Vauxhall Corsa is a supermini built and rebadged by Vauxhall since 1993.
The Corsa dropped the Vauxhall Nova (as a Corsa A). The Corsa B was launched in UK-market in 1993 with completely redesigned, as more sleeker. Engines come with a variety of the inline-4s and a smaller 1-litre inline-3 but includes the Isuzu derived diesel engines (with a turbocharged version). Outside markets with an Opel badge has a both saloon and estate version, as well. The 1997 model, the suspension tuned with the Lotus. The Corsa B discontinued in 2000 in most European markets.
The Corsa C launched in 2000. The diesel variant was replaced and supplant from the Fiat as JTD engines (still with the Isuzu). The Corsa C was a best-selling of all time and as a popular superminis. This commonly be seen elsewhere in the road. The Corsa C discontinued in 2006.
Corsa D saw the introduction of the petrol turbocharged engines displace at 1.4 to 1.6-litre, the Corsa D was awarded a Car of the Year 2007. Australian markets had short production then ceased later. The high-performance VXR launched in 2007, with the tuned-suspension, with the 190-bhp, the Nurburgring edition was upgraded up to 207-bhp. The car receives a facelift in 2010 notably in the front bumper and the headlamps as 'Eagle Eye'. Production ceased in 2014.
Corsa E receives a restyle from the previous Corsa D with a revised exterior sheet metal, etc. The VXR introduce an overboosted turbocharged engine with an increase torque up to 207 lb-ft. then features a FSD suspension for both sporty and comfort that adapts of it's damping force. This includes it's bodykit as well. Based Corsa E displace from 1 to 1.4-litre. Produced ceased in 2021.
The current Corsa F introduce an EV version. The engines were dropped and only available as 1.2-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbodiesel. 2019 models were recalled for the faulty steering and the overtorquing the engine. Facelift models receive in 2023.
Appearances[]
- In 1993 Old Top Gear episode, Jeremy Clarkson and Michele Newman voted the Corsa B in 2nd place despite praise for the fun to drive and versatility.