New Opel Corsa ecoFLEX consumes only 3.7 liters per 100 km/m (71.3 mpg)

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From January new Opel Corsa ecoFLEX will go on sale. This little hatchback is all about fuel efficiency. Power comes from a 1.3-liter CDTI turbo diesel that produces 95 horsepower and uses only 3.7 liters of fuel to travel 100 km, releaseing just 98g/km of CO2 on the three door version.

Compared to the previous generation model it is about 10% more fuel efficient and it has 28% more power. Pricing has not changes.

Both three door and five door versions are equipped with a standard Diesel Particulate Filter which dramatically reduces the emissions that are the most detrimental to health. Top speed is 177 km/h and 0-100 km/h comes in 12.3 seconds.

Aerodynamics has been improved by lowering the car by 20 mm and optimizing the air flows via the air intakes. Wheels are fitted with newly designed, more efficient wheel caps. The Corsa ecoFLEX is equipped with special, 175/70 tires that are roll-resistance-optimized and fitted to lighter, flow formed , 14″ steel wheels - 15″ wheels are optional.