She celebrated her 40 years in 2022and blew his 41 this spring: Vauxhall Corsa. Released in 1982, the Corsa allowed the Opel of that time entered the B segment of city cars, then very violent, especially in France, Italy and Spain (it still happens today). Then the German brand offered an entry level the largest Kadett, located in the C segment, a segment more suited to the German market. From that date it declined after no less than 6 generations. There were Corsa with 2, 3, 4 or 5 doors. with van, station wagon or cabriolet versions. And even more attractive sports versions of the GSi ! In our country, it is a real icon that has flooded our European and French roads for several decades.

New for Corsa

Until The Ford Fiesta has just been discontinued, and with the Polo disappearing in 2024, what about the future of the Corsa? It is more radiant because it just benefited from a facelift ! She joins the French stars, Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 which have recently undergone restyling. It must be said that the Corsa must regain the wool of the beast. In 2022, Opel sold only 428,000 cars, which is 12% less! This is -3.6% in France, where even if the Corsa remains Opel’s bestseller, it tries to beat its technical relatives 208 and Citroën C3… Its restyling, fortunately, modernizes it both aesthetically and technically. As such, it benefits from an all-new front end that is rebuilt famous grille “Vizor”. “. Now it’s all black and equipped 100% LED projectors. It is emphasized by a redesigned shield. Aboard, the touch screen now offers an area of ​​up to 10 inches ! On the other hand, the entry-level 7-inch is now up to 5 inches…

Goodbye diesel, hello micro-hybrid

under the hood farewell diesel. It offers several petrol options (1.2 L for 75 HP, 1.2 L for 100 HP and 1.2 L for 130 HP). A novelty is the arrival of a Microhybrid version 48 V 100 horsepower 1.2L unit. there electric versionunder the name e-Corsa, of course, is preserved, and now available with a choice of 136 or 156 horsepower. Another feature is that it is now only available in two configurations. The first, under the sober baptism of Corsa, is offered in a standard configuration air conditioningTHE reversing radarwith LED lights, split multi-seater seating, four power windows and lane keeping assist. It is offered from 19,200 euros with a 1.2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 75 horsepower. there sports version of the GS adds a rearview camera, 10-inch touchscreen, alloy wheels, sport upholstery and LED taillights. It begins with 21,100 euros with the same engine entry-level gasoline. Will all these novelties be enough to increase sales in France? Bets are open.

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