With new electric small cars, the ranges increase. The E-variant of the new Corsa comes with a cargo quite far.
In a few weeks is the start of the order for the new generation of the Opel Corsa. Even before the presentation of the conventionally powered variants of the Rüsselsheim car manufacturer shows the battery electric version Corsa-e, which impresses with new features details, lively drive and a decent range.
In the most important currency for e-cars, the battery size, the grown on small 4,06 meter small car can quite be proud of: The 50 kilowatt-hour battery allows a range in the WLTP cycle of 330 kilometers. In short, the charging time can be canceled because high-speed charging should allow 80 percent charging in 30 minutes. There are three driving modes to choose from. For maximum range, there is Eco, who likes it faster, can alternatively choose between normal or sport. And longitudinally dynamic, the Corsa-e with its 100 kW / 136 PS and 260 Newton meters strong electric motor should be quite mood. So Opel promises a sprint time from the stand at 100 km / h in 8,1 seconds. In addition, the new edition of the Corsa compared to its predecessor, among other things, thanks to the lower center of gravity to offer a more dynamic driving behavior.
In addition, the new Corsa has been digitally upgraded. Optionally, there is a purely display-based instrument panel and a touchscreen in the center console for the infotainment system. In addition to a slimmed-down version with a 7-inch display and navigation, there is also a top version with a 3-inch larger screen diagonal and the Opel Connect telematics service to choose from. Basically, the Corsa-e is online, which among other things allows the user to query the charging status remotely via the app. In addition, real-time traffic information can be integrated and roadside assistance and emergency calls can be directly connected.
Finally, the upcoming Corsa generation offers a few new technology highlights. So there is an adaptive LED matrix headlights, Abstandstempomat, blind spot warning, various parking aids and a road sign assistant. Opel does not reveal what the extras and the vehicle, which can be ordered from June, cost.