2021 Vauxhall Opel Corsa review - the best small car?

2021 Vauxhall Opel Corsa review - the best small car? | What Car?

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4 жыл бұрын

You've probably owned a Vauxhall Corsa. Or at least sat in one. You might have even learned to drive in one! It's been a huge sales success, particularly here in the UK, but this fifth generation model is very different from what's come before. How so? Why is that? And is it any good?
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@whatcar 4 жыл бұрын

Come on then, tell us about the Vauxhall Corsas you've owned! Did you learn to drive in one? And what do you think of the new one? For our Corsa-e video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNCkocR6tq3WnKc.html And for the Peugeot 208 and e-208: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9ucoNSnm9zPeWg.html

@pip5461 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Corsa has been fed steroids, pity they didn`t include some vitamins.. .

@4qdevelopments582 4 жыл бұрын

He talks about the 208 as if he has one, negative feed back on a British brand, no wonder most British car brands have gone down the pan.

@redmatt 4 жыл бұрын

Looks nice! I still have my corsa c exclusiv spec just clocked 67000 miles has heated seats and climate control all I need atm. Does seem pricey the new corsa but I'd definitely consider the electric corsa if the range was at least 300 miles.

@jijidinpipera 4 жыл бұрын

First of all, in your video is the 6th generation Corsa, not the 5th one. Second, I currently own a 2019 Corsa ( the fifth generation) and I am very happy with it, it's simply very well built. I owned a 2005 Opel Corsa (third generation) and it was strong and reliable as a tank. I just changed the old Corsa with the new one because I wanted a new one with new functionallity. I strongly recommend for daily use. You can drive up to Vienna as well..

@AsherPiesman 4 жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive in a Corsa MK3: wouldn't buy one but it was a pretty ok car

@williamegler8771 4 жыл бұрын

What is everyone's obsession with soft touch plastic everywhere. The only time I feel every plastic panel in my car is when I clean them.

@iamtheraseo 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I share the same opinion. But it's something for reviewers to mention when they compare it to high end cars. Once again it doesn't bother me and im not sure why it would bother others.

@mwdca7810 4 жыл бұрын

Rented one for a week in Austria and it was the first time I'd drive a Corsa and was was impressed. Fuel efficient, great handling and confident on the motorways. If you want a vehicle that does the job without nonsense, bling, or expense seems a great choice. I'd buy one.

@wardancer400 4 жыл бұрын

"Knee room..." slaps half a meter of space between him and the seat "is just about average innit". Jesus man, how much knee room do you want from a small hatchback??

@enpac1 3 жыл бұрын

yes exactly

@ericbasa7020 4 жыл бұрын

Average rear leg space?? it seems generous specially for that kind of car

@asiffarooqui6789 4 жыл бұрын

I know! He had loads of knee room! I hate it when these car reviewers talk about cars not having space in the rear, or the boot, or headroom, knee room etc etc. It's because of their criticisms that make manufacturers increase the size of the next generation model for the same car! Infuriates me.

@Edvard.Munchkin 4 жыл бұрын

I thought that too, there's more than enough room in the back, even more than some bigger cars

@lesliedodds4011 4 жыл бұрын

I seen it in the showroom theres no room in the back and shes to low another european disaster indeed .

@98karlh 4 жыл бұрын

Nope, no legroom whatsoever in the back :) Bought one anyway.

@tomangler 3 жыл бұрын

@@98karlh Me too!

@gvr6079 4 жыл бұрын

You really didn't want to do this review , but you're bosses told you to do it. You are clearly not a Opel/Vauxhall fan because the negatives you mention is also applicable to 95 % of all other small cars in this price segment. Please enlighten us on any small car or even much more expensive cars that does have a lower middle console that is not made of harder plastics. Geez some of you motoring journalist are just like mainstream political journalists, totally out of touch with reality .

@cactuspharmer 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's a great improvement on previous generation Corsas.

@MG-ce3dx 4 жыл бұрын

Mate , rear leg room is decent ?? Are you joking? Rear leg room and head room is more than great for a car in this class , in the new Ford Fiesta for example , in my driving position , I literally can't fit on the back seats and I'm 1,82m .. I've seen this car yesterday and I really like it , it really is a decent car in every way ..

@brianevans4948 4 жыл бұрын

where in the UK ?

@brianevans4948 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry ment the Corsa e Electric

@BARTOSZUK2011 4 жыл бұрын

Guy is a bit too negative about it

@MLife1972 4 жыл бұрын

I would describe this review as 'politely scathing' .

@BStrapper 4 жыл бұрын

economic interests have something to do with that.

@MLife1972 4 жыл бұрын

@@BStrapper nope, it's called being British. We can take you apart with an insult that you'll only realise once you're on the train going home.

@BStrapper 4 жыл бұрын

@@MLife1972Right here you confirmed this: British typically equates "maximum posturing with little to back it up"

@hectorandem2944 4 жыл бұрын

@@BStrapper Interesting. I always thought it meant you were a citizen of the UK, but I guess you learn something new every day. 🤔

@samf8074 3 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer this to the 208, it just looks more refined, simple and classy... the 208 is too much, the 208 is something more like at of a movie than a car that I'd want to drive daily.

@simon1066 4 жыл бұрын

The styling is great

@albionmyl7735 4 жыл бұрын

I drive a new Corsa f since 3 month... very good car...very sporty...very good equipped...in the basic version...here in Germany for 13.999,_ Euro.....and a very good looking car....good value...who needs VW?

@JimboRustles 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I'd call 75 hp "sporty"

@albionmyl7735 3 жыл бұрын

@@JimboRustles yes indeed but it's enough for me

@stephenwakeman3074 4 жыл бұрын

So they bought it in line pricing wise with its sister car on the same platform, while not offering the same level of quality. Great move Peugeot.

@bstar079 4 жыл бұрын

The corsa is less revolutionary than the 208, but i think many people a just looking for practicality and clean styling without sci-fi gadgets and the rejigged ergonomics of the 208 (ie. the lower, smaller steering wheel). The leather seats on this trim level in real life are really nice, tick that box, and the large infotainment screen is nicely integrated. This car is a huge step forward from its predecessor. Faster, more efficient, and better proportioned. I think its definitely worth a look, and I'm pretty sure it'll come in a fair bit cheaper if you compare it with the VW group cars with like for like specs.

@maxdepasquale2351 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doug, nicely detailed review of the new Corsa.

@aarondingley3437 4 жыл бұрын

Looks better than a polo (not difficult) and even better than a fiesta imo.

@68jwalter 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Any Clio review planned? I am so interested in Clio too but so few reviews in English language..

@smashingpumpkin1986 4 жыл бұрын

Negatives aside, this is a lovely looking car 👍

@simpleasliam657 4 жыл бұрын

Left hand drive.... Vauxhall? I'm confused.

@sticksman7819 2 жыл бұрын

Rented one of these for a day and it was brilliant.well built with a real step up in quality.the auto gear box was responsive enough with 8 speeds and was great on the long run and economical.it was very comfortable for my 5 hour journey didn't ache or feel stressed in anyway.my girlfriend was impressed and it maybe a contender for her next vehicle.

@mickyeverton 4 жыл бұрын

Great Review, Many Thanks, Peace From London. 👍🏻👍🏻

@Deuteross 4 жыл бұрын

I like the interior a lot, it looks smart and fresh. So much better than the Fiesta an the Polo.

@minorearthmajorsky1476 4 жыл бұрын

Deuteross and no free standing display :)

@Deuteross 4 жыл бұрын

ONYX.G fair point

@Jeroenneman 4 жыл бұрын

It looks supercheap. Did you see those shots of the knobs and air-conditioning? The driver display is just a square... The new Renault Clio looks miles better on the inside.

@minorearthmajorsky1476 4 жыл бұрын

Jeroenneman i get what u mean, it’s just preference really

@darrenmcgrogan8843 4 жыл бұрын

what trim is it your driving? I have a corsa E 5 dr sri and love the little thing. it does me and my young family of 4 very proud, its comfortable, surprisingly spacious and not necessarily a slacker when I need it to GO!

@Edvard.Munchkin 4 жыл бұрын

I really like this and I usually hate small cars, it looks very sharp and sophisticated

@williamgray1236 3 жыл бұрын

Im getting a new corsa next week, would you describe this car as a head turner ?

@bernardbowbrick2590 Жыл бұрын

I brought a new corsa in 20 20 now exchanged it for a 2023 vorsa love everything about it and so comfortable on long journeys

@minorearthmajorsky1476 4 жыл бұрын

Great review Doug, I think the design looks great on the outside, inside the corsa isn’t the best but it’s manageable

@robcorrente6065 4 жыл бұрын

Between Ibiza tsi 95 excellence and this one which one you guys choose?

@Bosco12ful 4 жыл бұрын

They have done good job and she is splendid.

@kb9072 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! Best looking super mini on sale.

@letsseeif 4 жыл бұрын

Seems a big improvement. Was in UK earlier this year, but some years prior I hired a Corsa, & let me say, it was aptly named! Because, I'd never driven anything coarser than a Vauxhall Corsa!

@nditshenimanyatshe5256 Жыл бұрын

i love the way is and the head lights

@minorearthmajorsky1476 4 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up that driver information screen, despite not being widescreen, is quite configurable using the stalk on the left.

@RandomVideosFirst 4 жыл бұрын

Lights shape look like the previous Audi A1 , is as if that the previous A1 had a 2 nd face lift that would of been the end result. Amazing design though

@cameron4907 4 жыл бұрын

I'd rather have the 208 BUT I would take this Corsa over a polo or fiesta any day

@darthkek1953 4 жыл бұрын

The Fiesta is a fantastic drive, I mean truly fantastic. Interior is mediocre outside of Titanium X.

@youraveragejoe1 2 жыл бұрын

I like these! I have one as a courtesy car and it’s you can 100% tell Vauxhall is now French-owned. But the power from the 100hp 1.2T is quite impressive and punchy enough for sure. Decent on motorway.

@pushbikeman 2 жыл бұрын

I do not myself fancy this new corsa but I was curious about the best selling UK new car of 2022. That said I really enjoyed this video and the reviewer came over as personable engaging and interesting with a serious bur relaxed style that gave all the need to know stuff for those considering a purchase and in an impressive relaxed entertaining way while the video filming and editing was professional and acomplished.

@69_MK 4 жыл бұрын

My problem is with the digital speedometer not updating fast enough. Same thing with my Corsa E 2016.

@damme91 9 ай бұрын

Bought a corsa this time around it's great

@oliverstemp9132 3 жыл бұрын

Much better car than before, Vauxhall are starting to make great cars

@stephandolby 4 жыл бұрын

Top Gear Magazine said this is the most fun Corsa ever, VXR included, but you need the auto to make it properly good. The only thing really letting it down (for them, that is) is the interior; the climate control rescues it, but it's not exactly a hardship to press the relevant piano key in the 208 to get to its own system.

@itsallrobbish 4 жыл бұрын

Rear leg room looked really generous. Does it feel as solid as the previous one? Is the gear lever sloppy and flimsy like in some other Peugeot’s? To be fair to Peugeot, they’ll know how to make them efficiently and profitable.

@principessa2609 4 жыл бұрын

Awful review. You did not presented exterior of the car in detail. More emphasis is placed on the presenter and author than on the car. No side view, rear view, frames are rapidly changing...I did not enjoy watching.

@robans 4 жыл бұрын

I see you had some good time in Croatian coast.

@m88brc 2 ай бұрын

Knee room is average… whilst saying it in a negative way… whilst proceeding to show massive amounts of leg room

@ciaranmurray6623 4 жыл бұрын

Day time light design looks cool. Fiesta now dated looking.

@telosfd 3 жыл бұрын

Where is made this car?

@bjornb4696 2 жыл бұрын

10:08 My Corsa 1.5D diesel version is definately NOT loud, and it use a 6-speed gear box, not 5-speed! Don't know if its different from the UK Vauxhall version, but have never heard of any 5-speed gearbox, except in the 1.2 75 hp petrol, so I don't think so??

@harleyrobertson73 4 жыл бұрын

If this corsa holds all the values that the old one did with young drivers, driving agencies and insurance companies this will be fantastic......bland but fantastic

@isleofauto 3 жыл бұрын

May I ask why a left hand drive Vauxhall Corsa exists?

@jt-bg6ey 4 жыл бұрын

i will stick with my 1997 corsa b 1.4 thanks! not a lot to go wrong and has never let me down in 5 years of ownership 87k miles

@aquatics117 4 жыл бұрын

Not worth the risk of getting in an accident in my book, one wrong move and your dead, where else in a modern car you got a good chance of survival

@jt-bg6ey 4 жыл бұрын

know what you are saying but i prefer older cars as so much better to work on. i once drove a 2010 corsa and never like it

@cephasmakuzva 4 жыл бұрын

You drive very low miles my Volkswagen Passat estate 2.0 diesel 2015 I got with 0 miles after 4 years I've put 152k miles on it trading it in March for a 2020 plate mercedes e class amg

@iainhogg9830 4 жыл бұрын

@@jt-bg6ey couldn't agree more with you, I have new car filled with all this modern crap, complete information overload, all a dangerous distraction, and you can't switch it off. I have the finance but next car will be an older low mileage car, plenty around that way I'll be able to concentrate on driving

@mryusuf5325 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky bastard in usa we cant have europe cars with small enginea, i dream about 3 cylinders in the usa lol

@JackKing12. 4 жыл бұрын

Looks nicer with stronger lines and looks than the previous weak looking Corsa

@navteh534 4 жыл бұрын

looks much better then puma

@chrisogrady28 4 жыл бұрын

Longer lower wider, all good, is the seat low or does it still feel like you’re sitting in an suv?

@nedo227 6 ай бұрын

The car looks great 👍 ❤

@jasonbrody6219 4 жыл бұрын

please @what car? do us a test drive of new clio

@s.szilagyi9374 3 жыл бұрын

I have to disagree with the Ibiza comparison. I drove the two cars back to back (both had the small turbo petrol engine), and the Corsa is a much more refined experience in terms of comfort and engine noise. It looks nicer inside, too.

@tg-zq5jk 4 жыл бұрын

Fuel consumption please?

@DavidDL 4 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful car 👍.

@Tdr-jv2nc 2 жыл бұрын

This is a huge improvement

@toyotaprius79 4 жыл бұрын

I would only out my money on the Corsa-e for electric. However, plug-ins evolve like smart phones. It's a competent car now, but in 3 years who knows how it will stack up against the likes of VW and its ID.3 and ID.Microbus. Does anyone remember the Hyundai Ioniq anymore?

@martintolovski 4 жыл бұрын

Looks perfect, this one and the second generation redesign are the best looking ones.

@aacmove 2 жыл бұрын

If the Corsa is white noise then the 208 is Heavy Metal. It looks like a Transformer threw up on the dashboard of the 208! Corsa looks better in my opinion.

@tombartram7384 11 ай бұрын

I had a 1.4 Corsa shortly after they came out on the L reg and it was way, way ahead of the hitherto market leader, the Micra. It cost my f-in -law 8.5 grand, sold to me after a year for six.

@alexandroskamatselos1780 4 жыл бұрын

Actually it's the sixth generation..anyway, i have owned an opel corsa d since 2013 and i have to say that it has been proved 100% reliable and cheap to service and maintain. Also super economical, it's diesel too. One thing i don't like is the cheap interior like the quality of the seats and the lack of sufficient light inside, but keeping in mind it's a small category, i'm more than happy with this brand.

@damme91 9 ай бұрын

Yea I feel you have to go up the model range to get decent seats

@TheRustedPixel 4 жыл бұрын

Why do all new cars in silver paint immediately look old? I don't get it, I can't stand this colour on any car. I mean when the cards came up showing the Ibiza, Fiesta and Polo all came up all in more striking colours and all look more youthful and modern. Then there's this dowdy silver.

@asiffarooqui6789 4 жыл бұрын

Silver is a fantastic colour 😉

@forza223bowe5 4 жыл бұрын

Silver is only good for hiding dirt and scratches

@asiffarooqui6789 4 жыл бұрын

@@forza223bowe5 which means it's even better for cars prone to the aforementioned 😉

@tadejbozicko9869 4 жыл бұрын

Dark silver is my favorite color along with smoked headlights.

@buzzspec8458 4 жыл бұрын

Wish we had this car in america

@mryusuf5325 4 жыл бұрын

Yup we all do, american cars sre embarrasing since 1990s america hates the small enginea lol

@paulfrost6313 3 жыл бұрын

America hate small cars lol

@Ambienfinity 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2002 (51 reg) 3 door Corsa, which was a very solid motor. I like the new styling the but not the new pricing. However, one suspects the laws of supply and demand will see nearly new prices drop more quickly than the likes of VW etc.

@mryusuf5325 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky i wish i had urs in usa they hate small engines none to be found

@Ambienfinity 4 жыл бұрын

@@mryusuf5325 larger engines can be efficient, and smaller engines can be wasteful, particularly if they're being overdriven, but the 1.3 engine in my Honda is very efficient, and drives quite well - I get around 50mpg. I do like bigger engines though, especially for their refinement.

@kugul1683 4 жыл бұрын

How come the Vauxhall has a German numberplate?

@mfitzy100 4 жыл бұрын

Opel Vauxhall styling is too restrained altogether. These are good cars now and deserve a bit of flair to go with it. I think it’s just too plain looking. Outgoing Corsa was a good looking car

@u2santi 4 жыл бұрын

I find funny how british journalist love German (or German engineered) cars to the point that Koreans/Japanese/Renault are never considered. The new Renault Clio is currently the best in class but it never gets mentioned. The Capture has been leading its class but not mentioned when talking about competitors. Weird...

@tgrav3 4 жыл бұрын

This thing looks cool

@robertday8619 4 жыл бұрын

Should of gone to SPECSAVERS

@Deano14397 2 жыл бұрын

Best looking in it's class

@radas92 4 жыл бұрын

What is the point of longer bonnet if engines will be smaller ? 🤔 Just looks ? Not saying it's looking bad . It's best looking corsa so far

@alundavies5171 2 жыл бұрын

drop in sport mode on faster roads! is great!!

@Quantumfluxfield 2 жыл бұрын

This guy has to be in family with a guy reviewing gaming monitors, identical body language and looks, cant remember the name

@66guidos 4 жыл бұрын

You haven't actually shown us the back of the car. I want to see the design, but it's all close-ups of lights/dents etc.

@MzwandileHarmans Жыл бұрын

Am a Corsa fan and current car is Corsa 1.4T sport 110kW after I had 1.0T Corsa and I love these. I don’t really like this new one, major deal breaker is that pillar in the back seat making it hard to get in and out omg that turns me off and the look seems boring and we don’t get the nice trims in my country. Even though we do get the elegance model with 96kW it looks blend

@ExAnimoPortugal 3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind the car... Those roads look amazing!

@ObuL83g 3 жыл бұрын

Croatia! Dalmatia

@rabola55 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't this the 6th generation? This model replaces the Corsa E made 2014-2019.

@taz874 4 жыл бұрын

Yes its the 6th gen maybe he got confused since the Corsa E and Corsa D look quite similar so he probably thought its the same generation

@teo8167 4 жыл бұрын

@@taz874 No, this is the 5th generation of Vauxhall Corsa. Corsa A was sold as Vauxhall Nova in the UK.

@taz874 4 жыл бұрын

@@teo8167 oh yh i forgot about that the Corsa was first called Vauxhall nova

@kuningas7 4 жыл бұрын

@@taz874 It is ridiculous that Opel/Vauxhall marketed the D/E Corsas as being a different generation when in reality the Corsa E was just an extensive face-lift of the D model.

@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 4 жыл бұрын

Much prefer the Corsa’s dash than the Pug’s. Not a fan of the two-storey dash of the French...

@kinocchio 4 жыл бұрын

To each their own

@ianstewartorr8455 4 жыл бұрын

This corsa must be made of gold have you seen the prices

@alundavies5171 2 жыл бұрын

you totally missed the best engine 130 bhp with the auto?? and when on a and b roads stick it in sport mode is a bloody hoot to drive

@stunninglad1 4 жыл бұрын

Cars aren't designed for anyone over 5 foot and 7 inches in height. We need cars designed for tall people: More space and more height.

@MrRohanThomas 4 жыл бұрын

If they did that then these cars will be bigger, these cars sell well because of the tiny body shape, girls find them cute

@stunninglad1 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrRohanThomas True.

@duskodragic649 2 жыл бұрын

Consumption?

@sarwansingh4437 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good

@Mikosyko 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a mashup of a Mazda and an original Ford Puma

@richardh6756 3 жыл бұрын

Why does the reviewer keeps on about the plastic. most people will not worry it when they by it why do most the reviewers hate the Corsa so much. the fiesta has got plastic.

@OscarLeeMX 4 жыл бұрын

This must be one of the very few LHD Vauxhalls.

@ashvinchauhan6174 4 жыл бұрын

What?

2 жыл бұрын

Well, wasn't Vauxhall a brand of the General Motors group? Now what the hell is the new Corsa?

@SW46NH 4 жыл бұрын

£25,000 for the ultimate model? Vauxhall Executives must be smoking some real strong Ganja listening to Bob Marley🚬🚬😂😂😂

@mryusuf5325 4 жыл бұрын

In america u get a 4 cylimder gas guzzler be thankfull in europe u get 3 cylinder lol

@mryusuf5325 4 жыл бұрын

I would buy thousand of these and send to usa best economy gas

@tommyolsen8224 4 жыл бұрын

The new Renault Clio is the best smal car in this segment 🙂🙂

@tomwilliams193 4 жыл бұрын

Volkswagen up?

@Lollakuk 4 жыл бұрын

Peugeot 208 looks abit better. And they cost the same.

@darthkek1953 4 жыл бұрын

@@Lollakuk P208 loses out with the air-con controls, Clio has fantastic electronic console, gadgets, and some of the best paint jobs this side of Lamborghinis.

@Lollakuk 4 жыл бұрын

@@darthkek1953 Air con controls haha. As if that would make a difference. I would take the Peugeot 208 before the Clio even without any air con controls.

@darthkek1953 4 жыл бұрын

@@Lollakuk That's up to you but I use air con all the time and it being hidden in a computer program makes them nonviable. I have the v4 Clio and it's pretty good but the v5 is looking pretty epic. I had a 2013 Fiesta, pretty grim trim (even for a Titanium) but the handling was great.

@MosesRides 4 жыл бұрын

New corsa looks amazing, but you could get a Megane for the price.

@robsawalker 4 жыл бұрын

£26k for a Corsa! Yoiks

@kangvp9512 4 жыл бұрын

It’s better looking than the Peugeot 208 counterpart.

@lunamoona1645 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who thinks the interior looks bland? I would need to sit in it and see because I have the corsa before this one and feel it looks more premium than this! 🤔😕

@densanity7974 2 жыл бұрын

This actually looks less chavy than the old corsas. Well done vauxhall. Now nobody will feel embarassed driving a corsa lmaoo Not only it looks more modern but looks more mature and good looking

@Patrick_cb 4 жыл бұрын

I had lots of trouble with 2017 model already. To many useful features, but very unreliable vehicle. 3 different problems in the past 3 months already ( and each time I had to leave the car for a day with the dealer)