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Long term test on Corsa 1.2i

Advantages: Easy to drive, economical
Disadvantages: Boring as you can imagine

LONG TERM TEST: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i Merit PLODDING ALONG Long term tests can be a Godsend. As motoring journalists we usually have a car for just one or two days which only normally equates to around 4 hours driving time. In this time we have to make judgements which could, we hope, have an effect on whether or not readers buy the car. Having a car for 6 months allows us to make some real judgements of the merits and pitfalls of a car in day to day use. However, in this case, when I was landed with the task of driving Vauxhall?s Corsa 1.2i Merit for 6 months, the 4-hour test seemed much more appealing. It?s not that the Corsa has a bad reputation, it just doesn?t have a good reputation. My assignment was to determine once and for all, is the Corsa any good? The Corsa is an awful piece of automotive engineering. First ...

CJThorp 13.08.2000 · Read full review
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Review of Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2i

Is the Corsa 1.2 sxi the star buy?

Advantages: Small, reliable, easy to drive and safe
Disadvantages: Fuel consumption slightly high

. The alloy wheels do come with locking wheel nuts, usually purchased separately. This will save you around thirty pounds to keep your wheels safe. ECONOMY Economy is fair, although one thing that becomes apparent within the first week of ownership is the amount of fuel used. Even though it is only a 1.2 engine, it has sports injectors meaning that the engine is squirted with a little bit extra fuel to give a small kick in acceleration.To keep fuel consumption low, you have to drive the car well below the national speed limit. Certainly not one of the cars strong points. The Corsa 1.2 sxi is insurance group 3, so is fairly cheap to insure. Road tax is relatively cheap too due to low emissions, that's if road tax can be called cheap these days. PERFORMANCE 0-60mph is hit in around 11 seconds with a top speed of around 106mph. Fair figures ...

ryan270286 11.05.2004 (14.05.2004) · Read full review
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Review of Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2i

A bit of je ne sais quoi (Renault Clio 1.2 5-door Authentique)

Advantages: beautiful, lovely drive
Disadvantages: safety

The renault clio 1.2 5 door is my first car, for now over 4 years and I have loved every moment driving it. Car Specs: Make: Renault Model: Clio Variant: 1.2 Dynamique 16v 5dr Colour: Black Fueltype: Petrol Bodytype: Hatchback Transmission: Manual Doors: 5 Power Steering, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Adjustable Steering Column, Remote Central Locking, Immobiliser, Head Restraints, Height Adjustable Seat, Abs, Child Locks, Side Air Bags, Twin Air Bags, Air Conditioning, Folding Rear Seats, Rear Headrests, Cd Player, Front Fog Lamps, Metallic Paintwork and Alloy Wheels I can't think of any more to mention! My opinion: The renault clio has been a lovely drive from the day I bought it. At a modest 1.2L engine, its light bodywork has meant it has not detracted from its acceleration. The car drives extremely smooth ...

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Review of Renault Clio 1.2 16v