To celebrate Opel's 120 years, the local arm of the brand has released the Corsa 120Year Special Edition, which goes on sale from the middle of March 2019.

The Opel Corsa is a solid player in the compact car segment. In 1.0 T Enjoy spec, it bagged a category win in our Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank event in 2017. However, the game has moved on significantly, and there are updates to established players and new contenders for the plucky Corsa to deal with.

With the market challenges in mind, Opel has launched the Corsa 120Y Special Edition, which is based on the Corsa Enjoy, but with a few additional features. It retains its 1.0-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder motor which produces 66 kW and 170 Nm. It should be reasonably frugal at the pumps, with a claimed consumption figure 4.6 L/100 km.

Safety & Convenience:

Rear-view Camera

Front & Rear Park-Assist

ABS / ESP / HSA

Driver & Passenger, Front Seat Side & Curtain Airbags

ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage

Anti-Theft Alarm & Immobiliser

Remote-Controlled Central Locking

Connectivity:

7-inch touchscreen Opel IntelliLink Infotainment System with Apple CarPlayand Android Auto

6 Premium Speakers

Styling:

16-inch Gun Metal Silver Alloy Wheels

Upgraded 'Allure' Cloth Trim

Unique 'Opel' Door Sill Plates

Stylish Beltline – Chrome Moulding

Velour Floor Mats with Embroidered '120Y' Logo

Economy:

Urban (l/100 km) – 5.6

Extra-Urban (l/100 km) – 4.1

Combined Cycle (l/100 km) – 4.6

Opel Corsa 120Y Special Edition Price in South Africa (March 2019)

R259900

Further Reading:

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Buy an Opel Corsa on Cars.co.za

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