Reviews of used cars Opel Corsa (Opel Corsa)

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Opel Corsa is a five-door subcompact hatchback. After the change of generations, it became noticeably lower and wider. The dimensions of the model are: length 4060 mm, width 1754 mm, and height 1433 mm. In 2017, the PSA concern bought out Opel, which means that the novelty received the French CMP platform. It also underpins the Peugeot 208 and DS3 Crossback. The suspension layout is typical for this class. On the front axle there are independent McPherson struts with rigid levers, a subframe and an anti-roll bar, and a semi-independent torsion beam at the rear. It is worth noting that after switching to a new architecture, the car was able to lose about 108 kilograms. The size of the trunk has also grown. With the backs of the second row of seats raised, the hatchback is able to provide up to 309 liters of free space, which is 25 liters more than the fifth generation.

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Reliability of electrical equipment in Opel

Most experts and car owners note reliable electronics, while pointing out some vulnerabilities, primarily a weak generator, where rings wear out after 100-150 thousand kilometers on dusty roads. Bearings remind of themselves even on cars used exclusively in urban areas, it is enough to walk 50 thousand km. The overrunning clutch will require replacement before the threshold of 100 thousand km, as well as voltage regulators, which leads to disruption of other systems.

Along with blocks, the main problems of Opel electronics traditionally lie in radiator resistors, whose coating is prone to burning. Rehabilitation is possible subject to the working condition of the part, and as an alternative, you can use the Niva resistor (Chevrolet Niva), saving even the declared 1000-2000 rubles. The lack of timely repair causes consequences in the form of burst hoses, barrels, oil leaks from the engine.

ATTENTION! An expensive ignition module is considered a weak property of the Opel Corsa, which even in a used version costs 4 thousand rubles, and in the original it reaches 10 and even 30 (for a turbo engine) thousand rubles.

Among the common malfunctions in the electronics of the Opel Corsa is overheating of the ECU components caused by a break in the internal wires. It leads to engine failures, being eliminated subject to replacement or the services of a specialist capable of opening the block. Candles fail due to dirt, oil streaks, antifreeze getting into the tips.

Exterior

The release of the new 6th generation Opel Corsa model is unlikely to come as a shock to many motorists. Almost immediately after release Peugeot 208 the new generation, it became clear that the same platform would serve as the basis for a new family of the German company. The appearance of these 2 cars can hardly be called similar, but in some respects there is a slight resemblance. In other words, a noticeable French appearance with aged notes of German minimalism.

If we compare with the previous family, the new generation Opel Corsa hatchback has become “angrier” and has pronounced character traits. Consider the traditional front of the car. The new Opel Corsa received a compact grille made of black plastic. Not without a corporate mesh background. The hatchback got a kind of highlight. The design team has equipped the car with two horizontal chrome lines and a signature lightning bolt on the emblem in the central part of the grille.

At the very beginning, there was an opinion that the sixth generation of the Opel Corsa would have a new “shield”, but for some reason this was not done. A certain sportiness and even “anger” can be traced in the front optics. Even in terms of individual features, the optics still look a bit like a Peugeot 208 in a new body. The upper and lower part of the optics boasts LED running lights. As for the base, it will depend entirely on the version of the German-French hatchback.

The basic configurations of the Opel Corsa are equipped with halogen bulbs, the other 2 options will receive LED optics. In the best case scenario, engineers will install IntelliLux Matrix LED matrix optics. In general, the front optics turned out to be strict and devoid of unnecessary elements. Still, the 6th generation Opel Corsa does not have Peugeot’s vertical LED daytime running lights. It would look very strange and many would definitely call it an ordinary copy-pass. But such behavior is alien to the Germans.

Just for this reason, instead of DRL, there was a place for small LED fog lights on the sides of the front bumper. The latter are decorated with black plastic inserts. As for the Opel Corsa bumper itself, it turned out to be serious and fully corresponds to the character of the car. The lower part of the entire width is equipped with an additional radiator grille.

Various sensors and sensors are also attached to it, allowing many comfort and safety systems to work correctly. At the very front bumper of the new Opel Corsa, an aggressive appearance is observed. The hood and windshield complete the image of the “front end”. The latter is not surprising. The designers did not install heating or other features that other more recent cars got.

The hood itself turned out to be aggressive. The assembly has a curved edge stretching from the A-pillars to the grille. There is a stylish line in the central part of the hood, reminiscent of the fin of a predatory fish.

The German hatchback received a “sported” version of the Opel Corsa GS Line. It is equipped with aggressive bumpers, a large spoiler on the tailgate, as well as a double-barreled shotgun and 17-inch rollers with an original design.

The profile of the new Opel Corsa body is very similar to the French 208th model. These include the presence of similar stampings at the bottom of the doors, a curved horizontal line on the side doors, as well as smooth lines on the side wings. A potential buyer can choose one of 8 body colors. In addition, you can additionally paint the roof in black. As for the side mirrors, the designers decided to install them not on the door part, but in the corner of the front windows. Already the basic equipment of the Opel Corsa boasts an electric drive and a heating function. And the top version will be equipped with an automatic folding function.

If we talk about the roof, it will be solid without distinctive bends. The back of it is equipped with a whip antenna, although, as an option, they could install an antenna in the form of a shark fin. As a separate option, you can install a panoramic roof on your model, with fixed fixed glass. The new Opel Corsa in the initial version is based on 15-inch rims made of steel.

Other configurations boast 16- and even 17-inch alloy wheels. The clearance of the Opel Corsa is quite average 140 millimeters. The rear part does not stand out from the general style of the car. You can almost immediately notice the presence of a sports spoiler at the top of the tailgate. In addition, he got a pronounced LED brake light repeater. Here, too, you can not find extra details.

“Nameplate” of the manufacturer, two additional “nameplates” to recognize the modification and model, as well as a windshield wiper. Opel Corsa 2021 additionally boasts modern LED brake lights. They are divided into 2 parts and have a black background. Their lion’s share is located on the body, and the smaller one is on the 5th door.

The engineers were able to emphasize the style of the new model with the help of a large rear bumper. On the sides of it there was a place for vertical fog lamps. The central part of the Opel Corsa bumper has a compact recess for license plates, a rear camera and a brake light repeater. The lower part has only two exhaust pipes.

Equipment

Opel Corsa will be presented in four different trim levels. The older version of the GS line will receive a more sporty exterior trim, metal pedals, a truncated steering wheel and a special sport mode of control electronics that warm up the character of the hatchback. In the cabin, you will see an advanced multimedia system with a touch screen of 7 or 10 inches. It is an upgraded version of MyLink. There are also several unusual, by the standards of the class, options. The car will be equipped with leather seats with massage functions, as well as an automatic parking system and radar cruise control.

Engine options and their features

The Opel Corsa D modification is equipped with several types of engines combined with a cast-iron body and a small format. The resource of 3-cylinder versions with a volume of 1 liter is 100-120 thousand km, 4-cylinder engines are 1.4 more durable and are capable of traveling 200 thousand km. The most powerful representative of the line is a 120 hp turbo engine. forces, the rest barely reach 90 liters. forces, or (if the equipment includes a phase rotation mechanism) – 101 liters. forces.

The list highlights:

• 1.2 liter Z10XEP engine, which in turn is divided into Euro-4 and Euro-5 versions, meeting the requirements of the designated standard;
• Engines Z12XEL (80 hp) and A12XEP (85 hp). Despite the increased performance of the second version, in practice it turned out to be weaker due to EU environmental regulations;
• Successive generations Z14XEL, A14XEL, A14XEP, 1.4 liter;
• Turbo engine A14NEL (120 hp) 1.4 liters, corresponding to Euro-5;
• Variations Z16LET, A16LEL from the Gm Family 1 line, with a volume of 1.6 liters, which are an improved modification of the A14NEL model;
• A 1.7-liter diesel 8-valve engine has practically not received distribution in Russia, and in Europe it is considered one of the most efficient models.

No significant problems were found behind the units, the average resource is 200-300 thousand kilometers. The vulnerability is fogging due to an obsolete crankcase ventilation mechanism. Weak seals reduce the strength of the thermostat (A14NET, A14NEL with Astra J are a good analogue), contributing to a temperature regime of 85-90 degrees, which is convenient in summer, but requires additional warm-up time in winter. The expansion tank cap is changed every 5 years, it must be tightened tightly, but not to the extreme. Repair of the entire line of engines is not associated with high costs.

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