This is a front wheel drive car with a front transverse engine. It is the second most popular car of Opel after Astra, whose share is about 30%. About 12 million copies of the first four generations were produced. Competitive models of other automakers: Daewoo Nexia, Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Mazda2, Lada Granta, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Colt, Nissan Micra, Peugeot 208, Skoda Fabia, Suzuki Swift, Seat Ibiza, Toyota Yaris, Volkswagen Polo and Renault Symbol.
Opel Corsa A (1983—1993)
Production of the first generation Corsa was launched in 1982 in the city of Zaragoza in Spain, and then in Germany. In total, about 3 million cars of this generation were manufactured. The car replaced another outdated model - Opel Chevette, produced from 1975 to 1984. In the UK it was called the Vauxhall Nova. Body styles 3 and 5 door hatchback or 2 and 4 door sedan.
was going to on GM4200 platform from General Motors, which appeared Also in 1983, on _ which Also are going other mini cars such _ _ like Chevrolet Agile, Chevrolet Celta, Chevrolet Montana, Chevrolet Sail, Holden Barina, Opel Tigra. The base trim level is simply called Corsa, the more expensive trims are called Corsa Luxus and Corsa Berlina, and there is also a sporty version of the Corsa SR. In 1990, the car underwent a restyling, changed bumpers, headlights, grille and minor changes in other places, the models became known as LS, GL, GLS and GT.
The range of engines is very large, there are plenty to choose from. There are 20 types of gasoline engines, from 1.0 to 1.6 liters with a capacity of 45 to 98 hp, all 4-cylinder. There are two diesel engines, with a volume of 1.5 liters with a capacity of 50 and 67 (turbodiesel) HP, also 4-cylinder. Gearboxes are only mechanical 4 or 5-speed.
Opel Corsa B (1993—2000)
In April, the second generation Opel Corsa was introduced. In the UK, it also became known as the Corsa, dropping the Nova name. The car was also assembled on the GM4200 platform. Production was located on almost all continents of the planet in the following countries - Germany, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, South Africa, Egypt, China, India, Thailand and Ecuador.
The number of body styles has been greatly expanded - 3-door and 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon and 2-door pickup. For the Australian market, the Holden Barina Cabrio was produced. Corsa also spawned a small coupe called the Opel Tigra. In 1997, a minor restyling was made, and the safety of the car was also improved. Two airbags were installed in the base, the ABS system was an option for an additional fee.
Petrol engines are also a great choice. A three-cylinder engine with a volume of 1.0 liters with a capacity of 45 hp appeared, the remaining 4-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.2 to 1.6 liters with a capacity of 45 to 106 hp. Three diesel engines with a volume of 1.5 liters (one atmospheric, the second turbocharged) and 1.7 liters atmospheric, power from 50 to 67 hp, all 4-cylinder. In addition to 4 and 5-speed manual gearboxes, a 4-speed automatic appeared.
Opel Corsa C (2000—2006)
The third generation was announced in 1999 and sales began in Europe in October 2000. The car was built on the new Gamma platform (GM4300). Car assembly shops were also located on almost every continent. In South America, production was until 2012. In 2001 the Corsa C won the award «Continental Irish Car of the Year» (Irish Car of the Year).
The body shape of the car is almost the same as in the previous generation - 3-door and 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 3-door van and 2-door pickup. Petrol engines: two 3-cylinder 1.0-liter capacity of 55 and 59 hp, as well as six 4-cylinder volume from 1.2 to 1.8 liters with a capacity of 75 to 120 hp. There are four diesel engines, all four-cylinders with a volume of 1.3 to 1.7 liters with a capacity of 69 to 99 hp. There are three types of transmissions - 5-speed mechanics, 4-speed automatic and 5-speed semi-automatic robotic box.
Opel Corsa D (2006—2014)
Corsa D was created using a new version of the platform SCCS (Small Common Components and Systems), which was jointly developed by General Motors/Opel and Fiat and was first used on the Fiat Grande Punto in 2005. In July 2006, the car was announced, and in October official sales began. The assembly of the car was in Spain and Germany. In 2007, an automotive magazine «What Car?» awarded Corsa the title «Car of the Year». They reduced the number of body styles, removed the sedan and pickup truck, leaving only 3 and 5 door hatchback and 3 door van.
In November 2010, a facelift was carried out. Strongly changed the front of the case compared to its predecessor. The car received a new grille, restyled front bumper and new headlights «Eagle Eye» (presented at Insignia), that contain daytime running lights. New multimedia system «Touch and Connect» from Bosch became available as an option.
The car was equipped with five petrol engines - one 1.0 liter 3-cylinder with 59 hp. and four 4-cylinders with a volume of 1.2 to 1.6 liters with a capacity of 79 to 189 hp. There are three diesel engines, from 1.3 to 1.7 liters with a capacity of 74 to 123 hp, all equipped with a turbocharger. After restyling, the engine range was slightly updated. Transmissions to choose from 4 options - 5 and 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic and 6-speed robotic box.
The 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show unveiled the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupe that combines a starter and a belt-driven alternator with a lithium-ion battery.
Opel Corsa E (2014—2019)
In November 2014, a new generation of Corsa with a letter index was presented at the Paris Motor Show «D», and sales began in early 2015. The basic chassis architecture is the same as its predecessor (SCCS), so the outer and inner dimensions are identical, but all the outer elements are new. The IntelliLink intelligent system can be connected to Apple or Android smartphones via USB or Bluetooth, allowing you to display the contents of your phone on the car screen, as well as control it by touch or voice.
A reinforced, rigid front frame and new front suspension geometry, as well as a new electric power steering system, are designed to provide more precise and safe driving and greater comfort for passengers. Two types of suspension were also offered - comfort and sport. Choice of three body styles - 3-door and 5-door hatchback and 3-door van («Corsavan»).
Under the hood is a completely new three-cylinder turbocharged Ecotec engine with direct injection of 1.0 liters with a capacity of 90 or 115 hp. There are two diesel engines - both with a volume of 1.3 liters with a capacity of 75 and 95 hp, all 4-cylinder turbocharged. There are four gearboxes - 5 and 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 5-speed semi-automatic robotic.
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Opel Corsa F (2019—present)
In 2017 the group of companies «Groupe PSA» acquired brands «Opel» And «Vauxhall», Thus «Corsa F» The sixth generation with the code G2J0 is the first of the Opel models developed under the command of PSA. The car is built on the platform «PSA EMP1», which is also used for Citroen C4 III, Opel Mokka B, Peugeot 208 II, Peugeot 2008 II, DS3 Crossback and Aeolus Yixuan. The body is made as a 5-door hatchback with a length of 4060 mm, a width of 1765 mm, a height of 1435 mm, a wheelbase of 2538 mm and a curb weight of 980-1090 kg.
The gasoline engine was installed three-cylinder with a volume of 1.2 liters (1199 cm3) both naturally aspirated with 75 hp and turbocharged with 101/132 hp. 1.5 liter four-cylinder diesel engine (1499 cm3, 103 hp). Gearboxes were of the following types - 5-speed manual «PSA MA», 6-speed manual «PSA MB6» and 8-speed automatic «Aisin AWF8F». An electric car Corsa-e was also produced with a battery capacity of 50 kWh, a power plant with a power of 138 hp. and a travel distance of 330 km.