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The most economical
Vauxhall model ever will be available to order from January 2010 when
the new Corsa ecoFLEX hits the UK market, boasting CO2
emissions of just 98g/km and a miserly combined fuel consumption of
76.3mpg.
Even in five-door
trim, the Corsa ecoFLEX achieves 99g/km and, like the three-door, is
equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard, which
dramatically reduces the most harmful emissions. As a result, Corsa
ecoFLEX drivers will benefit from
not only the lowest 13 per cent BIK diesel band, but full exemption from
VED (Vehicle Excise Duty).
Yet incredibly,
this parsimony has not dented this Corsa’s driveability. Despite the
improvement in fuel consumption and emissions, the ecoFLEX packs 21 per
cent more power from its 1.3 CDTi turbodiesel engine, its output rising
from 75 to 95PS. Torque is also up by 20Nm to 190Nm available at just
1750rpm, allowing drivers the kind of flexibility normally vacant in
eco-class cars.
To achieve this
rare combination of performance and frugality, the Corsa ecoFLEX’s 1.3
CDTi now employs a variable geometry turbocharger which significantly
improves both performance and efficiency. To support the higher turbo
pressure, the compression ratio has also been reduced from 18.0 to
16.8:1, while the injection system’s calibration has been revised to
boost low-end torque and peak power.
As a result, the
Corsa ecoFLEX’s performance is enhanced further, despite using taller
gearing. It will now accelerate from 0-62mph in 12.3 seconds and reach a
maximum speed of 110mph.
Using the chassis
and aerodynamic modifications from the current Corsa 105g/km model, the
new ecoFLEX also benefits from a 20mm lower ride height than standard
and in Life trim gets 175/70 low-rolling resistance tyres on 14-inch
steel rims (Club models get 15-inch steel rims with alloys as an option)
and aero-optimised wheel trims.
The Corsa ecoFLEX
is available in Life and Club trim only. Full pricing will be announced
soon.
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