Opel Corsa#Nova

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Corsa A

| image = Opel Corsa A front 20080131.jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Nova

| production = 1982–1993

| assembly = Spain: Zaragoza
Yugoslavia: Kikinda (IDA-Opel)

| body_style = {{ubl | 3/5-door hatchback | 2/4-door saloon | 3-door van }}

| engine = {{ubl

| petrol:

| 993 cc 10S OHV I4

| 1196 cc 12NC/E12N/E12GV OHV I4

| 1196 cc 12ST I4

| 1195 cc 12NV/C12NZ I4

| 1297 cc 13NB/C13N I4

| 1297 cc 13S/13SB I4

| 1297 cc 13E I4

| 1389 cc 14NV/C14NZ I4

| 1389 cc C14SE I4

| 1598 cc C16NZ/E16NZ I4

| 1598 cc C16SE/E16SE I4

| diesel:

| 1488 cc Isuzu 4EC1 I4

| 1488 cc Isuzu T4EC1 TD I4

}}

| transmission = 4/5-speed manual

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2343|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|3622|–|3955|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1532|–|1540|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1360|–|1365|mm|in|1}}

| weight = {{cvt|735|–|865|kg|lb|0}}

| related =

| designer =

| model_code = S83

}}

The front-wheel drive Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982. A two-seat, roadster "concept car" had been shown as a teaser six months earlier at Geneva.{{cite magazine | magazine = Autosport | date = March 11, 1982 | title = Spring in the air | first = John | last = Bolster | page = 22 | ref = JB82 | publisher = Haymarket Publishing | volume = 86 | issue = 10 }} It went on sale first in France, Italy, and Spain — markets where small cars represented from 34 to 43 percent of overall automobile sales.{{cite magazine | title = Opels Nya småbil Corsa under testtillverkning | trans-title = Opel's new minicar Corsa enters test production | ref = TVn19 | language = sv | magazine = Teknikens Värld | publisher = Specialtidningsförlaget AB | location = Stockholm, Sweden | page = 72 | date = 8 September 1982 | issue = 19 | volume = 34 | editor-first = Börje | editor-last = Isakson }} Sales across the remainder of Europe were to have begun by March 1983. General Motors' internal code for the Corsa/Nova was the S-car.{{cite magazine | title = "S" indeed, it's the Opel Corsa | editor-first = Jim | editor-last = McCraw | date = November 1982 | ref = JH82 | page = 18 | magazine = Motor Trend | publisher = Petersen Publishing Co. | volume = 34 | number = 11 }} The S-car designation had originally been applied to an abandoned supermini proposal from the early 1970s, which evolved into the 3-door hatchback ("City") version of the Opel Kadett C/Vauxhall Chevette, for which the Corsa/Nova acted as a de facto replacement. The Corsa was GM Europe's entry into the burgeoning supermini market — a market in which Opel/Vauxhall were not yet represented, as the Kadett C/Chevette was not a true supermini in the sense that it was rear wheel drive, while its successor — the Kadett D/Astra — competed in the larger C-segment, thus leaving a gap at the bottom of the range. The new car would therefore follow in the template already set by established superminis such as the Fiat 127, VW Polo and Ford Fiesta in using a transverse-engined, front wheel drive layout.

Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door versions added in 1984. In certain markets, commercial "van" models were also sold, with or without rear windows depending on local requirements. In mainland Europe, the saloon versions were known as the "Corsa TR" until May 1985 and had subtly altered styling — the distinctive wheelarch blisters of the hatchbacks were deleted and the saloons used a traditional "eggcrate" grille instead of the hatchback's integrated bumper/four-bar grille. The saloons were intended to appeal to customers of the Opel Kadett C and Vauxhall Chevette who still desired a traditional three-box saloon shape — while it did not sell particularly well in most of Europe, the TR was popular in Spain and Portugal among other markets. While only taking ten percent of French Corsa sales during the car's first half-year, the TR represented half of all Corsas sold in Spain.{{cite journal | ref = AG94 | journal = De AutoGids | number = 94 | volume = 4 | page = 78 | title = Opel Corsa op de Belgische markt | trans-title = Opel Corsa on the Belgian market | editor-first = Etienne | editor-last = Visart | language = nl-be | date = 28 April 1983 | publisher = Uitgeverij Auto-Magazine | location = Brussels, Belgium }}

The basic trim level was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina, and the sporty Corsa SR. The SR receives a spoiler which surrounds the rear window, alloy wheels, checkered sport seats, and a somewhat more powerful {{cvt|70|PS|kW|0}} engine.{{cite journal |journal=Autovisie |date=24 December 1983 |volume=28 |number=26 |publisher=Folio Groep B.V. |location=Hilversum, Netherlands |language=nl |title=Rijden met: Opel Corsa 1.3 SR | trans-title = Test Ride |last=ter Kuile |first=Caju |pages=58–59 |ref=AVtest}} Six years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called LS, GL, GLS, and GT.

The Corsa A was known in the United Kingdom market as the Vauxhall Nova{{cite journal | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=6R4WAQAAMAAJ&q=%22disparity+in+import+tariffs,+with+EC+manufactured+vehicles+being%22 | journal = Motor Business | volume = 109–116| date = 1982 | page = 55 | title = Spanish exports }}

—Nova being a legacy nameplate which had been used elsewhere in the GM empire with Corsa being rejected as it sounded too much like coarser.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} It launched in April 1983, following a seven-month-long union dispute due to British workers' anger over the car being built in Spain, in contrast to the rival Ford Fiesta and Austin Metro.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=XsNAAAAAIBAJ&pg=2684,4855347 |title=Opel gives details of car in union row |work=The Glasgow Herald |date=28 September 1982 |volume=200 |issue=208}} In addition, there was a disparity concerning import tariffs, as while cars exported from Spain to the European Community were subject to tariffs of only 4.4%, those exported in the other direction were subject to tariffs of 36.7%.

Power first came from 1.0 L 45 PS, 1.2 L 55 PS, and 1.3 L 70 PS petrol engines. (The first engines were all equipped with carburetors; fuel injection came later, but never for the 1.0.) All but the 1.0 engines used the GM Family I design,{{citation needed|date=May 2012}} except for the 1.0 L and early 1.2 L engines, which were based on the venerable Opel OHV engine which had been used in the Opel Kadett in all of its four generations since 1962.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in May 1987 (prior to the facelift) two new engines were added to the lineup: an Isuzu-built, {{cvt|67|PS|kW|0}} 1.5 L turbo diesel engine which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini, along with the sporty GSi model.{{Cite book |title=Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1990 |editor-last = Mastrostefano | editor-first = Raffaele |publisher=Editoriale Domus S.p.A |year=1990 |page=688 |language=it |location=Milano}} The engines and most of the mechanical componentry were derived from those used in the Astra/Kadett.

In September 1987 the Corsa received a light facelift, with a new grille that was now the same on hatchbacks and saloons, an updated interior, and other slight changes. For the 1989 model year, the 1.3 was bored out to 1.4-litres. Power remained the same, although torque increased.

A rare "Sport" model was produced in 1985 to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of Group A for the British Rally Championship.{{Citation needed|date=September 2009}} These Sport models were white and came with unique vinyl decals, a 13SB engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, an optional bespoke camshaft, a replacement rear silencer, and few luxuries. This gave 93 hp and a top speed of {{cvt|112|mph|km/h|0}} with a {{cvt|0|–|60|mph|km/h|0}} time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced).

A 1.6 L multi point fuel-injected engine with {{cvt|101|PS|kW|0}} at 5600 rpm ({{cvt|98|PS|kW|0|disp=or}} in the catalysed version) and capable of {{cvt|186|km/h|mi/h|0}} was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi ("Nova GTE" in pre-facelift models in the United Kingdom, later models were all called GSi).{{cite book |title=Automobil Revue 1991 | editor-last = Büschi | editor-first = Hans-Ulrich |publisher=Hallwag AG |location=Berne, Switzerland |language=de, fr |pages=457–458 |volume=86 |date=March 1991 |isbn=3-444-00514-8}}

The GSi's engine mapping had been carried out by Opel tuning specialists Irmscher. A model with the {{cvt|82|PS|kW|0}} 1.4 L multi-point fuel-injected engine, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi, also became available as the Nova SRi in the United Kingdom. In January 1988, a turbocharged version of the Isuzu diesel engine was introduced, with power increased to {{cvt|67|PS|kW|0}}.

The design was freshened in September 1990, with new bumpers, headlights, grille, and interior, but it was clearly recognisable as a gentle makeover of an early 1980s design when it had to compete with the latest two all-new superminis in Europe – the Peugeot 106 and the Renault Clio. The 1992 model year saw the 1.0-litre models dropped from the line up, as the Opel OHV engine could not comply with the upcoming Euro 1 emission standard.

File:Opel Corsa A rear 20080131.jpg|Rear view, 1987 facelift model

File:Opel Corsa GT (22317486254).jpg|Opel Corsa GT (pre-facelift)

File:Opel Corsa A GT 1.3 IAA 2019 JM 0654.jpg|Opel Corsa GT 1.3 (1987)

File:Opel Corsa 2 door notchback.jpg|Opel Corsa TR two-door (1982–1987)

File:MHV Opel Corsa TR 02.jpg|Rear view

File:1986 Opel Corsa A 1.2 S (16613368157).jpg|Opel Corsa five-door (1985–1987), note different grille from Corsa TR

File:Opel Corsa 1.4i Swing (11403549366).jpg|Opel Corsa four-door (1990–1993; rear)

File:Opel Corsa 1.2 "Strada" (10476179675).jpg|1990–1993 facelift model, "Strada" special edition (NL)

File:1988 Opel Corsa A GSi (14766511221).jpg|1988 Opel Corsa GSi (rear)

File:Opel Corsa A Van 1.2S 5-9-1989 VF-93-XH.jpg|1989 Opel Corsa Van

File:Opel Corsa A Michalak Spider Classic-Gala 2021 1X7A0125.jpg|The Michalak Spider was inspired by the 1982 Corsa roadster concept car

The Corsa A was rebadged as the Vauxhall Nova between April 1983 and March 1993 for the United Kingdom only, as it had been decided to phase out the Vauxhall brand entirely in favor of Opel in the Republic of Ireland.

("Nova" is a trademark which GM had already used in North America). It effectively replaced the aging Chevette, which finished production in January 1984. Nearly 500,000 Novas were sold in Britain over the next ten years, but by February 2016, only 1,757 were still on the road.{{cite web |last=Braithwaite-Smith |first=Gavin |date=11 February 2016 |url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/enthusiasts/100-popular-cars-vanishing-from-our-roads/ss-BBpikzO#image=13 |title=100 popular cars vanishing from our roads |publisher=MSN |access-date=15 June 2016}} In its best year, 1989, it was Britain's seventh best selling car with more than 70,000 sales. All Nova models were manufactured in Spain, with the first customers in the United Kingdom taking delivery of their cars in April 1983. It gave Vauxhall a much needed modern competitor in the supermini market in the United Kingdom, as the Chevette was older than the majority of its main competitors which consisted of the Ford Fiesta and the Austin Metro. With the late 1990 facelift a small van version arrived, called the Vauxhall Nova Van.{{cite web | archive-date = 26 May 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190526225803/https://www.whatvan.co.uk/test-drives/the-whatvan-road-test/the-what-van-road-test-vauxhall-corsavan-ecoflex | url = https://www.whatvan.co.uk/test-drives/the-whatvan-road-test/the-what-van-road-test-vauxhall-corsavan-ecoflex | title = The What Van? Road Test: Vauxhall Corsavan Ecoflex | work = WhatVan? | date = 18 March 2011 }}

Sales in the United Kingdom were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was built in the beginning of 1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the Peugeot 106 and the Renault Clio.{{Citation needed|date=July 2010}} Vauxhall dropped the Nova name in 1993 when their version of the Opel Corsa B made its debut, and later models were sold as the Vauxhall Corsa instead. This was the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator.

A television advert in 1987 featured the Ritchie Valens hit "La Bamba" playing in the background, and used CGI to allow a Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city. Another advert from 1990 featured a Nova as a pet, CGI allowing it to jump through a traffic jam and briefly play a hotrod whilst stopped at traffic lights. The end featured a homage to Wacky Races, with the Nova laughing like Muttley.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oePrUaRHeg|title=Vauxhall Nova (car) advert 1990 'old style voice-over'|website=YouTube|date=8 March 2017}} This advert featured Angus Deayton.

From 1990 to 1993, the Vauxhall Nova Challenge ran as part of the British Rallycross Championship.https://rallycrossworld.com/2020/04/10/rallycross-world-british-rallycross-easter-1990/http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/1993/1993.html

In 1992, John Leslie took part in the series for a feature on Blue Peter.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=554496298820766&vanity=rallycrossarchive

File:1990 Vauxhall Nova L 1.2 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Nova five-door (1989–1990)

File:1992 Vauxhall Nova 1.4 Merit Plus (19299240358).jpg|Vauxhall Nova five-door (1990–1993)

File:1989 Vauxhall Nova GTE 1.6 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Nova GTE

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Corsa B

| image = Opel Corsa B WorldCup Facelift.JPG

| aka = {{ubl |Vauxhall Corsa|Chevrolet Corsa|Chevrolet Corsa Classic|Chevrolet Corsa Plus (Chile)|Chevrolet Chevy (Mexico)|Chevrolet Classic|Chevrolet Sail (China)|Buick Sail (China)|Holden Barina (Australasia)|Opel Vita (Japan)|Jilin Jiangbei Meilu JJ7090 (China){{cite web|url=http://chinacarhistory.com/2017/10/13/the-jilin-jiangbei-meilu-jj7090-was-a-china-made-opel-corsa-b/|title=The Jilin Jiangbei Meilu JJ7090 Was A China-made Opel Corsa B|date=13 October 2017}} }}

| production = {{ubl |1993–2000 (Europe and Thailand){{cite web |url=http://www.ex-gm.be/1990_1999.htm |title=1990 1999 |access-date=15 July 2015}}|1994–2016 (Brazil)|1997–2016 (Argentina)|1995–2011 (Mexico)|1993–1996 (China; Meilu JJ7090; CKD)|2001–2005 (China; Buick)|2005–2009 (China; Chevrolet) }}

| assembly = {{ubl

|Germany: Eisenach (Opel Eisenach)

|Spain: Zaragoza

|Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia)

|Mexico: Ramos Arizpe |Argentina: Alvear (GM Argentina)

|Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM Brazil)

|Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezuela){{cite web |url=http://www.gm.com.ve/content_data/LAAM/VE/es/GBPVE/microsite/gm/historia.html |title=Gm En Venezuela Y El Mundo – Historia |publisher=Gm.com.ve |access-date=27 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323041532/http://www.gm.com.ve/content_data/LAAM/VE/es/GBPVE/microsite/gm/historia.html |archive-date=23 March 2010}}

|South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GM South Africa){{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-1388.html |title=Opel. Opel in South Africa |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708120404/http://car-cat.com/firm-1388.html |archive-date=8 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}

|Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt){{cite web |author=Satyam |url=http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG |title=Welcome to GMArabia.com |publisher=Gmegypt.com |access-date=19 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100809144456/http://www.gmegypt.com/content_data/LAAM/ME/en/GBPME/999/EG/gm_history.html?cntryCd=EG |archive-date=9 August 2010}}

|China: Jilin (Jilin Jiangbei), Shanghai (Shanghai GM)

|India: Gurgaon (GM India){{cite web |url=http://www.opel.co.in/content_data/AP/IN/en/GBPIN/019/BRANDSITE/index.html |title=Welcome to Opel India Website |publisher=Opel.co.in |access-date=19 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100701230211/http://www.opel.co.in/content_data/AP/IN/en/GBPIN/019/BRANDSITE/index.html |archive-date=1 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-706.html |title=Opel. Opel in India |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=19 July 2010}}

|Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand)

|Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA)

}}

| designer = Hideo Kodama

| body_style = {{ubl |3/5-door hatchback|4-door saloon|5-door estate car|2-door coupé utility (pickup)|2-door convertible }}

| platform = GM4200 platform

| related = {{ubl |Opel Combo B|Opel Tigra A|Chevrolet Celta|Chevrolet Sail }}

| engine = {{ubl

| petrol:

| 1.0 L X10XE I3

| 1.2 L 12NZ/C12NZ/X12SZ I4

| 1.2 L X12XE 16V I4

| 1.4 L C14NZ/C14SE/X14SZ I4

| 1.4 L X14XE 16V I4

| 1.6 L C16XE/X16XE 16V I4

| diesel:

| 1.5 L Isuzu 4EC1 I4

| 1.5 L Isuzu T4EC1 turbo I4

| 1.7 L Isuzu 4EE1 I4

}}

| transmission = 4-speed manual {{cn|date=March 2024}}
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2443|mm|in|1}} (hatchback, saloon, estate car){{cite web |title=Opel Corsa specifications |url=http://www.auto-types.com/opel/ |publisher=Auto-types.com |access-date=20 March 2013}}
{{cvt|2480|mm|in|1}} (pickup){{cite web |title=Chevrolet Corsa Wind – Ficha técnica |url=http://www.vrum.com.br/Autos?tp=VRUM&name=db:FichaTecnica&fabricante=Chevrolet&modelobase=CORSA&anomodelo=2000&codigo=004197-1 |publisher=Vrum.com.br |access-date=20 March 2013}}

| length = {{ubl |{{cvt|3729|mm|in|1}} (hatchback, 1992–1998)|{{cvt|3741|mm|in|1}} (hatchback, 1998–2000)|{{cvt|4026|mm|in|1}} (saloon, estate car){{cite web |title=Chevrolet Corsa Sedan – Ficha técnica |url=http://www.vrum.com.br/Autos?tp=VRUM&name=db:FichaTecnica&fabricante=Chevrolet&modelobase=CORSA&anomodelo=1999&codigo=004171-8 |publisher=Vrum.com.br |access-date=20 March 2013}}{{cite web |title=Chevrolet Corsa Wagon – Ficha técnica |url=http://www.vrum.com.br/Autos?tp=VRUM&name=db:FichaTecnica&fabricante=Chevrolet&modelobase=CORSA&anomodelo=1999&codigo=004008-8 |publisher=Vrum.com.br |access-date=20 March 2013}}|{{cvt|4153|mm|in|1}} (pickup) }}

| width = {{cvt|1610|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1440|mm|in|1}}

| model_code = S93

}}

In April 1993, the Corsa B was unveiled and in the United Kingdom, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car from now being known as the Corsa.{{cite web |last=Crouch |first=Jonathan |date=8 November 2005 |url=http://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/vauxhall/corsa/207849/ |title=Vauxhall Corsa (1993 – 2000) review |publisher=RAC Limited |access-date=12 September 2016}} In May 1994, it was launched by Holden in Australia, as the Barina, replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift sold under that name.{{cite web |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/carfamilytree?ReadForm&make=Holden&model=Barina |title=Holden Barina – Used Car Research |work=GoAuto |access-date=12 September 2016}} This proved a success, and was the first Spanish built car to be sold in significant volumes in the Australian market.{{cite book |last1=Davis |first1=Tony |last2=Kennedy |first2=Alistair |last3=Kennedy |first3=Ewan |date=February 2007 |url=http://media.gmcanada.com:8221/aus/holden/en/company/history/HH13Part3.pdf |title=The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition (Part Three) |location=Port Melbourne, Victoria |publisher=Holden |page=101 |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20090225133213/http://media.gmcanada.com:8221/aus/holden/en/company/history/HH13Part3.pdf |archive-date=25 February 2009 |url-status=dead }}

Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version for the European market, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks there. This was also introduced in South Africa and India. An estate car, panel van and pickup truck were also introduced, and a convertible version was produced for the Australian market, called the Holden Barina Cabrio. Vauxhall also marketed a limited edition of the cabriolet in the UK from 1998 to 1999, as the Vauxhall Corsa Cabriolet.{{cite web |url=https://www.parkers.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/cabriolet-1998/specs/|title=Vauxhall Corsa Cabriolet (1998 – 1999) Specs & Dimensions |publisher=Parkers |accessdate=4 December 2024}} Chevrolet Corsa Saloon, Chevrolet Corsa Pick Up and Chevrolet Corsa Wagon were Designed by Wagner Montes Cla Dias{{cite web | url=https://www.autorealidade.com.br/2020/07/sketches-linha-chevrolet-dos-anos-90-e.html | title=Sketches: A linha Chevrolet dos anos 90 e 2000 nos traços de Wagner Dias | date=5 July 2020 }} in the GM Brasil Studios in São Caetano do Sul.

Italy was the only European country where the Argentinian-built estate version was offered, which meant that the Italian importer had to shoulder the entire cost of homologation.{{cite web|title=Italian market takes Corsa Wagon | url = http://europe.autonews.com/article/19981207/ANE/812070817/italian-market-takes-corsa-wagon | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201027093657/http://europe.autonews.com/article/19981207/ANE/812070817/italian-market-takes-corsa-wagon | archive-date = 2020-10-27 | website= Automotive News Europe |date= 1998-12-07 | first = Luca | last = Ciferri | publisher = Crain Communications, Inc. }} In Italy, the estate was offered with a 1.4-litre 16-valve petrol engine or the 1.7-litre naturally aspirated diesel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé, named the Opel Tigra.

Four cylinder power came from 1.2, 1.4, and 1.6 litre Family 1 petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel engine. Most cars received a five speed manual transmission, although a four speed automatic was also available with certain engines. In the first few years, a four speed manual was also available coupled to the smallest 1.2-litre engine.{{cite book |ref=AR94 |title=Automobil Revue 1994 | editor-last = Büschi | editor-first = Hans-Ulrich |publisher=Hallwag AG |location=Berne, Switzerland |language=de, fr |page=429 |volume=89 |date=10 March 1994 |isbn=3-444-00584-9}}

1.0 L three cylinder and 1.2 L four-cylinder Family 0 economy version was launched in 1997, and a Lotus-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh.{{cite web |url=http://www.allcorsa.co.uk/forums/view.php?pg=perfstats |title=All Corsa Forums Performance Stats |publisher=Allcorsa.co.uk |date=27 May 2011 |access-date=25 June 2011}}

The saloon model was built and sold in Latin America as the Chevrolet Corsa Classic until 2010 when it was replaced with the model previously released for China in 2005 as the Buick Sail. A budget version introduced for the Brazilian market, the Chevrolet Celta, has bodywork resembling the end of the 1990s Vectra and Astra. The Celta was sold in Argentina as the Suzuki Fun for a certain period.

In 2011, General Motors stopped representing Suzuki in Argentina, so the Celta reverted to its original name under the Chevrolet brand. Argentinian production began in September 1997, where it was the first locally built Chevrolet passenger car since 1978.

The Latin American Corsa received a small facelift in 1999, with smoother bumpers, and from April 2002 (when the new Corsa II was introduced) the Corsa B began being marketed as the "Corsa Classic"{{cite journal |title=World of Cars 2006·2007 | journal = World of Cars: Worldwide Car Catalogue | editor-first = Eligiusz | editor-last = Mazur |publisher=Media Connection Sp. z o.o. |location=Warsaw, Poland |page=223 |year=2006 |issn=1734-2945}} until 2010, where it was renamed to simply "Classic" with the saloon and estate versions becoming their Corsa B derived Chevrolet Sail versions while the three-door hatchback version of the Corsa Classic was replaced with the Chevrolet Celta. Production finally ceased in October 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://tn.com.ar/autos/lo-ultimo/despues-de-18-anos-el-chevrolet-classi-dejo-de-fabricarse-en-argentina_746822|title=Después de 18 años, el Chevrolet Classic dejó de fabricarse en Argentina|date=19 October 2016}}

The saloon and estate car versions were produced in China by Shanghai GM as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively from June 2001 to February 2005. That year, they received a facelift and became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, Chile became the first country outside China to receive the Chinese assembled Sail; it is called the Chevrolet Corsa Plus there, available as a four-door saloon with a 1.6 L {{cvt|92|PS|kW|0}} engine. The Corsa Plus includes dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, electric windows and central locking as standard equipment.

In India, the hatchback, saloon and estate car versions were sold as the Corsa Sail, Corsa (or Corsa Joy) and Corsa Swing respectively until the end of 2005. The hatchback model was still being produced, and extensively marketed in South Africa as the Corsa Lite under the Opel branding until 2009; at which point it was discontinued.

In Thailand, the Corsa was available as an Opel with a fuel-injected 8V 1.4-litre engine and "Joy" and "Swing" variants, both available with three or five-door and either a manual or an automatic gearbox.

File:Opel Corsa 5door second generation.jpg|Opel Corsa five-door
(1993–1997)

File:Haltepunkt Leipzig Anger-Crottendorf – PKW am Baugleis.jpg|Opel Corsa three-door

File:Opel Corsa rear 20080417.jpg|Opel Corsa three-door
(1997–2000)

File:Opel Corsa B 1.2 16V Edition 2000 5-Türer Facelift rear.JPG|Opel Corsa five-door (1997–2000)

File:Corsa caravan.jpg|Opel Corsa Caravan

File:1993-1995 Opel Corsa B GSi 16V 02 Front Left.jpg|Opel Corsa GSi 16V (1993–1995)

File:1993 Vauxhall Corsa Merit 1.2 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa three-door (pre-facelift)

File:1997 Vauxhall Corsa LS Automatic 5 Doors facelift 1.4.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa five-door (facelift)

File:1996-1997 Holden Barina (SB) City 3-door hatchback (2011-08-17) 01.jpg|Holden Barina three-door (pre-facelift)

File:1998 Holden Barina (SB) Cabrio convertible (22311990821) (cropped).jpg|Holden Barina cabrio (facelift)

File:Corsa Innenraum.jpg|Interior

File:Buick Sail China 2012-04-28.JPG|Buick Sail saloon (China)

File:Buick Sail SRV China 2012-04-14.JPG|Buick Sail SRV (China)

File:Chevrolet Sail China 2012-04-14.JPG|Chevrolet Sail (China)

File:Taxi La Plata (2).JPG|Chevrolet Corsa Caravan Taxi

File:Chevrolet Corsa 2008 Policía de Buenos Aires.jpg|Chevrolet Corsa as a police car in Buenos Aires

{{Euro NCAP |year=1997 |description=RHD, three door hatchback |reference={{cite web |url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/opel_vauxhall_corsa_1997/12.aspx |title=1997 Euro NCAP |access-date=23 October 2011}} |reference_name=EuroNCAP1997 |adult_stars=2 |adult_score=N/A |pedestrian_stars=1 |pedestrian_score=N/A }}

The Corsa was updated in 1997, resulting in different styling options and better safety features:

{{Euro NCAP |year=2000 |description=RHD, three door hatchback |reference={{cite web |url=http://www.euroncap.com/tests/opel_vauxhall_corsa_2000/23.aspx |title=2000 Euro NCAP |access-date=23 October 2011}} |reference_name=EuroNCAP2000 |adult_stars=3 |adult_score=18 |pedestrian_stars=2 |pedestrian_score=14 }}

The Corsa Classic in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags received 1 star for adult occupants and 1 star for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/13/chevrolet-corsa-classic-no-airbags|title=Official results of the Chevrolet Corsa Classic — NO Airbags 2011|website=LATIN NCAP — PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS}}

The Corsa B was manufactured in South Africa and first entered the market in November 1996, featuring three models (Lite, 130i and 130iS), all having the same 1.3 L (13NE) 8 valve engine producing {{cvt|58|kW|PS|0}}. In 1999 the range was updated, dropping the 1.3 L engine in favor of a 1.4 (14NE) producing {{cvt|65|kW|PS|0}} and a 1.6 (C16SE) producing {{cvt|75|kW|PS|0}}, both still being 8-valve engines. From model year 2001, a facelift was performed, resulting in some front and rear styling changes, including a new front bumper, bonnet and clear headlight lenses and new taillight lenses featuring a "bubble" look. The Corsa B continued in production post 2002, when the Corsa C was introduced, with only the 1.4-litre engine remaining available in various "Lite" trim models (three-door only) until production ultimately ceased in 2007. Alongside the three-door hatchback, four-door saloon and pickup derivatives were also available earlier on.

Specifications differed compared to European Corsa B models, with the following features offered in Europe and UK never being offered on South African models:

• 16 valve engines (all models used the older SOHC 8 valve engine design)
• ABS brakes
• Airbags
• Electric windows and mirrors were never offered on any three-door models and only on the top spec (160iE) four-door saloon
• No automatic transmission option was ever offered

{{redirect|Chevrolet Chevy|the 1961–1988 compact car|Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova|the Argentinian car|Chevrolet Chevy Malibu}}

For 1995, General Motors de México first marketed the Corsa B as the Chevrolet Chevy.{{cite journal | ref = SS03 | title = Katalog Samochody Świata 2003 | journal = Samochody Świata | trans-title = World Car Catalogue 2003 | editor-first = Eligiusz | editor-last = Mazur | publisher = Print Shops Prego — Polska Sp. z o.o. | location = Warsaw, Poland | page = 217 | date = 2002 | issn = 1234-8198 }} For 2004 (after the Corsa C had been introduced in 2002), a Mexican designed and produced version of the hatchback and saloon,{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} known as the Chevrolet Chevy C2, was released, which was also sold in Colombia.

All Mexican previous versions were known as the Chevy, with the names Monza used on the saloon, and Swing (five-door) and Joy (three-door) for the hatchbacks, all with a 1.6-litre {{cvt|78|PS|kW|0}} four-cylinder. There was also a low-end three-door model called the Chevrolet Chevy Popular, which was equipped with a {{cvt|52|PS|kW|0}} 1.4-litre engine. The latter 2004 and 2008 redesigns were simply named Chevy and Chevy Sedán. The Chevy was a favourite among taxicab drivers and one of the best selling cars in the country.

The Chevy ended production at the end of August 2011, at the Ramos Arizpe assembly plant. This move was because the Chevy's sales had been dropping constantly since the beginning of 2010, and also because it didn't meet the new safety requirement rules in Mexico that forced it to have standard front airbags.

The five-door hatchback was dropped after the 2010 model year, leaving only the four-door saloon and the three-door hatchback, this three-door hatch being the most popular model. The Chevy was discontinued only a short run of 2012 models, after almost 18 years on the Mexican market.

The successor for the three-door and saloon, the Chevrolet Sonic was also built in Ramos Arizpe starting 2012, while GM subsequently replaced the five-door Chevy with the Chevrolet Spark.

File:Opel Corsa 96 & Corsa 2004 (14189200975).jpg|Opel Corsa B and Chevrolet Chevy Classic next to each other

File:Corsa sport 2004.jpg|Chevrolet Chevy Classic Joy

File:Chevrolet Corsa Classic 1.6 Swing 2006 (11198627893).jpg|Chevy Joy

File:Chevrolet Corsa 1.4 City 2009 (33816165494).jpg|Chevy Classic Joy

File:ChevroletCorsa-Tandil.jpg|Chevy Classic Joy

File:Chevrolet Corsa Classic 1.6 Swing 2008 (39677060930).jpg|Chevy Classic Joy

File:Taxi de Salta (3).JPG|Chevy Taxi

File:Corsa classic swing 2001.jpg|Chevy Swing

File:Chevrolet Corsa 1.6 GL 2000 (15908616918).jpg|Chevy Swing

File:Lüdinghausen, Flugplatz Borkenberge -- 2014 -- 1118.jpg|Chevy Swing Caravan

File:Chevrolet Corsa 1.6 Wagon 2008 (33168562626).jpg|Chevy Swing Caravan

File:GMB fev 2009.jpg|Chevy police cars

File:Chevrolet Corsa Classic 1.7d Sedan 2004 (34065545576).jpg|Chevy Classic Sedan

File:Chevrolet Corsa Pick up 2001 (45190215064).jpg|Chevrolet Chevy Pick-up

File:Chevrolet Corsa 1.6 ST Pick up 2004.jpg|Chevy Pick-up

File:Chevrolet Corsa 1.7d ST Pick up 2004 (9120059453).jpg|Chevy Pick-up

File:'06-'08 Chevrolet Chevy 3-Door.jpg|Chevrolet Chevy C2 Joy

File:Chevy C2 MP3 Ed Limitada.jpg|Chevy C2 Joy

File: Chevy C2 4P.jpg|Chevy C2 Swing and Sedán next to each other

File: Chevy 2008.png|Chevy C2 Joy

File:Chevrolet Corsa 1.6 2009.jpg|Chevy C2 Joy (2008 facelift)

File:Chevrolet Corsa mexicano 2009 (9412740220).jpg|Chevy C2 Joy

File:2009 Chevrolet Chevy Sedan.jpg|Chevrolet Chevy Sedán (2008 facelift)

File:'10-'12 Chevrolet Chevy Sedan -- Rear.JPG|Chevrolet Chevy Sedán

File:Chevrolet Corsa 2010 (52990244518).jpg|Chevy C2 Sedán

File:Chevrolet Corsa mexicano (9466546461).jpg|Chevy C2 Swing and Sedán next to each other

• Opel Corsa – Europe (except the United Kingdom)
• Vauxhall Corsa – United Kingdom
• Buick Sail – China, June 2001 until February 2005
• Chevrolet Corsa – Latin America (Opel Corsa in Chile)
• Chevrolet Corsa Classic – South America, after the release of the Corsa C
• Chevrolet Classic – Brazil, since 2005; Argentina, since 2010
• Holden Barina – Australia and New Zealand (was replaced by the Daewoo Kalos from 2005)
• Opel Corsa Lite and Opel Corsa Classic – South Africa, for the hatchback and saloon versions respectively
• Opel Corsa Sail and Opel Corsa Swing – India, for the hatchback and the estate car version respectively
• Opel Vita – Japan (Toyota already registered the Corsa name for one of their domestic models, the Toyota Tercel)
• Chevrolet Chevy – Mexico, for the 2004 Corsa derived Chevy C2, facelifted at the end of 2008 for 2009. It was discontinued in the first quarter of 2012.

;Derived versions

• Chevrolet Sail – China, since 2005.{{cite news |url=http://chinaautoweb.com/2010/10/shanghai-gm-chevrolet-sails-to-chile-and-libya/ |title=Shanghai-GM: Chevrolet Sails to Chile and Libya |publisher=ChinaAutoWeb.com}} A new version was released in 2010{{cite web |title=Chevrolet Sail: Created In China |date=12 January 2010 |url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/01/chevrolet-sail-created-in-china/ |publisher=The Truth About Cars |access-date=12 January 2010}} then another in 2014.
• Chevrolet Classic – Argentina and Brazil, since 2011, for the Chevrolet Sail
• Chevrolet Corsa Plus – Chile, for the Chinese built Chevrolet Sail
• Chevrolet Celta and Chevrolet Prisma – South America, for the hatchback and saloon version respectively
• Chevrolet Monza for the four-door saloon edition of the Chevrolet Chevy. Discontinued in spring 2012.
• Suzuki Fun – Argentina, for the Corsa derived Chevrolet Celta. Discontinued in 2011. Name switched to Chevrolet Celta.{{Clear}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Corsa C

| image = Opel Corsa C 1.2 Elegance front 20100912.jpg

| aka = {{ubl |Chevrolet Corsa|Holden Barina|Opel Vita (Japan)|Vauxhall Corsa }}

| production = 2000–2006 (Europe)
2002–2012 (South America)

| assembly = {{ubl |Germany: Eisenach |Spain: Zaragoza{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-334.html |title=Opel. Opel in Spain |publisher=Car-cat.com |access-date=19 July 2010}} |Brazil: São José dos Campos (GM Brazil) |South Africa: Port Elizabeth |Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt) |Argentina: Alvear (GM Argentina) |Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA)}}

| body_style = {{ubl |3-/5-door hatchback|4-door saloon|3-door van|2-door coupé utility (pick-up) }}

| platform = Gamma platform

| engine = {{ubl

|Petrol:

|1.0 L X10XE I3

|1.0 L Z10XEP I3

|1.2 L Z12XE I4

|1.2 L Z12XEP I4

|1.4 L X14XE I4

|1.4 L Z14XE I4

|1.4 L Z14XEP I4

|1.6 L Z16SE I4

|1.8 L Z18XE I4

|Diesel:

|1.3 L Fiat CDTI I4

|1.7 L Isuzu DI I4

|1.7 L Isuzu DTI I4

|1.7 L Isuzu CDTI I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed ZF Easytronic automated manual

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2491|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|3817|mm|in|1}} (hatchback){{cite web |url=http://getoutlines.com/vector-drawings/79/2004-opel-corsa-c-3-door-facelift-hatchback-vector-drawings |title=Opel Corsa C dimensions and blueprints on Outlines |publisher=getoutlines.com |access-date=25 March 2015}}
{{cvt|4181|mm|in|1}} (saloon)

| width = {{cvt|1645|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1440|mm|in|1}}
{{cvt|1430|mm|in|1}} (saloon)

| related = Opel Combo C
Opel Meriva A
Opel Tigra TwinTop B

| designer =

| successor = Chevrolet Agile (South America)

| model_code = X01

}}

The Corsa C was revealed in 1999, and introduced to the European market in October 2000, and the facelift arrived in August 2003.{{cite web |last=Dredge |first=Richard |date=21 November 2007 |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/36928/vauxhall-corsa |title=Used Car Tests: Vauxhall Corsa |work=Auto Express | publisher = Dennis Publishing | archive-date= 29 August 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170829165717/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/36928/vauxhall-corsa }} General Motors dubbed the new chassis Gamma, and intended to use it for a number of other models. A saloon version was also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV called the Opel Meriva, development of which began under Opel in Rüsselsheim.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}} In Japan, where the car was sold through the Yanase dealership chain as the Opel Vita, it was discontinued in April 2004 due to sluggish sales.

The vehicle won 2001 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.

File:Opel Corsa C 1.2 Elegance rear 20100912.jpg|Opel Corsa five-door (2000–2004)

File:Opel Corsa 1.2 16V ECOTEC (C) – Heckansicht, 1. April 2011, Mettmann.jpg|Opel Corsa three-door (2000–2004)

File:Opel Corsa front 20070609.jpg|Opel Corsa three-door (2004–2007)

File:Opel Corsa rear 20070609.jpg|Opel Corsa three-door (2004–2007)

File:Opel Corsa C Facelift rear 20090919.jpg|Opel Corsa five-door (2003–2007)

File:2003 Vauxhall Corsa Club 12V 1.0.jpg|pre-facelift Vauxhall Corsa

File:2005 Vauxhall Corsa Life Twinport facelift 1.0.jpg|Post facelift Vauxhall Corsa

File:2001 Holden Barina (XC) 5-door hatchback (2015-07-03) 01.jpg|Holden Barina five-door (pre-facelift)

File:2004 Holden Barina (XC MY04) SXi 3-door hatchback (2010-06-17) 01.jpg|Holden Barina three-door (facelift)

File:Opel Corsa interior.JPG|Interior

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, three-door hatchback variant on a registration from 2002:

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The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries featured a more conservative front end than its European counterpart.

Brazil also offered a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana (sold in some markets as the Tornado), which, as well as the saloon, was exported in a completely knocked down form to South Africa for local assembly.

The Corsa C arrived in the 2002 model year as a five-door hatchback, and was imported from Europe; but for the model year of 2003, the Corsa sold in Mexico began coming from Brazil and a saloon version was added. In 2005, the saloon version introduced an automated manual transmission called Easytronic because it was only offered in a five-speed manual transmission, however, the easytronic transmission was rapidly discontinued after the model year of 2007, because of poor sales and technical flaws.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}

For 2008, the Corsa was tweaked with a freshened grille, lights, and a gold-coloured Chevrolet logo. The Chevrolet Corsa C was discontinued in the Mexican market in June 2008, leaving only the older and freshened Chevy (Corsa B); and the Corsa C was replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo, however, Brazil kept the car until 2012 (as the Chevrolet Corsa Final Edition and with the saloon ending in 2011) and Argentina kept the car until 2010, while the Corsa-based Montana continued into 2010.

The Corsa C was that was sold in South America, was produced at the Rosario production plant in Argentina. The Latin American Corsa C featured the Opel inspired Chevrolet logo with a golden bowtie instead of a chromed one – the new logo was first introduced in the South American market with the new Chevrolet Vectra.

File:Chevrolet Corsa Hatchback.JPG|Chevrolet Corsa five-door

File:Chevrolet Corsa 20150814-DSC05622.JPG|Chevrolet Corsa saloon

File:2006 Corsa saloon shown in red colour available in Latin America.jpg|Chevrolet Corsa saloon

File:2006 montana gls 1.7d.jpg|Chevrolet Montana pickup truck

GM South Africa initially marketed the hatchback simply as the "New Corsa", later reverting to Corsa, while the previous generation Corsa B was still sold alongside the Corsa C and was branded as Corsa "Lite". A five-door hatchback (three-door was never offered) and four-door saloon as well as a pickup version known as the Corsa Utility was offered. In 2007, the Corsa C saloon was dropped in South Africa. The Corsa hatchback in South Africa did not have the same front fascia as the European Corsa. Instead, it had the same front fascia as the Latin American Chevrolet Corsa. Petrol engines were largely a carry over of the 8 valve SOHC variants from the Corsa B sold in South Africa, in displacements of 1.4 L ({{cvt|65|kW|PS|0}}), 1.6 L ({{cvt|75|kW|PS|0}}) and 1.8 L ({{cvt|79|kW|PS|0}}), the 1.8 L was new for the Corsa C offered in range topping models, while this engine was never offered with a Corsa B, it was just a larger bore/stroke version of the existing engines. A 1.7DTi diesel was initially offered, with the a new 1.7CDTi diesel engine being added later.

In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on to win the Wheels 2001 "Car of the Year" (COTY). Holden also imported the SRi version with the 1.8 L Astra motor and uprated sports suspension including traction control, ABS brakes, a better tyre/wheel combination, and Irmscher body kit to produce a "baby hot hatch" Barina.

The facelifted 2004 model was also imported; however, in December 2005, the Corsa C was suddenly dropped from the Australian and New Zealand Holden ranges as a cost-cutting measure by GM and was replaced by the Daewoo Kalos, rebadged as a Holden Barina. Motoring journalists were scathing in their criticism of the new model, particularly the bland handling, lackluster engine, and sub-par safety features. The Kalos-based Barina was subsequently replaced with a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Sonic/Daewoo Kalos T300 until stocks ran out in early 2019.

This generation of the Corsa was a huge success for Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, which is the most popular supermini and second most popular car overall in 2002, 2003 and 2004. It was also Britain's best-selling supermini in 2005, achieving third place overall, but in 2006 (the final year of production) it lost top place in the supermini sector after five years and was overtaken by the Ford Fiesta. Overall, it was Britain's fourth most popular car in 2006.

The Corsa C was introduced with a 1.7 L DTI Ecotec turbodiesel engine supplied by Isuzu (Circle L) with {{cvt|75|hp|kW|0}}. This was later joined by the 1.7 L DI Ecotec turbodiesel engine also supplied by Isuzu. The 1.7 L DI Ecotec did not include an intercooler and this reduced power to {{cvt|65|PS|kW|0}}.{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/intl/opel/en/news/pr_old/pressrelease_56.htm |title=2001 Opel Corsa press release |access-date=21 July 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070503165234/http://media.gm.com/intl/opel/en/news/pr_old/pressrelease_56.htm |archive-date=3 May 2007 |url-status=dead}} From 2003, a new 1.3 L CDTI Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (MultiJet) which produced {{cvt|70|PS|kW|0}} and a 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu which produced {{cvt|100|PS|kW|0}}. This new 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec featured a variable geometry turbocharger.{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/intl/opel/en/news/pr_old/pressrelease_1587.htm |title=2003 Opel Corsa press release |access-date=21 July 2008 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070619104623/http://media.gm.com/intl/opel/en/news/pr_old/pressrelease_1587.htm |archive-date=19 June 2007 |url-status=dead}}

The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec Family 0 engines are carry overs from the Corsa B; the 1.4 L Family 1 engine was replaced with a new 1.4 L Family 0 model. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16 valve engine and produces {{cvt|125|PS|kW|0}} and {{cvt|165|Nm|lb.ft|0}} of torque. The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSi and was the predecessor of the new Corsa OPC.

In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of Family 0 engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained 30 cc, giving it {{cvt|80|PS|kW|0}}.

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Corsa D

| image = 2006-2014 Opel Corsa D Front.jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Corsa

| production = 2006–2014

| assembly = {{ubl |Germany: Eisenach |Spain: Zaragoza}}

| body_style = 3- and 5-door hatchback
3-door car-derived van

| platform = SCCS platform

| engine = {{ubl

| petrol:

|1.0 L A10XEP (LDB) I3

|1.2 L A12XER (LWD/LDC) I4

|1.4 L A14XEL/XER (L2Z/LDD) I4

|1.4 L A14NEL (LUH) turbo I4

|1.6 L A16LER (LDW) turbo I4

|diesel:

|1.3 L Fiat Group LDV/LSF I4

|1.7 L Isuzu Circle L I4

}}

| transmission = {{ubl |5/6-speed manual|5/6-speed ZF Easytronic automated manual |4-speed AF13 automatic}}

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2511|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|3999|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1737|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1488|mm|in|1}}

| weight = {{cvt|1100|kg|lb|0}}

| related = Fiat Punto
Alfa Romeo MiTo

| designer = Niels Loeb
Dietmar Finger (interior, 2004)

| model_code = S07

}}

The Corsa D was created using a new version of the SCCS platform, which was co-developed by General Motors/Opel and Fiat,{{cite web |url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2002/febbraio/08/Fiat_General_Motors_insieme_nelle_co_0_0202087834.shtml |title=Fiat-General Motors Insieme Nelle utilitarie |work=Corriere Della Sera |date=24 December 2009 |access-date=6 October 2012}} and is also employed by the 2005 Fiat Grande Punto. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006. In the United Kingdom, What Car? awarded it 2007 Car of the Year. The Corsa D placed second in the European Car of the Year for 2007, only behind the Ford S-Max.

The Corsa D is available in both three- and five-door versions and marketed as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C were available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTI and 1.7 L CDTI engines were upgraded, with power ranging from {{cvt|75|PS|kW|0}} to {{cvt|125|PS|kW|0}}.

The {{cvt|192|PS|kW|0}} OPC/VXR version went on sale in the beginning of 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels.

The {{cvt|75|PS|kW|0}} 1.3 CDTI engine was updated in the middle of 2007 to bring CO₂ levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that twelve months' Vehicle Excise Duty in the United Kingdom costs £30 and is eligible for the Plan 2000E (a rebate of €2000 in the purchase of a new car) in Spain.{{cite web |title=Plan 2000E, ayudas a la Compra de automoviles |url=http://www.plan2000e.info/ |access-date=31 January 2012}}

The Corsa D was briefly available in Australia under the Opel brand name, rather than as a Holden as the Corsa B and C had previously been, during Opel's short-lived foray into the Australian market. Less than a year after launching, Opel Australia announced it was ceasing operations, removing the Corsa from the Australian market.

The Corsa D was never available in Japan, as Yanase had stopped importing the Opel Vita in April 2004, due to declining sales. Opel withdrew altogether from the Japanese market in December 2006, due to low sales the previous year.

At an early stage of the Corsa D's development in 2004, Dietmar Finger was tasked to design the outer panel for the glove box in the Corsa. Allegedly, his son suggested drawing a shark instead. The designer managed to hide it so well, on the hinge of the glove compartment that it was never removed, and featured on all production models.{{Cite web|title=Look Closely And You'll Find Shark-Shaped Easter Eggs In Most New Opels|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2018/03/look-closely-youll-find-shark-shaped-easter-eggs-new-opels/|access-date=2020-06-26| first = Noah | last = Joseph | website=Carscoops|date=29 March 2018}} The custom of having a shark graphic in the interior continued for other Opel cars even after Opel has been taken over by PSA.{{Cite web|title=Shark Attack: Where Are the Predators in the New Opel Grandland X? {{!}} Media OPEL International|url=https://int-media.opel.com/en/03-28-shark-attack|access-date=2020-06-26|website=int-media.opel.com}}

File:2006-2014 Opel Corsa D Rear.jpg|Opel Corsa (three-door)

File:Opel Corsa Switzerland rear (cropped).jpg|Opel Corsa (five-door)

File:Opel Corsa D Armaturen.JPG|Dashboard

File:Opel Corsa D OPC front 20100612.jpg|Opel Corsa OPC

File:Opel Corsa D OPC rear.JPG|Rear view

File:Opel Corsa D GSi Lichtsilber.JPG|Opel Corsa GSi

File:2011 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1.2.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa SXi

File:2007 Vauxhall Corsa VXR Turbo 1.6 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa VXR

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, three-door hatchback variant on a registration from 2006:

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FlexFix is an optional integrated bicycle rack. It is essentially a concealed drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear bumper. Attached are two-wheel mount bike racks, rear number plate incorporated in the system, brake/tail lights, indicators and fog and reverse light alternates in left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars. It is available as an option on Exclusiv, SE, and SXi models in the United Kingdom.

In 2007, Opel introduced a sport version of the Corsa tuned by Opel Performance Center (OPC) – Corsa OPC. This Corsa has a 1.6-litre I4 turbo engine with {{cvt|141|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5,850 rpm and {{cvt|230|Nm|lb·ft|0}} of torque at 1,980 to 5,850 rpm, with an overboost function which boosts up the torque figure to {{cvt|266|Nm|lb·ft|0}}. The 0 to {{cvt|100|km/h|mi/h|0}} time is 7.2 seconds and top speed is {{cvt|225|km/h|mi/h|0}}. Differences from the standard Corsa in the interior are sporty Recaro seats, OPC steering wheel and gear knob and instrument dials with OPC background.

On the exterior, there are different front and rear bumpers with triangle-shaped exhaust, and wind diffusers. There are also OPC tail spoilers and skirts. The car has stiffer and lower suspension than the regular Corsa as well. Standard rims are 17 inches and an optional 18 inches. The Corsa OPC was only available as a three-door version.

File:Opel Corsa OPC Nurburgring Editon 2013.jpg

The Opel Performance Center in 2011 launched a hardcore version of the Corsa OPC called the Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition. The engine is the same, 1.6-litre turbo, but it has been tuned to punch out {{cvt|210|PS|kW hp|0}} and {{cvt|250|Nm|lbft|0}} ({{cvt|280|Nm|lbft|0}} with overboost function) of torque at 2,250 to 5,850 rpm. The {{cvt|0|–|100|km/h|mph|0}} time is 6.8 seconds and top speed is {{cvt|230|km/h|mi/h|0}}.

New upgrades include Brembo brake packages, recalibrated ABS, traction stability management system, Remus exhaust, Bilstein suspension, and a mechanical limited slip differential, which in this segment of cars (supermini/B segment), only the MINI Cooper JCW has.{{citation |url=http://www.autobild.de/artikel/mini-corsa-ds3-clio-sportler-im-test-2901072.html/ |title=Minis mit uber 200PS |publisher=Auto Bild |access-date=15 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319013927/http://www.autobild.de/artikel/mini-corsa-ds3-clio-sportler-im-test-2901072.html |archive-date=19 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}

This Corsa comes with a standard 18-inch alloy wheels and low profile tires, lowered suspension, dual tipped stainless steel exhaust, and special Nurburgring badge at B pillars and inside on gear knob and instrument dials. Also included is a new front spoiler, and different rear bumper. This Corsa is available in Henna Red, Grasshopper Green, Graphite Black (available as matte colour), and Casablanca White.{{citation |url=http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/04/opel-introduces-corsa-opc-nurburgring-edition/ |title=Opel Introduces Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition |date=25 April 2011 |publisher=GM Authority |access-date=25 April 2011}}

Petrol engines are Family 0 (1.0–1.4) and Family 1 (1.6), and diesel engines are derivative from MultiJet (1.3) and Circle L (1.7).

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The Opel Corsa boasted a new petrol and diesel engine line up that fully complies with Euro 5 standards. The ride and handling were also improved.{{citation |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2009/11/20/opel-introduces-updated-corsa-ecoflex-with-98-g-km-co2-sub/ |title=Opel introduces updated Corsa ecoFlex with 98 g/km CO₂ |publisher=Autoblog Green |access-date=22 November 2009}} Engines were further improved from 2011 as Start/Stop was added to engines, with all engines expecting to get the technology in the future.

Engines with Start/Stop (S/S) are in bold in CO₂ column

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At the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel unveiled the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupé that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery.{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=82&docid=38703 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071213043600/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do%3Fdomain=82&docid=38703 |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 December 2007 |title=GM Media Online}}

In November 2010, a facelift was announced. A revised front end was the most dramatic difference over its predecessor, consisting of a new grille, a restyled front bumper and new 'Eagle Eye' headlamps (introduced on the Insignia) which contain daytime running lamps, standard across the refreshed Corsa range. (Vauxhall versions gained the latest badge from 2008 on the front grille, tailgate and steering wheel). A new 'Touch and Connect' multimedia system from Bosch was made available as an option on certain Corsas, replacing the CD60 unit.{{cite web |url=http://www.bosch-presse.de/presseforum/details.htm?txtID=4903&tk_id=110 |title=Bosch Media Service |language=de |publisher=Bosch-presse.de |access-date=17 October 2012}} Alloy wheels are upgraded on SXI, SE, SRi and OPC/VXR versions. Production ceased at the end of 2014, when the Adam styled Corsa E was released.{{cite web |author=Luke Madden |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/61514/new-vauxhall-corsa |title=New Vauxhall Corsa |work=Auto Express |date=7 December 2012 |access-date=30 October 2013}}

File:Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFLEX Satellite (D, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 31. Juli 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Corsa (three-door)

File:Opel Corsa 1.4 ecoFLEX Satellite (D, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 31. Juli 2012, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Corsa (three-door)

File:Opel Corsa 1.2 ecoFLEX Satellite (D, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 29. Mai 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg|Opel Corsa (five-door)

File:Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition.jpg|Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition since 2011

File:Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition Heck.jpg|Rear view

File:2012 Vauxhall Corsa S Ecoflex 1.0 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa

File:Opel Corsa 1.2 ecoFLEX Satellite (D, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 29. Mai 2011, Heiligenhaus.jpg|2012 Opel Corsa

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Corsa E

| image = Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation (E) – Frontansicht, 24. Dezember 2015, Ratingen (cropped).jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Corsa

| production = 2014–2019

| assembly = {{ubl |Germany: Eisenach (Opel Eisenach GmbH) |Spain: Zaragoza |Port Elizabeth, South Africa (GMSA) }}

| designer = Carsten Aengenheyster{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D732433|title=Motor car|pubdate=2015-06-23|inventor1-last=Aengenheyster|inventor1-first=Carsten|assign1=GM Global Technology Operations LLC}}

| body_style = 3- and 5-door hatchback
3-door car-derived van

| platform = SCCS platform

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.0 L B10XFL/XFT turbo I3

| 1.2 L A12XEL (LWD) I4

| 1.4 L A14XEL (L2Z) I4

| 1.4 L A14XFR (L2N) turbo I4

| 1.6 L A16LES turbo I4

| Diesel:

| 1.3 L FCA LDV/LSF I4

}}

| transmission = {{ubl |5/6-speed manual |6-speed automatic |5-speed Easytronic automated manual}}

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2510|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|4021|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1736|–|1746|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1479|–|1481|mm|in|1}}

| weight = {{cvt|1120|–|1237|kg|lb|0}}

| related = Opel Adam

| model_code = X15

}}

The Corsa E{{cite web |url=http://media.gm.com/media/intl/en/opel/vehicles/corsa-e/2015.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/07-09-five-generation-corsa.html |title=Opel Corsa: A Success Story in Five Acts |work=media.gm.com |access-date=15 July 2015}} debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/media/intl/en/opel/vehicles/corsa-e/2015.html|title=Opel Pressroom — Europe — Corsa|website=gm.com}}

Interior space stayed the same, as did the 285-litre boot, but the interior was completely new.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/85556/new-vauxhall-corsa-2014-revealed-full-specs-exclusive-pics |title=New Vauxhall Corsa unveiled at Paris Motor Show |work=Auto Express |access-date=15 July 2015}} All of the exterior sheet metal (except the roof) was revised, but the underlying chassis and body structure, the glasshouse, as well as some minor parts such as side-view mirrors and turn signal repeaters, were carried over from the Corsa D.{{cite web |last=Fung |first=Derek |date=9 July 2014 |url=http://www.betweentheaxles.net/2015-opelvauxhall-corsa-d-facelift-looks-sort-new-sort-old-2956 |title=2015 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa E: facelift looks sort of new, is sort of old |publisher=Between the Axles |access-date=12 August 2014}}

File:2017 Vauxhall Corsa Energy Ecoflex 1.4.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa Mk IV

File:2018 Vauxhall Corsa Energy AC 1.4 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa Mk IV (3-door)

File:2015_Vauxhall_Corsavan_Sportive_CDTi_-_1248cc_1.2_%2895PS%29_Diesel_-_Silver_-_04-2024%2C_Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsavan Mk IV

File:2015 Vauxhall Corsa VXR 1.6 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa Mk IV VXR

File:Corsa E Innen.JPG|Interior

File:Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX Color Edition (E) – Heckansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster.jpg|Opel Corsa E 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX (rear view)

The Corsa in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/opel/vauxhall/corsa/7884|title=Official Opel/Vauxhall Corsa 2014 safety rating results|website=www.euroncap.com}}

In February 2015, Opel introduced OPC version of Corsa E. Compared to the previous generation model, power output had increased by {{cvt|15|PS|bhp|0}} to {{cvt|207|PS|bhp|0}} from 1.6 Turbo engine, with a maximum torque of {{cvt|245|Nm|lbft|0}} between 1900 and 5800 rpm. An overboost function increased torque to {{cvt|280|Nm|lbft|0}} when needed. As a result, the Corsa OPC was able to sprint from {{cvt|0| to |100|km/h|mph|0}} in 6.8 seconds and to reach a maximum speed of {{cvt|230|km/h|mph|0}}.

The Corsa OPC featured a sports chassis with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, which enabled the damping forces to adapt to the frequency of the car to balance sportiness with comfort. The suspension was lowered by {{cvt|10|mm|in|2}} compared to standard Corsa models, and the car also received an optimised steering system with more direct and precise reactions. OPC also worked on the brakes, adding {{cvt|308|mm|in|2}} discs on the front axle.

Opel also offered the Corsa OPC Performance Package, which included a mechanical multi-disc differential lock made by Drexler, 18-inch wheels with Michelin tires, and an even more athletic chassis set up. The package also brought a Brembo high-performance braking system with 330mm braking discs on the front axle.

Styling-wise, the Corsa OPC/VXR received more aggressive body kits with new bumpers, aluminium frames for the fog lights, a small scoop in the hood, a big roof spoiler, and twin-pipe Remus exhaust with a diffuser. Inside, the Recaro performance seats took centre stage, with other upgrades including the flat-bottomed leather steering wheel, OPC gear knob, and sports pedals, as well as OPC design instruments.

Under the bonnet, all new 1.0-litre three-cylinder ECOTEC engine – the direct-injection turbo offered 90 PS or 115 PS – both giving 170Nm of torque – with a six-speed manual 'box, while a new six-speed auto was optional on selected engines. Start/Stop tech as standard and, in three-door guise, the lower-powered model could hit sub-100g/km CO₂ emissions.

The entry-level engine was a 70 PS 1.2-litre petrol, while turbo and non-turbo 1.4s offered 100 PS and 90 PS respectively. The 1.3 CDTI continued with 75PS, now hitting as little as 85g/km CO₂ emissions, and was capable of 3.2 L/100 km economy. An ecoFLEX version was available from launch, too, with target CO₂ emissions of under 85g/km.

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Corsa F

| image = Opel Corsa F IMG 5816 (2).jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Corsa

| production = 2019–present

| assembly = Spain: Zaragoza (Opel Zaragoza)

| body_style = 5-door hatchback

| platform = PSA CMP (EMP1) platform

| engine = {{ubl

|Petrol:

|1.2 L EB2FA I3

|1.2 L EB2ADTD/EB2ADTS turbo I3

|Diesel:

|1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi I4

}}

| motor = Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Corsa-e)

| battery = 50 kWh

| electric_range = {{cvt|330|km|mi|}}

| transmission = {{ubl |5-speed PSA MA manual | 6-speed PSA MB6 manual |8-speed Aisin AWF8F automatic | 1-speed fixed gear ratio (Corsa-e)}}

| wheelbase = {{cvt|2538|mm|in|1}}

| length = {{cvt|4060|mm|in|1}}

| width = {{cvt|1765|mm|in|1}}

| height = {{cvt|1435|mm|in|1}}

| weight = {{cvt|980–1090|kg|lbs|0}}

| related = Peugeot 208
Opel Mokka B
Lancia Ypsilon IV

| predecessor = Opel Adam
Opel Karl
Opel Ampera-e (electric version)

| sp = uk

| designer = Martin Schaufler (exterior){{cite web|url=http://lignesauto.fr/?p=12803|title=Interview : Martin Schaufler, external designer of the Corsa 2019 — LIGNES/auto|date=10 December 2019|website=lignesauto.fr|access-date=25 May 2021}}

| model_code = P2JO

}}

The original project of Corsa F (project code: G2J0){{Cite web|date=2016-05-18|title=General Motors' future platforms — a go-to guide|url=https://www.just-auto.com/analysis/general-motors-future-platforms-a-go-to-guide_id169390.aspx|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.just-auto.com}} was initially planned to be released in the third quarter of 2017 on a GM platform, the G2XX.{{Cite web|last=Panait|first=Mircea|date=2019-11-28|title=2020 Corsa Offers "More Personalization Options" Than Every Opel Corsa Before It|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2020-corsa-offers-more-personalization-options-than-every-opel-corsa-before-it-139379.html|access-date=2020-11-27|website=autoevolution|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2014-06-05|title=PARIS PREVIEW: Redesigned Opel-Vauxhall Corsa to retain Fiat-GM platform|url=https://www.just-auto.com/news/redesigned-opel-vauxhall-corsa-to-retain-fiat-gm-platform_id146765.aspx|access-date=2020-11-27|website=www.just-auto.com}} However, the G2J0 project was cancelled due to Groupe PSA's acquisition of Opel and Vauxhall, with the cancelled project reaching production in a saloon form as the Buick Excelle in China.{{Cite web |last=Radu |first=Mihnea |date=2019-04-25 |title=2020 Opel Corsa Was Leaked by the Buick Excelle... But We Didn't Notice |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2020-opel-corsa-was-leaked-by-the-buick-excelle-but-we-didn-t-notice-134075.html |access-date=2022-05-04 |website=autoevolution |language=en}} Development was then restarted after switching to the PSA CMP (EMP1) platform in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://drivemag.com/news/the-all-new-opel-corsa-f-comes-on-a-psa-platform-in-2019|title = The all-new Opel Corsa F comes on a PSA platform in 2019| date=23 November 2017 }} The Corsa is thus the first of the Opel/Vauxhall models developed under the PSA ownership.{{Cite web|title=2019 Opel Corsa Is First New Model From Brand Under PSA Ownership|url=https://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/05/2019-opel-corsa-is-first-new-model-from-brand-under-psa-ownership/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=GM Authority|date=23 May 2019}} The Corsa F was unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.{{Cite web|title=2020 Opel Corsa Is Finally All-New, Debuts Later This Year|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2019/02/2020-opel-vauxhall-corsa-finally-new-debuts-later-year/|access-date=14 June 2019|website=Carscoops|date=25 February 2019}}

File:2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE NAV 1.2 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Corsa (pre-facelift)

File:2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE NAV 1.2 Rear.jpg|Rear view (pre-facelift)

File:2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRi 1.2 Interior.jpg|Interior (Vauxhall Corsa; pre-facelift)

The Corsa in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/opel/vauxhall/corsa/38859|title=Official Opel/Vauxhall Corsa 2019 safety rating|website=www.euroncap.com}}

In December 2018, Opel announced the launch of an electric version of the Corsa, called the Corsa-e, which was originally planned to go on sale in 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://www.media.stellantis.com/em-en/opel|title=Opel | Stellantis|website=www.media.stellantis.com}}{{Cite web|last=Corsa-e|first=Opel|title=Opel Starts Production Of New Corsa, Corsa-e To Follow Soon|url=https://insideevs.com/news/376080/opel-started-production-new-corsa/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=InsideEVs|language=en}} but was delayed into the second quarter of 2020. In the UK, the Corsa-e is sold under the Vauxhall marque.{{cite news |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/vauxhall/corsa-e |title=Vauxhall Corsa-e review |author=Saunders, Matt |work=Autocar |access-date=10 June 2022}} The main competitors to the Corsa-e were expected to be the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe, as well as its mechanically identical twin, the Peugeot e-208.

The Corsa-e has the same drivetrain as the e-208.{{cite news |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27571321/opel-corsa-e-electric-hatchback-photos-info/ |title=The Electric Opel Corsa-e Is Only for Europe, but We Love It Anyway |author=Golson, Daniel |date=May 23, 2019 |work=Car and Driver |access-date=10 June 2022}} The electric motor produces {{cvt|136|PS|kW hp|0}} and {{cvt|260|Nm|lbft|0}} of torque, and a 0–{{cvt|100|km/h}} acceleration takes 8.1 seconds. Output is restricted in the Normal ({{cvt|109|hp|order=flip}} and {{cvt|162|lbft|order=flip}} and Eco ({{cvt|81|hp|order=flip}} and {{cvt|133|lbft|order=flip}} modes. Under the WLTP driving cycle, the Corsa-e has an estimated range of {{cvt|330|km}} using a 50.0 kW-hr battery (gross), which is carried in the floor. Real-world testing showed the actual efficiency was {{cvt|3.1|to|3.7|mi}} per kW-hr, yielding a range of {{cvt|145|–|190|mi}} considering the 46 kW-hr usable battery capacity. Over a six-month test, CAR observed an efficiency of {{cvt|3.9|mi}} per kW-hr, slightly less than the claimed {{cvt|4.18|mi}} per kW-hr.{{cite news |url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/long-term-tests/vauxhall/corsa/ |title=Vauxhall Corsa-e long-term test: the six-month verdict |author=Whitworth, Ben |date=October 28, 2021 |work=Car |access-date=10 June 2022}}

Compared to the conventionally-powered Corsa, the Corsa-e is {{cvt|345|kg}} heavier{{cite news |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/vauxhall/corsa-e |title=Vauxhall Corsa-e review |date=March 10, 2020 |work=TopGear |access-date=10 June 2022}} at a kerb weight (for the base model) of {{cvt|1455|kg}}; the center of gravity is lower by {{cvt|57|mm}} for the Corsa-e. Boot space shrinks from {{cvt|309|to|267|L|ft3}} for the electric version as well. Externally, the standard Corsa F is almost identical to the electric version, with the exception of different alloy wheel designs and the lack of exhaust. The interior will include a touchscreen infotainment system with two set-ups available; seven-inch Multimedia Navi system or 10-inch Multimedia Navi Pro (exclusive to the top-level Elite Premium trim).{{Cite web|title=The Electric Car for Everyone: New Opel Corsa-e for €29,900 {{!}} Media OPEL International|url=https://int-media.opel.com/en/electric-car-everyone-new-opel-corsa-e-%E2%82%AC29900|access-date=2020-06-07|website=int-media.opel.com}}

Interior styling and controls generally are simpler than the e-208. In the UK, the Corsa-e is sold in four trim levels (from base Griffin through SE Premium, SRi Premium, and Elite Premium). Starting price was {{GBP|30665}}, which was reduced to {{GBP|27165}} with applied government grants.

The Corsa F supermini marks the arrival of new petrol and diesel engines as well as an all-electric Corsa-e into the range. Two petrol engines and one diesel engine are available, starting with the 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine that produces 75 bhp and comes with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. Sitting above is a three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbo PureTech engine which is shared with Peugeot and Citroen models and produces 99 bhp and 205 Nm of torque. It comes with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox option. The diesel engine is a BlueHDi 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel, producing 99 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.

Weight of the car is also improved, with lightweight underpinnings, redesigned bodyshell and new aluminium engines which Opel claims 10 percent of kerb weight have been reduced across the range and will have a good balance between sportiness and comfort. The body is constructed from a range of high-strength steels, saving a total of 40 kg over the seventh-generation model. A new aluminium bonnet will also replace the previous generation's steel unit, saving a further 2.4 kg. However, the Corsa is slightly larger than its predecessor, with a larger body and longer wheelbase to allocate more interior and boot space.{{Cite web|last=Aucock|first=Richard|date=2019-11-21|title=2020 Vauxhall Corsa review: testing the impressive new 'people's car'|url=https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-reviews/2020-vauxhall-corsa-first-drive-review/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=Motoring Research|language=en-GB}}

Opel's latest range of aluminium three-cylinder petrol and diesel engines are projected to save around 15 kg over the predecessor four-cylinder units. 10 kg has been reduced off the seats, losing 5.5 kg at the front and 4.5 kg at the rear, totalling around 108 kg of weight reduction.{{Cite web|last=Opel|title=2020 Opel Corsa Going On A Strict Diet To Cut Fat|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/344677/2020-opel-corsa-weight-loss/|access-date=2020-06-07|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}

In June 2019 it was revealed that first deliveries were scheduled to start in April 2020, while the pure-electric model was planned to follow at a time that has not yet been announced.{{cite news |last1=Burn |first1=Jonathan |title=New 2020 Opel Corsa: engines, tech and release date announced |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/97357/new-2020-vauxhall-corsa-engines-tech-and-release-date-announced |access-date=26 June 2019 |work=Auto Express |date=26 June 2019 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=New Vauxhall Corsa: full engine range details released {{!}} Autocar |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-vauxhall-corsa-full-engine-range-details-released |access-date=26 June 2019 |work=www.autocar.co.uk |issue=26 June 2019}}

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On 11 May 2020, Opel recalled Corsas manufactured between 25 September and 30 December 2019 because the steering column was not manufactured according to the specifications, causing steering failure and leading to the car losing control, increasing the risk of an accident.{{Cite web|url=https://car-recalls.eu/recall/opel-corsa-2019-2020/|title=Opel Corsa (2019 — 2020)|website=Car-Recalls.eu|date=11 May 2020 }}

On 6 November 2020, Opel Corsas manufactured between 18 March 2019 and 14 February 2020 were recalled due to the high-pressure pump not being tightened to the engine with correct torque, causing a potential fuel leak.{{Cite web|url=https://car-recalls.eu/recall/opel-corsa-2020-fuel-leak/|title = Opel Corsa (2019 — 2020) « Car-Recalls.eu| date=6 November 2020 }}

A facelift was unveiled on 24 May 2023, featuring a new front fascia features the brand's Visor front end, new exterior colours, a new steering wheel, new shifter for automatic transmission, new seat designs, updated technology and powertrains.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/opel-corsa-wears-a-redesigned-face-gains-new-electric-and-mild-hybrid-options/|title=2024 Opel Corsa Wears A Redesigned Face, Gains New Electric And Mild-Hybrid Options|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=24 May 2023|website=Carscoops}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/668793/2024-opel-corsa-facelift-debut/|title=2024 Opel Corsa Facelift Debuts With Updated ICE And EV Models|date=May 24, 2023|website=Motor1.com}}

In December 2023, Opel announced that the Corsa facelift model could also be ordered in 48V mild-hybrid versions. The assembly is composed of a 1.2-litre gasoline engine, available in 100 and 136 HP versions, a new electrified 6-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 0.4 kWh battery. The electric motor, with 28 HP and 55 Nm, is integrated into the new gearbox.{{cite web | url=https://www.automarket.ro/stiri/premiera-opel-corsa-disponibil-in-versiuni-mild-hybrid-cu-pana-la-136-cp-116077.html | title=PREMIERĂ: Opel Corsa, disponibil în versiuni mild-hybrid cu până la 136 CP }}

File:2023 Opel Corsa-e IAA 2023 1X7A0385.jpg|Opel Corsa Electric (facelift)

File:2023 Opel Corsa-e IAA 2023 1X7A0392.jpg|Rear view (facelift)

The Corsa Van was a car derived van based on the corresponding generation of the Corsa superminis that were produced from 1983 to 2018. It first appeared in 1983, and was identical to the regular car, aside from the panelled rear windows (optional, glazed models were also available) and the missing rear seat. This was replaced by a flat metal loading floor. Payload of the original Corsa A is {{cvt|405|kg|lb|0}} and the entire range of engines was available, at first.{{cite web | url = http://www.opel-corsa-a.com/Modelle/Sondermodelle/Deutschland/Lieferwagen.htm | work = Opel Corsa A | title = Corsa Lieferwagen | trans-title = Corsa delivery van | language = de | access-date = 11 January 2018 }}

It was usually marketed under the names used in various countries, such as Corsa Lieferwagen (Germany), Bestelwagen (Dutch), or Fourgonnette (French). The Vauxhall version is called the "Corsavan" since 1994, linking it to the earlier Astravan model. Earlier models were called Vauxhall Novavan in the United Kingdom.

Corsa Van variants of later generation Corsas have also been sold under the Opel/Vauxhall{{cite web |url=http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/corsavan-small-van-of-the-year-2008/7770/ |title=Corsavan – Small Van of the Year 2008 |publisher=Automobiles Review |date=10 December 2008 |access-date=14 September 2009}}{{cite web |url=http://www.opel.com.mt/carshowroom_corsa_models.asp |title=Opel Malta |publisher=Opel.com.mt |access-date=14 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830030812/http://www.opel.com.mt/carshowroom_corsa_models.asp |archive-date=30 August 2009 |url-status=dead }} brand. It was discontinued in 2018.

File:Corsa VN 3.JPG|Opel Corsa Van based on third generation (Corsa C)

File:Corsa VN 4.JPG|Opel Corsa Van based on fourth generation (Corsa D)

File:2016 Vauxhall Corsavan Sportive CDTi 1.2.jpg|Vauxhall Corsavan based on the fifth-generation (Corsa E)

From the first Corsa being sold in the United Kingdom on 2 April 1993, sales had reached 1,371,573 within sixteen years of its launch, by which time the Corsa was in its third generation.

As of 2018, the Vauxhall Corsa was the third most popular car in the United Kingdom, with 1,205,158 taxed and on the road with another 39,286 declared SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification).{{cite web |url=http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/motors/advice/tm_headline=recession-proof-wise-buys-revealed&method=full&objectid=23171460&siteid=63127-name_page.html |title=icLiverpool – Recession-proof wise-buys revealed |publisher=Icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk |date=17 March 2009 |access-date=27 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100929183812/http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/motors/advice/tm_headline%3Drecession-proof-wise-buys-revealed%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D23171460%26siteid%3D63127-name_page.html |archive-date=29 September 2010 }}

In 2021, the Vauxhall Corsa grabbed the top spot for the most popular car of the year having had more new cars registered than any other in the UK throughout 2021. The Corsa managed to achieve 40,914 new registrations throughout the year, beating second place by over 6,000 registrations. This meant that the Ford Fiesta was finally beaten after holding the mantle of most popular car for 12 successive years. In fact, the Ford Fiesta didn't even achieve a top 10 finish after being heavily affected by chip shortages and Ford prioritising sales of more profitable SUVs, such as the Puma.{{cite web |url=https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/ |title=SMMT — Car Registrations |publisher=smmt.co.uk |access-date=22 January 2022}}

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• [http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/press_kits.detail.html/content/Pages/presskits/intl/en/2011/Opel/01_25_opel_corsa_mce Opel Corsa on Opel Media Site]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180719055712/http://www.opel.com/microsite/corsa/ Official international Opel Corsa website]
• [https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/cars/new-corsa/overview.html Vauxhall Corsa official website](Vauxhall UK)
• [http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/corsa-range/index.html Ireland official Opel Corsa website]
• [http://getoutlines.com/vector-drawings/79/2004-opel-corsa-c-3-door-facelift-hatchback-vector-drawings Opel Corsa Blueprints]

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