VAUXHALL'S new summertime air conditioned Corsa Life special edition comes with

an unprecedented level of standard equipment. It is also set to provide unlimited fresh air with a first-time optional electric full-length canvas sun roof.

To make this new model more accessible to its younger audience there is a year's free insurance for drivers aged 21 to 80 or a £500 insurance subsidy for those aged 17 to 20.

Corsa Life is based on the Club 58 PS 1.0-litre 12v model. Vauxhall's Easytronic automated manual gearbox, formerly available only on the 1.2-litre models, makes its 1.0-litre debut on Corsa Life and its new top-economy companion, Corsa Eco.

Inside Corsa Life bright piazza red seats and trim complement the exterior two-coat black finish; piazza charcoal trim contrasts perfectly with the flame red exterior and piazza blue trim enhances the star silver body colour choice.

Its standard equipment level includes: 15 inch alloy wheels; air conditioning; CD player; aluminium-look centre console; body-coloured mirrors; new trim.

Corsa Life on-the-road prices start from £8,495.