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Vauxhall Corsa SRi 1.6 Turbo 3dr: Test Drive

Date: 31 July 2008

Category: Supermini
P11D price: £13,770
Key rival: Peugeot 207GT

Vauxhall has filled the gap between the common-or-garden Corsa range and the 190PS VXR hot hatch with the SRi trim level.

Available with a 125PS diesel engine or the 150PS turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol unit driven here, the SRi differs from its lesser siblings with a bodykit, bigger alloys and chrome exhaust, as well as sports seats.

The SRi certainly feels sporty to drive, and the very harsh ride is closer to the VXR's than a standard model's, while the petrol engine provides a pleasing turn of speed, though its 35.8mpg and 189g/km aren't great compared to other similarly-powered rivals.

Running costs are also a little on the high side, with Emmox putting the £13,770 three-door petrol SRi at 41.8 pence per mile.

Verdict: Looks great and has the pace to match, but the costs aren't great and the ride is hard


Verdict


Looks great and has the pace to match, but the costs aren't great and the ride is hard

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