OPEL CORSA ELITE 1.4
PRICE Rs 5.39 lakh
(Ex-showroom Delhi)
ON SALE Now

IN THE SEASON of comebacks (Aamir Khan’s new movie after four years and Amitabh Bachchan’s KBC return), how could a car manufacturer be left behind?
General Motors India has re-launched the special edition Opel Corsa 1.4-litre Elite. Company sources say that the fully-loaded Corsa Elite is back on popular demand, and only a total of 220 cars will be available.
The Corsa Elite’s interiors sport a mixture of beige and black. Faux deep burl wood trim inserts that cover most of the centre console’s panel and the instrument cluster complement the beige leather seats. The three-spoke steering wheel comes wrapped in leather, and offers a meaty grip.
A useful feature is the triple information display (TID) which displays outside temperature as well as the time and date. And aluminium pedals come standard. We, however, found a glaring omission in equipment levels. The absence of a music system as part of the original equipment is a major disappointment.
The Elite comes with a chrome-tipped exhaust and 14-inch alloy wheels, though they don’t help much in visibly differentiating the car from other Corsas on the road.
The Corsa’s market share has been dwindling in the face of more modern competition. By launching a special edition, GM has ensured that some hype is created around the product, which might translate into sales. This special edition could however be the swansong for the Corsa before it is replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo.
Priced at an ex-showroom (Delhi) price of Rs 5.39 lakh, it is targeted at the exclusivity-seeking customer. May we add a corollary to that — what if GM decides to re-launch another Elite edition in the future. What exclusivity?

OPEL CORSA ELITE 1.4
Engine Layout 4-cylinder, in-line 1389cc
Max power 87.5bhp
Max torque 10.9kgm

How big?
Length 4056mm
Width 1608mm
Height 1420mm