The German automaker, under the wing of the Stellantis alliance, is stirring up European interest in the updated five-door. Before the start of sales, Opel confirmed that the hybrid version with an upgraded Puretech turbocharged engine, a 6-speed manual transmission and a 0.9-kilowatt-hour battery will be the most economical in the range: gasoline consumption in the combined cycle will not exceed 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers.
The premiere of the updated Opel Corsa family took place in May, but “mild” hybrids have not yet appeared on sale: buyers can still order an option with a classic 8-speed automatic transmission. This hatchback consumes 5.4 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The option with a modernized 1.2 turbocharged engine (100 or 136 horsepower) and a 6-speed robot with a built-in electric motor will be more economical by one liter.
Probably, the updated hatchback will be more dynamic than its predecessor, because when starting off, the gasoline internal combustion engine will be assisted by a 48-volt electric motor (28 horsepower, 55 Nm), and the “robot” with two clutches should be more agile than a classic automatic. However, what is more important for Opel is that carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 15 percent: given the sales volumes of the Corsa, this is a significant amount.
Over the ten months of 2023, Opel sold 161 thousand Corsa hatchbacks in Europe: only Dacia Sandero, Peugeot 208 and Renault Clio sell better in this class. If the hybrid option turns out to be equally affordable, the Corsa will remain Opel’s local bestseller. Now prices for two-pedal hatchbacks in Germany start at 23,900 euros. New prices are expected by January.
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