New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2

Toto · 10-28-2009, 02:44 PM

New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 3.7 liter/100 km and 98g/km CO2
GM Europe
October 28, 2009

Starting January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX is more respectful of the environment and fun to drive than ever. It is powered by a sophisticated, 70 kW/95 hp 1.3 CDTI diesel engine boosted by a turbo with a variable geometry. It is packed with 28 percent more power than the previous generation Corsa ecoFLEX even though fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are slashed by some 10 percent – yet the price is the same as the standard 90 hp Corsa 1.3 CDTI.

The new Corsa ecoFLEX illustrates Opel’s philosophy of developing ecologically responsible cars that are still fun to drive. With its 190 Nm (140lbf ft) of torque available between 1750 and 3250 rpm, this Corsa ecoFLEX needs only 3.7 l/100 km (64mpg), releasing just 98 g/km CO2 as a three-door. The five-door Corsa emits 99 g/km.

Both versions are equipped with a standard Diesel Particulate Filter which dramatically reduces the emissions that are the most detrimental to health. With this Corsa ecoFLEX, fleet and private drivers in many European countries may benefit from special eco tax advantages without polluting the air with diesel particulates.

Also, the new Corsa ecoFLEX can be ordered with a variety of equipment variants. This means that customers have the choice of which trim and equipment they would like in their car, from the starter level up to optimized Cosmo variant.

More here: http://www.gmeurope.info/social_medi...98gkm-CO2.html

johnstarnes · 10-28-2009, 03:29 PM

Looks great! Plus those are some very respectable gains in power while cutting pollution output!

44 mpg by 2010 · 10-28-2009, 03:54 PM

GM needs this diesel in the US as a "Fiesta Fighter"!

Beau · 10-28-2009, 05:02 PM

Nah, instead we should get rid of Opel, after all NA doesn't have any trickle down effect in any way shape or form.
The Saturn Aura XR I'm driving has nothing at all in common, save for tire valve stem caps.

Also Opels are very ugly and never improve upon their old technology.
/sarcasm.

Most of all, I like Opel because it stops annoying people on GMIN from saying " OH MAN THAT WOULD BE AWESOME WITH A PUSHROD V8!"

FenwickHockey65 · 10-28-2009, 05:29 PM

OH MAN THAT WOULD BE AWESOME WITH A PUSHROD V8!

I wish we had this in the states...better fuel economy than a prius...

kmacleod · 10-28-2009, 05:52 PM

Would be my daily commuter car with that kind of mileage.

Ken

'Vette Dude · 10-28-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I wish we had this in the states...better fuel economy than a prius...

Better looking too....

ne_one · 10-28-2009, 06:22 PM

So someone remind me once again why the Spark is being developed rather than adopting the Corsa for the NA market?

calgaryhhr · 10-28-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ne_one

So someone remind me once again why the Spark is being developed rather than adopting the Corsa for the NA market?

Because that would be too easy and also Americans do not want to become European. Bringing a European vehicle to North America scares some folks.

crooner214 · 10-28-2009, 08:02 PM

Who wants a European also-ran when we can have our very own movie star!

Oh man, imagine a Spark with a pushrod v8!

Variant · 10-28-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ne_one

So someone remind me once again why the Spark is being developed rather than adopting the Corsa for the NA market?

Everyone knows Korean cars are better than German cars... right?

SierraGS · 10-28-2009, 10:02 PM

GM could really use this car in the U.S. but emission laws will keep that from happening, and it makes no sense to me, if they are so worried about CO2 why not let vehicles like this (small 1.3L engine and under 100 g/km) have an exemption?

They could be required to meet the still very strict Euro rules and how many years have diesels dominated European roads?

Don't buy that NOx/particulates pollution are going to be a problem, since even at 64 MPG there will not be 10 million of them on the road anytime soon and even if GM sold 100,000 a year at such a low CO2 number (and NOx/particulate levels) it would take years to have any impact (if any at all) and by then better Diesel technology and/or alternate powertrains will replace it.

GMJoe · 10-29-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Variant

Everyone knows Korean cars are better than German cars... right?

According to Consumer Reports they are!!!

MonaroSS · 10-29-2009, 12:32 AM

I just wonder how many cars like this would it take to match the particulate output of one old smokey 18 wheeler?

Novak454 · 10-29-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmacleod

Would be my daily commuter car with that kind of mileage.

Ken

Ditto... I saw it and instantly thought "Spark desiel"... what if?

10-28-2009, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Toto 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Germany Drives: Opel Astra X16XEL Posts: 1,537	New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 3.7 liter/100 km and 98g/km CO2 GM Europe October 28, 2009 Starting January 2010, the new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX is more respectful of the environment and fun to drive than ever. It is powered by a sophisticated, 70 kW/95 hp 1.3 CDTI diesel engine boosted by a turbo with a variable geometry. It is packed with 28 percent more power than the previous generation Corsa ecoFLEX even though fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are slashed by some 10 percent – yet the price is the same as the standard 90 hp Corsa 1.3 CDTI. The new Corsa ecoFLEX illustrates Opel’s philosophy of developing ecologically responsible cars that are still fun to drive. With its 190 Nm (140lbf ft) of torque available between 1750 and 3250 rpm, this Corsa ecoFLEX needs only 3.7 l/100 km (64mpg), releasing just 98 g/km CO2 as a three-door. The five-door Corsa emits 99 g/km. Both versions are equipped with a standard Diesel Particulate Filter which dramatically reduces the emissions that are the most detrimental to health. With this Corsa ecoFLEX, fleet and private drivers in many European countries may benefit from special eco tax advantages without polluting the air with diesel particulates. Also, the new Corsa ecoFLEX can be ordered with a variety of equipment variants. This means that customers have the choice of which trim and equipment they would like in their car, from the starter level up to optimized Cosmo variant. More here: http://www.gmeurope.info/social_medi...98gkm-CO2.html

10-28-2009, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnstarnes 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,733	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 Looks great! Plus those are some very respectable gains in power while cutting pollution output! __________________ "The only normal people are the ones you don't know well". unknown

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44 mpg by 2010 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 463	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 GM needs this diesel in the US as a "Fiesta Fighter"! __________________ 44 mpg by 2010 Last edited by 44 mpg by 2010 : 10-28-2009 at 04:05 PM.

10-28-2009, 05:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Beau 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '08 Aura XR Posts: 885	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 Nah, instead we should get rid of Opel, after all NA doesn't have any trickle down effect in any way shape or form. The Saturn Aura XR I'm driving has nothing at all in common, save for tire valve stem caps. Also Opels are very ugly and never improve upon their old technology. /sarcasm. Most of all, I like Opel because it stops annoying people on GMIN from saying " OH MAN THAT WOULD BE AWESOME WITH A PUSHROD V8!"

10-28-2009, 05:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,293	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 OH MAN THAT WOULD BE AWESOME WITH A PUSHROD V8! I wish we had this in the states...better fuel economy than a prius... __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

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10-28-2009, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
kmacleod 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: AZO Drives: 02 Montana, 88 Fiero GT Posts: 727	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 Would be my daily commuter car with that kind of mileage. Ken Last edited by kmacleod : 10-28-2009 at 05:53 PM. Reason: spelling

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ne_one 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 1,068	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 So someone remind me once again why the Spark is being developed rather than adopting the Corsa for the NA market?

10-28-2009, 08:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
crooner214 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 825	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 Who wants a European also-ran when we can have our very own movie star! Oh man, imagine a Spark with a pushrod v8! __________________ R.I.P: - 1993 Chevy Blazer 4x4 - 1980 Pontiac Firebird - 1968 Dodge Dart You will all be missed!

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SierraGS 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Drives: '04 Sierra '02 Regal GS "05 PT Cruiser Posts: 1,543	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 GM could really use this car in the U.S. but emission laws will keep that from happening, and it makes no sense to me, if they are so worried about CO2 why not let vehicles like this (small 1.3L engine and under 100 g/km) have an exemption? They could be required to meet the still very strict Euro rules and how many years have diesels dominated European roads? Don't buy that NOx/particulates pollution are going to be a problem, since even at 64 MPG there will not be 10 million of them on the road anytime soon and even if GM sold 100,000 a year at such a low CO2 number (and NOx/particulate levels) it would take years to have any impact (if any at all) and by then better Diesel technology and/or alternate powertrains will replace it. Last edited by SierraGS : 10-28-2009 at 10:06 PM.

10-29-2009, 12:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
MonaroSS GMI Contributor Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,778	Re: New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX with only 64mpg and 98g/km CO2 I just wonder how many cars like this would it take to match the particulate output of one old smokey 18 wheeler?

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