a key role in revolutionising the small car segment when Opel launched six generations ago in 1982.
The current Corsa is one of the most popular small cars in Germany and the best-selling car in the UK. My first new car was an Opel, and I think it has a staunch South African following due to its reliability.
Being a bestseller for more than 40 years due to stunning design and state-of-the-art technologies from higher segments excites customers with what a small car can deliver. This funky model inspires aspirational youth and anyone young at heart, with a zest for life.
Three trim levels have an impressive specification list, including LED headlights while the range topping GS Line has boosted performance and the ultimate features.
Some of the best aerodynamics in its class at an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.29 improves performance and fuel economy. The Edition and GS Line has a new 10-inch Intellilink Infotainment touchscreen featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Heated front seats, Eco LED headlamps, parking sensors, Side Blind Zone Alert, traffic sign recognition and safety features such as Active Lane Keep Assist are part of an impressive list of standard features.
Opel’s turbocharged 1.2-litre engine across the range produces output ranging from 74kW to 96kW in the flagship GS Line. That kind of spectacular performance in such a light car ensures a grin factor of note. Plenty of torque of 230Nm from as low as 1 750rpm ensure responsive performance and 0-100km/ hr in 9 seconds. The Corsa definitely needs to be on your shortlist when shopping for new wheels in this category.
Pricing ranges from R374 900 for the Corsa Lite 1.2T 74kW 6MT to R459 900 for the Corsa GS Line 1.2T 96kW 6AT which includes a five-year/100 000km warranty and a three-year/ 45 000km service plan. A comprehensive national dealership also ensures peace of mind.
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