The new Opel Corsa is primed to attract more Irish buyers. It arrived in Ireland recently in three trim levels and priced from €23,995, plus delivery-related charges.
The entry-level ‘SC’ trim boasts the new Opel Vizor front face and is matched to a 1.2 75hp petrol 5-speed manual powertrain. It comes as standard with rear parking sensors, active lane assist, cruise control with speed limiter, forward collision alert, enhanced traffic sign recognition, driver attention alert, tyre deflation detection, hill start assist, manual air conditioning, DAB radio, 12V power outlet, electric front and rear windows, and rain-sensing windscreen wipers.
The mid placed ‘Elegance’ trim is priced from €25,295 plus delivery, and it gains a 10 inch colour touchscreen with HD graphics, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, seven inch driver information cluster, front console USB connection, front and rear parking distance sensors with panoramic rearview camera, side blind spot alert with side distance alert, 16 inch alloy wheels, and power-folding mirrors, as standard.
The top ‘GS’ trim, with 1.2 75hp petrol five-speed manual powertrain or 1.2 100hp petrol eight-speed automatic retails from €26,595 plus delivery and boasts 17 inch alloy wheels, LED front fog lights, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, front centre armrest with storage and two cup holders, high gloss black b-pillars, and black painted roof as standard.
Customers who prefer to drive electrically and locally emissions-free can soon choose a new option. All-electric, Opel’s second-generation battery with 115 kW/156 hp and a promised range of up to 405 kilometres will arrive in Ireland in spring 2024.
In addition, the new Corsa will soon become the first Opel with a 48-volt hybrid system. Power units will range from all-electric to hybrid and “highly efficient” combustion engines, according to Opel.
James Brooks, Opel Ireland managing director, said at the launch: “The Corsa has been a bestseller across Europe for more than 40 years. With its stunning design, state-of-the-art technologies from higher segments and new, emission-free electric and hybrid technology, we aim to inspire customers even more with our new Corsa.
“Arriving just in time for the all-important 241-registration plate in Ireland, I have every confidence we will regain share in this still important segment.”
