Opel Corsa

"Corsa" redirects here. For other uses, see Corsa (disambiguation).

Opel Corsa
Overview
Manufacturer	Opel
Production	1982–present
Body and chassis
Class	Supermini (B)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Opel Corsa is a supermini car engineered and produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel since 1982. It has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet, and Holden) and also spawned various derivatives in different markets. Its current fifth generation is built in Spain and in Germany. However, despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada.

Corsa A (1983–1993)

Corsa A
Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Nova
Production	1983–1993
Assembly	Spain: Zaragoza
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 2 and 4-door saloon
Platform	GM4200 platform
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L 10S I4 (petrol) 1.2 L E12GV I4 (petrol) 1.2 L 12NC I4 (petrol) 1.2 L 12S I4 (petrol) 1.2 L 12ST I4 (petrol) 1.2 L 12NV I4 (petrol) 1.2 L 12NZ I4 (petrol) 1.2 L C12NZ I4 (petrol) 1.3 L 13S I4 (petrol) 1.3 L 13SB I4 (petrol) 1.3 L C13N I4 (petrol) 1.3 L 13E I4 (petrol) 1.3 L 13NB I4 (petrol) 1.4 L C14NZ I4 (petrol) 1.4 L C14SE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L 14NV I4 (petrol) 1.6 L E16SE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L C16SE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L C16NZ I4 (petrol) 1.6 L E16NZ I4 (petrol) 1.5 L Isuzu 4EC1 I4 (diesel) 1.5 L Isuzu T4EC1 I4 turbodiesel
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,343 mm (92.2 in)
Length	3,622–3,955 mm (142.6–155.7 in)
Width	1,532–1,540 mm (60.3–60.6 in)
Height	1,360–1,365 mm (53.5–53.7 in)
Curb weight	735–865 kg (1,620–1,907 lb)

The front-wheel drive Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door versions arriving in 1984. In mainland Europe, the saloon versions were known as the "Corsa TR" until May 1985. The basic model 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 70 PS (51 kW) engine. 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 (as it was considered that Corsa sounded too much like "coarser"), where it was launched in April 1983, following a seven-month-long union dispute due to British workers being angry about the car not being built there. It effectively replaced the ageing Chevette, which finished production in January 1984. Nearly 500,000 versions of the Nova were sold in Britain over the next 10 years, but by February 2016 only 1,757 were still on the road. In its best year, 1989, it was Britain's seventh best selling car with more than 70,000 sales.

Power first came from 1.0 L 45 hp, 1.2 L 55 hp, 1.3 L 70 hp and 1.4 L 75 hp petrol engines. (The first engines were all equipped with carburetors; fuel injection came later, but never for the 1.0.) The engines were based on the well-proven Family II design, except for the 1.0 L and early 1.2 L engines, which were based on the OHV unit from the Kadett C. There was also an Isuzu-built, 50 PS (37 kW) 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini at around the same time. The diesel joined the line-up in May 1987 at the Frankfurt Show, along with the sporty GSi. The engines and most of the mechanical componentry were derived from those used in the Astra/Kadett.

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. 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 112 mph (180 km/h) with a 0–60 mph time of 8.9 seconds. These are by far the rarest models (500 produced) and thus acquire a high market price if one does become available.

A 1.6 L multi-point fuel-injected engine with 101 PS (74 kW) at 5,600 rpm (98 PS or 72 kW in the catalysed version) and capable of 186 km/h (116 mph) 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 UK, later models were all called GSi). The GSi's engine mapping had been carried out by Opel tuning specialists Irmscher. A model with the 82 PS (60 kW) 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 67 PS (49 kW).

The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights, grille and interior, but it was clearly recognisable as a makeover of an early 1980s design, when it had to compete with the latest two all new superminis in Europe – the Ford Fiesta and Renault Clio.

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  Rear view

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  Opel Corsa TR 2-door (1982–1987)

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  Rear view

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  Opel Corsa 5-door (1985–1990)

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  Opel Corsa TR 4-door (1985–1987)

Vauxhall Nova

The Corsa A was rebadged as the Vauxhall Nova between 1983 and 1993 for the British market. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette. All Nova models were made in Spain, with the first British customers taking delivery of their cars in April 1983. It gave Vauxhall a much needed modern competitor in the United Kingdom supermini market, as the Chevette was older than the majority of its competitors, chiefly the Ford Fiesta and Austin Metro.

Sales in the United Kingdom were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was made in early 1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the Peugeot 106 and Ford Fiesta. Vauxhall dropped the "Nova" name in 1993 when their version of the Opel Corsa B débuted, 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 1986 featured the Los Lobos hit "La Bamba" playing in the background as computer technology allowed the Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city. Another advert from 1990 featured Angus Deayton owning the Nova as a pet, computer technology allowing it to jump through a traffic jam and briefly play a hotrod whilst stopped at the traffic lights. The end featured a homage to Wacky Races, with the Nova laughing like Muttley.

The Nova is becoming a less and less common sight on British roads with time. Many of these cars have been modified by younger owners, so the car acquired a strong association with "chav" culture. Many Novas have been targeted by joyriders due to the car's minimal security specification.

A very significant security problem with the Nova, was if one was to remove the hazard light switch, turn it upside down, and insert it back into its slot, they would find that the ignition would come on with no clear explanation. After a simple push start, the engine would start — effectively hot wiring the vehicle. This was demonstrated by Jeremy Clarkson in E01, S21 of Top Gear.

Famous former owners of the Nova include Colin McRae and Sean Bean.

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  Vauxhall Nova hatchback (1983–1990)

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  Vauxhall Nova 5-door (1990–1993)

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  1989 Vauxhall Nova rear view

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  Vauxhall Nova 4-door (1983–1990)

Corsa B (1992–2000)

Corsa B
Overview
Also called	Buick Sail Chevrolet Classic Chevrolet Corsa Holden Barina Opel Vita Vauxhall Corsa
Production	1993–2000 (Europe) 1994–2010 (South America) 2001–2005 (China) 2000–present (Corsa-derived vehicles)
Assembly	Eisenach, Germany Zaragoza, Spain Bogotá, Colombia (GM Colombia) Ramos Arizpe, Mexico Alvear, Argentina (GM Argentina) São Caetano do Sul, Brazil (GM Brazil) Valencia, Venezuela (GM Venezuela) Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6 October City, Egypt (GM Egypt) Gurgaon, India Rayong, Thailand Quito, Ecuador (AYMESA)
Designer	Hideo Kodoma
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door estate car 2-door coupé utility (pickup)
Platform	GM4200 platform
Related	Opel Combo B Opel Tigra A Chevrolet Celta Chevrolet Sail
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L X10XE I3 (petrol) 1.2 L 12NZ I4 (petrol) 1.2 L C12NZ I4 (petrol) 1.2 L X12SZ I4 (petrol) 1.2 L X12XE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L C14NZ I4 (petrol) 1.4 L C14SE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L X14SZ I4 (petrol) 1.4 L X14XE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L C16XE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L X16XE I4 (petrol) 1.5 L Isuzu 4EC1 I4 diesel 1.5 L Isuzu T4EC1 I4 turbodiesel 1.7 L Isuzu 4EE1 I4 diesel
Transmission	4 and 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,443 mm (96.2 in) (hatchback, saloon, estate car) 2,480 mm (97.6 in) (pickup)
Length	3,729 mm (146.8 in) (hatchback, 1992–1998) 3,741 mm (147.3 in) (hatchback, 1998–2000) 4,026 mm (158.5 in) (saloon, estate car) 4,153 mm (163.5 in) (pickup)
Width	1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)

In April 1993, the Corsa B was unveiled, and in the United Kingdom, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car now being known as the Corsa. In May 1994, it was launched by Holden in Australia, as the Barina, replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift sold under that name. This proved a success, and was the first Spanish-built car to be sold in significant volumes in the Australian market.

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. Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks. 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. The estate car version was sold in some European markets (including Italy), badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra. 1.0 L 3-cylinder and 1.2 L 4-cylinder Family 0 economy version was launched in 1997, and a Lotus-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh.

The saloon model was built and sold in Latin America as Chevrolet Corsa Classic until 2010. A budget version introduced for the Brazilian market, the Chevrolet Celta, has bodywork resembling the late 1990s Vectra and Astra. The Celta was sold in Argentina as the Suzuki Fun for a certain period. In 2011, GM 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 light 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" until 2010 where it became the "Classic" when the Corsa B-derived Chevrolet Sail and Chevrolet Celta replaced it.

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, available as a four-door saloon with a 1.6 L 92 PS (68 kW) 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, Corsa available as Opel and fuel injected 8V 1.4-liter engine and "Joy" and "Swing" variants, both available with 3 or 5-door and manual or automatic.

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  Opel Corsa 3-door
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  Opel Corsa 5-door (1997–2000)

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  Opel Corsa Caravan

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  interior

Safety

Euro NCAP test results
RHD, 3-door hatchback (1997)
Test	Score	Rating
Adult occupant:	N/A
Pedestrian:	N/A

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

Euro NCAP test results
RHD, 3-door hatchback (2000)
Test	Score	Rating
Adult occupant:	18
Pedestrian:	14

Mexico

See also: Cars in Mexico

In 1994, General Motors de México first marketed the Corsa B as the Chevy, which would quickly replace Volkswagen's Sedán as the people's favourite. For 2004 (after the Corsa C was introduced in 2002), a Mexican designed and produced version of the hatchback and saloon, known as the Chevy C2, was released, which is also sold in Colombia. All Mexican previous versions were known as the Chevy, with the names Monza used on the saloon, and Swing (5-door) and Joy (3-door) for the hatchbacks. 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 in late August 2011 at the Ramos Arizpe assembly plant. This move is because the Chevy's sales have been dropping constantly since early 2010 and also because it doesn't meet with the new safety requirement rule in Mexico that forces it to have standard front airbags. The 5-door hatchback was dropped after the 2010 model year, leaving only the 4-door saloon and the 3-door hatchback, this last one being the most popular model. The Chevy is now discontinued, with only a short run of 2012 models after almost 18 years on the market. The successor for the 3-door & saloon, the Chevrolet Sonic will be built in Ramos Arizpe starting 2012 instead, while GM suddenly replaced the 5-door Chevy with the Chevrolet Spark.

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  Chevrolet Chevy (Version called C2) 3-door

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  Chevrolet Chevy saloon

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  Chevrolet Chevy hatchback

Names and markets

2001–2005 Buick Sail (Shanghai-GM, China)

2005–2009 Chevrolet Sail (Shanghai-GM, China)

• Opel Corsa – Europe (except Britain)
• Vauxhall Corsa – United Kingdom
• Buick Sail – China, 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 the estate car version 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 in late 2008 as a 2009 model year. It was discontinued in spring 2012.

Derived versions

• Chevrolet Sail – China, since 2005. A new version was released in 2010.
• 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 4 door (sedan) 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.

Corsa C (2000–2006)

Corsa C
Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Corsa Holden Barina Opel Vita Vauxhall Corsa
Production	2000–2006 (Europe) 2002–2012 (South America)
Assembly	Eisenach, Germany Zaragoza, Spain São José dos Campos, Brazil (GM Brazil) Port Elizabeth, South Africa 6 October City, Egypt (GM Egypt) Alvear, Argentina (GM Argentina) Quito, Ecuador (AYMESA)
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 3-door car-derived van 2-door coupé utility (pick up)
Platform	Gamma platform
Related	Opel Combo C Opel Meriva A Opel Tigra TwinTop B
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L X10XE I3 (petrol) 1.0 L Z10XEP I3 (petrol) 1.2 L Z12XE I4 (petrol) 1.2 L Z12XEP I4 (petrol) 1.4 L X14XE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Z14XE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L Z14XEP I4 (petrol) 1.8 L Z18XE I4 (petrol) 1.3 L CDTI I4 (diesel) 1.7 L DI I4 (diesel) 1.7 L DTI I4 (diesel) 1.7 L CDTI I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,491 mm (98.1 in)
Length	3,817 mm (150.3 in) (hatchback) 4,181 mm (164.6 in) (saloon)
Width	1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in) 1,430 mm (56.3 in) (saloon)

The Corsa C was revealed in 1999, and introduced to the European market in October 2000 and the facelift arriving in August 2003. 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. 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. GM South Africa markets the hatchback simply as The New Corsa, and the pickup version as the Corsa Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa. The Corsa hatchback in South Africa does not have the same front fascia as the European Corsa. Instead, it has the same front fascia as the Latin American Chevrolet Corsa, possibly because GM South Africa wanted the same front fascia as the sedan and pickup. Swapping with the European front fascia would be expensive sawing and welding due to the Latin American Corsa's sharper headlights.

This car was 2001 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.

In Japan, where the car was sold through Yanase as the Opel Vita, production ended in April 2004 due to sluggish sales.

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  Pre-facelift model

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  Opel Corsa 3-door (2003–2006)

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  Opel Corsa 3-door (2003–2006)

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  Opel Corsa 5-door (2003–2006)

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  Interior

Safety

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 3-door hatchback variant on a 2002 registration:

Test	Score	Points
Overall:	N/A	N/A
Adult occupant:		25
Child occupant:	N/A	N/A
Pedestrian:		9
Safety assist:	N/A	N/A

Mexico

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

In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV called the Opel Meriva, development of which began under Opel in Rüsselsheim.

The Corsa C was manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produced this car model is located in Rosario, 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.

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  Chevrolet Corsa 5-door

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  Chevrolet Corsa saloon

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  Chevrolet Montana pickup truck

Oceania

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 1.8L 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 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 below-par safety features. The Kalos-based Barina was subsequently replaced with a rebadged version of the Chevrolet Sonic.

United Kingdom

This Corsa was a huge success for Vauxhall in Britain, being 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.

Engine specifications

The Corsa C was introduced with a 1.7 L DTI Ecotec turbodiesel engine supplied by Isuzu (Circle L) with 75 hp (55 kW). 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 65 PS (48 kW). From 2003 a new 1.3 L CDTI Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (MultiJet) which produced 70 PS (51 kW) and a 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu which produced 100 PS (74 kW). This new 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec featured a variable geometry turbocharger.

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 125 PS (92 kW) and 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) 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 80 PS (59 kW).

Petrol engines
Model	Production	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note
1.0 Ecotec	2000–2003	I3	973 cc	58 PS (43 kW; 57 hp) at 5600 rpm	85 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm
1.0 Ecotec	2003–2006	I3	998 cc	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 5600 rpm	88 N⋅m (65 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm	Twinport
1.2 Ecotec	2000–2004	I4	1,199 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5600 rpm	110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm
1.2 Ecotec	2004–2006	I4	1,229 cc	80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 5600 rpm	110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm	Twinport
1.4 Ecotec	2000–2003	I4	1,389 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 6000 rpm	125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm
1.4 Ecotec	2003–2006	I4	1,364 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5600 rpm	125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm	Twinport
1.8 Ecotec	2000–2003	I4	1,796 cc	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 6000 rpm	165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 4600 rpm	GSi
Brazilian engines
1.0 L 8V VHC	2002–2005	I4		71 PS (70 hp)		Joy
1.0 L 8V VHC FlexPower	2006–2009	I4		77 / 78 PS (76 / 77 hp)		Joy/Maxx
1.4 L 8V Econo.Flex	2008–2012	I4		99 / 105 PS (98 / 104 hp)		Maxx/Premium
1.8 L 8V MPFI	2002–2005	I4		102 PS (101 hp)		Premium/SS
1.8 L 8V FlexPower	2005–2009	I4		112 / 114 PS (111 / 113 hp)		Premium/SS
Diesel engines
Model	Production	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note
1.3 CDTI Ecotec	2003–2006	I4	1,248 cc	70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) at 4000 rpm	170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 1750–2500 rpm	Fiat engine
1.7 DI	2000–2003	I4	1,686 cc	65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) at 4400 rpm	130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 2000–3000 rpm	No intercooler
1.7 DTI	2000–2003	I4	1,686 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4400 rpm	165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 1800–3000 rpm
1.7 CDTI Ecotec	2003–2005	I4	1,686 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 4400 rpm	240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 2300 rpm	VGT

Corsa D (2006–2014)

Corsa D
Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Corsa
Production	2006–2014
Assembly	Eisenach, Germany Zaragoza, Spain
Designer	Niels Loeb
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 3-door car-derived van
Platform	SCCS platform
Related	Fiat Punto Alfa Romeo MiTo
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L A10XEP (LDB) I3 (petrol) 1.2 L A12XEL(LWD) I4 (petrol) 1.2 L A12XER(LDC) I4 (petrol) 1.4 L A14XEL (L2Z) I4 (petrol) 1.4 L A14XER (LDD) I4 (petrol) 1.4 L A14NEL (LUH) turbo I4 (gpetrol) 1.6 L A16LER (LDW) turbo I4 (petrol) 1.3 L LDV I4 (diesel) 1.3 L LSF I4 (diesel) 1.7 L Circle L engine I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5 and 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,511 mm (98.9 in)
Length	3,999 mm (157.4 in)
Width	1,737 mm (68.4 in)
Height	1,488 mm (58.6 in)
Curb weight	1,100 kg (2,425 lb)

The Corsa D was created using a new version of the SCCS platform, which was co-developed by General Motors/Opel and Fiat, and is also employed by the 2006 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 is available in both three and five-door versions, and marketed as a Vauxhall in the UK. 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 75 PS (55 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW). The 192 PS (141 kW) OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS (55 kW) 1.3 CDTI engine was updated in mid-2007 to bring CO₂ levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that 12 months' Vehicle Excise Duty in the UK costs £30 and is eligible for the Plan 2000E (a rebate of 2000€ in the purchase of a new car) in Spain. The car is also used as the villain car in Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

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 Corsa from the Australian new car market.

In addition to not being sold in the United States or Canada, the Corsa D was never available in Japan either, 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, a designer was dared to work an image of a shark into the interior. He managed to hide it so well, on the hinge of the glove compartment, that it was never removed, and features on all production models.

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  Opel Corsa 5-door

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  Dashboard

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  Opel Corsa OPC

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  Opel Corsa GSi

Safety

Euro NCAP test results for a LHD, 3-door hatchback variant on a 2006 registration:

Test	Score	Points
Overall:	N/A	N/A
Adult occupant:		34
Child occupant:		32
Pedestrian:		19
Safety assist:	N/A	N/A

FlexFix

FlexFix is an optional integrated bicycle rack. It is essentially a concealed drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear bumper. On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, rear licence 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 UK.

OPC

In 2007, Opel introduced sport version of Corsa tuned by Opel Performance Center (OPC) – Corsa OPC. Corsa have 1.6-liter I4 turbo engine with 141 kW (192 PS; 189 hp) at 5.850 rpm and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) of torque at 1,980 to 5,850 rpm, with overboost function which boost up torque figure to 266 N⋅m (196 lb⋅ft). 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time is 7.2 s and top speed is 225 km/h (140 mph). Differences with standard Corsa in interior are sporty Recaro seats, OPC steering wheel and gear knob, instrument dials with OPC background. At exterior there are different front and rear bumper with triangle shaped exhaust, and wind difusors. There is also OPC tail spoilers and skirts. Car have stiffer and lower suspension than regular Corsa. Standard rims are 17-inch and optional 18-inch. Corsa OPC is only available as 3-door version.

OPC Nürburgring Edition

2013 OPC Nürburgring Edition, in Santiago Carshow, Chile 2012

The Opel Performance Center in 2011 launched a hardcore version of the Corsa OPC – Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition. The engine is the same, 1.6-liter turbo, but it has been tuned to punch out 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) and 250 Nm (280 Nm with overboost function) of torque at 2,250 to 5,850 rpm. 0–100 km/h time is 6.8 seconds and top speed is 230 km/h (143 mph). New upgrades include Brembo brake packages, recalibrated ABS, traction stability management system, Remus exhaust, and mechanical slip differential which in this segment of cars (supermini/B-segment) only have MINI Cooper JCW. Corsa comes with 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. Corsa is available in Henna Red, Grasshopper Green, Graphite Black (available as matte colour), and Casablanca White.

Engines

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).

Petrol engines
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emissions
1.0	I3	998 cc	60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) at 5600 rpm	88 N⋅m (65 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm		134 g/km
1.2	I4	1229 cc	80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 5600 rpm	110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft) at 4400 rpm		139 g/km
1.4	I4	1364 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5600 rpm	125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm		139 g/km
1.6T	I4	1598 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5000 rpm	210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1850–5000 rpm	GSi/SRi	189 g/km
1.6T OPC/VXR	I4	1598 cc	192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) at 5850 rpm	230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1980–5800 rpm	OPC/VXR	190 g/km
Diesel engines
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emissions
1.3 CDTI	I4	1,248 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,000 rpm	170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm		119 g/km
1.3 CDTI	I4	1,248 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000 rpm	200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm		127 g/km
1.7 CDTI	I4	1,686 cc	125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) at 4,000 rpm	280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 2,300 rpm		130 g/km

2010 facelift

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. 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 (S/S) are in bold in CO2 column]

Petrol engines
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emissions
1.0 S&S	I3	998 cc	65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) at 5,300 rpm	90 N⋅m (66 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm	Twinport	117
1.2 VVT	I4	1,229 cc	85 PS (63 kW; 84 hp) at 5,600 rpm	115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 4,400 rpm		124/129 (2010–) 119 g/km (2011–)
1.4 VVT		1,398 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 5,600 rpm	130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm		129 g/km
1.4 T S&S		1,368 cc	120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4,800–6,000 rpm	175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–4,800 rpm	2012–	129 g/km
1.6T		1,598 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000 rpm	210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,850–5,000 rpm	GSi	171 g/km
			192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) at 5,850 rpm	230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 1,980–5,800 rpm	OPC/VXR	172 g/km
			210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) at 5,850 rpm	250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 2,250–5,850 rpm	OPC Nürburgring Edition	178 g/km
Diesel engines
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emissions
1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX	I4	1,248 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 4,000 rpm	190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm		112 g/km (2010–) 105 g/km (2011–)
			95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 4,000 rpm	210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm		115 g/km (2010–) 95 g/km (2011–)
1.7 CDTI ecoFLEX		1,686 cc	130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 4,000 rpm	300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–2,500 rpm		118 g/km

Hybrid

At the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Opel unveiled the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery.

2011 facelift

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 gain the latest 2008 Vauxhall badge on the front grille, tailgate and steering wheel). A new 'Touch and Connect' multimedia system from Bosch will be available as an option on certain Corsas, replacing the CD60 unit. Alloy wheels are upgraded on SXI, SE and OPC/VXR versions. Production ended in late 2014, with the Adam styled Corsa E released.

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  Opel Corsa 3-door

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  Opel Corsa OPC Nürburgring Edition since 2011

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Corsa E (2014–present)

Corsa E
File:2016 Opel Corsa EcoFlex 5-door (CH), front right.jpg
Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Corsa
Production	2014–present
Assembly	Eisenach, Germany Zaragoza, Spain
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 3-door car-derived van
Platform	SCCS platform
Related	Opel Adam
Powertrain
Transmission	5 and 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,021 mm (158.3 in)
Width	1,736 mm (68.3 in) – 1,746 mm (68.7 in)
Height	1,479 mm (58.2 in) – 1,481 mm (58.3 in)
Curb weight	1,120 kg (2,469 lb) – 1,237 kg (2,727 lb)

File:Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation (E) – Heckansicht, 24. Dezember 2015, Ratingen.jpg

Opel Corsa 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX Innovation (Germany)

The Corsa E debuted at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. The basic chassis architecture of this fifth-generation Corsa is the same as its predecessor’s, so exterior and interior dimensions are identical, give or take a few millimetres, but every exterior panel is new. Led by Brit Mark Adams, Opel’s design team has taken various style cues from the brand’s latest models and distilled them into a supermini shape. Interior space stayed the same, as has the 285-litre boot, but every part of the instrument panel and dashboard is completely new. All of the exterior sheet metal (except the roof) has been revised, but the underlying chassis and body structure (especially the glasshouse) is carried over from Corsa D.

IntelliLink infotainment system can be connected up to Apple or Android smartphones via USB or Bluetooth. The newest iteration of this will "mirror" your phone onto the touchscreen, allowing you to use things like your Google Maps or Spotify through voice command as well as use Siri voice control.

A reinforced, stiffer front sub-frame and new front suspension geometry, plus a new speed-sensitive electric power-steering system, have been designed to sharpen the handling and provide more front-end bite. Two types of suspension – comfort and sport – will also be offered.

It has been revealed that a new Corsa (likely named the Corsa F) will be released in 2020, with the Corsa E finishing production that year.

Corsa OPC/VXR

Opel Corsa OPC

In February 2015, Opel introduced OPC version of Corsa E. Compared to the previous-generation model, power output has increased by 15PS to 207PS (204 bhp) from 1.6 Turbo engine, with a maximum torque of 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) between 1900 and 5800 rpm. An overboost function increases torque to 280Nm (206 lb-ft) when needed. As a result, the Corsa OPC is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds and to reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h (143 mph).

The Corsa OPC features a sports chassis with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology, which enables the damping forces to adapt to the frequency of the car to balance sportiness with comfort. The suspension is lowered by 10mm (0.39 in) compared to standard Corsa models, and the car also gets an optimised steering system with more direct and precise reactions. OPC also worked on the brakes, adding 308mm discs on the front axle.

Opel also offers the Corsa OPC Performance Package, which includes 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 brings a Brembo high performance braking system with 330mm braking discs on the front axle.

Styling wise, the Corsa OPC/VXR get 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 take centre stage, with other upgrades including the flat-bottomed leather steering wheel, OPC gear knob and sports pedals along, as well as OPC design instruments.

Engines

Under the bonnet, all-new 1.0 three-cylinder ECOTEC engine – the direct-injection turbo will offer 90 PS or 115 PS – both giving 170Nm of torque – with a six-speed manual box, while a new six-speed auto is optional on selected engines. Start/Stop tech is standard and, in three-door guise, the lower-powered model can hit sub-100g/km. The entry-level engine are a 70 PS 1.2-litre petrol, while turbo and non-turbo 1.4s offer 100 PS and 90 PS respectively. The 1.3 CDTI will continue with 75PS, now hitting as little as 85g/km CO2 and capable of 3,2l/100 km. An ecoFLEX version will be available from launch, too, with target CO2 emissions of under 85g/km.

Petrol engines
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emissions
1.0T SIDI S/S	I3	999 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 3700–6000 rpm	170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 1800–3700 rpm		102–100 g/km
			115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5000–6000 rpm	170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 1800–4500 rpm		115–114 g/km
1.2	I4	1229 cc	70 PS (51 kW; 69 hp) at 5600 rpm	115 N⋅m (85 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm	Only Available for short time after release in hatchbacks then the engine was dropped	126–124 g/km
1.4		1398 cc	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 6000 rpm	130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm		114–129 g/km
1.4 Turbo		1364 cc	100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 3500–6000 rpm	200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850–3500 rpm		122–119 g/km
1.6 Turbo		1598 cc	207 PS (152 kW; 204 hp) at 5850 rpm	245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) (overboost 280 (207)) at 1900–5800 rpm	OPC/VXR	174 g/km
Diesel engines
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Note	CO2 emissions
1.3 CDTI S/S	I4	1248 cc	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 3750 rpm	190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2500 rpm		100–99 g/km
			95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) at 3750 rpm	190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 1500–2500 rpm		82–101 g/km

Corsavan

The Corsavan is a car-derived van produced since 1994 based on the corresponding generation of the Corsa supermini.

Corsavan variants of later-generation Corsas have also been sold under the Opel/Vauxhall brand.

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  Opel Corsavan second generation

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  Opel Corsavan third generation

Popularity

From the first Corsa being sold in Britain on 2 April 1993, sales had reached 1,371,573 within 16 years of its launch, by which time the Corsa was in its third generation.

External links

• Opel Corsa on Opel Media Site
• Official international Opel Corsa website
• Ireland official Opel Corsa website
• Opel Corsa Blueprints