๐Ÿš— Opel Corsa

Complete guide: generations, model years, trims, engine modifications & high-quality photos

Opel Corsa A

First generation ยท Also known as Vauxhall Nova (UK)
Opel Corsa A front
๐Ÿ“… Production: 1982 โ€“ 1993

Body styles: 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback (from 1985), 4-door saloon (Corsa TR), panel van.

๐Ÿ”ง Trims & Modifications

  • Base / L / GL / GLS / CD โ€“ from basic equipment to luxury trim with velour and electric windows.
  • SR / GSi โ€“ sporty appearance, bucket seats, 1.3i / 1.6i engines.

โš™๏ธ Engine options (petrol & diesel)

  • 1.0 L (45 hp) ยท 1.2 L (55 hp) ยท 1.3 L (60โ€“70 hp)
  • 1.4 L (60 hp) ยท 1.6 L GSi (100โ€“101 hp) โ€“ fuel injected
  • 1.5 L diesel (50 hp) โ€“ Isuzu unit
๐Ÿ”ฐ Facelift 1987โšก Famous Corsa GSi๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ European bestseller

Opel Corsa B

Second generation ยท Rounded design ยท Huge success
Opel Corsa B
๐Ÿ“… Production: 1993 โ€“ 2000

Body styles: 3-door & 5-door hatchback, Corsa B Combo van.

๐Ÿ”ง Popular Trims

  • Base, Joy, City, Sport, Edition โ€“ different equipment levels.
  • Corsa GSi (1.6 16V) โ€“ 106โ€“109 hp, sport suspension, rear spoiler.
  • Corsa 1.7 D / TD โ€“ economical diesel versions.

โš™๏ธ Modifications & engines

  • 1.0 12V (54 hp) ยท 1.2 8V/16V (45โ€“65 hp) ยท 1.4 16V (60โ€“90 hp)
  • 1.6 16V GSi (106 hp) โ€“ 0-100 km/h ~9.5s
  • 1.5 D (50 hp) ยท 1.7 D (60 hp) ยท 1.7 TD (82 hp)
๐Ÿ Facelift 1997๐ŸŽฏ Electric power steering available

Opel Corsa C

Third generation ยท More refined ยท Improved safety
Opel Corsa C
๐Ÿ“… Production: 2000 โ€“ 2006 (Europe)

Body styles: 3/5-door hatchback, also Corsa C Van (Combo).

๐Ÿ”ง Trim levels

  • Eco, Enjoy, Edition, Sport, Cosmo โ€“ from economical to premium.
  • OPC Line (appearance) & Corsa OPC (2005) โ€“ 1.6 Turbo with 192 hp! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

โš™๏ธ Petrol & Diesel engines

  • 1.0 12V (58โ€“60 hp) ยท 1.2 16V (65โ€“80 hp) ยท 1.4 16V (90 hp)
  • 1.8 16V (125 hp) โ€“ sporty feel
  • 1.6 Turbo OPC (192 hp) โ€“ top performance hot hatch
  • 1.3 CDTI (70 hp) ยท 1.7 CDTI (75โ€“100 hp) common-rail diesel
โญ Euro NCAP 4 stars๐Ÿ›ž Electric windows & AC widespread

Opel Corsa D

Fourth generation ยท Modern styling ยท Efficient EcoFLEX
Opel Corsa D
๐Ÿ“… Production: 2006 โ€“ 2014 (facelift 2010)

Also known as: Opel Corsa D, Vauxhall Corsa D, Chevrolet Corsa (South America).

๐Ÿ”ง Trims & special editions

  • Essential, Expression, Edition, Sport, Cosmo, Elite
  • OPC (2007โ€“2012) โ€“ 1.6 Turbo (192 hp, later 210 hp with overboost).
  • EcoFLEX โ€“ low COโ‚‚, start/stop technology.

โš™๏ธ Modifications overview

  • 1.0 (60 hp) ยท 1.2 (65โ€“86 hp) ยท 1.4 (87โ€“100 hp) ยท 1.6 Turbo (150 hp)
  • Corsa OPC 1.6 Turbo (192 hp / 210 hp) โ€“ 0-100 in 7.2s
  • 1.3 CDTI (75โ€“95 hp) ยท 1.7 CDTI (125 hp)
  • Natural gas version: 1.4 CNG (90 hp)
๐Ÿ“ฑ 2010 facelift: new grille & LED DRLs๐Ÿ† European Car of the Year nominee

Opel Corsa E

Fifth generation ยท Refined interior ยท New engines & connectivity
Opel Corsa E
๐Ÿ“… Production: 2014 โ€“ 2019 (facelift 2018)

Platform: Updated GM Fiat-derived platform ยท much better quality feel.

๐Ÿ”ง Trims & lines

  • Selection, Edition, Innovation, Cosmo, Elegance, OPC Line, GSi
  • Corsa GSi (2018) โ€“ 1.4 Turbo (150 hp) with sport chassis and torque vectoring.

โš™๏ธ Engine modifications

  • 1.0 EcoTEC (75โ€“90 hp) ยท 1.2 (70 hp) ยท 1.4 (75โ€“90 hp) ยท 1.4 Turbo (100โ€“150 hp)
  • 1.3 CDTI (75โ€“95 hp) diesel ยท 1.6 CDTI (100 hp)
  • Corsa GSi: 1.4 Turbo 150 hp, 6-speed manual, 0-100 in 8.9s
๐Ÿ“ฑ Apple CarPlay / Android Auto (2018+)๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Lane departure, traffic sign recognition

Opel Corsa F

Sixth generation ยท Pure PSA platform ยท Fully electric version
Opel Corsa F
๐Ÿ“… Production: 2019 โ€“ present (facelift 2023)

Based on: CMP platform (Peugeot 208 / DS 3 Crossback) โ€“ lighter and more efficient.

๐Ÿ”ง Trims & sporty versions

  • Edition, Elegance, GS Line, Ultimate, Electric
  • Corsa GSi (2020โ€“2022) โ€“ 1.2 PureTech 130 hp, sport suspension.
  • Corsa-e (Electric) โ€“ 100 kW (136 hp), 50 kWh battery, range ~330 km (WLTP).

โš™๏ธ Modern powertrains

  • 1.2 PureTech (75 hp โ€“ 130 hp) ยท 1.5 BlueHDi diesel (100 hp)
  • Corsa Electric (2023+) โ€“ 156 hp / 115 kW, range up to 402 km
  • GSi: 1.2 Turbo 130 hp, 0-100 in 8.7s, sporty handling
โšก Corsa-e Rally Cup๐ŸŽฎ IntelliLux LED matrix lights๐Ÿ“ก 10-inch digital cockpit