Corsa C, best looking small hatch of its generation (Full Review)

My thoughts on the popular Vauxhall/Opel Corsa C (3rd Generation). Can the tiny 1 litre three cylinder engine handle the hills and twisty roads of the Peak District?
Produced from 2000 - 2006, the Corsa C was one of Britain and Europe's best selling cars.
This particular car is a 2003 3 door 1.0 litre.
Covers Corsas sold in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
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[@annajones346]

What a faithful little turtle, and some gorgeous drone footage!

[@JJonCars]

Thanks for lending me your car! 🙂

[@nissanskyliner32gtr81]

I have the German verson of the Vauxhall, I got the Opel Corsa C 1.2 Twinport from 2004. It's my first car and I love it, I will never sell this car 🤝🏼

[@ciaranmurray6623]

The 1.2 is better suited to motorways yet is still economical.Had an 03 5 door very reliable- only fail was battery.

[@JJonCars]

I'd definitely go for a 1.2 over the 1 litre if I was buying one :)

[@ΤρύπιοΚοάλα]

Opel Corsa C 1.0 My first car i bought in 2015 and the car i still use after 7 years. Never let me down. It was always there when i needed it. People, friends, girlfriends come and go but the little Corsa, the god of old cars, is still there for a long night drive to ease your heart.

[@eugenebarry5376]

Much better looking than those that came after and huge improvement on previous model if only for a more roomy footwell and better space all around. The three cylinder 1.0 is very gruff but able, the 1.2 not as economical as you'd expect. But I loved it then and still do. Great real world review. Keep them coming.

[@JJonCars]

Nice little cars aren't they. Thanks Eugene!

[@akrai94]

My girlfriend got one of these for her first car as a hand-me-down from her older sister. 1.2 16V Comfort, 84K on the clock and for a car that's 20 years old, it runs perfectly sweet! Front electric windows, central locking and air con, nice little spec for a first car! Had to spend about £500 to get new brake discs, pads, drums and caliper pins but that's 20 years of wear and tear... Looking on Autotrader, equivalent cars of that spec and age are going for £1200-£1750!! Bargain really to spend £500 to keep it safe. After a full service as well it's running as sweet as a nut. Great little car and great, in-depth review, cheers!

[@JJonCars]

Awesome, sounds like a bargain. Thanks!

[@chrishart8548]

​@JJonCars well it was a hand me down from an older sister. Could have probably paid nothing maybe the £500 was just a gesture

[@kamogelomano707]

Stubborn little car lol, so much fun to drive but be prepared to have belt problems lol

[@mark4d148]

My son's got a 1.2Twinport Design on a 05 plate. His first car. Taught him to drive and pass test in it. I'm reliving my teen years by pimping it up for him, he's not into cars, put SXI seats and the white speed,rev etc clocks and front bumper with fog lights in/on it. Redone all the brake lines and am getting Corsa alloys on soon. Cured the infamous footwell leaks(thank the maker for KZbin vids) and now he's got Aircon (standard on the Design) and SXI add-ons. Upgraded the stereo to a cheap Chinese touch screen flip up, also changed the internal dash lights to green LEDs. Nice vid btw.

[@JJonCars]

Love this! That is exactly what I would do if I had a son and he had his first car. Do you take it out for a drive while he's not watching? This car actually has the footwell leaks, something that I intend to help the owner with... one day

[@mark4d148]

@@JJonCars He's using it for work but I have used it when my car's off the road. If you do attempt the footwell leak I advise you to watch a few vids first, best of the lot is Savage Garage. Awkward as hell but so satisfying when it's done and no soggy carpets. Wish I'd had KZbin in my teens it would have saved me loads. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjGcqSJlq98n7c

[@genericfaces]

You can completely take the back rest on the seats off to make it a little van too have a corsa c life

[@JJonCars]

Nice, didn't know that!

[@sonnyday6210]

I've had 2 in the last 8 years. Great little cars never let me down Even The 1litre one will cruise at 70mph all day cost £400, been on holiday 250 miles no problem. Got Corsa D SXI now it's like a small Luxury car compared to the C.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one!

[@dookieday1]

U lucky in the UK the market is competive ,here in Greece I paid 3300 euro about 4 years ago for mine, only plus is rust is never an issue on older cars.

[@hunarHasan-k5r]

To me is best car

[@dexietyy7922]

I have one I love throwing it round corners foot to the floor in second 😎 so much fun because it’s slow 😂

[@JJonCars]

It really is a lot of fun 🙂

[@kamogelomano707]

Using 2nd to make it look like she has the beans❤️😂

[@mryorkshire3623]

Iv'e got a 2003 1.2 Elegance which is quite an high spec model. Air con and electric door mirrors etc. It's done 70k and never lets me down. Just sailed straight through its M.O.T. I agree, the design never seems to age. Very solid car.

[@fredonline]

It is to my shame to admit that I once owned a Yugo 45 (Yes I know, but I wanted a NEW car!) and that was seriously underpowered. I recall on a trip to North Wales, and returning home had to climb the A55 at Rhuallt Hill - I think I was in second gear and considering first gear to complete the climb!

[@JJonCars]

Brilliant Fred! I'd actually love to drive one of those now. I remember as a kid in the early 90's they were a bit of a running joke of a car even then, and didn't see many of them.

[@novicetheaf]

I've actually got a 1.2 of these with just under 60k miles. Great little cars, they're very under appreciated I think.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one, and I agree!

[@novicetheaf]

@@JJonCars Really good review by the way, I forgot to mention that 😁

[@WiNktub]

the 1.3 cdti version is quite speedy. nice review i've enjoyed it and feel the same about cars.

[@JJonCars]

Thank you, fellow petrolhead :)

[@JJonCars]

I would like to try a diesel one!

[@harveyra100]

I must agree my 1.3 cdti was great fun, made nice turbo whistles too haha

[@DovydasSusinskas-yf5jm]

Im thinking to buy this car but at first i need to learn how to drive automatic and i wil buy 1.4 petrol automatic which is 4 speed and is easy to change engine oil and filters like fuel filter amd suspension not like other likes where you can make strugles

[@TroyleDrums]

Hmn good review. I think I'll buy one for my next car

[@JJonCars]

Great choice!

[@MrJohnQCitizen]

I've just taken hold of a one owner X-reg 1.0 litre with 46k miles and regularly commute over the dales without issue. Comfort edition offers sunroof but no electric windows. It manages 70 happily enough on the motorway, however I would recommend noise cancelling earphones.

[@JJonCars]

Nice! That's really low mileage for an X-reg! Keep those revs high and it will go anywhere :)

[@Ilysjr]

I have in Brazil! I really love this project. It’s good car in the road and fast in the track.

[@JJonCars]

Nice one! Great to hear from someone in Brazil :)

[@NOONE-hp8bw]

Got one of these in july same colour and engine size for £500 19000 miles and full service history 😂

[@JJonCars]

Bargain!

[@rmw904]

I will get an Opel Corsa C next week and still I think saying it's the "best looking small hatch of its generation" is just.... wrong (in my opinion).

[@JJonCars]

Enjoy the car. What do you think is the best looking hatch?

[@AndySnap]

This video brings back good memories of a 1.2 Design Corsa C I had. Such a good runabout, a well made car too, and yes, a good looking car ( mine was silver). Everything in proportion, I believe the designer was Japanese, and it has a Japanese neatness to it. It was followed by a Corsa D, which I have to say, was a better car, with a much smoother ride. Thumbs up for Corsas!

[@colintx800]

Had my 5dr sxi 1.2 15 years and it's still going strong!! Always done the work myself and it still looks like new. Hardly any rust on the underneath. Cv boots, battery's and brakes is the only work that's been needed. 59k miles. 💪😁👍

[@JJonCars]

15 years! I could only dream of owning a car that long - 5 years was the best I managed. Good to hear its been a reliable car for you!

[@Barbarellacapsule]

Lovely Video,so nice driving out in the Countryside,long runs out at a steady speed is good for the Engine,all being well I ll be getting a 1.3 tdi 03 model this week,4 door,it was love at first sight,the interior still smells new which is a plus,Happy Motoring🤗😊😘

[@JJonCars]

Thanks Fab n Fluffy! Yes, happy motoring to you in the new Corsa!

[@Barbarellacapsule]

@@JJonCars Aww that I picked it up today,needs a few things sorting before i can do a long road trip,gosh I did little try out this eve & was Very impressed with the Turbo😘

[@willswheels283]

I’ve done many thousands of miles myself in a Corsa C but with the Fiat made 1.3CDTI engine, which is a good little engine and pretty good on the fuel. The car itself is pretty good to drive as well, my only gripe is the dull interior, almost like it’s an afterthought. I think it’s a better looking car than it’s successors though, still a very popular 1st car choice or as a cheap runabout. The oil does need to be changed on time otherwise the camchain stretches and you get that horrible camchain chatter which signals the time for an expensive camchain change. Good vid and review though mate, thanks.👍

[@JJonCars]

Well you've taught me something there - I assumed all the Corsa C diesel engines were that Isuzu 1.7 unit :) Yes you're right the interior is quite dull - it's very grey! But it's not horrible, just dull. And it's definitely better looking than the Corsa D/E. Cheers mate!

[@willswheels283]

@@JJonCars No probs mate, yeah the 1.3 diesel is a Fiat unit, the same as fitted to a few small Fiats like the Punto Diesel eg. The 1.7 in the Corsa B used to be an Isuzu unit, not sure about the 1.7 Diesel in the Corsa C.

[@barryjackson8512]

Great little cars. Iv had every engine in them. 1.0 and 1.2 are terrible on fuel. I’m looking for another now to sit with my B

[@matthewross9180]

Deserves a pint of Castrol GTX :-)

[@JJonCars]

I feel bad for toasting with Carlube - it's like the Carling of oil 😂

[@matthewross9180]

@@JJonCars 😂

[@andy86i]

My first car, same-ish colour, FJ52 HMV. Mot expired in 2019. Rip.

[@JJonCars]

RIP. I'm often checking up on my old cars too :)

[@Soggz7785]

Great vid! I was GIVEN a Corsa C 1.0 three years ago, by a mate who bought one for his two children to pass their road tests in. My two have passed their tests in it, too, and I’m keeping it for me, until my third child is old enough to pass his test in it in a couple of years time. It’s on 117,500 miles and still going strong. The parts for these cars are extremely cheap, too. I’ve just put four new suspension struts on it, for £85.00! All the best.👍🏾🛠🇬🇧

[@JJonCars]

Thanks! Given! That's awesome. They are the perfect car for passing the driving test in. And It's quite a nice thought that this little Corsa will have gotten at least 4 people through learning to drive :)

[@Mr_D2_1004N]

The car is obviously still good I 2021 lol

[@JJonCars]

What about in 2022? :P

[@lonchafinista4990]

I have an opel corsa c sri 1.2. The car has an average consumption of 6l / 6.5l. The car is almost 20 years old and I have only had these breakdowns: 3 Batteries Oil change every 10,000km Air and gasoline filters Alternator fault Gasoline: D I live in Tenerife and I drive with a 1.2 in mountains

[@JJonCars]

Very reliable and economical! 1.2 definitely better for mountains than the 1.0

[@victoriamennie2770]

Hi. Can you turn the passenger airbag off please? Also can’t seem to get the back windscreen wiper to stop wiping 😂

[@JJonCars]

Hi - apparently you can't turn it off! That's quite surprising as I thought most modern cars you could do that. I guess the child seat will have to go in the back. Haha! Sounds like an electrical fault

[@MatthewSchoepf]

4 cylinders is generally pretty boring, because they’re more refined than any other engine, and they’re better balanced.

[@JJonCars]

That makes sense - and would make sense why it's the most common configuration. I won't mind electric motors replacing 4 cyls, but will miss the sound of a good V engine!

[@segapc1994]

Getting better and better, good video!

[@JJonCars]

Thanks mate!

[@JackEacher]

Not the best for overtaking 😬 4th gear usually comes very close to red line

[@JJonCars]

Lol yes, you really have to wring the engine out to get past anyone, I usually just resigned myself to being stuck behind for a while lol

[@4F6D]

The weird storage in the doors is for maps

[@JJonCars]

Ah, the good old physical map days 😆

[@4F6D]

@@JJonCars Everyone forgets about them since the smartphone dropped!

[@ahmedklai9443]

this is my first car, i just bought it 2 months ago (december 29, 2021) it's a 5 door 2004 (second generation) Corsa C although it's an Opel because we don't call them Vauxhall here, in general it's pretty good for an 18 years old car! still tweaking some of the accessories myself because the previous owner, wasn't really a care taker of it, other than that it's great! looks great, drives good, 3 cylinder 1.0 liters engin, good fuel economy, single airbag, no air conditioner, only heater, standard manual windows ,manual transmission, manual door locks manual everything with 249k kilometers on it.

[@JJonCars]

Sometimes the most basic cars are the best. Much less to go wrong, they are lighter, more agile and efficient :)

[@ahmedklai9443]

exactly man, i like it that way, the other time my friends 2003 Renault Clio's battery died and everything from power locks to power windows to everything died with it lol, so we had to push it over to his hous because we couldn't leave it parked UNLOCKED in the middle of the street haha, even the trunk won't lock without battery, but with mine, what can go wrong? i can lock it and leave it even without battery in it haha

[@JJonCars]

@@ahmedklai9443 Haha! Absolutely :)

[@Ad-ze4ws]

I drive this car the 1.2 now for like 2 years its a nice car but de seats are very hard en the fuel consumption is very high

[@JJonCars]

I agree, the seats are not the best!

[@itfcjim]

"don't have an accident in this", especially if you're the front seat passenger! :-)

[@JJonCars]

Just set the seat really far back, you'll be fine 😂

[@friendlyhorseuk7220]

Some have got 2 airbags.

[@legamingburgeryes6136]

Wonderful review for a brill little car 😊

[@JJonCars]

Thank you :)

[@friendlyhorseuk7220]

I've got one of these except mine's a 1.2. It's good fun to drive and never lets me down (although it's a 2nd, runabout car). For me the worst aspect of the car is the driving position because I find the seat rather flat and unsupportive and there is no adjustment in the steering wheel on mine. Good car though and drives really well.

[@JJonCars]

Vauxhall seem to struggle with their seats! Ok for short journeys but I've yet to find a Vauxhall that is truly comfortable on long journeys. Shame as they tend to be good cars in general, especially for the money!

[@emjay1249]

My first car. Had the 0.8L with 58hp.it was painfully slow lol

[@JJonCars]

Haha, I think everyones first car should be painfully slow :)

[@emjay1249]

@@JJonCars that's true tbh lol. Can't do much wrong with this car

[@mustsilm]

Could you review the same era Polo?

[@mustsilm]

Or any Polo

[@JJonCars]

I will at some point for sure :)

[@TimLuxter]

My first car! Crazy to see the mpgs of the good old Corsa compared to cars of today. What happened!? I had a late 2002 and it took me all over the uk and Europe. Even took it over the french and Swiss alps. As for motorway, i had it over 90 many an evening. It did struggle on hills but over the years you get to learn it’s favourite gears...

[@JJonCars]

The low power just makes you more involved in the drive, having to judge the road ahead and choose the right gear, keeping the engine at the right RPM etc. So it can be a good thing :) Definitely a great first car Tim, thanks for watching!

[@claudiodiaz9752]

@@JJonCars Low power vehicles are great to teach you how to drive.