##Corsa Easy--left##THE new Vauxhall Corsa is in overtaking mode. It is already winning over its past critics thanks to increased width and wheelbase and, crucially, vastly improved dynamics. The stiffened body structure is all-new and the chassis subframe draws on experience gained from the Astra.

Together these changes amount to a car with significantly more cabin space, a much smoother ride and more responsive handling. This test focuses on the 74bhp 1.2-litre 16v Comfort 3dr, fitted with the optional Easytronic manual/automatic transmission at £9,490 on the road.