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Vauxhall Corsa-e is still the brand’s bestseller

2021 Vauxhall Corsa-e 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.

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

Vauxhall Corsa remains brand’s best-seller so far for 2021

2021 Vauxhall Corsa-e 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.

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

2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate 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.

2021 Vauxhall Mokka

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

2021 Vauxhall

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

2021 Vauxhall Corsa-e 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.

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

New Vauxhall Corsa benefits from new engine lineup

2019-Vauxhall-Corsa-910 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.

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!

2018 Vauxhall Corsa GSi 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.

2018 Vauxhall Corsa GSi

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.

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.

2018 Vauxhall Corsa GSi

Source: Vauxhall

March 21, 2018

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

2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 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.

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

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

Vauxhall Corsa VXR Leaks Ahead of Geneva Debut

Vauxhall Corsa VXR has just been revealed in pictures. The ultra-powerful small hot-hatch will be premiered officially at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March. Vauxhall says that the car benefits from significant revisions in technology, new interior and exterior design improvements as well as new Corsa’s chassis. In addition, the vehicle shows literally breath-taking performance: it covers the 0-60mph sprint in only 6.8 seconds on its way to a top speed of 143mph.

This result is due to the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, which produces 205 hp (150 kW) and 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) of torque from lower revs between 1,900rpm and 5,800rpm. An overboost facility provides an additional 35Nm of torque, ideal for swift and safe overtaking.

Despite these numbers, Corsa VXR is still capable of achieving 37.7mpg on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 174g/km. The engine drives the front wheels via a second-generation six-speed transmission with a short, fluid gearchange.

The company has worked closely with Koni, a damper-supplier, in order to create the Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology.

FSD allows damping forces to adapt to the car’s movements, thus maintaining the body control when the car is driven fast.

Further improvements include a lowering in car’s height by 10 mm. In addition, Vauxhall is offering a two-stage switchable electronic stability programme (ESP) and traction control (TC) with the Corsa VXR. In Competition Mode the traction control is inactive, while the ESP is relaxed to allow less intervention. For track use, the ESP can be fully disabled.

Steering was made more direct and precise, while Michelin 215/45 R17 tyres and 308mm front brake discs take care for better stopping power. For Corsa VXR “die-hard-fans” keen to enhance their car’s dynamics still further, there is the optional Performance Package. It comprises of Drexler limited-slip differential, larger 330mm-diameter Brembo front brake discs, 18-inch alloy wheels and more focused FSD damper.

The standard model will come with bi-xenon lighting and a choice of six exterior colours. The new exterior design features more aggressive front-end design, large air intakes and an aluminium-framed opening below the headlights.

There is also a small scoop which finds itself below the bonnet. In addition, the side-sill extensions improve the performance of the car, while a rear spoiler provides downforce over the back axle. The twin Remus exhaust pipes distinguish the model from the regular Corsa.

Inside, the car features standard Recaro seats, leather, flat-bottomed steering wheel, sports pedals, as well as a VXR gear-lever and instruments. The front windscreen is heated and Intellilink connectivity for Apple iOS and Android smartphones also come at no cost.

Source: Vauxhall

February 4, 2015

Vauxhall Announces More Details on 2015 Corsa

2015 Vauxhall Corsa was unveiled more than a month ago but only in pictures and scarce details. Now the company is releasing the more technical details of the fourth-generation of its famous model. Vauxhall’s new Corsa will make a world premiere at next month’s 2014 Paris Motor Show. The event will take place in the beautiful French capital between 4th and 19th of October.

One of the highlights of the vehicle’s engine line-up will be the new 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo petrol engine.

The unit meets the latest Euro 6 emissions regulations. It will be available with either 90 hp (66 kW) or 115 hp (85 kW) outputs, each of which achieves 170 Nm (125 lb-ft) of torque from just 1,800 rpm. These numbers are particularly evident during acceleration.

The Corsa equipped with the engine delivering 115 hp, makes possible the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 10.4 seconds. Furthermore, the new ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo is fitted with Start/Stop technology as a standard. This contributes towards excellent economy. The 90 hp three-door version has a fuel efficiency of just 54.7 mpg on the combined cycle.

Vauxhall is also offering Euro 6 compliant 1.2 and 1.4-litre naturally-aspirated engines with 70 hp (52 kW) and 90 hp (66 kW). There are also the available the more refined Euro 6 compliant 1.3 CDTi engines with 75 hp (55 kW) and 95 hp (70 kW).

In addition, turbo chargers will deliver smooth driving and acceleration at low engine speeds with minimal noise generation. Both diesel engines come with fuel-saving Start/Stop technology fitted as standard. At launch they will be mated to five-speed manual transmission and will also include braking energy recuperation system. The latter reduces CO2 emissions down to 85g/km and achieves fuel consumption of 87.8mpg on the combined cycle.

The pricing of 2015 Vauxhall Corsa will be announced on 2nd October. The first models of the car will go into production later this year.

Source: Vauxhall

August 29, 2014

Vauxhall Reveals Fourth-Generation Corsa

2015 Vauxhall Corsa is the fourth-generation of the famous model which has been just revealed. The company has also announced that the new Corsa will reach production later this year. It will offer enhanced driveability, efficiency, comfort and practicality, and will be perfect for urban driving due to its compact exterior dimensions and clever use of cabin space. Although the fourth-gen model is almost identical in length to the current model, it retains its space utilization for occupants. Many changes have been made, and in fact nearly every other element of its design and engineering has been changed.

Precisely, every single body panel is new. The profile of the car has been overlaid with Brit Mark Adams’ sculptural design. It includes elements such as the ‘blade’ running across the lower door-sections. Inside, the new design can be seen on the instrument panel and dashboard.

New engine is the 1.0-litre three-cylinder ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo. It will be available with either 90 hp (66 kW) or 115 hp (85 kW) outputs, each of which achieves 170 Nm (125 lb-ft) of torque from 1,800rpm.

A new version of Vauxhall’s 1.4 turbo engine will also be included in the engine range. It generates 100 hp (74 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) of torque. Two naturally-aspirated petrol engines: 1.2- and a 1.4-litre, have been revised and adapted for the new Corsa. Additionally, also improved is the 1.3 CDTi diesel engine. Each of the engines can be coupled with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox.

In addition, the new Corsa features entirely redesigned chassis that rolling refinement, ride quality, precise handling and stability. As a matter of fact, the new chassis has no carry-over components from the current model and features new suspension components.

The vehicle has 5 mm lower centre of gravity. This aids stability and roll characteristics. More taut and precise handling is ensured by the stiffer front sub-frame and new front suspension geometry that features new knuckle joints.

Speed-sensitive electric power steering has been added and improvements have also been made to damper characteristics. The rear suspension has also been retuned. Furthermore, the new chassis is complemented by a wide range of driver safety systems that include: Hill Start Assist, Automatic Park Assist and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

Stepping inside, one sees that almost every element of the interior has been redesigned. The newly-designed instrument panel is themed around horizontal lines. 2015 Corsa will be also available with IntelliLink that operates through a 7-inch colour touchscreen.

Moreover, as a standard the car will include heated front seats, steering wheel and windscreen. It will also add soft-tone ambient lighting and a full-size panoramic roof. A wide range of new safety systems are also present. These include Side Blindspot Alert, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, bi-xenon lights and a rear-view camera.

2015 Vauxhall Corsa’s additional details and full pricing will be disclosed later this year.

Source: Vauxhall

July 9, 2014

Car buying trends 2012

2014 Ford Fiesta With less than a month remaining of 2012, the motoring industry is starting to reflect on what cars have proved to be the most popular with consumers looking for something new or used. Whether customers want something new or a used Audi from VCARS.co.uk, in these austere times, they want value for money, and the fact that many new cars that have sold well are smaller, more efficient models shows how much people want to drive on the cheap.

Some of the most popular new cars sold in 2012 are small city cars and superminis. The Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa are two good examples. Given their size, they cost less to buy, but they tend to offer drivers much more in terms of savings than a lower price tag. Smaller cars use less petrol, which at a time when fuel is becoming more expensive by the day is very useful. Meanwhile, small cars also tend to cost less in terms of tax.

As well as smaller new cars, used cars are also growing in popularity. As companies like VCARS sell used cars at great prices, the temptation for motorists who don’t mind buying second-hand is great to say the least. You could get a car that has everything you could ask for – great fuel economy, plenty of space, comfort and equipment plus a smooth ride for a fraction of the price of a new model.

If the economy improves over the course of 2013, there’s a chance that more people will be buying new. However, any new models that are bought are likely to be more fuel-efficient. Hybrids and electric cars are likely to grow in popularity, especially if the price of petrol and diesel continues to increase at its current rate. However, with many drivers with their eyes on the pennies, they’re likely to continue to buy thriftily.

December 7, 2012

Tag: Vauxhall Corsa

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