When uncertainty is in the air, some folk lie awake at night worrying about the future. Others readily lend an ear to the siren voices of snake oil sellers, and the car market provides plenty of opportunities for both sorts to exercise a talent for trepidation or a tendency to gullibility.
So much choice! So much to consider! So many ways of letting go of your hard-earned cash in the vain pursuit of economy and ecological purity that you find your head spinning faster than a Westminster wordsmith…
There is, of course, a better way – a better way of tackling the tarmacadam than plugging in to a succession of shocking scenarios currently on offer.
Remember that thing called common sense?
No-one knows what lies around the corner; so it’s wise not to forget to appreciate the here and now, and when your turn comes to buy a new car, sagacity suggests you buy sensibly and securely.
Be a wise old owl and go for a brand with a trusted pedigree and choose a method of propulsion that will never let you down flat. Also choose a car that’s just the right size – one that is versatile, comfy, stylish and swift – and at home just about anywhere.
Of course, ‘anywhere’ doesn’t extend so far as bog snorkelling nor scaling crumbling cliffs in a force 10 gale; ‘sensible’ is the word, remember. And don’t forget, ‘sensible’ need not mean staid. What you want in fact is the new Vauxhall Corsa. Introduce yourself to the latest incarnation of this outstanding model. It’s a rewarding motoring acquaintance.
It’s nicely styled in the modern idiom, achieving individuality through a seemingly effortless combination of functionality and design. While meeting modern requirements, the Corsa displays Vauxhall refinement and good breeding.. It also radiates driver appeal. I couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel.
I didn’t have to look too hard for a passenger given that my exclusive neighbourhood is home to indigent souls desperate to prevent wear and tear on their bus passes. Charles Ampleforth – a sagacious greybeard with the beady eyes of a bird of prey – swooped down on me, wings and hair flapping, the moment I emerged in the Corsa through the sandstone pillars flanking my prestigious front gate.
I pretended not to hear him as he called to me, but like a good Samaritan I didn’t drive off at speed. I lowered the electrically powered window. He fixed me with a hypnotic gaze. I thought of albatrosses and Ancient Mariners.
“Sir, would you take me in this splendid car to Ampleforth Park, so named after an illustrious alderman (for it was he), where a rare SLOVONIAN GREBE resides in the duck pond?”
“You must be quackers” I replied.
“Social distancing rules still apply. You may not sit in the car but you can follow at a safe distance while I lead the way”.
I didn’t need the zesty power of the smooth 100PS 1.2, 3 cylinder petrol engine that drives through an 8 speed automatic gearbox and which changes ratios so imperceptibly that you might think there is but one gear.
120 mph is on offer for criminals but for those who drive sensibly, an easy 50/55 mpg is the norm.
And what a delight it is to drive.
It’s a quantum leap from Corsas of yesteryear; think big car comfort, easy access through the five doors, a smooth ride, nimble handling (good enough to challenge the benchmark Fiesta) and lots of techno gadgetry – the likes of which were only available to NASA five minutes ago. On this top model there’s auto emergency braking, a massage seat function and a driver drowsiness system. (To wake you up – not put you to sleep). It’s at the very pinnacle of superminis.
A mood of exhilaration followed as I enjoyed the deftness and precision at the wheel. Had my neighbour been allowed to share the experience he would have relished the sense of security plus comfort which the nicely appointed cabin exudes.
It struck me that this petrol Corsa is the car to have if you want to take that sensible route through contemporary complexities. You won’t find smug and sanctimonious drivers behind the wheel of a Corsa. Merely the competent and well adjusted – those who understand that change is in the air – it always is.
With ownership of a Corsa you can guarantee that you’ll not be short changed – even at the breathtaking price of £26,695 for this, the poshest model.
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