Vauxhall Corsa has been completely revised and the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa is available for order now with prices starting from $22,755 for the entry-level petrol model. The All-Electric Vehicle (EV) model – 2021 Vauxhall Corsa-e is the future and has also been updated and its starting price is $36,871.
With innovative adjustment made to the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa trim levels like a new 128 bhp (brake horsepower) petrol engine, this supermini is shooting for the stars. Presently Vauxhall Corsa is the best-selling car in England in 2021 with 4,486 units sold already. This is a historical event because Ford Fiesta had been on top for more than four decades now. Last year, 2020 Ford Fiesta was the first besting-selling car in the UK followed by Vauxhall Corsa. Summarily, 2021 Vauxhall Corsa is taking over the auto-industry.
Trim Lineup
The strength of 2021 Vauxhall Corsa is its elaborate trim lineup with 11 trim levels to pick from. The range begins with SE, and moves to SE Nav, SE Premium and SE Nav Premium. Then there's SRi, SRi Nav, SRi Premium and SRi Nav Premium, while a more luxurious Elite Nav and Elite Nav build up to the top-spec Ultimate Nav. What is new for Vauxhall’s pure-electric Corsa-e is the introduction of a sporty new SRi Nav Premium trim, which lies between the existing SE Nav Premium and Elite Nav Premium specifications. Don't forget to checkout:
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Vauxhall Corsa’s interior is simple, comfortable and offers a decent level of space as compared to its competitors like Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio. Inside most of the trims of this supermini, we have parking sensors, heated seats steering wheel and automatic lights and wipers. Premium trims come with keyless entry and climate control features. So based on your needs, you will be able to make a choice from the broad list of options.
Engine and Transmission
Presently, the Corsa now boast of a more powerful version of PSA’s turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. It generates 128bhp and 230Nm of torque and enables the corsa to accelerate from 0–60mph in 8.2 seconds. This new engine is coupled to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Vauxhall Corsa also offers a 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel engine.
As regards Vauxhall Corsa-e; the pure-electric Vauxhall Corsa-e shares the same engine as the Peugeot e-208. As such, it is powered by the same 50kWh battery pack and 134bhp electric motor mounted on the front axle, which provide a 0–60mph time of 7.6 seconds and a maximum range of 209 miles. More to that, the powertrain has a choice of three drive modes – Normal, Eco and Sport. All Corsa-e models can support 100kW DC rapid charging, which will top the car’s battery pack up to 80 percent in around 30 minutes. Consumers can also have their choice of either a 7.4kW or 11kW on-board charger which, if connected to a 22kW public charger, can provide the same level of charge in either five or three hours respectively.
Tech Features and Other Properties
Vauxhall has several different combinations of tech features parked into each trim. So whether you are looking for average tech or high tech Vauxhall got it all. The base SE model comes as standard with LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and a traffic sign recognition system. In the interior there’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto air-conditioning, a leather steering wheel and a seven-inch infotainment system.
Vauxhall’s SRi Premium model adds heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, along with climate control, an electronic parking brake, electrically folding door mirrors, keyless go and much more. While the comfort-focussed Elite model features 16-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors, a centre armrest for front seat passengers and a seven-inch digital gauge cluster.
Tip: Traditionally 'brake horsepower' (bhp) has been used as the definitive measurement of engine power. It's distinct from horsepower because it takes into account power loss due to friction – it's measured by running an engine up to full revs, then letting it naturally slow down to a dead stop.
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