Haynes Publishing Group, 2010. 295 p. — ISBN: 978 1 84425 886 4 — (OCR).The Vauxhall/Opel Corsa-D model was introduced in the UK in September 2006 as a replacement for the previous Corsa, the ‘C’ model. It is available in 3- and 5-door Hatchback, and 3-door Van versions with 1.0 litre, 1.2 litre and 1.4 litre petrol engines, and a 1.4 litre diesel engine. The engines are of the four-cylinder double overhead camshaft (DOHC) configuration, in-line type, with the exception of the 1.0 litre petrol engine which is a three-cylinder unit. The engines all have fuel injection and are fitted with a range of emission control systems. 1.6 litre petrol and 1.7 litre diesel engines are also available, but are not covered in this manual.
According to engine type, the manual gearbox is of the five- or six-speed all synchromesh type, with a four-speed electronically-controlled automatic
transmission optionally available on 1.4 litre petrol engine models. An 'Easytronic' manual/ automatic transmission is also available on both petrol and diesel engine models. All models have front-wheel-drive with fully-independent front suspension, and semi independent rear suspension with a torsion beam and trailing arms.
A wide range of standard and optional equipment is available within the Corsa range to suit most tastes, including electric power steering, air conditioning, remote central locking, electric windows, electric sunroof, anti-lock braking system, electronic alarm system and supplemental restraint systems.
For the home mechanic, the Corsa is a relatively straightforward vehicle to maintain, and most of the items requiring frequent attention are easily accessible.
