A new turbocharged pocket rocket has hit the streets of Mzansi. General Motors South Africa is making the Opel Corsa Sport available for sale to the public at a price not yet disclosed.* Using the same 1.6-litre engine found in the Corsa OPC, the Corsa Sport makes 110kW (150hp) and 210Nm of torque. GM says it will run from 0 – 100km/h in 8.1 seconds and show a top velocity of 210km/h. These claimed figures augur well for the Corsa Sport which effectively now competes with the similarly-powered VW Polo GTI.
Looks are paramount in this market and the difference between the 17-inch alloys you get and something less is like the difference between Keith Sweat and Ne-Yo. Even the cosmetics make a statement. These include colour-coded side sills, chrome sport exhaust pipes, front fog lamps, a rear apron lip and spoiler as well as a front lip spoiler. Five paint colours are offered, all with exotic-sounding names; Star Silver, Silver Lightning, Magma Red, Black Sapphire and Casablanca White.
Inside buyer will be greeted by a leather-covered sports steering wheel with red inserts and height/ reach adjustability, sport contoured seats and a leather gear knob. Comfort creatures in the package are a CD/Radio/MP3 with 7 speakers and auxiliary input for things like iPods and air conditioning.
Safety is not left only to the driver. The Corsa Sport comes with four airbags, ABS with EBD and Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
* Pricing for the Corsa Sport has subsequently been confirmed as R219 990.
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