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Vauxhall launches its most economical car

18 May 2009

Vauxhall launches its most economical car

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Max speed     

104mph

0-60mph 

13.5secs

30-50mph (4th gear)   

9.5secs

Combined CO2 emissions   

105g/km

Urban economy   

54.3mpg

Extra-urban economy   

85.6mpg

Combined economy  

70.6mpg

Max power  

75PS @ 4000rpm

Max torque 

170Nm @ 1750-2500rpm  

Engine capacity  

1248cc

Engine configuration  

4 cyls, 4 valves/cyl, DOHC

Fuel/Induction    

Common rail/Intercooled turbocharger

VED band   

B

BIK band  

13%  

 

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