VAUXHALL has released the first pictures of the five-door version of the new Corsa, which will make its public debut at the British motor show this summer.
Slightly larger than its predecessor at 183mm longer, 61mm wider and 52mm taller, it has been given a deliberately different look to the three-door, which is aimed at a younger and sportier market.
Inside there is the same modern cabin design as the three-door with the same translucent dials on some models.
In addition to boasting more passenger space than the outgoing car the boot can carry up to 1,100 litres with the seats down.
This enhanced luggage space results from a clever new system known as DualFloor, where the load bay can be set on two different height levels thanks to a removable top floor panel, similar to that of the Nissan Note.
When removed, the top panel can be used as a vertical divider to separate the load bay into two sections, helping to prevent loose items such as shopping from rolling around the load bay.
A further innovation is FlexFix, which is an integral carrier system similar to that shown on the 2004 Opel Trixx concept car.
Available as an option on all new Corsas, FlexFix is pulled out from the rear bumper of the car like a drawer and can carry two bicycles. It then retracts completely into the bumper when not in use.
Five-door versions of new Corsa will have an identical engine line-up to the three-door, with 1.0, 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol engines plus a 1.3-litre CDTi diesel.
Prices and specifications for both three and five-door versions will be announced when the model debuts at the British International Motor Show in London in July.