The Vauxhall Corsa is a small supermini-class hatchback available in three- and five-door body styles. The current model has been on sale since 2014 and is due for replacement in 2019.
There is a higher-performance model called the Corsa GSi. We are currently building a separate page for this version, so check back soon.
The Vauxhall Corsa has received average reviews from most UK media sources, particularly in recent years as newer rivals have arrived in the market. The Corsa remains one of the biggest-selling cars in the UK and is a very popular first-car choice for young drivers.
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Body style: Three- and five-door hatch
Engines: petrol, diesel
Price: From £15,665 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2014
Last updated: –
Replacement due: 2019
MEDIA REVIEWS
Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media
The Car Expert
“Ticks all the boxes – many thousands of buyers are likely to be perfectly satisifed.”
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Auto Express
Score: 6 / 10
“If you’re looking for a stylish, practical and good value supermini, there should be a Vauxhall Corsa in the extensive lineup to suit.”
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Autocar
Score: 8 / 10
“The Corsa does what it has always done well, providing competitive space in the rear seats and boot and a sound driving position.”
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Car
Score: 6 / 10
“It’s not hard to see why the CDTi-equipped Corsa is a niche option: it’s a very coarse engine that commands a hefty price premium over the smooth and quiet petrol engines on offer.”
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Carbuyer
Score: 6.4 / 10
“Offering excellent value, the Vauxhall Corsa is a practical and affordable supermini but its engines and interior fall short of rivals.”
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Honest John
Score: 6 / 10
“If this Corsa has more than a hint of the old one in the design then that’s because it’s not actually ‘all-new’.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 7.4 / 10
“Ageing, middle-of-the-road hatchback – replacement imminent”
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Top Gear
Score: 7 / 10
“A well rounded supermini, but not quite the pick of the bunch.”
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What Car?
Score: 4 / 10
“The Vauxhall Corsa is keenly priced if you choose carefully, but it’s outclassed by newer rivals in most other areas.”
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Which?
Score: 6.9 / 10
“It’s practical, has a comprehensive level of safety equipment for a small car and drives better than it did before.”
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SAFETY RATING
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall rating: 4 stars
Date tested: December 2015
ECO RATING
Independent emissions and efficiency ratings from Green NCAP
Model tested: 1.0-litre petrol manual
Date tested: July 2019
Please note that the above rating only applies to the Vauxhall Corsa 1.0-litre petrol engine with a manual gearbox. Other versions are yet to be tested, so check back soon.
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