Vauxhall has unveiled its cleanest Corsa Ecoflex, which boasts CO2 emissions of 98g/km and a combined fuel consumption of 76.3mpg.The 1.3 CDTi turbodiesel-powered supermini also produces improved power and torque figures over the previous model, with 96bhp and 140lb ft respectively, mostly thanks to a higher-pressure variable-geometry turbocharger.Despite the improved economy, the Ecoflex can reach 62mph from standstill in 12.3sec and top 110mph.Crucial to achieving the low emission ratings, the Corsa Ecoflex is fitted with a diesel particulate filter as standard, slotting the emissions-friendly Corsa into the lowest tax brackets.Sitting 20mm lower and on 14-inch steel rims with aero-optimised wheel trims, the Corsa Ecoflex will be on sale from next January. Pricing will be announced soon.
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Re: Vauxhall reveals cleanest Corsa
I agree with edeath on the DPF, alot of buyers will find themselves losing some of the fuel savings of this car by having to run their Corsa up and down a motorway / dual carriageway to try and re-generate the filter!
Re: Vauxhall reveals cleanest Corsa
Problem with fitting a Diesel Particulate filter to cars such as these is that they sell mostly as city runabouts where the DPF will get cloggged very quickly.
Re: Vauxhall reveals cleanest Corsa
It's nice to see they have produced a real world eco car with some decent grunt rather than a headline grabbing 75bhp slug.