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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback 1.2 Elite 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Elite
Price	£18,670
Engine Power - BHP	75
Acceleration	12.4
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
Length	4060 mm
Width	1765 mm
Height	1433 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	309 l
Minimum Kerbweight	980 kg

Driver Convenience

7" TFT instrument cluster
Apple car play/Android Auto
Auto tele unit 3S vehicle communication system
Bluetooth mobile phone portal
Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
Cruise control with intelligent speed limiter
Driver drowsiness alert system
Engine oil life indicator
Front and rear parking sensors
Front camera system
Front pedestrian detection BASIS
Infotainment remote controls right side of steering wheel, telephone buttons on left side
Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light
Lane departure warning with lane assist
Lights on audible warning
Multi function trip computer - Trip odometer, vehicle range, average speed and fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and driving time
Panoramic rear view camera
RDS with traffic programme
Service indicator
Speed sensitive power steering
Speed sign recognition
Start/stop system
Traffic sign recognition with intelligent speed adaptation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

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

Entertainment

AM/FM stereo radio
Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming function (Advanced audio distribuition profile)
DAB Digital radio
Six speakers
Steering wheel audio, phone and cruise controls
USB with iPod control

Exterior Features

Automatic headlight control system
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Bonnet/headlight/wiper structure
Centre rear brake lights
Chrome effect lower side window mouldings
Chrome logo bar
Dark tinted rear side windows + tailgate window
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrically operated front and rear windows
Electrochromic automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror
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
Integrated rear roof spoiler level 2 ECO
LED daytime running lights
LED front fog lamps
LED Headlights
Manual headlamp level control
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Rear fog lamp
Rear reversing lights
Roof antenna short rod
Solar heat absorbing windscreen and windows
Tailgate spoiler
Upper and lower bumper design
Windscreen and side window demist vents

Interior Features

12V power sockets
2 layer paint IP insert signature wings colour galvano innovation
2 way adjustment front driver and co-driver passive headrest
3 spoke flat bottom leather steering wheel with satin chrome effect bezel
4 speed fan with illuminated controls
6 way manual co-driver fore/aft, up/down with reclining seatback
6 way manual fore/aft, up/down with reclining driver seatback
60/40 split folding rear seat
Air conditioning with air recirculation facility
Cabin particulate filter - removes dust, airborne particles and pollen
Captain cloth/premium leather effect upholstery
Comfort front seats
Driver/passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors + covers
Four adjustable facia vents
Front centre armrest with storage
Front cupholder
Front map reading lights
Front seatback storage pockets
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Height adjustable head restraints
Illuminated glovebox with lid
Illuminated load compartment trunk
Interior courtesy light
Internal chrome door handles
LED ambient lighting
Legroom rear heater
Luggage compartment lighting
Polyurethane gear knob/lever
Premium leather effect side bolsters and surrounds
Rake and telescope adjustable steering column
Right hand drive (RHD)
Silent black door panels on door trim
Single dome lamp with dual front reading lamps
Two litre open door pockets

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Auto city emergency braking
Cornering brake control
Deactivation switch for front passenger's airbag
Drag torque control
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electrical child lock system in rear door latch
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Emergency brake assist
Forward collision alert
Front seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light
Hill hold and start system
Inertia reel lap and diagonal seatbelts for all seats
ISOFIX child seat mountings incorporating top tether anchor points located on second row rear seats
Manual handbrake
Seatbelt pretensioners
Single tone horn
Six airbags - Driver's dual stage airbag/front passenger's dual stage airbag/front seat side impact airbags/full size curtain airbags
Straight line stability control
Traction control
Tyre deflation detection system
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

2 keys one folding with integral remote
Engine deadlock and immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control central locking
Remote control security alarm system
Remote locking fuel filler flap
Steering column lock

Trim

Silent black facia with galvano chrome inserts

Wheels

16" silver 4-twinspoke alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	119
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	133
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	118

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	47.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	55.4

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	66
NCAP Safety Assist %	69
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	12500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	12.4
Engine Power - BHP	75
Engine Power - RPM	5750
Engine Torque - NM	118
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	108 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Rear	195/55 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	4 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1433 mm
Length	4060 mm
Wheelbase	2538 mm
Width	1765 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1960 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1550 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1118 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	309 l
Max. Loading Weight	570 kg
Max. Roof Load	70
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	500
Minimum Kerbweight	980 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.4 m

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