Opel Corsa

car manufactured by Opel

The Opel Corsa is a subcompact car. It has been produced by the German car manufacturer Opel since 1982. There are six generations of the Corsa. The first generation was sold as the Vauxhall Nova in the UK.

Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa F
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called
  • Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom)
  • Vauxhall Nova (United Kingdom, 1982–1993)
  • Holden Barina (Australia and New Zealand, 1993–2006)
Production
  • 1982–present (Europe)
  • 1993–present (Vauxhall brand)
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Kadett City
Vauxhall Chevette

The Corsa is also sold under the Vauxhall brand in the UK.

First generation change

Corsa A (S83)
 
Overview
Also calledVauxhall Nova
Production1982–1993
AssemblySpain: Zaragoza
Yugoslavia: Kikinda (IDA-Opel)
Body and chassis
Body style
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4/5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,343 mm (92.2 in)
Length3,622–3,955 mm (142.6–155.7 in)
Width1,532–1,540 mm (60.3–60.6 in)
Height1,360–1,365 mm (53.5–53.7 in)
Curb weight735–865 kg (1,620–1,907 lb)

The first generation Corsa A was made from September 1982 to March 1993 and was sold as the Vauxhall Nova in the UK from April 1983. It was sold with hatchback and saloon bodies with 2 or 4 doors and was facelifted in September 1987 and again in September 1990.

Second generation change

Corsa B (S93)
 
Overview
Also calledVauxhall Corsa
Chevrolet Corsa
Chevrolet Corsa Classic
Chevrolet Corsa Plus (Chile)
Chevrolet Chevy (Mexico)
Chevrolet Classic
Chevrolet Sail (China)
Buick Sail (China)
Holden Barina (Australasia)
Opel Vita (Japan)
Jilin Jiangbei Meilu JJ7090 (China)[1]
Production1993–2000 (Europe and Thailand)[2]
1994–2016 (Brazil)
1997–2016 (Argentina)
1995–2011 (Mexico)
1993–1996 (China; Meilu JJ7090; CKD)
2001–2005 (China; Buick)
2005–2009 (China; Chevrolet)
Assembly
DesignerHideo Kodoma
Body and chassis
Body style3- and 5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
5-door estate car
2-door coupé utility (pickup)
PlatformGM4200 platform
RelatedOpel Combo B
Opel Tigra A
Chevrolet Celta
Chevrolet Sail
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission4/5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,443 mm (96.2 in) (hatchback, saloon, estate car)[8]
2,480 mm (97.6 in) (pickup)[9]
Length3,729 mm (146.8 in) (hatchback, 1992–1998)[8]
3,741 mm (147.3 in) (hatchback, 1998–2000)[8]
4,026 mm (158.5 in) (saloon, estate car)[10][11]
4,153 mm (163.5 in) (pickup)[9]
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height1,440 mm (56.7 in)

The second generation Corsa B was made from April 1993 to September 2000 with Vauxhall taking on the name in the UK. It was only available with hatchback models with 3 or 5 doors and was facelifted in August 1997. In May 1994, it launched as the Holden Barina for the Australasian market.

Third generation change

Corsa C (X01)
 
Overview
Also calledChevrolet Corsa
Holden Barina
Opel Vita (Japan)
Vauxhall Corsa
Production2000–2007 (Europe)
2002–2012 (South America)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Body style3- and 5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
3-door car-derived van
2-door coupé utility (pick up)
PlatformGamma platform
RelatedOpel Combo C
Opel Meriva A
Opel Tigra TwinTop B
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,491 mm (98.1 in)
Length3,817 mm (150.3 in) (hatchback)[13]
4,181 mm (164.6 in) (saloon)
Width1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height1,440 mm (56.7 in)
1,430 mm (56.3 in) (saloon)
Chronology
SuccessorChevrolet Agile (South America)

The third generation Corsa C was made from October 2000 to September 2006 with the same 3 and 5-door versions as before and was facelifted in August 2003. It was also sold as the Holden Barina from 2001 to the end of 2005.

Fourth generation change

Corsa D (S07)
 
Overview
Also calledVauxhall Corsa
Chevrolet Viva (cancelled)
JL X340 (2002)
Production2006–2014
Assembly
DesignerNiels Loeb
Dietmar Finger (interior, 2004)
Body and chassis
Body style3 and 5-door hatchback
3-door car-derived van
PlatformSCCS platform
RelatedFiat Punto
Alfa Romeo MiTo
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,511 mm (98.9 in)
Length3,999 mm (157.4 in)
Width1,737 mm (68.4 in)
Height1,488 mm (58.6 in)
Curb weight1,100 kg (2,425 lb)

The fourth generation Corsa D was made from October 2006 to September 2014 and grew larger in size compared to its predecessor. It was facelifted in early 2011.

Fifth generation change

Corsa E (X15)
 
Overview
Also calledVauxhall Corsa
Production2014–2019
Assembly. Port Elizabeth, South Africa (GMSA)
DesignerCarsten Aengenheyster[14]
Body and chassis
Body style3 and 5-door hatchback
3-door car-derived van
PlatformSCCS platform
RelatedOpel Adam
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length4,021 mm (158.3 in)
Width1,736–1,746 mm (68.3–68.7 in)
Height1,479–1,481 mm (58.2–58.3 in)
Curb weight1,120–1,237 kg (2,469–2,727 lb)

The fifth generation Corsa E was made from October 2014 to September 2019 which is a facelift of the previous version with revised exterior styling and a new interior, it was not facelifted again during its run.

Sixth generation change

Corsa F
 
Overview
Also calledVauxhall Corsa
Production2019–present
AssemblySpain: Zaragoza (Opel Zaragoza)
DesignerMartin Schaufler (exterior)[15]
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
PlatformPSA CMP (EMP1) platform
RelatedPeugeot 208
Opel Mokka B
Lancia Ypsilon IV
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Corsa-e)
Transmission
Battery50 kWh
Electric range330 km (210 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,538 mm (99.9 in)
Length4,060 mm (159.8 in)
Width1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Kerb weight980–1,090 kg (2,161–2,403 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Adam
Opel Karl
Opel Ampera-e (electric version)

The sixth generation Corsa F is made from October 2019 to present. Only a 5-door model is offered and shares its platform with the second generation Peugeot 208. An electric version called the Corsa-e is also available.

Corsa Van change

The Corsa Van was a small van based on the Opel Corsa car, It was built from 1983 to 2018. The side van windows are replaced with metal and the back seats are removed.

Cars of around the same size change

References change

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  9. 9.0 9.1 "Chevrolet Corsa Wind – Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  10. "Chevrolet Corsa Sedan – Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  11. "Chevrolet Corsa Wagon – Ficha técnica". Vrum.com.br. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
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  13. "Opel Corsa C dimensions and blueprints on Outlines". getoutlines.com. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  14. US D732433, Aengenheyster, Carsten, "Motor car", published 2015-06-23, assigned to GM Global Technology Operations LLC 
  15. "Interview : Martin Schaufler, external designer of the Corsa 2019 - LIGNES/auto". lignesauto.fr. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2021.

Other websites change

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