All new Corsa to get new material weight loss

April 25, 2019
All new Corsa to get new material weight loss
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The fifth generation Opel Corsa goes on sale this summer and the new model has achieved a significant weight loss, weighing in from just 980kg.


The latest Corsa weighs up to 108kg less than the outgoing model, representing a saving of some 10%. The significance in this for bodyshops is that much of this has been achieved through the use of new materials that would normally be associated with more premium segment models.

The specific use of various steel grades and connection methods facilitated the weight loss, including the consistent use of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels, as well as the optimisation of load paths, connections, structure and form.

The all-new Corsa is based on the new multi-energy platform for small and compact cars, which allows a variety of propulsion systems. This means for the first time customers can opt to go fully electric with a Corsa BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), or choose from a range of highly efficient petrol or diesel engines. Contributing further to the weight loss, these engines are of all-aluminium construction.

The Corsa also features an aluminium bonnet, which is a rarity in its segment, that saves 2.4kg compared to the outgoing steel bonnet. The seats have also been put on a diet with their new structures saving a total of 10kg. A new lighter insulating material was also used in their construction.
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