Omota Cor-Deva

1983 Cor-Deva

The Omota Cor-Deva was a full-size sedan (from 1957-1983) and a Mid-Size Sedan (1983-1993). The Cor-Deva was introduced along the Cycle & Vintage full-size sedans to replace the Deluxe. It was also a sedan version of the popular Stationary wagon. The Cor-Deva was a top seller for Omota in the late 50's, but saw sales decline in the early 60's. in 1967, the rise of muscle cars lead to make the "Omota Deva 650", a souped up version of the Cor-Deva with the prefix "Cor" removed. The Deva 650 ran along with the Cor-Deva until 1972, when Omota started stopping Muscle car production for plans to make the brand more fuel efficient. The Cor-Deva was seperated from the Stationary for the first time in 1983, when the wagon was discontinued for the development of the Transvan. The New Cor-Deva was now a Mid-Size, and was moved to be the affordable fuel efficient Mid-Size in Omota's lineup. The Cor-Deva was discontinued along with the Vintage in 1993. This generation was also given a model code. The last Cor-Deva rolled of the White Pigeon Assembly Plant on February 27th, 1993. The Model was sold at a dealership in Warner Roberts, Georgia and was found at a junkyard Raleigh, North Carolina in 2021.

## Overview

### Designer

Edward A. (1980, 1986)Davis Corman (1990)

## Body and chassis

### Related

Omota CycleOmota TrimmerOmota VintageOmota VectroInertia IntellectNewton Casma

## Powertrain

### Engine

2.4 Liter I6 Standart 2.6 Liter I6

C1-3.2 Liter V6

### Transmission

5-Speed Manual & Automatic6-Speed Manual & Automatic

## Dimensions

### Overview

Omota Announced the Ninth Generation Cor-Deva on January 31st, 1982, and would start production summer that year as a 1983 MY. It featured a all new look, and shared a platform with many other Omota sedans. The new generation shifted from the top model in Omota's sedan lineup, to the cheapest entry level mid-size in the range, which was originally granted to the Omota Trimmer. for the first time since its introduction, the Cor-Deva didn't share a body with the Stationary, which had been discontinued for the development of the Grand Transvan. In Australia, The Cor-Deva was sold as the Omota Link, which was a rebadge of the already rebadged Inertia Link.

### Engines & Trims

Engines ranged over 3 available options and 5 or 6 speed automatic or manual transmissions. The base 2.4 Liter I6 was available in the standard "Base" trim paired with a 5 speed manual and the option to change it to a 5 speed automatic. The 2.6 Liter I6 was more the mid range "SL" trim, or "Standard Luxury". It paired standard with the 5-Speed Automatic, but the Manual was also a option. The only V6 engine available was from the long-discontinued C1 family. The "C1" 3.2 Liter V6 was available among the "LM" model, or "Luxury model". This trim was available as a Automatic or a Manual 6 Speed transmission.

### Features

The Cor-Deva was available with very little technology unless the "LM" trim was purchased. "Base" trims came standard with AM/FM Radios made by Technology company Elka. The only automatic process available was the power locks or "Keyless Entry", which that itself was a option. The only other technology available was a Power Steering. SL models were paired with more standard features, and the radio featured Cassette or 8-Track options. LM models were considered "loaded", and featured ABS, Power everything, and extra features.

Safety was considered "Okay" for the Cor-Deva.

### 1986 Refresh/Facelift

A facelift was issued for the 1986 MY, and updated mainly the front a rear fascia's and safety features. The Regular sealed beam round headlights were replaced with composite plastic headlights, following what the Ford Taurus did. the grille was mildly updated to a more clean plastic and body colored look. The grille also changed the "Square design" to a 6 line chrome bar one. most chrome trimming was switched to plastic. The lower grille also seen a minor restyle. Safety was also improved with the addition of a 3rd brake light to follow regulation, and passenger airbags now becoming a option for the car. tech saw a minor upgrade with the 8-Track option being removed for 1986, and later in 1988 replaced with the option of a CD player.

### 1991 Refresh/Facelift

The Second facelift was issued in 1990, as a 1991 MY. This was the largest facelift, removing any plastic an chrome trimming for body colored trim. The Headlights and Taillights were both redesigned, along with the front an rear fascias. Although the major facelift could have been considered a new generation, it was considered another redesign to help the model stay in production. at the time the Cor-Deva was the 2nd worst selling model in Omota's 1990 Lineup, right in front of the Vintage. The Redesign brought a more aerodynamic look. Tech was also updated again, and the Base trim was renamed "B". The 1991 facelift also brought in the fully standard Dual-front airbags. The tech received a optional digital dashboard. Although the major redesign, the car failed to gain any sales and was not available in Omota's 1995 Lineup, due to the 1993 models not selling and instead being sold as 1994 models.

## 2009 Concept

at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, Omota showed a concept car bearing the "Cor-Deva" namplate. It featured many retro touches. The Model was considered for production to replace the discontinued Yuma sedan, but never actually made it to production.