2020 VAUXHALL CORSA REVIEW-IS IT WORTH IT? TEST DRIVE 1.2 TURBO PETROL

[@alundavies5171]

picked up my Corsa ultimate 130 yesterday its a cracking little car downsized and im glad i did!!

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

Glad to hear this and thanks for the comments. What colour did you go for?

[@alundavies5171]

@@ISITWORTHITUK Red with a black roof and mirrors looks great!!

[@alundavies5171]

light steering is dealt with on the 130 ultimate drop it into sport on the faster roads its all weighted up!! didnt have that on me volvo! and fuel economy is great is doing mid to late 40s just on stop start runs again the volvo was doing mid 20s on those same short journeys

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

​@@alundavies5171 You can't go wrong with that sort of mpg especially with fuel prices shooting up. Its definitely a step in the right direction for Vauxhall. It would be good to see how the New Astra fairs...

[@richwatson5665]

My sons just bought one so I will come back later and give an opinion, it’s his first car after passing his test so not a bad first car.

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

Keep us posted!

[@richwatson5665]

@@ISITWORTHITUK will do as I'm picking it up on Saturday, 1.2 Ultimate Nav so not sure where it sits in the various models / options.

[@debsvii506]

I am planning to buy this as my first car as well, please let us know!! 😊

[@richwatson5665]

@@debsvii506 My son bought the 2020 ultimate nav edition which is a 1.2 turbo automatic, I drove the car back to Northumberland after picking it up from the dealers in Leeds and I was very impressed. Bigger than I thought which was a surprise and it’s very well equipped and drives nicely and in my opinion looks good with the two tone colour scheme. It’s quick enough for a new driver and fuel economy wise I will come back on at some stage, a grunty engine which again was a nice surprise, I believe this model has blind spot warning on the wing mirrors however it’s not working and the dealer has yet to come back to us, not sure if this can be manually switched off or if it’s a fault or perhaps this model has not got it but it has everything else and some.

[@debsvii506]

@@richwatson5665 this was really helpful to know!! God bless you, thank you.

[@AC-id5ow]

Had a couple of times as a hire car. The rear view mirror is too low, blocking the view when turning left.

[@Misslhallxo]

Great video! 🚗⏰

[@blazingsaddles6675]

Does this 3 cylinder engine suffer wet timing belt problems like the ford fiesta does I.e snapping.

[@MrSmid888]

Why does my hire car paperwork say I’ve a 1.2L turbo elite when it’s a pig engine and only 5 gears? What car have I got and how have they made this mistake???

[@yaseengani1]

i had a test drive today of 2020 used car in fab mint condition but the leg room is so tiny and seats so low, very uncomfortable ( I am 5' 10")

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

What will you be going for then?

[@Owenaviation4]

@@ISITWORTHITUKI’m 6’2 and I find the seating position to be perfect. Wouldn’t want someone too big sat behind me though😂

[@petebrown947]

I have the diseil 1.5 L car ok but after care and warranty naff , will sservice myself after the warranty is out which is about now oh good luck finding the oil filter car needs jacking up as its under neath the picking engine.

[@stevenharrison3715]

It's seems abit bigger almost astra size

[@ridehead8771]

My first thought as well but the Clio is actually bigger

[@MrBluedog1973]

Love mine

[@Djeseret]

Is there one detail in the interior which is not cheap, then it is the upper part of the instrument panel... very strange opinion...

[@stevecollins6858]

I have had 2 of the 1.2 Sri turbos. My first one and had to go back after a year as it had a paint issue. I got a new one and it somehow it feels quicker. it's really nippy. the both surprised me how quick they are off the mark. also the second engine has a whine to it with less grunt but the first had a loader grunt and no whine. Also the second one drinks fuel like no one's business. wondering if they changed something.

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

Hi Steve, thanks for watching and reaching out. Where they the same year/shape?

[@stevecollins6858]

@@ISITWORTHITUK Well the first was a white Sri premium. It had keyless entry push button start with electric hand break heated seats & steering wheel. It started to rust for a strange reason only 8 months into owning it. The second is a white Sri edition. Its a Key entry and turn key ignition. Manual hand break with heated seats and steering wheel. It honestly sounds totally different. The turbo whines but the engine is pretty quiet. The exhaust is smaller than my first. My wife has the Sri premium in orange and it also sounds more grunty but no whine. The exhaust is bigger on hers.

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

@@stevecollins6858 That’s unusual there shouldn’t be a difference as it’s still the same 1.2, 3 cylinder for there to be a difference in sound maybe it’s the exhaust?

[@DJGeeks]

so I have this exact same model elite before they slim their trims down. picked it up in March this year and shockingly found two parts missing, Electric handbrake and keyless start. These were the two features that sold it for me in the first place. in its place i have a traditional key start and manual handbrake. Since there an arm rest there using the handbrake is not ideal plus does not have the metal trim like the rest of the car. I was informed it was a parts issue and they would NOT retro fit the car. So disappointed to say at least. Performance wise its slower than my previous 1.4 Corsa from 2017. It feels like a big car with a small engine, slower than my first car a kia Picanto which was a 1.1! I feel like I been cheated and let down by the sales guys. I had to take my car in for a service, I was given a courtesy car which is the trim down from mine. I found an electric handbrake present and led brake lights. you would think as you go up the trim levels that you would retain all the features from the lower models. Either way Once my lease is up I will not be going back to Vauxhall.

[@alp6181]

Lol

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

This is not a good experience. Did you manage to return or get this sorted? What would you opt for next?

[@DJGeeks]

@@ISITWORTHITUK nope and worse still I am stuck with the car for a further 2 years. I did attempt to swap it but because I am only a year into the lease It’s going to leave me out of pocket to swap. After this experience I will not go back to Vauxhall again. Soon as I am able to I will be getting rid of it.

[@TheArSeNaL3000]

@@DJGeeks been in one with 100bhp and there’s no way it’s slower than a 1.1 Kia 🤦🏻‍♂️ stop making stuff up

[@DJGeeks]

@@TheArSeNaL3000 why would I make stuff up. I can have had a kia for 10 years. My 75hp corsa. Point I say 75HP Corsa is slower than the 1.1 Kia. I driven the 100HP Corsa and yes it is faster than a 1.1 Kia. I was comparing it to my 75HP.

[@laffin04]

i have this model 69 reg in the red & black paintwork... tailgate holds water somehow and drips out of little hole at bottom of tailgate when you open boot so handy if you wanna wash your hair on the go 🙄 i also had a recall with something to do with indicators... the electrics in my car were horrendous.. just had vauxhall put in a new coil pack & plugs at a cost of £652.81 😮 they should be wearing masks and striped jumpers as their uniform... this car will be heading to WBAC very very soon

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

Doesn’t sound too good! We are hoping to get the latest 2023/4 Vauxhall Corsa on the channel soon. What would you go for next?

[@johnredpath]

These engines have a wet cam belt...this engine is heading the same way as the ford 1.0l ecoboost.

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

It’s all for efficiency but what are the downsides would you say? Less torque mid range? Let us know….

[@johnredpath]

@@ISITWORTHITUK I've just had my engine replaced on my Astra k 1.2 turbo 145 bhp. Wet engines are not the way to go as the Ford ecoboost class action and subsequent recall in America are telling us. Any rubber belt submerged in hot oil will break down rapidly.

[@davidthomas3124]

It’s an average car pity that the engine is not up to the rest of the car very hit and miss with MPG engine noise comes through into the cabin with a vibration on the stick 100bhp Turbo engine is nippy enough but be prepared for frequent stops at the filling station

[@MegaVector2011]

Well, we have them as pool cars at work. Awful cars, bad ride quality - crashes over the slightest bump, cabin ergonomics are very uncomfortable and its got a really cheap feel to it. You have to bend your body to get out of the back doors too, bit of a joke. You would have to know nothing about cars to consider buying this.

[@ISITWORTHITUK]

Thanks for commenting. Great feedback in terms of what you don’t like about the cat especially you using it for work. I just wanted to ask even after your experience why do you think the Corsa (still in 2023) is one of the top selling car models in the uk?

[@shaka7594]

Every car brand has a weak point and people have different tastes

[@iantopoid4946]

Fiesta is better

[@alundavies5171]

no it is not i drove both! corsa with the 130bhp engine and ultimate spec is far better then any uncle festa!!!

[@MegaVector2011]

It's at least twice as good having driven both, different class.