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  • Vauxhall Corsa Achieves 85.6 MPG Efficiency Result

    2012-Vauxhall-Corsa-THUMB2012 Vauxhall Corsa is more economical than ever achieving 85.6mpg while emitting just 88g/km. The environmentally friendly car is equipped with 95 hp (70 kW) 1.3CDTI ecoFLEX Start/Stop engine which contributes to the numbers delivered.

    Furthermore, some additional improvements have been made in order to minimize the consumption and emissions. For instance, the turbodiesel is equipped with a variable displacement oil pump which delivers only the necessary oil pressure.

    In fact, it changes the oil volume having “in mind” the load so that it can reduce energy needed for oil circulation. The use of special low-viscosity transmission oil also contributes to efficient fuel consumption.

    Next to be mentioned is the engineered manual transmissions with a more precise and smooth gear change action. The modifications result in high shift comfort and optimized operation in cold and warm conditions. In addition, what also takes part in the great efficiency are the new 185/65 R15 low-rolling-resistance tyres.

    Performance however is not a compromise here, given the achieved results. The maximum torque of this Vauxhall model is of 190 Nm (140 lb-ft) is available between 1,750 and 3,250rpm. The powerful 95 hp (70 kW) turbodiesel gives the Corsa the acceleration time of 12.3 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

    Source: Vauxhall

  • Vauxhall Corsa Turns to the Dark Side

    Vauxhall-Corsa-Black-Edition-thumbIt’s a Corsa Black. Don’t worry, AMG are still doing what they should be doing (Mercs). This one here is just a special ‘Black Edition‘ from Vauxhall. It’s not just stitches on the steering wheel and fresh new cup holders on it however. No, the Vauxhall Corsa Black Edition introduces a whole new engine to the range.

    It’s a 1.4 liter turbo engine that develops 120 PS and 175 Nm which start at 1,750 rpm. To our ears, which are used to hearing blistering performance figures, a Vmax of 121 mph and an acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 9.7 seconds sounds like ages. But let’s be real about it and say that this is pretty swift. It should be fun to drive as well despite the lack of suspension tweaking. It might be fun at the gas station also. Because it has a Start/Stop system and is turbocharged, the Corsa Black retains a stunning fuel economy of 51.4 mpg.

    On the outside some of the Black Edition features include color oriented bumpers, side skirts and a black rear spoiler. For some extra aggression, the front and back lights are also dark styled and the rear side windows are tinted in black. You get fog lights as well. Finally there’s a “Black” logo somewhere along the lines and 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.

    Inside you do get a leather steering wheel but also some leather sports seats, sports pedals, silver stitching and matt chrome air vent surrounds. You can opt for some clever tech if you wish. Think in terms of Vauxhall‘s Touch and Connect infotainment system, climate control and adaptive forward lightning. There will be only 500 examples of it (3-door and 5-door versions) so in a way, it will be pretty exclusive. Did we mention that the body color is black?

    Vauxhall Corsa Black Edition
    Vauxhall Corsa Black Edition

    Source: Vauxhall

  • Vauxhall Combo and Corsavan with an extended range of engines

    Vauxhall-Corsavan-THUMBVauxhall Combo will soon have an expanded range and will include models powered by a fuel-efficient 1.4 petrol engine. In detail, the latter is a brand-new Vauxall 95 hp (70 kW) Euro 5-compliant Combo unit that will be offered in L1H1 and L2H1 body types.

    What is more, this engine also includes Start/Stop technology, thank to which the Vauxhall vehicle is able to achieve CO2 emissions of 163g/km and 40.3mpg combined cycle.

    Vauxhall Combo
    Vauxhall Combo

    Furthermore, the famous Vauxhall Corsavan range will also get an additional engine option – a 1.2 petrol unit also with Start/Stop function. Thank to the latter, the Corsavan engine boasts CO2 of 119g/km, which in fact is a saving of 5g/km over the standard 1.2 engine. It has a 55.4mpg combined cycle.

    Vauxhall Corsavan
    Vauxhall Corsavan

    Source: Vauxhall

  • Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition

    Vauxhall has announced the most powerful Corsa ever. The VXR Nurburgring Edition will hit the market in the end of May.

    Corsa VXR Nurburgring will be powered by a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engine with 205PS at 5750RPM and 280Nm of torque. The results are thanks to a modified engine management and turbocharger system, sports exhaust with reduced back pressure. The special edition Corsa will run on 98-octane fuel.

    Furthermore, the small hot hatch comes with a mechanical LSD (limited slip differential) for maximum traction at all times. It will also reduce the understeer caused by excessive throttle loads during cornering, or changes in the texture of the road surface.

    The suspension is also revised. This time it comes from Bilstein, who has developed bespoke spring and damper units for the new model. The vehicle is also lowered with 20mm at the front and 15mm at the rear.

    The braking system comes from Brembo and it is 30 per cent lighter than before and has a 10 per cent larger area. In addition, the Corsa VXR features recalibrated ABS, TC (Traction Control) and ESC (Electronic Stability Control).

    The performance is superb – 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

    The exterior received several upgrades like stainless steel dual exhaust, newly designed forged aluminium wheels in high-gloss grey, and „Nurburgring” logos on the B-Pillars and front spoiler lip. There are also two new colours available – apple green „Grasshopper” and red „Henna”.

    The interior boasts black and red „Nürburgring” lettering adorns the sill plates and front Recaro seat backs, with bespoke white stitching on all seats, as well as the handbrake and gearshift console.

    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring is priced at £22 295.

    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition

    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition

    Source: Vauxhall

  • Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue

    Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Edition is the latest addition to the striking, newly-styled Corsa range, which boasts even more flavor, details and sporty styling. (more…)

  • Vauxhall Corsa now costs less than £8000

    The Big Summer Vauxhall Countdown is going to be available between 17th and 31st July. Customers will benefit from low prices whenever they visit their local Vauxhall Retailer during the promotion.

    For 2 weeks, Vauxhall Retailers will be offering some extraordinary deals, including the Corsa S 1.0-litre 3dr for £7995 when combined with its Swappage Support scheme. This means that the buyers will save a bit over 3 thousand pounds from the list price of £11 030. (more…)

  • Vauxhall releases tempting Corsa Black & White Limited Edition

    Vauxhall, the British car manufacturer of right-hand Opel models has announced its latest addition, which is dubbed Corsa Black & White and comes as an exclusive limited-edition ride. (more…)

  • VXR racing stripes offer for Vauxhall 3-door Corsa

    Vauxhall is offering owners of the 3-door Corsa model the chance to spice up their lives with a fantastic deal on VXR accessories. You can now purchase racing stripes for the Vauxhall Corsa 3-door model from your local Vauxhall retailer for only £150 fully fitted and including VAT. (more…)

  • Hyundai offers Coupe Style on Mega-Low Price

    Hyundai is offering a massive £5,035 off the price of the iconic Coupe, bringing its style within the reach of supermini buyers for the first time. This amazing offer makes the 2.0-litre Coupe available for just £12,995 on the road – that’s £2,600 less than the first generation of the car cost when it was launched in 1996! (more…)

  • Vauxhall Corsa Skates

    London’s ultimate roller disco is finally here. With Carl Barat, Remi Nicole, Alfie Allen & Smash and Grab’s very own DJ duo Queens of Noize providing the soundtrack of the evening and none other than ‘Shoreditch’s ringmaster’ Jonny Woo hosting a car-aoke – complete with dress-up props galore – time to get your skates on to bag yourself the hottest ticket in town.

    Vauxhall Skate is a FREE invite-only event.

    Vauxhall Motors has teamed up with a hand-picked selection of the hottest musical, design and style talents of the moment to drive some serious excitement into London’s Shoreditch. Journeying through space and time, guests will be transported to a road that belongs to a late 20th Century vision of the future, 70’s disco meets Knight Rider on roller skates. Extra treats include specially commissioned Vauxhall Corsa roller boots and an in-car pit-stop hair salon with free styling from a huge name in celebrity hairdressing.

    Vauxhall Corsa Skates
    Vauxhall Corsa Skates
    Vauxhall Corsa Skates
    Vauxhall Corsa Skates

    DJ’s providing Vauxhall Skate’s hugely road-worthy tracks:

    • Sophie Ellis Bextor & Richard Jones
    • Remi Nicole
    • Alfie Allen
    • Queens of Noize with the help of their special dj guest Florence (Florence and the Machine)
    • Carl Barat

    Combine all the above with a rotating mirror-ball car, hot dogs, cup cakes and four-wheeled art commission by none other than legendary illustrator Kate Moross, Vauxhall Skate is sure to provide the rock and the roll.

  • Vauxhall Launches Most Economical Car In Company’s History

    With a combined C02 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 C02 emissions. (more…)

  • New Parking Sensors from Vauxhall Relieve Stress

    As more and more cars take to the busy city streets, parking spaces are at a premium. How many times have we all overlooked tight parking spaces for fear of damaging our cars under the gaze of impatient drivers? (more…)