The Opel Corsa opposes the effects of the passage of time; For this, he has resorted to a “facelift” in 2004. But that deal has not been limited to renovate its exterior, the interior also has changed and most importantly a new diesel engine employs to deal more aggressively next season .

Low power consumption, good performance and the latest generation of fuel injection systems common-rail is what promises to Opel for its new diesel ECOTEC engines, with 1,300 and 1,700 cm3. Both will be available from now, in the Corsa.

So, all those demanding more power in the diesel versions of the German model will be available 100 hp (compared to 75 propeller 1.7 DTi). The mechanics has been equipped with a completely new development and get this increase in strength thanks to a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. This same engine, with a turbine fixed which carries its power to 80 hp, is fitted to, since early this year, the Astra; You can find the test by clicking on the link under these lines.
The common rail of the most powerful atomize the fuel more accurately propellant injection. With this is achieved according to the brand- a reduction in exhaust gases, a reduction of emissions and quieter operation. In practice … well, it meets promised, but only in some of the sections.
The first thing we see is the reference to the noisiness. This is high (74 dBA at 140 km / h, in our Technical Center) and is annoying, because it will force us to raise the radio or the volume of our conversations to hear anything but the sound of the motor. However, the rest of it outlined by the German firm is observed in greater or lesser extent.

Thus quickly it warns that the new Corsa mechanics behaves particularly well on motorways. It is easy to reach high cruising speed and maintain it, but will have to resort to change to meet the steep ledges. However, it is pleasant to note how the expected correction recovers without great efforts. Unfortunately, the already mentioned rumorosidad deducts points to a tuned operation.

Also negatively it influences this section touching the gear lever, which must be guided with some precision (especially going from second to third) to insert a new march. If this feature is evident in the wide highways or roads, it is easily imaginable that is accentuated in the twisty routes. However, in another set of virtues they are revealed; Keep reading and you will verify.