If you’re in the market for a new car our Tried And Tested column should help you decide.
With so many brands and types to choose from, it can often be quite hard to know which car is the right car for you.
From testing them out on the motorways to driving around the back roads of Ireland, we give you the highs and lows of many of the market’s leading brands.
So sit back, relax and get ready to go cruising…
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This week, we really tested this car to the max, taking a trip from Dublin to Galway, on to Limerick, down to Cork, up to Kilkenny and back to Dublin. Phew! That’s a LOT of driving so how did the Corsa fare out?
Soooo pretty!
As usual, we’ll start with the first thing that catches our eye and that has to be the look of the car. We got decked out with a blinging red Corsa and we felt like rockstars heading down the motorway (we accompanied this with extremely loud singing to the radio of course).
Tech-tastic
Similar to the Astra, the Corsa has so many gadgets and high-tech controls that at first, we didn’t know where to start… But we did spend a lot of time oohing and aahing over every little thing. Too much fun.
Pack it up!
The Corsa has a good-sized boot perfect for fitting everything you need for an epic road trip around the country. We managed to squeeze in all our camera equipment, two pretty big suitcases, one gear bag and two shopping bags full of obligatory road trip junk food. And there was room left over.
Warm all over
Designed for comfort, the highlight of our trip with the new Corsa had to be the heated seats and steering wheel. After standing out on football pitches for hours on end, there was nothing nicer than climbing back in to cozy warmth. Could you imagine this in winter? Di-vine.
All with a kick
Despite not having the 1.6 engine of the Astra, the Corsa drives with a kick and you won’t really notice the drop in size. Smooth transitions, and easy control thanks to the parking sensors and hill start assists – it really couldn’t be easier.
It’s got it all
From the handy USB plug to the IntelliLink audio, to the ECO drive option and rain sense wipers this car really does have everything you need.
It’s all about the money
Easy enough on your pocket, the Corsa is perfect for nipping in around the cities, while it takes to the challenge of motorways and long driving with style.
Our star rating?
A fantastic 4/5.
And on that note… (we couldn’t resist!)
Video via YouTube/ChamillionaireVEVO
