Used Vauxhall (Opel) Corsa Review | Is The Corsa The Best Small Car?
1993's highest grossing film was Jurassic Park, it was also the year Vauxhall’s groundbreaking Vauxhall Corsa launched, this was a car that took the world by storm and set the foundations for what would become one of the fastest selling and most loved cars in the UK.
Fast forward nearly 30 years and the Corsa is enjoying huge success with some big advancements in both technology and innovation, in fact the Corsa has found over 18 million homes across the globe since 1993. In this video we’ll take a look at what makes this Vauxhall Corsa a great used choice.
The model we're reviewing launched in 2014 with the latest generation Euro 6 compliant 1.0 and 1.4 turbocharged petrol engines, 1.3 diesel, automatic and manual gearboxes, stunning VXR model (produces an exhilarating 205 bhp) and insurance friendly 1.2 and 1.4 Ecoflex engines - both of which are perfect if you’re searching for your first car.
And if you love technology you’ll love this latest Corsa! Inside you’ll find a comfortable seating position and spacious cabin, most models feature dab radio, bluetooth, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and air conditioning. One option worth looking for is Vauxhall’s Technical Pack, this adds lane departure warning, front & rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring system and collision warning. Choose a 2016 model or later and most will have Vauxhall’s latest 7” touchscreen supporting both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring. Practicality gets a BIG tick too with rear legroom and space outpacing both the Fiesta and Polo, whilst the Corsa’s boot also impresses with a low loading lip and folding rear bench, all models meanwhile feature both isofix and top tether child seat anchor points to enhance practicality further.
Vauxhall have kept maintenance easy with the Corsa, servicing is a class leading 20,000 miles or 1 year, whilst most models feature a timing chain (as opposed to a belt with regular service intervals). Only the VXR Corsa features a timing belt with a long service interval of 100,000 miles or 6 years.
Used Vauxhall Corsa’s begin with the distinctive Sting, Energy, exclusive Limited Edition,special white, red and black editions, Design, SRI, SE, Elite and performance VXR. All are generously equipped and to help make your decision easier Vauxhall launched the Griffin special edition in 2018, this wraps together some of the most popular extras including Vauxhall’s black styling pack, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, sports seats, satellite navigation, heated windscreen, heated seats, heated steering wheel and much much more.
The Vauxhall Corsa is one of the biggest success stories in recent years and with good reason. This latest model is available with a HUGE choice of colours and specifications, insurance friendly engines and technology to keep you entertained. And with so many to choose from this Vauxhall Corsa is a great used choice. Finding your perfect Corsa is just the beginning.
