The appearance of the compact has been improved, modest new things are also in the cabin. In addition, cars with internal combustion engines have a hybrid makeweight, and a purely electric version has become more powerful and long-range.
The current Opel Corsa has been in service since 2019, in the current generation the small hatch is the brother of the Peugeot 208. Both compacts are in high demand in Europe. So, according to statistics from Jato Dynamics, Peugeot's five-door topped the bestseller rating of the «old-world» market last year (206,816 units, + 5%), while the Corse then got 7th place (164,358 units, -9%). And according to the results of the first quarter of 2023, the hatches almost evened the score: 53,336 customers (+3%, rank 4) stopped choosing the Peugeot 208 in Europe (+3%, rank 4), the result of Opel/Vauxhall Corsa was 53,307 units (+38%, rank 5). It's time for a planned restyling, and the first of this couple is the refreshed Opel.
Updated Opel Corsa Electric and pre-reform electric version
Corse redesigned the “face”: the new headlights merged with a plug that imitates the radiator grille (the grille itself is now lower; optics can be matrix for an extra charge). This design element is called Vizor, and all the latest Opels have it — the Crossland, Grandland and Mokka SUVs, as well as the Astra family. The compact also got a different front bumper, plus the Corsa inscription now almost the entire width of the tailgate. Finally, the palette of body colors has been expanded.
Updated gasoline Opel Corsa 1/2 Updated gasoline Opel Corsa 2/2
Inside, there is a different steering wheel and a miniature gearbox selector, plus the seats have new upholstery. A multimedia system with a 10-inch screen is now available for all versions (previously such a tablet was offered only for the top version). The multimedia itself is new, more nimble. The model also provides all-round cameras, adaptive cruise control, auto-braking system with pedestrian detection.
Updated Opel Corsa Electric 1/7 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 2/7 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 3/7 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 4/7 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 5/7 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 6/7 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 7/7 < p> Opel Corsa has retained the 1.2 petrol triples, but the release only talks about turbo versions with 100 and 136 hp. (the last engine before restyling gave out 130 hp). However, the German media write that the 75-horsepower “aspirated” still remained in the range. «Turbo» now have a 48-volt appendage, they are combined with a new automatic transmission with two clutches.
Updated Opel Corsa Electric 1/2 Updated Opel Corsa Electric 2/2
Purely electric Corsa after restyling will be available in two versions. A new modification — with a 156-horsepower electric motor and a power reserve of «up to 402 km» (according to the WLTP cycle). Recall that a similar performance last year appeared in a related Peugeot e-208. Opel has not yet talked about the battery, the “green” 156-horsepower Peugeot hatch today is equipped with a 51 kWh battery. The base electric car Opel Corsa Electric is still equipped with a 136-horsepower engine, again, there is no data on the battery of the updated “five-door”, while it is announced that the power reserve will be 357 km (the pre-reform hatch has a 50 kW battery, its range is 353 km).
The updated Opel Corsa Electric
The restyled Corsa will enter the European market in the second half of the year , prices have not yet been announced. A pre-reform petrol five-door in Germany, for example, today costs from 19,480 euros, an electric version will cost at least 34,650 euros.
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