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Vauxhall Corsa-e is still the brand’s bestseller

New Vauxhall Corsa is still the best-selling vehicle, according to the latest car sales and registration figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A total of 26,215 Corsas have been registered in the first seven months of 2021, and the Corsa-e has also marked a record as the best-selling all-electric model in the segment. The brand continues its electric expansion and will aim at delivering an electrified variant of all its models by 2024. Vauxhall’s plan is to offer only electric vehicles until 2028.

The Corsa-e has been the best-selling vehicle in the Small Battery Electric Vehicle sector this year with 3,120 registrations in 2021.

Paul Willcox, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: As a British brand, it’s fantastic to see the Corsa remain the UK’s best-selling new car. With electric sales continuing to grow at a rapid pace, we’re proud to see the new Corsa-e retain its spot at the top of the sales charts, bringing affordable all-electric options to our customers.

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The vehicle is available with a fully electric powertrain along with a choice of efficient petrol and diesel engines. The zero-emission Corsa-e was voted The Sun Car of the Year, thanks to its efficiency and capabilities.

August 5, 2021
ATS CORSA RR Turbo SERIE CARBONIO – Sold out for 2021!
ATS CORSA succeeded in creating a special project with the RR Turbo CLUB SPORT, which managed to achieve the perfect balance between low costs and high performance.

Now raising the bar of the quality and performance even higher, the revised CORSA presents even more cool features. Some of these include a glossy or matte autoclave-molded carbon fiber bodywork finish. The choice of carbon fiber allows the car to achieve an exceptional power-to-weight ratio of 1.38 kg/hp when considering a maximum power output of up to 600hp and a dry weight of just 830kg.

For the inside, engineers decided to mimic the cabin of an F1 car. The most notable new addition is the ultra-compact 300mm multifunctional steering wheel, a large 5.5-inch TFT display, and an additional 7cm of extra space above the driver’s legs.

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Other features:
- Carbon bodywork (only 25kg).
- 18″ ATS Corsa solid milled forged wheels.
- CNC machined Ergal F1-style high-tech steering wheel with large 5.5″ TFT display and integrated paddle shift.
- Frontal security crashbox in Honeycomb.
- Manual three-way dampers (electronic on request).
- Complete carbon and Ergal intake system with further reduced weight.
- Pneumatic lifting system with 3 AirJacks.
- Winner Techno Package. On request, for the most demanding drivers, it offers 12-way Traction Control and assisted gear shifting.
July 28, 2021
Vauxhall Corsa remains brand’s best-seller so far for 2021

New Vauxhall Corsa remains the brand’s best-selling new car so far this year, according to new reports.

There are a total of 24,399 Corsas registered in the first six months of 2021. Vauxhall’s all-electric Corsa-e was also one of the most popular vehicles among customers. In fact, the Corsa-e has been the best selling new car in the small Battery Electric Vehicles segment this year with 2,795 registrations in 2021. This success has helped Vauxhall increase and share of the passenger car and LCV market by 0.2 percent, having sold about 53, 450 vehicles in 2021.

Customers now can easily purchase their Vauxhall via the brand’s Online Store, from the comfort of their home. Furthermore, customers can arrange a live video viewing of any Vauxhall vehicle and proceed to an online purchase all via Vauxhall’s online store.

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As it comes to the new Corsa, it is available with a wide choice of petrol and diesel engines. As it comes to the zero-emission Corsa-e, it can also be personalized in many different ways. In fact, the EV was also voted The Sun Car of the Year, thanks to its 209-mile WLTP range, affordable price, and fun driving characteristics.

July 5, 2021
Vauxhall are nominated for winners in 7 categories at the Fleet News Awards 2021 event
Vauxhall’s commercial lineup is nominated for seven Fleet Awards this year, including the advanced Corsa, Mokka, Insignia, Vivaro-e, Vivaro, and Combo model lineups.

The Corsa model family has been nominated in the Best Small Car category and the all-new Mokka and new Insignia are nominated for the Best Compact SUV and Best Upper Medium Car categories.

The event, Best Fleet Manufacturer has also nominated two of Vauxhall’s van lineups – Movano-e and Movano. In fact, Vauxhall is now one of the few LCV automobile manufacturers to be able to offer fleets of fully electric Light Commercial Vehicle models across its entire lineup and helping businesses optimize their costs and vehicle taxes.

The fully electric Vivaro-e has also been nominated for the Best Zero Emission Van title, having already won International Van of the Year and van of the year titles from What Car?, DrivingElectric, and Van Fleet World Awards.

Vauxhall has received nominations in the following categories:

Cars
- Best Small Car – Vauxhall Corsa
- Best Upper Medium Car – Vauxhall Insignia
- Best Compact SUV – Vauxhall Mokka
Vans
- Fleet Manufacturer of the Year (Van) – Vauxhall
- Best Small Van – Vauxhall Combo
- Best Medium Van – Vauxhall Vivaro
- Best Zero Emission Van – Vauxhall Vivaro-e
James Taylor, Sales and Marketing Director, Vauxhall, said: The Fleet News Awards are one of the industry highlights of the year and we are very pleased to be nominated in seven categories by Fleet News. The new models nominated, including Corsa, Mokka, Insignia, Vivaro-e, Vivaro and Combo, have received great feedback from our business customers and we hope this is recognised by the Fleet News judging panel.
June 2, 2021
Vauxhall Corsa-e remains one of the best-selling vehicles in the UK

The new Vauxhall Corsa is the best-selling vehicle in UK so far this year, according to the latest new car sales and registration details revealed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

In fact, Corsa remains the best-selling vehicle for the past 8 months, including June, July, September, and November last year. However, the highest number of sales is recorded in 2021, as Vauxhall announced 16,381 registrations, while Corsa-e remains the best-selling BEV, with 1,706 units sold.

Commenting on the results, Paul Willcox, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: It’s great to see the new Vauxhall Corsa remain the UK’s best-selling car and we’re proud that its all-electric version, Corsa-e, is the UK’s best-selling small EV. Customer interest in electric cars and vans in the UK is at an all-time high and Vauxhall is continually expanding its line-up to offer class-leading electrified vehicles, not least with a fully electric van line-up to come before the end of the year.

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Customers can also purchase their Vauxhall vehicle via the brand’s online store, which brings the car-shopping procedure to the world of digital and in every buyer’s home. By using the digital platform, buyers can arrange a live video viewing any model and proceed to the configuration and personalization panel and then finalize the purchase, all this via a laptop.

The latest generation Corsa is available with a fully electric engine and a choice of agile petrol and diesel units.

Source: Vauxhall

May 5, 2021
Vauxhall introduces updated prices and specifications for 2021 Corsa and Corsa-e

Vauxhall is making the switch to electric even easier with lower on-the-road prices across the all-electric Corsa-e range, as part of its 2021 model updates to both the Corsa and Corsa-e.

Alongside the new on-the-road prices for the new all-electric Corsa-e, the 2021 Corsa and Corsa-e models feature new styling updates, a wider trim selection and new engines for the Corsa.

Order banks for the 2021 Corsa and Corsa-e are already open. Prices for the Corsa start from £16,440 in SE trim, while the all-electric Corsa-e starts from £26,640* in SE Nav Premium trim.

Corsa-e

A key change for 2021 models is the on-the-road price reduction across every all-electric Corsa-e variant, with savings of more than £1,000 on-the-road for entry-level SE Nav Premium models, making the fully electric model even more affordable.

All Corsa-e trim levels have also been renamed for 2021, and now include ‘Premium’ as part of the new naming structure in recognition of the comprehensive standard equipment. The Corsa-e is available in SE Nav Premium, SRi Nav Premium and Elite Nav Premium.

New for Corsa-e 2021 model line-up is the sportier SRi Nav Premium trim which adds 17-inch alloy wheels, sports seats, specific SRi interior with red accents, dark-tinted rear windows and sports pedals. This means customers looking for a sporty Corsa can now choose between the petrol and diesel variants, as well as the all-electric Corsa-e.

All Corsa-e models feature a 50kWh battery and 100kW (136PS) electric motor, capable of up to 209 miles from a single charge. Supporting up to 100kW rapid charging, an 80% charge can be achieved in just 30 minutes. And if that wasn’t enough, the all-electric Corsa-e was recently honoured as The Sun’s Car of the Year as part of the News UK Motor Awards.

Corsa

Petrol and diesel variants of the Corsa will now be available in SE, SE Premium, SRi, SRi Premium, Elite, Elite Nav, Elite Nav Premium and Ultimate Nav trims. Elite trim is new for 2021 and sits below Elite Nav and Elite Nav Premium models, aimed at customers who require the same levels of standard equipment but do not need built-in navigation.

The SRi models now come with Vauxhall’s light pack as standard – featuring LED front fog lights, LED taillights and automatic lighting control. SRi and SRi Premium models come as standard with 17-inch bi-colour wheels, helping the model stand out on the road.

A key change for 2021 Corsa vehicles is the introduction of a new 1.2 Turbo 130PS 8-speed automatic engine with Normal, Eco and Sport modes, available on SRi and Ultimate Nav models. Featuring a stylish twin exhaust for a sportier look, the eight-speed unit is capable of 0-60mph in just 8.2 seconds. A 1.2 75PS engine is now also available on Elite models.

December 29, 2020
Vauxhall introduces 48-hour test drive programme on Corsa-e

Vauxhall is offering potential buyers a 48-hour test drive in the all-electric Corsa-e for a limited time only.

The ‘Switch it up’ test drive offer runs from now until 1st November and gives potential buyers two full days to experience the all-electric Corsa-e. The offer will particularly help potential first-time electric buyers to find out how easy it is to live with a fully electric vehicle like the Corsa-e.

Powered by a 50kWh battery, the Corsa-e comes with a zero-emissions range of up to 209 miles from a single charge and supports up to 100kW rapid charging technology – allowing for an 80 percent charge in as little as 30 minutes.

Vauxhall offers with the Corsa-e a free six-month subscription to the Polar public charging network, the UK’s largest public charging network with more than 7,000 charging points nationwide. Vauxhall is also offering buyers a PCH rental at £275 with an advance of £2,200.

November 24, 2020
New Vauxhall Corsa benefits from new engine lineup

A few weeks after the unveiling of the next-gen electric Corsa, Vauxhall team presents new range of high-efficiency petrol and diesel engines. Offering reduced fuel consumption and agility, new Corsa will benefit from even more options and even more enhanced technologies.

Compared to the current engine in the new Corsa range, the new power units come with notably reduced fuel consumption and a higher output level. The new lineup includes the entry-level 1.2-liter 75hp petrol unit and the award-winning three-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged 1.2-liter 100hp all-aluminum unit. Both of these are joined by a 1.5-liter diesel with 100hp and maximum torque of 250Nm.

Further to the enhancement to the engine lineup, the new engines come with additional gearbox options – the range is topped by an eight-speed lightweight automatic transmission, a five-speed manual and a choice between a six-speed manual or a revised eight-speed automatic for the 100hp unit. Furthermore, for optimal exhaust after-treatment, the dedicated emission reduction system, consisting of a passive oxidation catalyst/NOx absorber, AdBlue injector, SCR catalyst and Diesel Particulate Filter, is blended in a single unit.

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The all-new Corsa comes with tons of assistance systems such as front collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, intelligent speed control and limiter, lane keep assist and traffic sigh recognition. In terms of infotainment, driver and passengers will benefit from Multimedia Radio, Multimedia Navi with 7.0-inch color touchscreen and Vauxhall Connect.

Sweet!

Source: Vauxhall

June 26, 2019
Vauxhall has announced details for the Corsa GSi: Check’em out!

Even after 25 years on the British market, Vauxhall can still show off with the Corsa. Something more, the team has planned to make a dramatic return in GSi guise this year and showcase a new and revised Insignia GSi machine.

The vehicle will be available for ordering later in 2018 and will benefit from an already popular features: it will borrow key chassis and design elements from the Corsa VXR, but it will also try to offer more interior space and improved drivetrain efficiency.

The GSi will be offered in a tree-door body design with sweet design changes. For example, buyers will be pleased to know that there are new and larger air intakers and revised honeycomb grille design. There is also a glimpse of sportiness, thanks to the carbon-trimmed details and sill extensions. The rear catches the eye with deep spoiler, which functions as a sweet aesthetic upgrade, but at the same time contributes to better downforce. Sweet.

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In terms of interior, driver and passengers will be sitting in leather Recaro seats, while drivers will enjoy a good ride with a leather sporty wheel, aluminum pedals and tons of hi-tech gadgets. To mention just a few: IntelliLink infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Source: Vauxhall

March 21, 2018
AEB system: is it that popular and important as they want us to see it?

New car sales researches revealed what majority of people prefer when it comes to buying a new vehicle. Analyzed by independent researchers, results show that buyers mainly prefer cars with more safety features, but for some reason not everyone is into the Autonomous Emergency Braking. Interesting.

However, good thing is to know that people are heading towards safety, instead of some overall useless hi-tech tweaks, right? However, results show some mixed opinions as it comes to standard safety equipment. Although the first vehicles in the rank have great safety suites, also in the top 3 is the Vauxhall Corsa: a neat vehicle, but with twice as less safety stuff, compared with the leader in the list: the C-Class.

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However, one of the most handy and reliable systems, the Autonomous Emergency Braking is available with all of the list with most popular cars. Some brands include it as a part of the standard equipment, others prefer to gear it optionally – with client’s personal preferences.

So, what are people into? Here’s the full list:

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
AEB is named Collision Prevention Assist Plus and is part of the standard equipment.

Volkswagen Golf
The good ol’ Golf lineup incorporates the system to almost all of its models as a part of the standard equipment. Fun thing is that VW does not offer AEB as an extra.

Nissan Qashqai
This one also incorporates the AEB system to almost all vehicles in the lineup, but also offers it as an additional feature.

Ford Focus
Coming by the name of Active City Stop, the system is fitted to surprisingly low number of vehicle models, but the good news is that Ford team offers it as a standalone feature for reasonable pricing.

Vauxhall Astra
The trustworthy Astra also appears to sort of not like the AEB: the vehicles, equipped with this system are as low as 34% of the whole range. Good thing is that AEB is optionally available.

MINI
The system also comes as optional extra and is simply named Driving Assistant.

VW Polo
Named City Emergency Braking, the AEB is available only as a part of the optional “ACC” pack.

Ford Fiesta
The Fiesta also does not incorporate the system as part of the standard pack and offers it as a standalone purchase.

Vauxhall Mokka
Although popular and reliable, the whole lineup does not feature AEB even as a standard feature.

Vauxhall Corsa
Just like the Mokka, Corsa lineup tends to not like the AEB: it is not available even as optional feature.

Source: Thatcham

July 26, 2016
Corsa OPS is Ready to Hit the Road

After the incredible positive feedback, the Corsa OPC is ready for the road. This is the fastest member of the Corsa lineup and mixes incredible sporty character and wonderful adaptive body, suitable for every track. The almost four-meter long vehicle demonstrates a high-torque engine, that brings 207 hp (152 kW). In fact the sporty style doesn’t affect the interior in any way. The cabin is still comfortable and brings further pleasure of driving.

The Corsa’s design catches the eye with the redesigned and large air intakers, the exclusive paint and wonderful lines, that connect to the back of the car.

The rear really continues the sporty affair, by the overall flamboyant vision. The tailpipes and exhaust systems, add even more drama to the beautiful looks.

The interior comes with Recaro performance seats, leather steering wheel, OPC gear knob and especially designed pedals. The inside of the Corsa is a really comfortable place, despite the overall sporty character.

Under the hood you will find a wonderful 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, that delivers 207 hp (152 kW) and a maximum torque of 245 Nm. This is a front-wheel-drive car and is geared with a six-speed transmission, that is especially designed for short and fast shifts. The Corsa OPS goes from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds. The top speed is 230 km/h (127 mph).

One of the main changes in the OPS Corsa is the especially developed chassi, that brings the Fequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology. As the name suggests, the system adapts to the overall frequency of the car and creates wonderful balance between comfort and flexibility.

And this is not all! For people, who want even greater sporty feel, Opel offers the Corsa OPC Performance Pack. It includes 18-inch wheels, Michelin tires, different chassis set-up. The pack also includes with high-performance brake system.

Source: Opel

April 22, 2015

Opel Corsa Gets 150 hp Turbo Engine

2015 Corsa is getting a 150 horsepower 1.4 ECOTEC Turbo engine. The sporty new unit will be offered on both the three- and five-door variants. The result is better driving experience and performance. Besides the additional horsepower, the car receives more torque as well. Precisely it is measured at 220 Nm, which actually contributes to the 8.9 seconds acceleration time for the 0-100 km/h sprint. The top speed of 207 km/h speaks for itself. The unit is coupled with a six-speed transmission that drives the front wheels.

Although this engine is more powerful than the Corsa 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo with only 115 hp, it shows great efficiency. The car needs only 5.9 liters of fuel per 100 km. If you wonder about the CO2 emissions, they are 136 g/km.

In addition, this particular Corsa will be offered in two trim choices: the so called Color Edition and the INNOVATION. There is also a Turbo Plus Package that offers additional equipment which is similar to the OPC version of the car.

To go into details, inside the Color Edition one will find wide range of standard features such as aluminum sports pedals and in the rear – a darkly tinted Solar Protect heat-absorbing glazing. In addition, there are also steering wheel with controls for the audio and cruise control. On the outside this model stands out with high-gloss black roof and grille, chrome exhaust tailpipe, fog lights and 17-inch wheels.

INNOVATION trim is all about luxury. It adds chrome window trim and door handles. The other features that are worth mentioning here are the bi-xenon headlamps, the LED daytime running lights as well as the automatic low beam lighting and the rain sensor for the wiper blades.

As mentioned there is a Turbo Plus Package available. It mimics the OPC car with front and rear spoiler lip, body-colored side sills and a roof spoiler. Two elements are made of carbon – the exterior mirrors and the grille. Inside there is a sports steering wheel, Recaro sport seats, gearshift knob and handbrake wrapped in black leather.

	Corsa 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo	Corsa 1.4 Turbo	Corsa OPC 1.6 Turbo

Emission classification	Euro 6	Euro 6	Euro 6
Number of cylinders	3	4	4
Displacement (cm3)	999	1,364	1,598
Max. output in kW (hp) / at rpm	85 (115) / 5,000-6,000	110 (150) / 5,000	152 (207) / 5,800
Max. torque in Nm / at rpm	170 / 1,800-4,500	220 / 3,000-4,500	245 (Overboost: 280) / 1,900-5,800

Acceleration 0-100 km/h in s	10.3	8.9	6.8
Elasticity 80-120 km/h in 5th gear in s	10.4	9.9	6.4
Maximum speed in km/h	195	207	230
Fuel consumption in l/100 km combined cycle	4.9	5.9	7.5
CO2 emissions in g/km combined cycle	115-114*	136	174
Efficiency class	C-B*	D	F

Entry-level price in euros	16,390 (Edition)	17,380 (Color Edition)	24,395

Source: Opel

March 19, 2015

Tag: Corsa

So, what are people into? Here’s the full list: