Opel extends GSI sports acronym to Corsa

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A sportier positioning version than the Insignia GSI — whose dynamic international presentation a Car Ledger made its presence felt — based on the concept of 'pure precision', the new Opel Corsa GSI announces itself as a virtuoso of the most sinuous paths.

At the base of this ambition, the adoption of various chassis components from the Corsa OPC, as well as larger brake discs, coupled to wheels that can go up to 18 inches.

Solutions whose validation was carried out, according to the lightning mark in a statement, on the Nürburgring circuit.

Opel Corsa GSI with a high-quality image

The look is also more assertive, resulting from the choice of specific bumpers with large air intakes, as well as a modified bonnet, a prominent rear spoiler and side skirts. To top it off, the exterior mirror hoods feature a carbon-like texture, and a generous rear spoiler on top of the rear window and a chrome-framed tailpipe are present.

Opel Corsa GSI 2018

The same principle also extends to the interior, where Recaro's bacquet-style front seats stand out, a steering wheel with better grip and flat base, a special leather-lined gearbox handle, and pedals with aluminum covers. .

With comfort and day-to-day use in mind, various safety and driving assistance equipment, without forgetting some technological solutions, such as the IntelliLink information and entertainment systems, compatible with Apple iOS and Android systems.

Engine is gasoline and comes with manual gearbox

Finally, as for engines, Razão Automóvel found that the choice of the engineers of the German brand for the Opel Corsa GSI, fell back on the well-known 1.4 liters of 150 hp gasoline, combined with a six-speed manual transmission . The manufacturer should soon disclose aspects such as performance, consumption and emissions.

Available from summer

As for the arrival on the domestic market, forecasts indicate that the Opel Corsa GSI will be available for order from the middle of next summer.

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