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With a combined CO2
rating of just 105g/km, the latest Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX shaves a
remarkable 14g/km off the outgoing model’s emissions figure, and now
achieves 85.6mpg on the Government’s extra urban fuel cycle – an
improvement of over 13 per cent.
Now officially
Vauxhall’s most economical production vehicle in its 106-year history,
the 3-door only Corsa ecoFLEX will pave the way for even more efficient
vehicles, such as the groundbreaking Ampera, as the company reinforces
its commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.
On sale now, the
new Corsa ecoFLEX has a raft of improvements to optimise its already
efficient aerodynamics and 1.3-litre CDTi powertrain, which still
produces 75PS and achieves similar performance to that of the outgoing
model.
A shorter
second-gear ratio improves the Corsa ecoFLEX’s driveability around town,
while the engine’s generous 170Nm of torque from just 1750rpm allows it
to pull a taller fourth and fifth-gear ratio, offering drivers a more
relaxed cruising gait and better economy on longer journeys.
Aerodynamics have
been enhanced by lowering the Corsa’s ride height by 20 millimetres and
optimising airflow through its front air intakes. Complementing these
changes are narrower (175/70 instead of
185/70) low-rolling resistance tyres, fitted to lighter 14-inch steel
wheels with new wheel trims – part of a weight-saving package that cuts
the Corsa ecoFLEX’s kerbweight by 45 kilogrammes.
Available in Life
and Club trims, the Corsa ecoFLEX starts at just £11,295, though buyers
with qualifying vehicles can use the joint Vauxhall/Government
‘scrappage’ incentive to obtain a £2,000 discount, reducing this price
to £9,295. And since the Corsa ecoFLEX attracts only 13 per cent Benefit
in Kind tax for company drivers, and a mere £35 VED annually, it’s set
to be one of the cheapest cars to run on the market.
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Max
speed |
104mph |
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0-60mph |
13.5secs |
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30-50mph
(4th gear) |
9.5secs
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Combined CO2
emissions |
105g/km |
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Urban
economy |
54.3mpg |
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Extra-urban
economy |
85.6mpg |
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Combined
economy |
70.6mpg |
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Max power |
75PS @
4000rpm |
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Max torque |
170Nm @
1750-2500rpm |
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Engine
capacity |
1248cc |
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Engine
configuration |
4 cyls, 4
valves/cyl, DOHC |
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Fuel/Induction |
Common rail/Intercooled
turbocharger |
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VED band |
B |
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BIK band |
13%
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