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Sunday 29 March 2015

Vauxhall launches all new CorsaVan, a huge move forward from the previous generation.

MARKET & RIVALS
  • Priced from £10,995 to £13,695
  • On sale now
  • First deliveries expected this month
DESIGN
  • New exterior styling
  • Modern and ergonomic interior
  • Three new exterior paint colours
VERSATILITY, LOADING CAPACITY AND MODEL VARIANTS
  • Increased payload up to 571kg
  • Flat-loading capacity of 920 litres
  • Compact enough for the narrowest city street
POWERTRAINS AND CHASSIS
  • All-new Euro 6-compliant powertrains
  • Economy up to 85.6mpg and 87g/km CO2
  • Enhanced and improved chassis
SAFETY
  • Six airbags as standard
  • Active safety systems as standard
  • Latest generation ESP plus as standard
RANGE, PRICING & EQUIPMENT
  • Priced from £11,858.33 to £14,558.33
  • Two trim levels: Corsavan and Corsavan Sportive
  • Excellent levels of standard spec across the range
MARKET & RIVALS
  • Priced from £10,995 to £13,695
  • On sale now with first deliveries expected this month
Available in showrooms later this month, the new Corsavan features a bright new exterior, high-class interior and an improved chassis.


The outgoing model has sold over 34,000 in the UK with the 1.3 CDTi being the most popular engine option.  Over 13,000 have been sold at retail to small businesses. 

Last year was the strongest sales year for Corsavan since 2008. 

 The Corsavan’s main rival in the small compact sized commercial vehicle segment is the Fiesta Van.

“Vauxhall’s all-new Corsavan is stylish, comfortable and affordable to run,” said Steve Bryant, Vauxhall’s Head of Commercial Vehicle Brand. “Like its award-winning predecessor, it will hold massive appeal to van drivers, small businesses, fleet decision-makers and company drivers alike.”

Making new Corsavan even more affordable is Vauxhall’s offer of four years’ zero per cent APR representative finance, four years’ free servicing, four years’ roadside assistance and four years’ warranty. Service intervals are best-in-class at one year/20,000 miles.

The Corsavan will make it UK debut at the CV Show in at Birmingham’s NEC (14th – 16th April 2015).

DESIGN
  • New exterior styling
  • Modern and ergonomic interior
  • Three new exterior paint colours
Corsavan’s striking profile has been overlaid with Brit Mark Adams’ sculptural design, including elements such as the ‘blade’ running across the lower door-sections.

From the front, the Corsavan is immediately recognisable as the latest addition to the Vauxhall range. The bold face is clearly recognisable thanks to its ‘eagle eye’-shaped headlights, incorporating Vauxhall’s signature ‘wing’ LED daytime running lights and the low sporty trapezoidal grille, with a chrome bar supporting the Vauxhall Griffin.

From the side, the upper window line drops to the rear giving the van a sleek appearance. The sculptured body sides feature Vauxhall’s flowing ‘blade’ signature.

The rear view of the Corsavan is also completely new. 

Horizontal split tail lights help widen the van and flow through to the rear shoulders creating a more muscular stance. The ‘wing’ graphic design features when the rear lights are switched on.

The new Corsavan is available in seven exterior paint colours including three all-new colours including Summit White, Shiny Rock and Darksea Blue.

Ergonomics have been vastly improved, with new seats that provide increased support, durability and extended travel – a boon for operators covering long distances or for companies using the van as a pool vehicle. In addition, ambient lighting and reduced levels of noise, harshness and vibration further improve the workday experience, whatever the line of business.

VERSATILITY, LOADING CAPACITY AND MODEL VARIANTS
  • Increased payload up to 571kg
  • Flat-loading capacity of 920 litres
  • Compact enough for the narrowest city street
The new Corsavan has a class-leading payload, up by 21kg versus the outgoing model to 571kg, and a flat loading capacity of 920 litres. Maximum loadspace height is also best-in-class at 921mm.

But at just 4.02 metres long and 1.94 metres wide, it’s compact enough to fit in to tight parking spaces and negotiate the narrowest of city streets.

Dimensions and Payload

Cargo dimensions       
Maximum Length 1257mm

Maximum Height 921mm
Maximum Width 1264mm
Width Between Wheel Arches 969mm
Load Volume 0.92m3

Vehicle dimensions     
Length 4021mm

Height 1487mm
Width – excluding door mirrors 1736mm
Width – including door mirrors 1944mm
Wheelbase 2510mm
Front/Rear Overhang 881/630mm

Payload (excluding driver)       


1.2 (70PS) 560
1.3CDTi (75PS) Start/Stop 571
1.3CDTi (95PS) Start/Stop ecoFLEX 571
1.3CDTi (95PS) Start/Stop [Sportive] 543

POWERTRAINS AND CHASSIS
  • All-new Euro 6-compliant powertrains
  • Economy up to 85.6mpg and 87g/km CO2
  • Enhanced and improved chassis
All-new Corsavan is also equipped with a range of Euro-6 compliant petrol and diesel engines, offering economy up to 85.6mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 87g/km.

The new Euro 6 1.3 CDTi (95PS) Start/Stop ecoFLEX has been re-engineered for exceptional economy and running characteristics, and features:
  • New turbocharger for high torque from low revs and lag-free acceleration
  • Revised exhaust manifold for reduced noise and emissions
  • Dual mass flywheel for smoother running and idling
  • Close-coupled LNT (lean NOx trap) catalytic converter to meet Euro-6
The reliable and well-proven Start/Stop System is standard on all diesel engines, and also features brake energy recuperation. Regulated voltage control actively manages the battery level, helping reduce fuel consumption by reducing and optimising charging level during operation. It can sense when the vehicle is coasting or braking, and increases charge to battery .

There’s 1.2-litre (70PS) petrol unit that completes the Corsavan powertrain portfolio.

Chassis

An all-new chassis and steering system offers improved ride and feedback. The new speed-sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS) system not only adds the City Mode, which boosts power assistance for easier parking, but has been further optimised for a more positive and direct feel.

Both the balance and handling have benefited from the lower centre of gravity made possible by new chassis technology. Front and rear suspension have been optimised and recalibrated resulting in improved stability, handling and comfort. New engine mountings ensure smoothness at all speeds including at idle. This also helps further reduce fuel consumption.

SAFETY
  • Six airbags as standard
  • Active safety systems as standard
  • Latest generation ESP plus as standard
The new Corsavan features a rigid safety structure made from high-strength steel with load diffusion paths and impact-absorbing areas. Six airbags are standard:
  • Driver and front passenger airbags
  • Seat mounted thorax-pelvis side airbags
  • Side curtain airbags
The passenger front and side airbags can also be switch deactivated.

In addition to the passive safety enhancements such as safety cell and six airbags, New Corsavan also features active safety systems as standard. Active safety systems are important and enable accident avoidance. 

New Corsavan features the latest-generation Electronic Stability Program Plus which includes following functions:
  • Straight Line Stability Control
  • Cornering Brake Control
  • Drag Torque Control
  • Brake Assist System
  • Active Rollover Protection
  • Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist
  • Hill Start Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring is also standard with each tyre pressure constantly monitored and shown individually in the instrument cluster.

RANGE, PRICING & EQUIPMENT
  • Priced from £11,858.33 to £14,558.33
  • Two trim levels: Corsavan and Corsavan Sportive
  • Excellent levels of standard spec across the range
There’s also advanced new IntelliLink infotainment smartphone connectivity, as well as more comfort and convenience features than ever before.

The new model benefits from a raft of new options, making it one of the best equipped car-derived vans on the market. The new options include electronic climate control, Winter Pack with heated seats and heated steering wheel, IntelliLink with 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system incorporating Bluetooth and DAB, 16-inch black alloy wheels and rear parking sensors.

There’s also a Technical Pack which includes forward collision alert, lane departure warning, rear camera, traffic sign recognition and following distance indicator.

Full pricing for the all-new Corsavan is as follows:

Model
Engine
RRP exc. VAT
CO2 g/km
MPG
Corsavan
1.2 (70PS) 
£11858.33
126 
52.3
Corsavan
1.3CDTi (75PS) Start/Stop 
£13108.33
100
74.3
Corsavan  
1.3CDTi (95PS) Start/Stop
£13558.33
87  
85.6
Corsavan Sportive 
1.3CDTi (95PS) Start/Stop
£14558.33
101 
74.3

Corsavan features the following standard specification:
  • Electronic Stability Programme Plus (includes: Straight Line Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control, Drag Torque Control, Brake Assist System, Active Rollover Protection, Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist, Hill Start Assist)
  • Six Airbags – driver/passenger; side-impact and curtain
  • One-touch electrically operated windows
  • Electrically adjustable door mirrors
  • CD30 audio unit with MP3 player, Aux-In; Bluetooth, USB and DAB
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
  • Speed-sensitive electric power-assisted steering with City Mode
The Sportive model features the following additional specification:
  • Air conditioning
  • Metallic or pearlescent paint
  • 4-Twin Spoke 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Interior ambient lighting
  • Heated windscreen
  • Sports front seats
  • Leather-covered steering wheel
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Cruise control with speed limiter function
  • Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers
  • Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors
  • Front fog lights
  • Automatic lighting control
New Options
  • Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
  • Technical Pack (features Forward Collision Alert; Lane Departure Warning, Rear Camera; Traffic Sign Recognition and Following Distance Indicator)
  • Winter Pack with heated seats and steering wheel
  • Intellilink with 7” touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and DAB

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