Opel Corsa

Corsa B (S93)
Corsa B (S93)
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Overview
Also called	Vauxhall 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)
Production	1993–2000 (Europe and Thailand); 1994–2016 (Brazil); 1997–2016 (Argentina); 1995–2011 (Mexico); 1993–1996 (China; Meilu JJ7090; CKD); 2001–2005 (China; Buick); 2005–2009 (China; Chevrolet)
Assembly	Germany: Eisenach (Opel Eisenach); Spain: Zaragoza; Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia); Mexico: Ramos Arizpe; Argentina: Alvear (GM Argentina); Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM Brazil); Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezuela); South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GM South Africa); Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt); China: Jilin (Jilin Jiangbei), Shanghai (Shanghai GM); India: Gurgaon (GM India); Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand); Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA);
Designer	Hideo Kodoma
Body and chassis
Body style	3- and 5-door hatchback; 4-door saloon; 5-door estate car; 2-door coupé utility (pickup)
Platform	GM4200 platform
Related	Opel Combo B; Opel Tigra A; Chevrolet Celta; Chevrolet Sail
Powertrain
Engine	petrol:; 1.0 L X10XE I3; 1.2 L 12NZ/C12NZ/X12SZ I4; 1.2 L X12XE 16V I4; 1.4 L C14NZ/C14SE/X14SZ I4; 1.4 L X14XE 16V I4; 1.6 L C16XE/X16XE 16V I4; diesel:; 1.5 L Isuzu 4EC1 I4; 1.5 L Isuzu T4EC1 turbo I4; 1.7 L Isuzu 4EE1 I4;
Transmission	4/5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,443 mm (96.2 in) (hatchback, saloon, estate car); 2,480 mm (97.6 in) (pickup)
Length	3,729 mm (146.8 in) (hatchback, 1992–1998); 3,741 mm (147.3 in) (hatchback, 1998–2000); 4,026 mm (158.5 in) (saloon, estate car); 4,153 mm (163.5 in) (pickup)
Width	1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Corsa A (S83)
Corsa A (S83)
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Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Nova
Production	1982–1993
Assembly	Spain: Zaragoza; Yugoslavia: Kikinda (IDA-Opel)
Body and chassis
Body style	3/5-door hatchback; 2/4-door saloon; 3-door van;
Powertrain
Engine	petrol:; 993 cc 10S OHV I4; 1196 cc 12NC/E12N/E12GV OHV I4; 1196 cc 12ST I4; 1195 cc 12NV/C12NZ I4; 1297 cc 13NB/C13N I4; 1297 cc 13S/13SB I4; 1297 cc 13E I4; 1389 cc 14NV/C14NZ I4; 1389 cc C14SE I4; 1598 cc C16NZ/E16NZ I4; 1598 cc C16SE/E16SE I4; diesel:; 1488 cc Isuzu 4EC1 I4; 1488 cc Isuzu T4EC1 TD I4;
Transmission	4/5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,343 mm (92.2 in)
Length	3,622–3,955 mm (142.6–155.7 in)
Width	1,532–1,540 mm (60.3–60.6 in)
Height	1,360–1,365 mm (53.5–53.7 in)
Curb weight	735–865 kg (1,620–1,907 lb)

Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa
	Opel Corsa F
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors (1982–2017); PSA Group (2017–2021); Stellantis (2021–present);
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
Class	Supermini (B)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Opel Kadett City; Vauxhall Chevette

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.

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

First generation

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.

Rear view, 1987 facelift model
Opel Corsa GT (pre-facelift)
Opel Corsa GT 1.3 (1987)
Opel Corsa TR two-door (1982–1987)
Rear view
Opel Corsa five-door (1985–1987), note different grille from Corsa TR
Opel Corsa four-door (1990–1993; rear)
1990-1993 facelift model, "Strada" special edition (NL)
1988 Opel Corsa GSi (rear)
1989 Opel Corsa Van
The Michalak Spider was one of many tuned versions of the Corsa available in the era

Second generation

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.

Opel Corsa five-door
(1993–1997)
Opel Corsa three-door
(1997–2000)
Opel Corsa five-door (1997–2000)
Opel Corsa Caravan
Vauxhall Corsa three-door (pre facelift)
Vauxhall Corsa five-door (facelift)
Holden Barina three-door (pre-facelift)
Holden Barina cabrio (facelift)
Interior
Buick Sail sedan (China)
Buick Sail SRV (China)
Chevrolet Sail (China)

Third generation

Corsa C (X01)

Overview
Also called	Chevrolet Corsa Holden Barina Opel Vita (Japan) Vauxhall Corsa
Production	2000–2007 (Europe) 2002–2012 (South America)
Assembly	Germany: Eisenach Spain: Zaragoza^[12] Brazil: São José dos Campos (GM Brazil) South Africa: Port Elizabeth^[4] Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt) Argentina: Alvear (GM Argentina) Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA)
Body and chassis
Body style	3- and 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 3-door car-derived van 2-door coupé utility (pick up)
Platform	Gamma platform
Related	Opel Combo C Opel Meriva A Opel Tigra TwinTop B
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L X10XE I3 1.0 L Z10XEP I3 1.2 L Z12XE I4 1.2 L Z12XEP I4 1.4 L X14XE I4 1.4 L Z14XE I4 1.4 L Z14XEP I4 1.6 L Z16SE I4 1.8 L Z18XE I4 Diesel: 1.3 L CDTI I4 1.7 L DI I4 1.7 L DTI I4 1.7 L CDTI I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,491 mm (98.1 in)
Length	3,817 mm (150.3 in) (hatchback)^[13] 4,181 mm (164.6 in) (saloon)
Width	1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in) 1,430 mm (56.3 in) (saloon)
Chronology
Successor	Chevrolet 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.

Opel Corsa five-door (2000–2004)
Opel Corsa three-door (2000–2004)
Opel Corsa three-door (2004–2007)
Opel Corsa three-door (2004–2007)
Opel Corsa five-door (2003–2007)
Pre facelift Vauxhall Corsa
Post facelift Vauxhall Corsa
Holden Barina five-door (pre-facelift)
Holden Barina three-door (facelift)
Interior

Fourth generation

Corsa D (S07)

Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Corsa Chevrolet Viva (cancelled) JL X340 (2002)
Production	2006–2014
Assembly	Germany: Eisenach Spain: Zaragoza
Designer	Niels Loeb Dietmar Finger (interior, 2004)
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 3-door car-derived van
Platform	SCCS platform
Related	Fiat Punto Alfa Romeo MiTo
Powertrain
Engine	1.0 L A10XEP (LDB) I3 (petrol) 1.2 L A12XER (LWD) I4 (petrol) 1.2 L A12XER (LDC) I4 (petrol) 1.4 L A14XEL (L2Z) I4 (petrol) 1.4 L A14XER (LDD) I4 (petrol) 1.4 L A14NEL (LUH) turbo I4 (petrol) 1.6 L A16LER (LDW) turbo I4 (petrol) 1.3 L LDV I4 (diesel) 1.3 L LSF I4 (diesel) 1.7 L Circle L engine I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5/6-speed manual 5/6-speed automated manual (Easytronic) 4-speed AF13 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,511 mm (98.9 in)
Length	3,999 mm (157.4 in)
Width	1,737 mm (68.4 in)
Height	1,488 mm (58.6 in)
Curb weight	1,100 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.

Opel Corsa (three-door)
Opel Corsa (five-door)
Dashboard
Opel Corsa OPC
Rear view
Opel Corsa GSi
Vauxhall Corsa SXi
Vauxhall Corsa VXR

Fifth generation

Corsa E (X15)

Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Corsa
Production	2014–2019
Assembly	Germany: Eisenach (Opel Eisenach GmbH) Spain: Zaragoza . Port Elizabeth, South Africa (GMSA)
Designer	Carsten Aengenheyster^[14]
Body and chassis
Body style	3 and 5-door hatchback 3-door car-derived van
Platform	SCCS platform
Related	Opel Adam
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.0 L B10XFL/XFT turbo I3 1.2 L A12XEL (LWD) I4 1.4 L A14XEL (L2Z) I4 1.4 L A14XFR (L2N) turbo I4 1.6 L A16LES turbo I4 Diesel: 1.3 L LDV/LSF I4
Transmission	5/6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 5-speed automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,510 mm (98.8 in)
Length	4,021 mm (158.3 in)
Width	1,736–1,746 mm (68.3–68.7 in)
Height	1,479–1,481 mm (58.2–58.3 in)
Curb weight	1,120–1,237 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.

Vauxhall Corsa Mk IV
Vauxhall Corsa Mk IV (3-door)
Vauxhall Corsa Mk IV VXR
Interior
Opel Corsa E 1.4 Turbo ecoFLEX (rear view)

Sixth generation

Corsa F

Overview
Also called	Vauxhall Corsa
Production	2019–present
Assembly	Spain: Zaragoza (Opel Zaragoza)
Designer	Martin Schaufler (exterior)^[15]
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	PSA CMP (EMP1) platform
Related	Peugeot 208 Opel Mokka B Lancia Ypsilon IV
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.2 L EB2FA I3 1.2 L EB2ADTD/EB2DTS turbo I3 Diesel: 1.5 L DV5 BlueHDi I4
Electric motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Corsa-e)
Transmission	5-speed PSA MA manual 6-speed PSA MB6 manual 8-speed Aisin AWF8F automatic 1-speed fixed gear ratio (Corsa-e)
Battery	50 kWh
Electric range	330 km (210 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,538 mm (99.9 in)
Length	4,060 mm (159.8 in)
Width	1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height	1,435 mm (56.5 in)
Kerb weight	980–1,090 kg (2,161–2,403 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Opel 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.

Vauxhall Corsa-e (pre-facelift)
Opel Corsa-e (pre-facelift)

Corsa Van

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.

Opel Corsa Van based on third generation (Corsa C)
Opel Corsa Van based on fourth generation (Corsa D)
Vauxhall Corsavan based on the fifth-generation (Corsa E)

Cars of around the same size

Opel Corsa Media

2013 OPC Nürburgring Edition, in Santiago Carshow, Chile 2012

References

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↑ "Interview : Martin Schaufler, external designer of the Corsa 2019 - LIGNES/auto". lignesauto.fr. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2021.

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[1] "The Jilin Jiangbei Meilu JJ7090 Was A China-made Opel Corsa B". 13 October 2017.

[GM_Corp-2] "1990 1999". Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2015.

[3] "Gm En Venezuela Y El Mundo – Historia". Gm.com.ve. Archived from the original on 23 March 2010. Retrieved 27 May 2010.

[car-cat1-4] 4.0 ^4.1 "Opel. Opel in South Africa". Car-cat.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 16 July 2010.

[5] Satyam. "Welcome to GMArabia.com". Gmegypt.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.

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[14] Aengenheyster, Carsten, "Motor car", US D732433, published 2015-06-23

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Corsa B (S93)

Overview
Also called	Vauxhall 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]
Production	1993–2000 (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	Germany: Eisenach (Opel Eisenach) Spain: Zaragoza Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia) Mexico: Ramos Arizpe Argentina: Alvear (GM Argentina) Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM Brazil) Venezuela: Valencia (GM Venezuela)^[3] South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GM South Africa)^[4] Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt)^[5] China: Jilin (Jilin Jiangbei), Shanghai (Shanghai GM) India: Gurgaon (GM India)^[6]^[7] Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand) Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA)
Designer	Hideo Kodoma
Body and chassis
Body style	3- and 5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door estate car 2-door coupé utility (pickup)
Platform	GM4200 platform
Related	Opel Combo B Opel Tigra A Chevrolet Celta Chevrolet Sail
Powertrain
Engine	petrol: 1.0 L X10XE I3 1.2 L 12NZ/C12NZ/X12SZ I4 1.2 L X12XE 16V I4 1.4 L C14NZ/C14SE/X14SZ I4 1.4 L X14XE 16V I4 1.6 L C16XE/X16XE 16V I4 diesel: 1.5 L Isuzu 4EC1 I4 1.5 L Isuzu T4EC1 turbo I4 1.7 L Isuzu 4EE1 I4
Transmission	4/5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,443 mm (96.2 in) (hatchback, saloon, estate car)^[8] 2,480 mm (97.6 in) (pickup)^[9]
Length	3,729 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]
Width	1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in)