Opel Corsa
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The front-wheel drive
Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett
C City, and to fill the gap vacated as the Kadett grew in size and price. 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. 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 was known in the UK market as the Vauxhall Nova, 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 was discontinued in January 1984.
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 petroleum engines. (the first engines were all equipped with carburators, fuel injection came later, but never for the 1.0). The engines were based on the well proven GM 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 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini
at around the same time. The diesel joined the lineup 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 from 1983 in order to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of Group A
for the British Rally Championship
. These sport models had SR suspension, SR engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, a bespoke camshaft, close ratio GTE gearbox, 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 at 5,600 rpm (98 PS in the catalyzed version) and capable of 186 kilometre per hour was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi (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 an 82 PS 1.4 L multi-point fuel injected engine also became available as the SRi, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. In January 1988, a turbocharged version of the Isuzu diesel engine was introduced, with power increased to 67 PS.
The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights, grille and interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition such as the Ford Fiesta
and Peugeot 106
.
as the Vauxhall Nova between 1983 and 1993, for the British
market. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette
and Opel Kadett City
. All Nova and Opel Corsa 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 UK supermini market, as the Chevette was older than the majority of its competitors, chiefly the Ford Fiesta
and Austin Metro.
Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end,. Its successor was the Corsa (B); the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator. By 1996, all models of the Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named.
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 L Family 0
, 1.4 L and 1.6 L Family 1
petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel
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. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets (including Italy
), badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra
. A 1.0 L 3-cylinder
Family 0
economy version was launched in 1997, and a Lotus
-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. A list of models and performance statistics can be found here.
The sedan model is still built and sold in Latin America as Chevrolet Corsa Classic. 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 started selling with its original name under the Chevrolet brand.
The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by Shanghai GM
as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively, until 2005. That year they 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 sedan with a 1.6 L 92 PS 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 wagon 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.
's Sedán
as the people's favorite. For 2004 (after the Corsa C was introduced), a Mexican designed and produced version of the hatchback and sedan, 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 sedan, 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 favorite 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 dosent meet with the new safety recuirement rule in Mexico that forces to have standard front airbags. The Chevy 5 hatchback was dropped after the 2010 model year leaving only the four door sedan and the 3 door hatchback this last one being the most popular model.The Chevy is now descontinued with only a short run of 2012 models after almost 18 years on the market. The Chevrolet Sonic will be built in Ramos Arizpe starting 2012 instead. The Chevrolet Spark replaced the Chevy 5 door hatchback for 2011 and the last generation refreshed Aveo replaces the Chevy 4 door sedan. The Chevy 3 door hatchbachk will not have a replacement.
Derived versions
The Corsa C was revealed in 1999 and introduced to the European market in 2000. General Motors
dubbed the new chassis Gamma
and intended to use it in a number of other models.
A sedan 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 offers a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana
(sold in some markets as the Tornado), which, as well as the sedan, was exported in 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 Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa. This car was 2001 Semperit Irish Car of the Year
in Ireland.
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 sedan version was added. In 2005, the sedan 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 colored Chevrolet logo. The Chevrolet Corsa C was discontinued from the Mexican market in June 2008 leaving only the older and freshened Chevy (Corsa B); and was replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo
.
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.
In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the 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 face lifted 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, to be replaced by the Daewoo Kalos
, which is now badged as a Holden Barina. Motoring journalists have been scathing in their criticism of the new model, particularly the bland handling, lackluster engine and below-par safety features.
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.
) 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. From 2003 a new 1.3 L CDTI
Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (MultiJet
) which produced 70 PS and a 1.7 L CDTI
Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu which produced 100 PS. 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; but the 1.4 L Family 1
engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125 PS and 165 newton metre 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 these engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5 PS, giving it 80 PS .
, which was co-developed by Fiat
and Opel, 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 UK, What Car?
awarded it 2007, "Car of the Year
".
The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again 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 to 125 PS. The 192 PS OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS 1.3 CDTI engine was updated in mid-2007 to bring CO2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that 12 months' road tax 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.
. 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 no longer available as an option for current models of the Corsa.
(1.0-1.4) and Family 1
(1.6), and diesel engines are MultiJet
(1.3) and Circle L
(1.7).
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] All (Non-OPC) engines are 'ecotec
'
The Vauxhall Corsavan B is a small van based on the Opel Corsavan B, made from 1994 to 2000.
Engine options include:
All models feature a 5-speed gearbox, disk brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes at the rear. ABS was offered as an option.
Corsavan variants of later-generation Corsas have also been sold under the Vauxhall and Opel badges.
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
Opel Corsa was first launched in September 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett
Opel Kadett
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
C City, and to fill the gap vacated as the Kadett grew in size and price. Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback
Hatchback
A Hatchback is a car body style incorporating a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box...
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. 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 was known in the UK market as the Vauxhall Nova, 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
Vauxhall Chevette
The Chevette was a supermini model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1984. It was Vauxhall's version of the family of small "T-Cars" from Vauxhall's parent General Motors ; the family included the Opel Kadett in Germany, the Isuzu Gemini in Japan, the Holden Gemini in...
, which was discontinued in January 1984.
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 petroleum engines. (the first engines were all equipped with carburators, fuel injection came later, but never for the 1.0). The engines were based on the well proven GM Family II
GM Family II engine
The Family II is a straight-4 piston engine that was originally developed by Opel in the early 1970s. It was used in the Opel Ascona and Opel Kadett and their corresponding sister models the Vauxhall Cavalier and Vauxhall Astra...
design, except for the 1.0 L and early 1.2 L engines which were based on the OHV
Opel OHV engine
The Opel OHV family is a pushrod straight-4 engine. It was developed by Opel of Germany and released in 1962. Versions were in use through 1993.-1.0:...
unit from the Kadett C. There was also an Isuzu built, 50 PS 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini
Isuzu Gemini
General Motors sought a replacement for their world car T-body Kadett / Gemini, and this time, instead of building one design on several continents, they decided to build a world car in one location and export it to several continents...
at around the same time. The diesel joined the lineup 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
Opel Kadett
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
.
A rare "Sport" model was produced from 1983 in order to homologate for the sub 1,300 cc class of Group A
Group A
In relation to motorsport governed by the FIA, Group A referred to a set of regulations providing production-derived vehicles for outright competition. In contrast to the short-lived Group B and Group C, the Group A referred to production-derived vehicles limited in terms of power, weight, allowed...
for the British Rally Championship
British Rally Championship
The Dulux Trade MSA British Rally Championship is a yearly rallying series based in the United Kingdom. It comprises seven events with eight scoring opportunities throughout the British Isles. The first championship was run in 1958 and it has been licensed by the MSA Motor Sports Association since...
. These sport models had SR suspension, SR engine with twin Weber 40 DCOE carburettors, a bespoke camshaft, close ratio GTE gearbox, 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 at 5,600 rpm (98 PS in the catalyzed version) and capable of 186 kilometre per hour was added to the Corsa/Nova at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi (GTE in pre-facelift models in the UK, later models were all called GSi). The GSi's engine mapping
Engine control unit
An engine control unit is a type of electronic control unit that determines the amount of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters an internal combustion engine needs to keep running...
had been carried out by Opel tuning specialists Irmscher
Irmscher
Irmscher Automobilbau GmbH & Co. KG is a German automobile tuning and manufacturing company specialising in Opel and recently Peugeot cars....
. A model with an 82 PS 1.4 L multi-point fuel injected engine also became available as the SRi, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. In January 1988, a turbocharged version of the Isuzu diesel engine was introduced, with power increased to 67 PS.
The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights, grille and interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition such as the Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
and Peugeot 106
Peugeot 106
The Peugeot 106 is a supermini produced by French automaker Peugeot from 1991 to 2004.-Phase I:The Peugeot 106 was introduced on 12 September 1991, as the French marque's entry level car slotting in beneath the 205 - although it is now largely considered the 'true' replacement to the 205. It was a...
.
Vauxhall Nova
The Corsa A was rebadgedBadge engineering
Badge engineering is an ironic term that describes the rebadging of one product as another...
as the Vauxhall Nova between 1983 and 1993, for the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
market. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette
Vauxhall Chevette
The Chevette was a supermini model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1984. It was Vauxhall's version of the family of small "T-Cars" from Vauxhall's parent General Motors ; the family included the Opel Kadett in Germany, the Isuzu Gemini in Japan, the Holden Gemini in...
and Opel Kadett City
Opel Kadett
The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Opel between 1937 and 1940, and then again from 1962 until 1991 , when it was replaced by the Opel Astra.-Original model :...
. All Nova and Opel Corsa 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 UK supermini market, as the Chevette was older than the majority of its competitors, chiefly the Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
and Austin Metro.
Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end,. Its successor was the Corsa (B); the second Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version, the first being the Senator. By 1996, all models of the Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named.
Corsa B (1993–2000)
In 1993 the Corsa B was unveiled, and in the UK, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car now being known as the Corsa. The following year, it was launched by HoldenHolden
GM Holden Ltd is an automaker that operates in Australia, based in Port Melbourne, Victoria. The company was founded in 1856 as a saddlery manufacturer. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors in 1931...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, as the Barina, replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000. Prior to this, the "Swift" nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in export markets such as Australasia, Europe, India and North America.- Predecessor :...
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
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
power came from 1.2 L Family 0
GM Family 0 engine
The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall....
, 1.4 L and 1.6 L Family 1
GM Family 1 engine
The Family 1 is a straight-4 piston engine that was developed by GM Powertrain, a subsidiary of Opel to replace low-displacement versions of GM Family II engine for use on mid-range cars from Opel.-C16XE:...
petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel
Turbodiesel
Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines...
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. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets (including Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
), badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra
Opel Tigra
The Opel Tigra name has been applied to two quite different cars engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel, both based on different iterations of the Corsa supermini, the first built in Spain, the second in France. The first Tigra was a small 2+2 coupé, produced from 1994 to 2000. The...
. A 1.0 L 3-cylinder
Straight-3
A straight-three engine, also known as inline-three engine, or a triple, is a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line or plane, side by side....
Family 0
GM Family 0 engine
The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall....
economy version was launched in 1997, and a Lotus
Lotus Cars
Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at the former site of RAF Hethel, a World War II airfield in Norfolk. The company designs and builds race and production automobiles of light weight and fine handling characteristics...
-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. A list of models and performance statistics can be found here.
The sedan model is still built and sold in Latin America as Chevrolet Corsa Classic. A budget version introduced for the Brazilian market, the Chevrolet Celta
Chevrolet Celta
The Chevrolet Celta is a low cost supermini produced by General Motors do Brasil for the Latin American market since 2000. 600,000 Celtas have been built in Gravataí, more than one hundred thousand per year. It is the second cheapest car sold in Brazil, losing only to the Fiat Mille...
, has bodywork resembling the late 1990s Vectra
Opel Vectra
The Opel Vectra is a large family car that was engineered and produced by Opel. In the United Kingdom, the car was sold under the Vauxhall marque as the Vauxhall Cavalier and later as the Vauxhall Vectra, from 1995 onwards...
and Astra
Opel Astra
The Opel Astra is a small family car engineered and manufactured by the German automaker Opel since 1991.It is branded as Vauxhall Astra in the United Kingdom, the Buick Excelle XT in China and the Chevrolet Astra/Vectra in Latin America...
. 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 started selling with its original name under the Chevrolet brand.
The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by Shanghai GM
Shanghai GM
Shanghai General Motors Company Ltd. is a joint venture between General Motors Company and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation that manufactures and sells Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac brand automobiles in mainland China. Shanghai GM was founded on June 12, 1997 with 50% investment each...
as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively, until 2005. That year they became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, Chile became the first country outside China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
to receive the Chinese-assembled Sail; it is called the Chevrolet Corsa Plus, available as a four-door sedan with a 1.6 L 92 PS 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 wagon 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.
Safety
The Corsa was updated in 1997 resulting in different styling options and better safety features:Mexico
In 1994, General Motors de México first marketed the Corsa B as the Chevy, which would quickly replace VolkswagenVolkswagen
Volkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
's Sedán
Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1, widely known as the Volkswagen Beetle or Volkswagen Bug, is an economy car produced by the German auto maker Volkswagen from 1938 until 2003...
as the people's favorite. For 2004 (after the Corsa C was introduced), a Mexican designed and produced version of the hatchback and sedan, 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 sedan, 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 favorite 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 dosent meet with the new safety recuirement rule in Mexico that forces to have standard front airbags. The Chevy 5 hatchback was dropped after the 2010 model year leaving only the four door sedan and the 3 door hatchback this last one being the most popular model.The Chevy is now descontinued with only a short run of 2012 models after almost 18 years on the market. The Chevrolet Sonic will be built in Ramos Arizpe starting 2012 instead. The Chevrolet Spark replaced the Chevy 5 door hatchback for 2011 and the last generation refreshed Aveo replaces the Chevy 4 door sedan. The Chevy 3 door hatchbachk will not have a replacement.
Names and markets
- Opel Corsa – Europe (except UK)
- Vauxhall Corsa – United Kingdom
- Buick Sail – China, until February 2005
- Chevrolet Corsa – Latin America
- 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 KalosDaewoo KalosThe Chevrolet Aveo is the first generation of the Chevrolet Aveo, a subcompact automobile manufactured since 2002 by GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors — originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos and prominently marketed as the Aveo...
from 2005) - Opel Corsa Lite and Opel Corsa Classic – South Africa, for the hatchback and the station wagon version respectively
- Opel Corsa Sail and Opel Corsa Swing – India, for the hatchback and the station wagon version respectively
- Opel Vita – Japan (Toyota already registered the Corsa name for one of their domesticJapan domestic marketThe term Japanese domestic market refers to the local market in Japan for Japanese-made motor vehicles and components. Within the car and motorcycle hobbyist import scene, this term, and the related term Japanese domestic model, most commonly refer to Japanese-brand automobiles and parts designed...
models, the Toyota TercelToyota TercelThe Tercel is a subcompact manufactured from 1978 to 2000 across five generations, in five body configurations — sized between the Corolla and the Starlet...
)
Derived versions
- Chevrolet Sail – China, since 2005
- Chevrolet Corsa Plus – Chile, for the Chinese built Chevrolet Sail
- Chevrolet CeltaChevrolet CeltaThe Chevrolet Celta is a low cost supermini produced by General Motors do Brasil for the Latin American market since 2000. 600,000 Celtas have been built in Gravataí, more than one hundred thousand per year. It is the second cheapest car sold in Brazil, losing only to the Fiat Mille...
and Chevrolet Prisma – South America, for the hatchback and sedan version respectively - Chevrolet Chevy – Mexico, for the 2004 Corsa-derived Chevy C2, facelifted in 2008
- Suzuki Fun – Argentina, for the Corsa-derived Chevrolet Celta. Discontinued in 2011. Name switched to Chevrolet Celta.
Corsa C (2000–2006)
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
dubbed the new chassis Gamma
GM Gamma platform
Gamma is General Motors' and Fiat's global subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform.-GM4300:The first version of the platform was issued in autumn 2000 with the introduction of Opel Corsa C and was a development of the earlier GM4200 platform used in previous Corsa models, developed by Opel...
and intended to use it in a number of other models.
A sedan 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 offers a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana
Chevrolet Montana
The Chevrolet Montana is a coupe utility sold by Chevrolet in Latin America and emerging markets. The design is a variation of the Opel Corsa, essentially a pickup version of the Opel Combo. In Mexico the vehicle is known as Chevrolet Tornado because of Pontiac using the Montana name for its...
(sold in some markets as the Tornado), which, as well as the sedan, was exported in 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 Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa. This car was 2001 Semperit Irish Car of the Year
Semperit Irish Car of the Year
The Semperit Irish Car of the Year award was established in 1978. It is organised and judged by the Irish Motoring Writers Association . It is sponsored by tyre manufactuer Semperit and specifically by their brand - 'Semperit'....
in Ireland.
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 Adult An adult is a human being or living organism that is of relatively mature age, typically associated with sexual maturity and the attainment of reproductive age.... occupant: |
25 | |
| Child Child Biologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority... occupant: |
N/A | N/A |
| Pedestrian Pedestrian A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case... : |
9 | |
| Safety assist: | N/A | N/A |
Mexico
The Corsa C arrived in the 2002 model yearModel year
The model year of a product is a number used worldwide, but with a high level of prominence in North America, to describe approximately when a product was produced, and indicates the coinciding base specification of that product....
as a five-door hatchback, and was imported from Europe; but for the 2003 model year, the Corsa sold in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
began coming from Brazil and a sedan version was added. In 2005, the sedan version introduced a semi-automatic transmission
Semi-automatic transmission
A semi-automatic transmission is an automobile transmission that does not change gears automatically, but rather facilitates manual gear changes by dispensing with the need to press...
called easytronic
Easytronic
Easytronic is the Opel tradename for a type of transaxle-based semi-automatic transmission or gearbox, as used in some Opel and Vauxhall cars....
because it was only offered in a five-speed manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, 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 colored Chevrolet logo. The Chevrolet Corsa C was discontinued from the Mexican market in June 2008 leaving only the older and freshened Chevy (Corsa B); and was replaced by the Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo is a subcompact automobile manufactured since 2002, originally by the South Korean General Motors subsidiary, GM Daewoo—and later by other GM-affiliated entities...
.
In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV
Mini MPV
Mini MPV is a car classification used to describe superminis or subcompacts which have taller build, fitting below the compact MPV and large MPV classifications....
called the Opel Meriva
Opel Meriva
The Opel Meriva is a compact MPV engineered and produced by the German automaker Opel. The car is sold under the Opel brand on all of the European markets with the exception of the United Kingdom, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva, and Latin America, where it carried the Chevrolet badge. It...
, development of which began under Opel in Rüsselsheim
Rüsselsheim
Rüsselsheim is the largest town in the Groß-Gerau district in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. It is one of seven special status towns in Hesse and is located on the Main, only a few kilometres from its mouth in Mainz. The suburbs of Bauschheim and Königstädten are included in Rüsselsheim...
.
The Corsa C was manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produced this car model is located in Rosario
Rosario
Rosario is the largest city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located northwest of Buenos Aires, on the western shore of the Paraná River and has 1,159,004 residents as of the ....
, 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.
In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the win the Wheels
Wheels magazine
Wheels is an Australian automotive magazine published monthly by ACP Magazines. The publication is well-renowned by Australian car enthusiasts...
2001 "Car Of The Year" (COTY
Coty
Coty may refer to:*François Coty , perfume maker and founder of Solidarité Française and Coty, Inc.*René Coty , President of France*Coty, Inc., a beauty products manufacturer*Coty Award...
). 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 face lifted 2004 model was also imported, however, in December 2005, the Corsa C was dropped from the Australian and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
Holden ranges as a cost-cutting measure by GM, to be replaced by the Daewoo Kalos
Daewoo Kalos
The Chevrolet Aveo is the first generation of the Chevrolet Aveo, a subcompact automobile manufactured since 2002 by GM Daewoo, the South Korean subsidiary of General Motors — originally marketed as the Daewoo Kalos and prominently marketed as the Aveo...
, which is now badged as a Holden Barina. Motoring journalists have been scathing in their criticism of the new model, particularly the bland handling, lackluster engine and below-par safety features.
United Kingdom
This Corsa was a huge success for VauxhallVauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors is a British automotive company owned by General Motors and headquartered in Luton. It was founded in 1857 as a pump and marine engine manufacturer, began manufacturing cars in 1903 and was acquired by GM in 1925. It has been the second-largest selling car brand in the UK for...
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
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
. 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 LCircle L engine
The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:...
) 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. From 2003 a new 1.3 L CDTI
Common rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (MultiJet
JTD engine
JTD , an initialism for uniJet Turbo Diesel, is Fiat Group's term for its current common rail turbodiesel engine range. The MultiJet name is used in the second generation JTD common rail units. Most of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia range has JTD engines...
) which produced 70 PS and a 1.7 L CDTI
Common rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu which produced 100 PS. This new 1.7 L CDTI Ecotec featured a variable geometry turbocharger
Variable geometry turbocharger
Variable-geometry turbochargers are a family of turbochargers, usually designed to allow the effective aspect ratio of the turbo to be altered as conditions change. This is done because optimum aspect ratio at low engine speeds is very different from that at high engine speeds...
.
The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec Family 0
GM Family 0 engine
The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall....
engines are carry-overs from the Corsa B; but the 1.4 L Family 1
GM Family 1 engine
The Family 1 is a straight-4 piston engine that was developed by GM Powertrain, a subsidiary of Opel to replace low-displacement versions of GM Family II engine for use on mid-range cars from Opel.-C16XE:...
engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125 PS and 165 newton metre 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 these engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5 PS, giving it 80 PS .
Petrol
| Model | Production | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Ecotec GM Family 0 engine The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall.... |
2000–2003 | I3 Straight-3 A straight-three engine, also known as inline-three engine, or a triple, is a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line or plane, side by side.... |
973 cc | 58 PS @5600 rpm | 85 newton metre @3800 rpm | |
| 1.0 Ecotec | 2003–2006 | I3 Straight-3 A straight-three engine, also known as inline-three engine, or a triple, is a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line or plane, side by side.... |
998 cc | 60 PS @5600 rpm | 88 newton metre @3800 rpm | Twinport Variable Length Intake Manifold In internal combustion engines, a variable length intake manifold , or variable intake manifold is an automobile internal combustion engine manifold technology... |
| 1.2 Ecotec GM Family 0 engine The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall.... |
2000–2004 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1199 cc | 75 PS @5600 rpm | 110 newton metre @4000 rpm | |
| 1.2 Ecotec | 2004–2006 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1229 cc | 80 PS @5600 rpm | 110 newton metre @4000 rpm | Twinport Variable Length Intake Manifold In internal combustion engines, a variable length intake manifold , or variable intake manifold is an automobile internal combustion engine manifold technology... |
| 1.4 Ecotec GM Family 0 engine The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall.... |
2000–2003 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1389 cc | 90 PS @6000 rpm | 125 newton metre @4000 rpm | |
| 1.4 Ecotec | 2003–2006 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1364 cc | 90 PS @5600 rpm | 125 newton metre @4000 rpm | Twinport Variable Length Intake Manifold In internal combustion engines, a variable length intake manifold , or variable intake manifold is an automobile internal combustion engine manifold technology... |
| 1.8 Ecotec | 2000–2003 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1796 cc | 125 PS @6000 rpm | 165 newton metre @4600 rpm |
Brazilian engines
| Model | Production | Engine | Power | Versions |
| 1.0L 8V | 2002–2005 | I4 I4 I4, i4, I 4 or I-4 may be:* iPhone 4, a popular mobile device from Apple* I4 , a Japanese video game developer and publisher... VHC |
71 PS (70 hp) | Joy |
| 1.0L 8V | 2006–2009 | I4 I4 I4, i4, I 4 or I-4 may be:* iPhone 4, a popular mobile device from Apple* I4 , a Japanese video game developer and publisher... VHC FlexPower |
77 / 78 PS (76 / 77 hp) | Joy/Maxx |
| 1.4L 8V | 2008-Today | I4 I4 I4, i4, I 4 or I-4 may be:* iPhone 4, a popular mobile device from Apple* I4 , a Japanese video game developer and publisher... Econo.Flex |
99 / 105 PS (98 / 104 hp) | Maxx/Premium |
| 1.8L 8V | 2002–2005 | I4 I4 I4, i4, I 4 or I-4 may be:* iPhone 4, a popular mobile device from Apple* I4 , a Japanese video game developer and publisher... MPFI |
102 PS (101 hp) | Premium/SS |
| 1.8L 8V | 2005–2009 | I4 I4 I4, i4, I 4 or I-4 may be:* iPhone 4, a popular mobile device from Apple* I4 , a Japanese video game developer and publisher... FlexPower |
112 / 114 PS (111 / 113 hp) | Premium/SS |
Diesel
| Model | Production | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 CDTI Ecotec | 2003–2006 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1248 cc | 70 PS @4000 rpm | 170 newton metre @1750-2500 rpm | Fiat Fiat FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli... engine |
| 1.7 DI Circle L engine The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:... |
2000–2003 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1686 cc | 65 PS @4400 rpm | 130 newton metre @2000-3000 rpm | No intercooler |
| 1.7 DTI Circle L engine The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:... |
2000–2003 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1686 cc | 75 PS @4400 rpm | 165 newton metre @1800-3000 rpm | |
| 1.7 CDTI Ecotec Circle L engine The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:... |
2003–2005 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1686 cc | 100 PS @4400 rpm | 240 newton metre @ 2300 rpm | VGT Variable geometry turbocharger Variable-geometry turbochargers are a family of turbochargers, usually designed to allow the effective aspect ratio of the turbo to be altered as conditions change. This is done because optimum aspect ratio at low engine speeds is very different from that at high engine speeds... |
Corsa D (2006–present)
The Corsa D was created using a new version of the Gamma II platformGM Gamma platform
Gamma is General Motors' and Fiat's global subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform.-GM4300:The first version of the platform was issued in autumn 2000 with the introduction of Opel Corsa C and was a development of the earlier GM4200 platform used in previous Corsa models, developed by Opel...
, which was co-developed by Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
and Opel, and is also employed by the 2006 Fiat Grande Punto
Fiat Grande Punto
The Fiat Grande Punto is a car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat. It was unveiled on May 5, 2005 and replaced by the Punto Evo in 2010. In September 2011 Fiat unveil the Punto model year 2012, the new version will replaced the Grande Punto and the Punto Evo...
. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006. In the UK, What Car?
What Car?
What Car? is a long-running UK monthly automobile magazine and website, currently edited by Steve Fowler and published by Haymarket Motoring. First published in 1973, it is intended primarily as a magazine for consumers rather than dedicated automobile enthusiasts...
awarded it 2007, "Car of the Year
Car of the Year
Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best American automobile...
".
The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again 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 to 125 PS. The 192 PS OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS 1.3 CDTI engine was updated in mid-2007 to bring CO2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that 12 months' road tax 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.
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 Adult An adult is a human being or living organism that is of relatively mature age, typically associated with sexual maturity and the attainment of reproductive age.... occupant: |
34 | |
| Child Child Biologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority... occupant: |
32 | |
| Pedestrian Pedestrian A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case... : |
19 | |
| Safety assist: | N/A | N/A |
Flexfix
Flexfix is an optional integrated bicycle rackBicycle carrier
A bicycle carrier, also commonly called a bike rack, is a device attached to an automobile or bus for transporting bicycles.- By vehicle type :Bus mounted bike carriers are usually attached to the front of the bus...
. 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 no longer available as an option for current models of the Corsa.
Engines
Gasoline engines are Family 0GM Family 0 engine
The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM Powertrain Torino, a subsidiary of Opel, as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall....
(1.0-1.4) and Family 1
GM Family 1 engine
The Family 1 is a straight-4 piston engine that was developed by GM Powertrain, a subsidiary of Opel to replace low-displacement versions of GM Family II engine for use on mid-range cars from Opel.-C16XE:...
(1.6), and diesel engines are MultiJet
JTD engine
JTD , an initialism for uniJet Turbo Diesel, is Fiat Group's term for its current common rail turbodiesel engine range. The MultiJet name is used in the second generation JTD common rail units. Most of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia range has JTD engines...
(1.3) and Circle L
Circle L engine
The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:...
(1.7).
| Petrol engine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | emission (g/km) |
| 1.0 | I3 Straight-3 A straight-three engine, also known as inline-three engine, or a triple, is a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line or plane, side by side.... |
998 cc | 60 PS @5600 rpm | 88 newton metre @3800 rpm | 134 | |
| 1.2 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1229 cc | 80 PS @5600 rpm | 110 newton metre @4400 rpm | 139 | |
| 1.4 | I4 | 1364 cc | 90 PS @5600 rpm | 125 newton metre @4000 rpm | 139 | |
| 1.6T | I4 | 1598 cc | 150 PS @5000 rpm | 210 newton metre @1850-5000 rpm | GSi | 189 |
| 1.6T OPC | I4 | 1598 cc | 192 PS @5850 rpm | 230 newton metre @1980-5800 rpm | OPC Opel Performance Center Opel Performance Center GmbH, commonly known as OPC, is an independent subsidiary of the german automaker Opel, which is responsible for the planning, development and coordination of all motorsport activities in charge of Opel in Europe.... |
190 |
| Diesel engine | ||||||
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | emission (g/km) |
| 1.3 CDTI JTD engine JTD , an initialism for uniJet Turbo Diesel, is Fiat Group's term for its current common rail turbodiesel engine range. The MultiJet name is used in the second generation JTD common rail units. Most of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia range has JTD engines... |
I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1248 cc | 75 PS @4000 rpm | 170 newton metre @1750-2500 rpm | Fiat Fiat FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli... engine |
119 |
| 1.3 CDTI | I4 | 1248 cc | 90 PS @4000 rpm | 200 newton metre @1750-2500 rpm | Fiat Fiat FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli... engine |
127 |
| 1.7 CDTI Circle L engine The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:... |
I4 | 1686 cc | 125 PS @4000 rpm | 280 newton metre @2300 rpm | 130 | |
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/StopStart-stop system
In automobiles, a start-stop system or stop-start system automatically shuts down and restarts the internal combustion engine to reduce the amount of time the engine spends idling, thereby improving fuel economy and reducing emissions...
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] All (Non-OPC) engines are 'ecotec
Ecotec
Ecotec is a General Motors trademark that refers to a series of emissions technologies that were implemented throughout a range of GM engines...
'
| Petrol engine | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | emission (g/km) |
| 1.0 ecoFLEX | I3 Straight-3 A straight-three engine, also known as inline-three engine, or a triple, is a reciprocating piston internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line or plane, side by side.... |
998 cc | 65 PS @5300 rpm | 90 newton metre @4000 rpm | Twinport Variable Length Intake Manifold In internal combustion engines, a variable length intake manifold , or variable intake manifold is an automobile internal combustion engine manifold technology... |
117 |
| 1.2 VVT Variable valve timing In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing , also known as Variable valve actuation , is a generalized term used to describe any mechanism or method that can alter the shape or timing of a valve lift event within an internal combustion engine... |
I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1229 cc | 85 PS @5600 rpm | 115 newton metre @4400 rpm | 124 (2010-) 119 (2011-) |
|
| 1.4 VVT | I4 | 1364 cc | 100 PS @5600 rpm | 130 newton metre @4000 rpm | 129 | |
| 1.6T | I4 | 1598 cc | 150 PS @5000 rpm | 210 newton metre @1850-5000 rpm | GSi | 171 |
| 1.6T OPC | I4 | 1598 cc | 192 PS @5850 rpm | 230 newton metre @1980-5800 rpm | OPC Opel Performance Center Opel Performance Center GmbH, commonly known as OPC, is an independent subsidiary of the german automaker Opel, which is responsible for the planning, development and coordination of all motorsport activities in charge of Opel in Europe.... |
172 |
| Diesel engine | ||||||
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note | emission (g/km) |
| 1.3 CDTI JTD engine JTD , an initialism for uniJet Turbo Diesel, is Fiat Group's term for its current common rail turbodiesel engine range. The MultiJet name is used in the second generation JTD common rail units. Most of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia range has JTD engines... ecoFLEX |
I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... |
1248 cc | 75 PS @4000 rpm | 190 newton metre @1750-2500 rpm | Fiat Fiat FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli... engine |
112 (2010-) 105 (2011-) |
| 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX | I4 | 1248 cc | 95 PS @4000 rpm | 210 newton metre @1750-2500 rpm | Fiat Fiat FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli... engine |
115 (2010-) 95 (2011-) |
| 1.7 CDTI Circle L engine The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. It is a Diesel straight-4 originally designed by Isuzu but now owned by General Motors. The engine is used in Europe by GM's Opel subsidiary and by Honda.-Honda:... ecoFLEX |
I4 | 1686 cc | 130 PS @4000 rpm | 300 newton metre @2000–2500 rpm | 118 | |
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, with a revised front end, consisting of a new grille, a restyled front bumper consisting new 'Eagle Eye headlamps' (introduced on the Meriva B), and daytime running lamps are introduced as standard across the Corsa. (Vauxhall versions gain the new Vauxhall badge to front grille but not to the steering wheel, introduced in 2008). A new 'Touch and Connect' multimedia system will be available as an option on certain Corsas, replacing the CD60 unit. Alloy wheels are upgraded on SXI, SE and OPC versions.Corsavan
The Vauxhall Corsavan B is a small van based on the Opel Corsavan B, made from 1994 to 2000.
Engine options include:
- 1.7D Isuzu Engine 44KW
- 1.2 Petrol 55KW
All models feature a 5-speed gearbox, disk brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes at the rear. ABS was offered as an option.
Corsavan variants of later-generation Corsas have also been sold under the Vauxhall and Opel badges.