New Opel Corsa GSi Review - GSi Is Back
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Күн бұрынThis new little angry-looking red thing is the Opel Corsa GSi, and it marks the return of the GSi nameplate to South Africa.
South Africa has a unique history with those three letters. Thanks to the unruly Opel Superboss of the 80s, a car which was developed here and only sold in this country, the GSi moniker became associated with on-the-limit performance.
Given this history, this new Corsa has a huge weight of expectation on its shoulders. Ciro De Siena took it for a spin and found that...well, you'll have to watch to find out.
0:00 Intro
0:20 Brand new Opel Corsa GSI
0:59 Pricing
1:39 Performance compared to Polo
1:57 Power & Torque
2:18 Exterior Review
2:47 Two Door Analysis
3:46 Handling
4:30 Gearbox
5:42 Interior Features
6:17 Summary
7:16 Outro
@ghatiem 5 жыл бұрын
Opel actually lost the GSI respect years ago... There so many disappointing GSI models. Corsa GSI 1.6 Corsa GSI 1.8 Astra GSI 2.2 NA Astra GSI 2.0 Turbo I think their OPC name tag kind of replaced what GSI meant. I think GSI now means mid range and OPC means top of the range. I think OPC is a better rival to GTI. Although OPC is a lot wilder and sportier than GTI. Unfortunately VW don't have a direct rival to the GSI range as GSI now means mediocre in my opinion. Just my opinion guys
@shaneetzebeth7369 5 жыл бұрын
The cinematography is absolutely epic! Awesome video!
@Carscoza 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it
@WaseemKhan-iu4bh 5 жыл бұрын
this is a warm hatch at best
@mrsmith5846 5 жыл бұрын
VW nurtured the GTI badge from its inception. To make it as significant today. While Toyota and Opel on the other hand.. well yea, you get the point.
@liseholloway2300 5 жыл бұрын
Great spec in this 'sport-hatch' - definitely not 'boring... OPC braking and suspension plus exterior & exterior styling... fullhouse.
@yashsookoo6589 5 жыл бұрын
As an owner of the current model Corsa 1.0T I can honestly say that this car is a rip off. The OPC has been available overseas since 2015 and it never made it to our shores, despite massive interest! Now they made this GSI look exactly like an OPC, even the suspension is the same, yet they put in the 1.4T engine from the Corsa Sport. For around R300000 this car would have been great value. But at that price, I'm sorry but Opel are crazy. I will keep my 1.0T and do some modifications to make the faster and handle better in the near future
@POVdriver96 5 жыл бұрын
Its lookin just like the Corsa OPC spec.. i have the first gen OPC corsa and its amazing!! Carzy car
@isaacpermentier506 5 жыл бұрын
As a salesman of the Opel brand, I would advise you to just get a decent second hand OPC instead of this for less money. As he said at the end, the Corsa OPC of this 5th generation is very memorable indeed.
@Preyser123 5 жыл бұрын
The Corsa is the only car I would personally buy with the 1.4l petrol engine I've never really come across a standard Polo in the Vivo shape with a 1.4l engine but I have with the Figo shape Fiesta and those 1.4l engines sound far to throaty for me, especially through the exhaust. I'm talking about a 6 cylinder type of throatiness, although it is a 4 cylinder. The exhaust on the 1.4l Figo shape Fiesta also sounds a bit to sporty to my liking. I notice that our 2011 Figo has these exact issues as well. The Corsa doesn't sound throaty at all, which I like, and the exhaust just gives off a deep hum which I like as well. As a typical every day car I ould take the 5 door hatchback for practicality.
@jacoh9591 5 жыл бұрын
Spot on Review. Nice features and design. But the like reviewer said it is a missed opportunity performance wise. If you're not out there to compete with the Fiesta ST or Clio RS performance wise with a GSI tag on it, don't even bother creating it with that price tag, I'd rather get the Corsa Sport (cheaper with same performance) or Fiesta ST (more performance) to get the bang for your buck.
@mosesmaseko1501 5 жыл бұрын
I don't think I like this car but I like the video...
@agostinocangelli 5 жыл бұрын
OPC is the top of models GSi is the middle of model I like this car, i love it
@glengreen4241 5 жыл бұрын
Same engine as the Adam S . I'll have the Adam. Looks better might even be faster
@craigcamb5598 5 жыл бұрын
in the uk the seats the wheels the black pack" carbon mirrors/ grill "sat nav are all dealer extras
@FK-wp3ig 5 жыл бұрын
The corsa Gsi is not a competitor to the polo Gti. The Opc is built to compete with the Gti have a look at the Corsa Opc don't think it's coming to SA though.
@bhekigiven6477 5 жыл бұрын
We once had the Opel OPC about 7 years back
@FK-wp3ig 5 жыл бұрын
@@bhekigiven6477 Yes you correct but that was the previous generation corsa OPC the one I am referring to is the 2018 version. Check it out on you tube
@JustifyJustin 5 жыл бұрын
Compared to the Ford Fiesta ST?
@mrsmith5846 5 жыл бұрын
We don't get this car here.
@brucekendall52 5 жыл бұрын
Pity about the power issue as its looks a good car.
@danI43541 5 жыл бұрын
It just returned to SA but the new model was already released...
@corsaopc 5 жыл бұрын
As a life long Opel fan, I'm disappointed in the new GSI, I'm really glad you dropped the Corsa OPC in there for comparison, if this was meant to be the replacement, then they have sorely failed. I've driven the 2008 and 2015 Corsa OPC models and they are something very special, they have unexpected grunt, it wants to go from the second you put your foot down, with the new GSI, you dont get that feeling, the car does so much to make you think its sporty, but the general lack of feedback from the steering wheel and disappointment from looking at your speedometer, a whole other story is told. Big miss for Opel, big hole for my heart, 10/10 for video
@QuitMC 4 жыл бұрын
Emile Zandberg It wasn’t meant to be replacement for OPC.
@abulelekufa7898 5 жыл бұрын
Remember the Corsa Sport? This is it refreshed 🤦
@efostefanow 5 жыл бұрын
Yes unfortunately, the GSi were outstanding machines, constantly in the fight with XR Ford series and the GTi by VW. PSA have missed the concept quite far of what the GSi should be - fast, raw and GTi-like performance. Nowadays this is just a relatively quick car to go to your local Lidl.
@kayl9382 3 жыл бұрын
@Abulele Kufa I was thinking the same thing!
@MysAtheLight 5 жыл бұрын
the honesty right here.. good one chipmunk
@bhekigiven6477 5 жыл бұрын
I am Opel Fan but I am also a price sensitive consumer so I will rather choose Clio or GTI but I must admit the Opel is more cooler , sporty and unique
@angrysocialjusticewarrior 5 жыл бұрын
No its not. The GTI and Clio are more cooler, sporty and unique... especially the Clio. For the price of this little Opel you can buy a sports sedan with a v6. The new corolla hatch is also terrible value for money.
@bhekigiven6477 5 жыл бұрын
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior The corolla hatch is expensive that's true actually what is happening to cars these days aren't fighting inflation because they are way more becoming expensive as for myself I cannot buy a small hatch with R260 000 upwards I will rather top up to 2017 Toyota Rav4 that has maybe 25 000 km on the clock its value for money and I can keep to for the next 10 years
@majahe50 5 жыл бұрын
Abarth is better on power and flair. Always puts a smile on my face.
@ChuckRage 5 жыл бұрын
After finding out the cost of Opel spares, I'd much rather have the Polo
@RonnyFL1 5 жыл бұрын
Are they that expensive?
@QuitMC 4 жыл бұрын
Leonhardt Kamari No.
@andr3000 5 жыл бұрын
Astra Enjoy VS Golf Comfortline next?
@PercyN 5 жыл бұрын
Looks nice but the power figures are disappointing,its like a 118i BMW🤔
@aowen1079 5 жыл бұрын
CAA number plate looks strange.
@RobErt-xm6sv 5 жыл бұрын
Nice car! Still laughing about the heated seats, necessary in South Africa?🙈😂
@van_der_lindeDA 5 жыл бұрын
Bethlehem - 14 degrees Celsius
@9munster 5 жыл бұрын
go get a low km astra opc this is a waste of time.
@opium42069 5 жыл бұрын
Amen,give this man an award🙌🏿
@sebastianzillibiller1266 5 жыл бұрын
Just get the OPC Version of this^^ I got one and its absolutely great!
@phawupowerhousesakwe7897 5 жыл бұрын
My friend has a 2015 Corsa turbo and it has the same motor in , what's the point of this car then ? I honestly thought the GSI would be more powerful. Disappointing !!!!!
@shawnshirleymichael 5 жыл бұрын
What ever happened to the 200TS, not many left im sure.
@lekhenzomolete2260 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe they are going to put the extra power in the OPC 😑
@twojastaratobieber 5 жыл бұрын
In Europe there is the opc variant it has 202 hp
@sebastianzillibiller1266 5 жыл бұрын
@@twojastaratobieber It has 207 hp ;D I own one and I love it.
@twojastaratobieber 5 жыл бұрын
@@sebastianzillibiller1266 I own Corsa D Opc and also love IT
@justinrogers2887 5 жыл бұрын
Gee thanks Opel, OPC body, OPC price, except no 151kW OPC engine, same old tired 110kW turbo. Rip off
@mrcal9786 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree
@lorenzowillemse422 5 жыл бұрын
Can it vrrr phaaa thou?
@opium42069 5 жыл бұрын
Lol very important for the mzansi market,pops and bangs ma boet,pops and bangs🙌🏿
@Patrick-in4ou 5 жыл бұрын
@@opium42069 I need a car that pops and bangs😂
@craigpodsprojames2500 5 жыл бұрын
(In my country c unt means friend
@TheSingro 3 жыл бұрын
The car was overpriced considering he segment it compares with, I was disappointed with the power output on this car, overall the shape is good and interior is the best. I can't fault any other things except that we were shortchanged of power. I'm an Opel fan through and through.
@joshuajackson7246 5 жыл бұрын
Corsa VXR is still better looking with the twin exhaust
@woody555kl 5 жыл бұрын
Corsa vxr looks like a chavs car that crashed into halfords modified parts department
@ghatiem 5 жыл бұрын
Opel has OPC. Vauxhall has VXR. It's the exact same car with a different badge. Sort of like Honda and Acura.
@craigcamb5598 5 жыл бұрын
try letting someone out the back with them recaro's seats what a ball ache
@woody555kl 5 жыл бұрын
Nobody in this comment section over the age of 20 ffs we had nova gsi in uk when i was a kid, kids these days think there doing everything the first time its ever been done🤦♂️
@steriskyline4470 5 жыл бұрын
woody555kl I remember being taken for a drive in a nova with a calibra turbo engine in it, scariest 5 minutes of my entire life! Love old motors like that.
@Dylan-rj3dw 5 жыл бұрын
What happened to cars.co.za drag races😪
@leroyzwane2097 4 жыл бұрын
This is expensive
@RonnyFL1 4 жыл бұрын
This car is overpriced...The old 1.4 turbo sport was cheaper and well specd.
@RonnyFL1 5 жыл бұрын
So this car almost performs the same as the new Suzuki Swift Sport??? For that price??? Hell No!!!
@lindaninxasana6273 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 Opel must be joking
@tsw2scotland341 5 жыл бұрын
Its a Corsa 🥱
@rogerramjet1419 5 жыл бұрын
Opel lost the plot After the H OPC in 2007.. Downhill from there...
@AR-fw5bn 5 жыл бұрын
Opel doesnt exist anymore
@j.brubaker462 4 жыл бұрын
SPANISH SUBTITLES PLEAAAASE !!!!
@lopezben3023 5 жыл бұрын
< < Schade, ein französischer OPEL <
@lanthislombard1847 5 жыл бұрын
U can't even compare the Clio F1 and Polo GTi with this fugly underpowered thing...
@angrysocialjusticewarrior 5 жыл бұрын
My man i think i'd even rather throw away my masculinity and drive the new corolla hatch instead of this thing.
@lanthislombard1847 5 жыл бұрын
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior agreed.. 😁🤣
@tbonesteak4961 5 жыл бұрын
A bit better then McLaren 720 😄
@lethaniangodden5045 2 жыл бұрын
I have one it's disappointing , build so cheap for 365k price ...nothing special about this car , I hate mine Just opel failing the big name GSI
@Chillednfunked 5 жыл бұрын
Vauxhall/Opel are now owned by PSA so they are starting to get too French for me.
@TehMr 5 жыл бұрын
So late so middling so expensive
@chriscoetzee6166 5 жыл бұрын
Opel? nooo thank you
@lethaniangodden5045 2 жыл бұрын
Don't buy this car
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