It’s Stop Start With The New Corsa

Vauxhall have revealed that the 2010 Corsa will be the first to have Start/Stop technology installed.

The development allows driver to increase fuel economy to around 70.6mpg almost seven percent up on previous models.

Start/Stop works by shutting of the engine when the car is stationary at traffic lights or crossings, rather than the current method of leaving the engine idle. When the traffic lights turn green or traffic starts moving all the driver has to do is press the clutch and the car will restart, they then engage into first and it’s off.

Obviously all the cars systems such as steering control, braking etc are maintained whilst the engine is shut off. Vauxhall believe that urban drivers will reap the most benefits from the system as this is where this sort of traffic is rife. Start/Stop can also be easily turned off if on a long journey for example, all the driver needs to do is press a designated on/off button on the dashboard.

To take up the Start/Stop technology will only cost £260 extra, if you’re interested in getting a new Vauxhall Corsa why not get a quote from Leasebam who will search local dealers for you and try and get the best price.