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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2 Turbo GS 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	GS
Price	£25,980
Engine Power - BHP	100
Acceleration	10.8
Top Speed	119 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4060 mm
Width	1745 mm
Height	1433 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	309 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1128 kg

Driver Convenience

130 degree rear view camera
7 inch digital instrument cluster display
Auto tele unit 3S vehicle communication system
Breakdown call (b-call)
Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
Cruise control with intelligent speed limiter
Drive modes (sport, normal, eco)
Driver drowsiness alert system
E-call
Engine oil life indicator
Front and rear parking sensors
Front camera system
Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light
Lane departure warning
Lane keep assist
Lights on audible warning
Multi function trip computer
Pre conditioning of vehicle temperature
RDS with traffic programme
Remote check of battery level programming and charge management
Service indicator
Smartphone projection
Speed sensitive power steering
Speed sign recognition
Start/stop system
Tailgate
Vauxhall connect box
Vehicle status and information
Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Electronic returnless fuel system
Petrol Particulate Filter
Under body shield for aero

Entertainment

AM/FM stereo radio
Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming
DAB Digital radio
Multimedia with 10-inch touchscreen
Six speakers
Steering wheel audio, phone and cruise controls
USB type C port

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight control system
Black door mirror housings
Black Griffin logo and vizor frame
Black lower side window mouldings
Body colour door handles
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Bonnet/headlight/wiper structure
Corsa lettering in tailgate
Dark tinted rear side windows + tailgate window
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electrically operated front and rear windows with safety auto reverse and one touch up/down facility
Electrochromic automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror
Flexible roof mounted aerial
Glazed tailgate and heated rear window with wash/wipe facility
Hazard warning lights
Headlamps for left side traffic
High beam assist
High gloss black finish B pillar
High gloss black honeycomb lower grille with black badging
Intelli-LED headlights
LED 3rd brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED tail lamp
Manual folding door mirrors
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Rear fog lamp
Rear reversing lights
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Solar heat absorbing windscreen and windows
Sports front and rear body styling for upper and lower bumper design
Two speed windscreen wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Windscreen and side window demist vents

Interior Features

12V power sockets
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
4 speed fan with illuminated controls
4 way manual co-driver seat reach fore/aft, backrest upright/recline
6 way manual adjustable driver seat height up/down, reach fore/aft, backrest upright/recline
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air conditioning with air recirculation facility
Alloy effect sport pedals
Banda cloth upholstery
Black headliner
Cabin particulate filter - removes dust, airborne particles and pollen
Driver/passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors + covers
Four adjustable facia vents
Front centre armrest with storage
Front cupholder
Front headrests
Height adjustable head restraints
Illuminated glovebox with lid
Interior courtesy light
Internal chrome door handles
LED boot light
Polyurethane gear knob/lever
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear cupholder
Rear headrests
Right hand drive (RHD)
Single dome lamp with dual front reading lamps
Single front passenger seat
Sports style front seats
Standard floor mats
Two litre open door pockets
Vegan leather steering wheel

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Cornering brake control
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Drag torque control
Driver and front passenger airbags, front seat side impact airbags, full size curtain airbags
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electrical child lock system in rear door latch
Electronic parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Emergency brake assist
Forward collision alert
Front seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light
Front ventilated disc brakes - 282mm
Hill hold and start system
ISOFIX child seat mountings incorporating top tether anchor points located on second row rear seats
Rear disc brakes - 249mm
Seatbelt pretensioners
Single tone horn
Straight line stability control
Traction control
Tyre deflation detection system

Security

2 keys one folding with integral remote
Electronically protected audio equipment
Engine deadlock and immobiliser
Freewheeling door locks
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control central locking
Remote control security alarm system
Remote locking fuel filler flap
Steering column lock
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Silent black fascia with blanc banquise insert

Wheels

17" Diamond-cut hi-gloss black alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	127

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	19E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months	72
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	62500
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.8
Engine Power - BHP	100
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	119 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 DOUBLE SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1433 mm
Length	4060 mm
Wheelbase	2538 mm
Width	1745 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1960 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	1645 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1118 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	309 l
Max. Loading Weight	517 kg
Max. Roof Load	70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	610
Minimum Kerbweight	1128 kg
No. of Seats	5

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