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

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJvXn5R_hqylotU And for the Peugeot 208 and e-208: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bPnqSsa9uef5Y

[@pip5461]

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

[@4qdevelopments582]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@williamegler8771]

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]

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.

[@robertday8619]

Dull interior, Crap manual gearbox, lackluster steering and way over PRICED, !!!!!!! They will HAVE TO offer MASSIVE discounts to move this car. What a shame i have a 3 year old Astra SRI and i must say it drives really well and the gearbox is a joy to use!!! I recently drove a grandland X another product based on a P.S.A. Car and what a load of CRAP it was, using the gearbox was like stirring a bowl of porridge. It will be the LAST Vauxhall/Opal i ever buy JUST MORE FRENCH RUBBISH !! WHAT A SHAME JUST WHEN THE COMPANY WHERE TURNING OUT SOME HALF DESCENT CARS THEY ARE SOLD OUT TO THE FRENCH.

[@MrVroom1]

Ahh so when did you drive the latest Corsa to come up with all of that regarding the driving experience??

[@robertday8619]

@@MrVroom1 are you a lover of FRENCH CARS ? because that's what this is! You only have to watch/listen to the vast MAJORITY of reviews to come to the conclusion that i have and like i said the recent offerings from Vauxhall/Opal have all been CRAP since the PSA take over now put that in your pipe and smoke it.

[@dicklerche9557]

Spot on!!!

[@hectorandem2944]

@@robertday8619 _Pass the blunt!_ 🤣🙈

[@robertday8619]

@@maximusg88 and just where did i say they were???????

[@ericbasa7020]

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

[@asiffarooqui6789]

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]

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

[@lesliedodds4011]

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

[@98karlh]

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

[@tomangler]

@@98karlh Me too!

[@wardancer400]

"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]

yes exactly

[@gvr6079]

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 .

[@mwdca7810]

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.

[@MG-ce3dx]

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]

where in the UK ?

[@brianevans4948]

Sorry ment the Corsa e Electric

[@BARTOSZUK2011]

Guy is a bit too negative about it

[@MLife1972]

I would describe this review as 'politely scathing' .

[@BStrapper]

economic interests have something to do with that.

[@MLife1972]

@@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]

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

[@hectorandem2944]

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

[@cactuspharmer]

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

[@principessa2609]

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.

[@samf8074]

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]

The styling is great

[@simpleasliam657]

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

[@albionmyl7735]

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]

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

[@albionmyl7735]

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

[@smashingpumpkin1986]

Negatives aside, this is a lovely looking car 👍

[@williamgray1236]

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

[@stephenwakeman3074]

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]

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.

[@aarondingley3437]

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

[@m88brc]

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

[@Deuteross]

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

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

Deuteross and no free standing display :)

[@Deuteross]

ONYX.G fair point

[@Jeroenneman]

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]

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

[@thomasheitmann1804]

Yes the best small Car forever Vauxhall CORSA f Vauxhall CORSA E

[@betterbeavailable]

Negative reviewer. Go back reviewing S-classes.

[@stephenroberts6787]

Looks like Peugeot are trying to ruin Vauxhall car

[@cameron4907]

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

[@darthkek1953]

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

[@RandomVideosFirst]

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

[@TheRustedPixel]

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]

Silver is a fantastic colour 😉

[@forza223bowe5]

Silver is only good for hiding dirt and scratches

[@asiffarooqui6789]

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

[@tadejbozicko9869]

Dark silver is my favorite color along with smoked headlights.

[@Progii]

You are in Croatia 😋😋😉😉

[@AppleUK2000]

IMO it's just a worse version of the 208. I don't like Vauxhall and much prefer the French when it comes to cars.

[@aacmove]

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.

[@Edvard.Munchkin]

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

[@buzzspec8458]

Wish we had this car in america

[@mryusuf5325]

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

[@paulfrost6313]

America hate small cars lol

[@harleyrobertson73]

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

[@richardh6756]

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.

[@alundavies5171]

130 bhp auto corsa is bloody ace!! ur really not giving a proper and full review of a car!!

[@Bosco12ful]

They have done good job and she is splendid.

[@robans]

I see you had some good time in Croatian coast.

[@equinox95]

15-20k for a vauxhall corsa🤔.

[@DomWayne]

I’d rather get a second hand M car.

[@PepsiCubes]

The sales are gonna fail

[@equinox95]

@@PepsiCubes Most definitely in that price bracket.

[@chrthm27]

@@DomWayne M? You will loose so much money on mechanics! Pathetic comments...

[@ciaranmurray6623]

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

[@navteh534]

looks much better then puma

[@lunamoona1645]

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! 🤔😕

[@robsawalker]

£26k for a Corsa! Yoiks

[@68jwalter]

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

[@mfitzy100]

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

[@michaelsimpkins5178]

Seat interiors are rubbish also

[@giannisantypas9316]

Nor all Seats. Just the low trim current Ibiza interior, but then the same remark goes for the current Polo and Fabia too.

[@Benzknees]

Interesting , but is it made by French trades unionists in a Peugeot factory?

[@ruhbanahmed3425]

Nope, still made in Spain as was the previous generation.

[@mfitzy100]

And still better built than anything that comes out of English ones

[@forza223bowe5]

Made by PSA

[@stephen10.]

Vauxhall are made in uk

[@Benzknees]

stephen10 - The Astra is, but the Corsa has never been made in the UK.

[@kangvp9512]

It’s better looking than the Peugeot 208 counterpart.

[@damme91]

Bought a corsa this time around it's great

[@darrenmcgrogan8843]

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!

[@alundavies5171]

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

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

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

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

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

[@kinocchio]

To each their own

[@stunninglad1]

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]

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]

@@MrRohanThomas True.

[@oliverstemp9132]

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

[@Underhills]

This car manufacturer not only completely lack brand identity (Opel, Vauxhall, Holden or whatever) but they always succeed in making down right ugly interior.

[@sarwansingh4437]

Looks good

[@adamchase1517]

Can’t wait to see these at my local McDonald’s car park with lads trying to impress underage girls.

[@Tdr-jv2nc]

This is a huge improvement

[@rabola55]

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

[@taz874]

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]

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

[@taz874]

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

[@kuningas7]

@@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.

[@tgrav3]

This thing looks cool

[@robertday8619]

Should of gone to SPECSAVERS

[@stephandolby]

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.

[@nedo227]

The car looks great 👍 ❤

[@Stevieweevietv]

Looks such a dull car. Uninspiring and safe. Other manufacturers are being brave. Vauxhall clearly arent. So many better options out there in my opinion.

[@rayhanbnr]

Vauxhall is french now

[@u2santi]

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...

[@itsallrobbish]

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.

[@Deano14397]

Best looking in it's class

[@bernardbowbrick2590]

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

[@mryusuf5325]

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

[@Mikosyko]

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

[@bjornb4696]

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??

[@rab6121]

Is he reviewing an 100k S-class or an 20k Corsa? Cause it seems like he forget to make a car as cheap as possible they have to use hard plastic and not real leather on the dash. And after all, who does touch the dash to feel it while driving?? None! And don`t complain about the size in the back seat. You get what you pay for. If you need a bigger car, you will buy an bigger car. Easy as that!

[@hectorandem2944]

Actually, the back seats are *far* above average for this class of car.

[@Auraxium]

It's not cheap any more though

[@Jeroenneman]

There's a difference between hard plastic and soft touch plastic. You don't immediately jump to real leather. The 208 or Clio use way better materials inside.

[@Patrick_cb]

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)

[@palmerbytaylor4663]

Rushed design and manufacturing, and it looks like it. Utterly horrid little car. Look at that gear lever!

[@jt-bg6ey]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@keithross1936]

This is a very negative review.

[@MzwandileHarmans]

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

[@SW46NH]

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

[@mryusuf5325]

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

[@DavidDL]

Very beautiful car 👍.

[@predragkardashian3730]

Your knee room on back seats is huge...or you are tiny man?)

[@alexcouri_arquiteto]

Sexy car!!

[@neutralcorner5950]

Terrible waste of metal & plastic. Worst modern car I have had the misfortune to drive. Fiesta is almost better in every way

[@sappersteve1443]

Nice car, but I believe they are made in Spain, so if the EU decide to play games after BREXIT; tariff's might make it too expensive?

[@Quantumfluxfield]

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

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

[@radas92]

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

[@toyotaprius79]

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?

[@rasherbasher8203]

Psa love child... poor old Vauxhall.... the nova is better than this joke😬🤣🤣🤣

[@alundavies5171]

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

[@lucasfunkt]

5:20 what is he talking about? There's loads of knee room, he's complaining about it at the same time as showing how much space there is between his knees and the seat in front, what a weirdo

[@jasonbrody6219]

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

[@joe18425]

No, I've not sat in one. I did have the model before the corsa. I had a vauxhall nova sr. It was a bit of a 🚀

[@marsbelediyebaskani5193]

No wonder why they created the best looking car in that segment 😂😂 They were bought by peugeot !!

[@karlpeart1752]

Bloody boring car

[@66guidos]

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.

[@maxdepasquale2351]

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

[@kb9072]

Outstanding!! Best looking super mini on sale.

[@ianstewartorr8455]

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