The German brand Opel, which has been part of the General Motors auto concern since 1982. The Opel Corsa is officially recognized as the best-selling car under the Opel brand. Production of the Opel Corsa C lasted from 2000 to 2006. The car was assembled at assembly plants in Germany, Spain, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Argentina and Ecuador. It was also sold under the names Chevrolet Corsa, Holden Barina, Opel Vita and Vauxhall Corsa.
It was produced in the form of a four-door sedan, two-door van and a pickup truck on the GM4300 platform (joint development of GM and Fiat, also used in Opel Combo, Opel Meriva, Chevrolet Montana and Opel Tigra cars).
History
The first Opel Corsa was born in 1982. This generation was called the Corsa A, and production lasted for 11 years, which is quite a long time for major automakers. In 1993, the public was presented with the Corsa B, which was produced until 2000, and in 1999, at the Paris Motor Show, the Opel Corsa C was shown to the European market, sales of which started a year later.
The Corsa C sedan has also entered the markets of Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. Built in Brazil, the Corsa C had a more conservative front end than the European one. Brazil also has a Corsa C called the Chevrolet Montana. GM South Africa plant in South Africa produced a model under the simple name The New Corsa, and a pickup version under the name Corsa Utility.
Opel Corsa C enjoyed immense popularity in Great Britain, where, by tradition, like all cars of the Opel brand, it was sold under the name Vauxhall. In 2002, 2003 and 2004, this model was recognized as the most popular supermini and the second most popular car in the country, and in 2006 the Opel Corsa C became the fourth most popular.
In the summer of 2003, Opel engineers slightly modernized the Corsa C, changing the radiator grille, optics, bumpers, lowering the rear fog lights below. In October 2006, the production of the model was mainly discontinued (), but in some productions it is still for some time. So, in Egypt, the Opel Corsa C sedan was produced until 2009, and in South America, until 2010, the Corsa C pickup was produced under the name Chevrolet Montana (first generation).
Technical features
Unlike the previous model, the Corsa C has a closed-subframe front suspension and engine, which enhances both vehicle durability and overall comfort. This supermini is powered by a new DSA (Dynamic Safety) chassis specially designed for increased roadholding at high speeds. Whichever engine out of the many existing ones is on the Opel, it necessarily complies with the Euro-4 environmental standard (if the engine is gasoline) or Euro-3 (if the diesel one).
According to numerous owners of the model, the weakest link of the Corsa C is. On average, problems with it begin after 50-60 thousand km. You should also pay closer attention to the front stabilizer strut. Otherwise, the car's suspension is highly reliable. By the way, the Corsa C is equipped with an "advanced" front suspension, similar to the one that is installed on the more "serious" Astra, Vectra and Omega. It has the effect of steering the front wheels.
Possessing, like all other small cars, the Corsa C is designed to be driven only on good city roads. You should not go on it anywhere outside the city, where there are many bumps and potholes.
Comparison with classmates
The Corsa C has an impressive 2491 mm wheelbase, an absolute record for a subcompact car.
In addition, the Corsa C is one of the lightest cars in its class. Its curb weight is only 980 kg. The closest competitors, such as Ford Fiesta and Skoda Fabia (similar years of production, a similar 1.4-liter gasoline engine), this figure is 1030 and 1060 kg, respectively. But the Corsa C has a smaller fuel tank (44 liters versus 45 for Ford and Skoda).
Ford Fiesta looks a little more impressive next to the Corsa C due to the huge windshield. But with the rear seats folded down, the Opel is more spacious than Ford (1060 liters of trunk versus 950 liters). As for prices, Skoda Fabia comes to the fore in this matter, since it is the most affordable in the used car market. But the Fiesta has the least chance, because in terms of prices this model is quite comparable to the Focus of the Russian assembly. But the latter applies, which, by definition, should cost more than a supermini.
Awards
The model was named the most popular supermini in the UK three times, and in 2001 it won the Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland in the Car of the Year category.
In 2003, the What Women Want study in Australia found the Opel Corsa C (marketed under the Holden Barina brand in that country) as the most popular Opel variant among Australians.
In the first week of sales of the Corsa C alone, Opel received 100,000 orders from European buyers, and in Germany, 30,000 people were immediately in line for a new car.
Opel Corsa C starred in the films "Doomsday" (2008), "Quantum of Solace" (22nd James Bond film), "International" (2009), "Capercaillie in the movie" (2010), "Guardian" (2009 ), "Cape Town Access Code" and many others.
Safety
The European Committee for Independent Crash Tests EuroNCAP in 2002 tested the three-door hatchback Opel Corsa C. The safety of adult passengers received four "stars", but the safety of children was assessed as low. The same applied to the collision of the car with pedestrians.
Relentless statistics show that in 2000, 32% of the European passenger car market was diesel. The regularity of one of the results of the century is confirmed by ten years of growth of this indicator.
In Russia, unlike in Western Europe, there are very few diesel vehicles. The reason for this is the well-known quality of our diesel fuel and the prices for the repair of the injection pump. Local dealers are well aware of these problems and therefore treat diesels, to put it mildly, coldly.
In general, we had to go beyond the cordon to meet with diesel tomorrow. We chose the 2000 model year Opel Corsa 1.7 DTI, a three-door hatchback with alloy wheels wrapped in Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2 tires (there was still snow in the Alps) measuring 185/55 R15. Of course, we have heard about the incredible qualities of new diesel engines. Before the trip, we were not too lazy to look into the catalog - we were interested in the torque, because it is this indicator that Western engineers like to trumpet when they talk about new motors.
It turned out that the Corsa 1.7 DTI engine (you will break your tongue - some TDI firms, others HDI ...) have a maximum torque of 165 Nm at 1800 rpm. However, it also turned out that each manufacturer solved the diesel problem in its own way. Which of the two schemes to choose, high pressure or direct injection? Ten years of growing popularity of diesels is not enough time to develop priorities. There is a wide range of displacement as well - the impression is that manufacturers, wishing to quickly bring their motor to the market, scoured the corners at breakneck speed, collecting it from whatever they had to do.
Since it is objectively impossible to compare motors of the same displacement, we just recommend taking a look at what is offered. Common rail turbodiesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.7 l, 95 hp) produces 180 Nm at 1600 rpm, Fiat Punto common rail turbodiesel (1.9 l, 80 hp) - 196 Nm at 1500 rpm, turbo diesel with direct injection Ford Fiesta (1.8 l, 75 hp) - 140 Nm at 1900 rpm, turbo diesel with direct injection Renault Clio (1.9 l , 75 HP) - 160 Nm at 2000 rpm, turbodiesel with direct injection VW Golf (1.9 l, 90 HP) - 210 Nm at 1900 rpm, common rail turbodiesel Citroen and Peugeot (2L, 90 HP) - 205 Nm @ 1900 rpm
In any case, ten years ago, we never dreamed of such characteristics. The trick, however, lies not only and not so much in the turbocharging, which affects more power, but in the new power system and four valves per cylinder. That is, in the filling of the cylinders and again in it.
Previously, diesel engines with a prechamber were used in passenger cars, which ensured their smoother and quieter operation. Diesels with direct injection were fifteen percent more economical, but they looked like a jackhammer in operation. Against the background of the then gasoline engines, the efficiency of pre-chamber diesel engines was quite satisfactory for manufacturers, and no one wanted to puzzle over the fine-tuning of the "direct". Naturally, when gasoline engines improved in performance, more efficient diesel engines were required ...
If the engineers managed to get rid of the characteristic diesel bass, it was not in the Corsa 1.7 DTI. But we are not inclined to throw epithets like "tractor sound", we really like this grunt. At speed, it is masked by the noise of the wind and tires, and this trio did not annoy us. There are no vibrations even at idle, which is greatly facilitated by the 4-point motor mount, which is being introduced today and on other models of the company - this solution eliminates the inertial moment that occurs when the speed increases.
The fuel supply to the Corsa engine is controlled by a radial piston distribution pump, which creates a pressure of about 900 bar. To reduce shock loads in the combustion chamber, the so-called. preliminary injection - a small portion of fuel is fed into the chamber in front of the main one. The moment of supply and the required amount of diesel fuel are determined by the central control unit EDC. In addition, the computer monitors exhaust recirculation and boost pressure. It is in our case (engine with two overhead camshafts) 0.9 bar.
The turbocharged Garrett T15 with intercooler used in the Corsa diesel can be found on other Opel models. Of course, it will be configured differently. Another feature of this engine is that the glow plug is located closer to the exhaust valves, which reduces the toxicity of the emissions. The path to our diesel engine can be traced back to the prototype Opel Corsa Eco 3 (remember the Frankfurt Salon in 1995) - the world's first car with a real consumption of three liters per 100 km.
Assembled at the Isuzu-owned plant in the Polish town of Tuchi, the turbodiesel is a perfect fit for the new Corsa. At the start, the car strives to jump forward, so in first gear with the gas pedal, you need to be more careful. On the second, a sensitive dip is observed, which is explained by the inertia of the boost impeller. By the time the third is connected, this symptom disappears and makes itself felt when, for example, you decide to vigorously go through a turn on a mountain serpentine - at the edge of the abyss, there is a desire that, after turning on the lower gear, the car slows down a little faster. However, she can be helped with brakes without much risk, since there is an ABS. In general, the Corsa has enough electronic stuff. Take, for example, the Dynamic Safety Elasto-Kinematic Scheme (DSA). When braking on surfaces with uneven grip properties, the toe angle of a wheel in a rougher place is automatically increased - this is how DSA neutralizes the tendency of the car to spin or side slip.
The car prescribes bends, fully justifying the Sport nameplate on the sidewall. You can move by playing with the accelerator - now straightening the trajectory, then, in response to the gas release, screwing into the turn. However, the Corsa is a family car, and to a greater extent - a ladies' car (in Germany, 65% of its customers are women), so its reactions are not harsh: in order to add "sportiness" to the suspension, the spring rate was only slightly increased and by a millimeter - diameter of stabilizers.
On a straight line, the car accelerates to hundreds in 13.5 seconds. (manufacturer's data), and with dignity, without strain, withstands "maximum speed". But like any car, the Corsa 1.7 DTI has a favorite setting of 3000 rpm. and fifth (about 120 km / h) or fourth (80-90 km / h) gear.
The steering is equipped with an electric booster, which is 2-5% more economical than hydraulic. The electric motor (torque 3.2 Nm) is located directly on the steering column. Next to him is a computer that changes the characteristics of the amplifier depending on the speed of the car and the engine speed. The entire device weighs 8 kg, a kilo less than its hydraulic counterpart. Speaking of weight savings, the steering wheel frame is cast from a magnesium alloy.
The Corsa, oddly enough, has a completely non-feminine interior. Nothing to do with powder compacts, cosmetic bags or bottles. Tough masculine style, and the same colors. The car was created in the atmosphere of the Bauhaus style renaissance - interior designers eliminated the "puffiness" of the steering hub and fake wood. The core of the steering wheel is unusually flat, which makes it seem unnecessarily large. Nevertheless, the devices do not overlap, and the steering column buttons (six pieces) of radio control and navigation do not get confused under the fingers. It takes time to get used to them, but you can spit and command the secondary functions the old fashioned way, from the console. Accidentality is excluded: the desire to use this or that mode must be proved with a convincing push.
How the quality of upholstery materials has grown in recent years! The only thing that can be advised to those who, like us, decides to test the meaningfulness of the Sport inscription on the sidewall in practice - change the steering wheel to "Momovsky"! The coverage of the standard one is even more or less, but the material is not hygroscopic at all, the perforation is rather conditional. We checked the car in the Swiss Alps, and in the mountains the weather changes at an unpredictable rate. A minute ago, snow flew into the glass, and suddenly - a dazzling sun. While you rebuild the climate control (the Corsa 1.7 DTI has an efficient one, but without climate control), your hands will get wet.
We pay tribute to the things that, in general (in relation to modern cars), it's time to stop talking: excellent visibility and its important component - a sense of size, a lot of space above your head and under your feet, grasping inner door handles, capacious pockets for small things ... Are there few machines in which these positions have been failed by the developers?
You get used to the salon as new numbers are rounded up on the electronic odometer. Seats with good lateral support, a clear gear selector. The seat belt does not chafe the neck, and its lower support moves back and forth - you can adjust the lower loop (at least for a man's beer belly). Power windows - push-and-forget. The interior lighting plafond works interestingly: after closing the door, the light gradually dims.
The machine was built by an international team with a large proportion of engineers from South America, which is one of the most important markets for the company. The project started in 1996. The leading body designer, Brazilian Roberto Rempel, recalled that the activities of pedantic Germans were pretty flavored with the emotionality of the Latinos, and the project manager, Hans Demant, had a well-known effort to defend the principles of clear planning.
At the moment, small, 1- and 1.2-liter engines for Corsa are produced in Aspern near Vienna, 1.4- and 1.8-liter - in Hungarian Zentgottard, diesel engines - as already mentioned - in Poland. The car itself is assembled in Zaragoza (Spain), Eisenach (Germany) and Azambouillet (Portugal).
The team's big luck is the exterior architecture of the car. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the Corsa looks like a "Japanese woman". The author of its design is Hideo Kadama, who works in Rüsselsheim. We will not give the coefficient Cx: it is incorrect. The Sport version differs from the base model by the presence of a rear spoiler, wide tires and a body lowered by 15 mm, which means a slightly different aerodynamics (in this case, the company is silent about the Cx). However, it seems that it has been worked out perfectly - judging by the low noise level and clean glass.
What else will the European who comes to the dealer for the Corsa 1.7 DTI turbodiesel appreciate? For example, he will surely like that the interservice mileage is 30 thousand km. And that the airbag cover is made of recyclable material. And also the fact that the cost of repairs in collisions at speeds up to 15 km / h is extremely low, which is facilitated by ingenious box-shaped energy-absorbing structures on which bumpers are reinforced (in addition, at many attachment points, the company, having abandoned welding, uses bolted connections that are better dissipate energy and are easier to replace) ...
Tuning Opel Corsa C allows you to give a modern look to your car at the best prices in the Russian Federation. This Opel model was produced from 2000 to 2006, but to this day it is quite popular among fans of this brand. The body of the Opel Corsa C was produced in a three-door and five-door version. Upgrading your car will allow you to become the owner of a modern, functional and reliable car.
We have a large list of accessories for tuning the Opel Corsa C:
- Modern body kit;
- Various options for front and rear bumpers;
- Various suspension variations;
- Advanced shock absorbers and springs kits;
- Modern spoilers and linings;
At the end of summer 2003, sales of a restyled version of Opel Corsa cars of the third generation started on the European and American markets.
Compared to the base model, the 2003 Opel Corsa has changed both externally and technically. In the case of Opel Corsa C, restyling affected not only the exterior of the car and the proposed range of engines. The body of the 2003 Opel Corsa has become even safer. In the design of the small car, the so-called hard protective cocoon of the passenger compartment is used. As a result, the torsional stiffness index of the main elements increased by one third. In addition, the body of the Opel Corsa C has a 12-year manufacturer's warranty against perforating corrosion. Largely due to these qualities, Corsa C cars are in good demand to this day. For Opel Corsa 2003, the price in the domestic secondary market reaches about $ 7,000.
External appearances of the restyling of the Opel Corsa 2004 were changes in the front and rear bumpers, radiator grill and optics. The grille has received more decorative chrome. The front optics have acquired three round reflectors, the taillights are hidden under a one-color element. The bumpers have become more "outstanding", and in front, in addition, there is a branded "smile" of a false radiator.
Salon Opel Corsa 2004, compared with the pre-styling version, has not changed much. The main distinguishing feature is the appearance in the list of optional equipment of convenient multimedia from Siemens, which includes a CD changer, a tuner, a telephone and a navigator with voice prompts. The device is also equipped with a large multifunctional display. The display is located on top of the center console. Safety belts with pretensioners (optional), air-bags and active head restraints on the front seats, which are unique for a B-class car, are responsible for the active safety of the driver and passenger.
The chassis of the Opel Corsa 2005 remained practically the same. Also, as in pre-styling models, in all modifications of the 2005 Opel Corsa there is an electric power steering and ABC, supplemented by an electronic brake force distribution system. The front suspension (MacPherson struts) and the engine are based on a closed subframe. The rear suspension is a semi-independent beam. The main innovation is the enhanced Dynamic Safety (DSA) chassis. The car has become somewhat softer on the move and more manageable. Especially in high-speed mode.
In contrast to the chassis, the range of Opel Corsa C engines changed quite radically after 2003. In the gasoline range of the originally proposed units, only one survived - the 125-horsepower 1.8-liter engine for the GSi version. The rest of the gasoline internal combustion engines were replaced with more economical and powerful engines with Twinport technology. Namely: a three-cylinder 1-liter 60-horsepower Z10XE and two four-cylinder - an 80-horsepower Z12XE and a 95-horsepower Z14XE.
The diesel line has become more laconic. After restyling, only two turbodiesels remained in it: a 70-horsepower 1.3 CDTI and 1.7 CDTI with a power of 101 horsepower. The Z13DTJ (CDTI) engine was designed by a joint team of Fiat and General Motors specialists. In 2004, it was the world's smallest turbocharged diesel engine built using Common Rail technology.
Since 2003, the choice of possible transmissions for the Opel Corsa S has for the first time been replenished with a 5-position robotic transmission Easytronic. Today this type of transmission continues to be used in the new generation of the Korsa family. In the secondary auto market in Russia and the CIS, the Opel Corsa 2005 price ranges from $ 6,500 to $ 8,200 (data from 2013).
The release of the third generation Opel Corsa at the main production sites (Zaragoza, Spain and Eisenach, Germany) was completed in 2006. However, Opel Corsa 2006 (generation C) continues to be manufactured to this day at some GM plants. For example, in South Africa, this car is produced and sold in a version of a light commercial pickup truck under the Chevrolet Montana badge. In addition, the car is produced for the needs of the local market in some Latin American countries. For Opel Corsa 2006, the price can reach up to $ 12,000.
Small cars in Russia are not in great demand. One of the exceptions is Opel Corsa, which managed to find its buyer. Subject to the careful attitude of the previous owner, it makes sense to take a used car.
Advantages of the Opel Corsa car
Opel is committed to a combination of performance and low cost. All cars of the Corsa series were characterized by good running, reliability and pleasant design. The quality of the car was preserved until the latest modifications B, C and especially D, where the developers applied the enlarged, flexible SCCS platform in combination with a comfortable interior, safety, and handling.
The car managed to break into the TOP of small cars, overcoming the negative trends associated with the skeptical attitude of the new owners of Opel from the General Motors concern.
In Russia, it occupied the top position of the rating at all, until the 2008 crisis and surges in Euro quotes aggravated sales. Despite the fall, Opel Corsa continues to be in demand, attracting drivers with a wide range of engines, simple controls, and long-term operation. By 2017, 10 years have passed since the release of the first production car, but most of the cars remain on the move.
Features of the body of the Opel Corsa
Back in the twentieth century, the body was considered the most vulnerable point of Opel models, giving rise to persistent associations with rust and corrosion. Using plastic, aluminum alloys and galvanizing (absent only on the roof), the developers have changed the trend, presenting in the person of Corsa a car that is practically not subject to corrosion, excluding situations associated with mechanical damage. Otherwise, scratches, chips, and other defects do not rot for years, even if the peeling of the paint is large.
Dangerous areas are weak bottom, closed seams and joints. Here, despite the high-quality material, the paintwork easily comes off due to impact, sand, stones, which leads to the need to repaint the rear fenders (3-door versions suffer), arches (especially in 5-door modifications) and the edges of the hood. Since 2008, Opel Corsa has ceased to be equipped with door moldings, which has increased the number of dents and chips.
IMPORTANT! Very often, owners are faced with a poor condition of the seams above the engine, blockage of the drain channels of the windshields, moisture ingress into the interior. Problems are local in nature and in the absence of an accident, corrosion is excluded.
During operation, some of the owners use cheap Chinese spare parts, turn to the services of unskilled mechanics, try to save on painting, which invariably forms rust.
In the basic version, the car is equipped with a Pilkington windshield that can withstand strong mechanical impact. The rear window is much more expensive, and its heating filaments quickly crumble, requiring expensive repairs.
The AFL headlights stand out, which at the time of their release had no equivalent analogues. Despite the strong light, they are prone to rubbing, requiring polishing and remediation of the fixing knots if the bumper has been hit. After a few years, the operation of the reflector and lens drives is disrupted, forcing the resort to replacing the headlights.
What to look for when inspecting the salon
The decent side of the Opel Corsa D is the interior, which combines simplicity and comfort. The stove radiator is very reliable, the sinking of the seats and peeling of the skin is observed only after many years of operation, and the smoothness of the contours of the lever casing disappears after 70 thousand km of run. The rest of the components serve reliably without losing their aesthetic properties.
Problems with backlighting begin after 5-7 years, replacement is complicated by the integral structure of lamps and diodes. The climate system is copied from Fiat cars, repeating the advantages and disadvantages in the form of noisy bearings and the need to replace the fan after 150 km. Successful diagnostics and repairs require the qualifications of a master who knows how to repair air conditioner leaks caused by a weak seal and vibration. Frequently, the clutch and compressor fail and the condenser is exposed to stones.
The on-board computer interface loses clarity over time, presenting a blurry image. The way out of the situation is to replace modules, blocks or use a color version of the CID that works without problems.
Typically, a malfunction of the passenger compartment systems is associated with the failure of the BCM components that act as a fuse. A simple replacement will not help, as the box will loop over many options, including rain indicators and fog lights. Similarly, other Corsa nodes operate, closely related to the bundle, which is why, when they are changed, it is necessary to affect the wiring and modules.
Along with the blocks, the main problems of the Opel electronics traditionally lie in the 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 a Niva resistor (Chevrolet Niva), saving even the declared 1000-2000 rubles. The lack of timely repairs causes consequences in the form of burst hoses, barrels, oil drips from the engine.
ATTENTION! A weak property of the Opel Corsa is considered to be an expensive ignition module, which even in the 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 irregularities in the operation of the Opel Corsa electronics is overheating of ECU components caused by broken internal wires. It leads to engine failures, being eliminated subject to replacement or the services of a specialist who can open the unit. Candles fail due to dirt, oil drips, antifreeze getting into the tips.
Brake, steering system and suspension of Korsa
Regardless of the version of the Opel Corsa, future car owners need to prepare in advance for the creaks of the pads, and after a run of 150 thousand km, wear of the anthers and caliper pins, especially the rear ones. Despite the reliable drums of these units, it is monitored at every service.
ABS and brake lines do not cause any complaints, in contrast to the suspension, which:
ATTENTION! It is a weak point of the car. So versions B and C roared like the old VAZ, but in modification D, the problem was eliminated by increasing the resource of the rear lever silent blocks and the services of new suppliers of stabilization traction.
A noticeable fragility is demonstrated by wheel bearings, which make noise even before overcoming the milestone of 100 thousand kilometers traveled, especially if 16-inch disks are used and side impacts have taken place. The only way to preserve the details is a respectful attitude, in this case they are not afraid of even 200 thousand km of run, but when buying from hand, verification is mandatory.
The steering has an electric amplifier, and malfunctions are associated with its failure, defects in anthers, and a rattling rail. All of them are caused by various reasons from burnt out indicators and wires, to failures of ABS and BCM modules. Very often the amplifier position indicator breaks down, which is difficult to repair and is expensive. Errors are observed with a weak generator, battery, on-board voltage.
In general, despite the dimensions, the car moves well, especially if there is a high-quality transmission and engine.
With which box to choose Opel Corsa
Car owners are presented with manual transmissions of the F13 + and F17 series, Easytronic robotic-controlled automatic transmissions created on their basis, and real AF13 automatic transmissions, which sometimes go like the Aisin 60-40LE, used on the 1.4-liter versions of the Corsa.
Each transmission has its own pros and cons, as the mechanics of the F13 + and F17 are characterized by rapid wear of the shift block, where play accumulates very quickly. A mechanism from a Daewoo Nexia car is suitable as an analogue. The problem is complemented by an oil leak, which is replaced every 40-50 thousand km, otherwise solid fractions accumulate in the lower part of the gearbox, causing defects in the differential teeth. It receives close attention when buying, since slipping, pulling jerks and welded satellite pins lead to deformation of the structure. The check is performed by blocking the front and spinning the rear wheel, then the engine is turned off and the sound of the gearbox is checked.
In the robotic version of Easytronic, malfunctions of the control system and a low resource of the actuators, which is 50-60 thousand km, costing 50 thousand rubles, are added to the breakdowns. The lack of an uphill holding system, forcing the use of the handbrake, stands out.
For comparison, the 4-speed automatic transmission AF13 demonstrates good performance and, with proper use, calmly passes the declared 300 thousand km. Here, potential problems arise during long runs and races, being associated with wear of the Forward drum, turbine linings, and contamination of hydraulics. Competent operation of the Opel Corsa guarantees the service life of the solenoids and clutches, up to the scheduled repair of the box after 200-250 thousand km of run. The condition for successful operation is the renewal of the oil, eliminating high temperatures, drips, problems with discs. Upon purchase, testing is performed through an endoscope.
Engine options and their features
The Opel Corsa D modification is equipped with several engine types, united by 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 package includes a phase rotation mechanism) - 101 liters. forces.
The list highlights:
- The 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 the EU environmental standards;
- Generations Z14XEL, A14XEL, A14XEP that have replaced each other, with a volume of 1.4 liters;
- 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;
- The 1.7-liter diesel 8-valve engine has practically no 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 km of run. Vulnerability is fogging due to the 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 cap of the expansion tank changes every 5 years, it must be tightened tightly, but not to the extreme. Repair of the entire engine range is not associated with high costs.
