Turbo surnamed yet the Opel Corsa1.0 Turbo is not a sports model. There are good benefits and can go with him beyond the city, but today such an illustrious name is synonymous with consumption of dynamism.

You have to see how the world has changed over the five generations of Opel Corsa. If 18 years we had asked if we wanted a Corsa Turbo, we would have lost some sleep to get it. Corsa means career in Italian and were happy to have, or dream, with great GSI and now we do the same with the OPC -207 horses, by the way, but that to think of a Turbo nothing like sport. Now this illustrious name signing the rear of the new Opel Corsa is to describe a rational and efficient version, who we would say back in the 80-90.

The fact is that we new generation the Corsa, the fifth, which and little change much with respect to the above, depending on the section in which you take notice, and that adds a very interesting three-cylinder gasoline engine 1.0 Turbo with 115 hp which premiered Adam. Its exterior design is intended to be more attractive and emotional than before; I personally think they have achieved something. They have changed the location and shape of rear lights and filling the body sheet metal folds studied that break the monotony, ie, they have incorporated the design style that also premiered his little brother Adam.

Keeps the same proportions and does not resize; Despite being new the base is an update of the previous generation, deep but update. Does not change the structure nor the weight- high and this makes it practically offer inside the same as before. Far from being a drawback, we must take this as a big plus in a matter of space, since it remains one of the utility Most Livable market. In the rear seats and tight fit three adults for short journeys, but fit, with a more than Good legroom. The boot passes more or less the same, while modifying panels 15 liters over gets over the previous, volume is the best in the segment.

Color back

The space does not change, but it does presentation, which has nothing to do with the previous. Sad old dashboard highlighting their functional simplicity, it now goes to the opposite. There is color, there is no technology design and fashion, all keeping ergonomics and functionality. The seats are comfortable and the driving position easy to adapt. It is also good visibility from the driving position and the information now available. From the tire pressure to the quality of our engine oil, which will be guiding the driver when to change it by driving and use. Improved infotainment and connectivity, to the point that you can go listen to the orders of the browser on your mobile phone or car speakers, including if you download the appropriate application, see navigation information on the central screen. Now you can have different systems such as signal recognition, the lane departure warning, distance alert or even heated steering wheel. Inside ultimately it is the same but more modern, and that finally after all is a breakthrough.

3-cylinder engine

Our new Opel Corsa unit equipped the new Turbo gasoline engine and three cylinders. It is made of aluminum, it carries the chain drive camshafts variably timed intake and exhaust, and a third counter rotating shaft to eliminate vibrations. Cubes one liter, 4 valves per cylinder and has fixed geometry turbo intercooler, and a start / stop system. That is, a complete modern engine. In our bank it has been generous with the power, 12.4 horses more, and yet it has managed to maintain a good level of consumption.

Just look at getting data and compare them with what is in the market to understand that It is a great engine despite its small size. Longer meets the euro VI and it makes the Corsa is the faster and consume fewer models in its class, and that fighting exaggerated 1,370 kilos which weighed this unit, between 100 and 200 kilos more than their rivals. With respect to 100 horsepower 1.4 improvement throughout, and this also includes its bass response, sound, its urban character or tourers possibilities.

Is silent running and well concealed typical vibrations of the cylinders 3, you’ll only find when you search the upper area of ​​cuentavueltas. In city moves well from below circular supports long marches and a few laps. The Start / Stop system is refined in its operation and withstands long stops in traffic jams. If you ask verve he has also always given power level, of course. The gearbox is well adapted to developments power and does the job but offers a nice little touch.

So he behaves

Dynamic behavior On the one hand I was disappointed, but on the other I liked. I explain. It’s a car that performs well. There is good frame if you see both individually and if you compare it with the competition and I like that. The disappointment comes because it feels like the previous, a little harder but still, as if he had not changed his generation. What hardness it is beyond repair and is now a matter of how you look in your car; versions as our unit equipping the extra 17 inch rim add the Sport chassis with calibration firmer. I personally think you do not need. The base is good and given the level and orientation prestacional I recommend leaving the normal chassis. Electric power steering is standard parametric who attends too at the slightest hint of wheel and requires some adaptation, nothing serious but other rival cars does not occur. On the whole It has an engine that can take advantage of the good frame having. The mechanical touch is not very exciting but more than meets what is expected of him, bringing a more successful level of performance with consumption in the line of the least spend category, provided that when talking about consumption we set aside the hybrid Yaris clear.

With this engine it is on sale for 17,765 euros Selective finish and 19,455 euros with Excellence, like our test unit –525 euros less if you want with three-door body-. My recommendation is that you go to cheaper and you add the Selective pack for 500 euros, which includes the information display on the dashboard as images, fog lights, computer and intelligentLink for connecting mobile. Throw in the rear camera and parking sensors and you have a complete utility.