Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 5dr 2013 Review, The Good and the Bad

Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI 2013 5 door, my personal Review of this model of car.

[@Victor-DOOM]

We've had a few corsa, love them

[@TheNiceJackass]

Hi. I'd like to add one great feature. Great waterproofing! I have a 2006-12 silver (same as yours) 5 door SE 1.3 CDTI and two months ago I stupidly drove it through about 3 feet of water, the water was coming up over the bonnet and up the windscreen!. I got through it and the car felt fine. It's as if it never happened. No leaks, no nothing!

[@billalnawaz]

I've got this too same SXi variant, but opted for the 1.3 Diesel (which in my opinion is great). Lucky to get mine with a few optional extras: anti-dazzle rearview mirror, bluetooth, sat nav, cruise control, auto-wiper, auto-lights etc. 100% agree with the negatives: - At first thought I'd left a back window open because it was so noisy but no just a lot of tyre rumble and external noise gets into the cabin. - Seats are very firm, not overly comfortable for long journeys. - Drove the new shape Astra for many years and I'd recommend that over the Corsa any day.

[@leplum2001]

I bought a 2013 1.4SXi from Lookers Car supermarket last year and they supplied mats, good job Lookers!

[@metaldetectingforum]

At the very least having spent so much on a car you would of thought for the price of mats and something so very important to protect the carpets you would expect all dealers to follow suit, no my dealer unfortunately, if I am every to purchase a car there again I`ll demand a set of mats! lol

[@mrix]

Just an update that I had the small ding repaired, cost me £60 which is a little on the expensive side but the guy done a really great job and its now impossible to see where the dent was.

[@jimftr]

My last car was a 2011 corsa, I can't believe that for the UK market they didn't swap the fuse box to another location and kept it where the glove box is, totally ridiculous, I pretty much never had anything in there because of it.

[@jockwav]

I am going to test drive one the same as this tomorrow,a 2013

[@mrix]

Just an update to say I had ordered some SXI mats off Amazon which I am very pleased with, at just £25 they are of good quality and appear very durable, for anyone interested just place this code in the Amazon uk search B009XDZW8U

[@MrEvangelist777]

Does the car have a spare wheel? I can't be doing with this foam repair kit.

[@ismailzamir1650]

mate i just brought a corsa they gave me mats i said i dont want the car, i was just being suborn they provided me with all 4 mats

[@Gazshadows]

The tyre noise is all down to what tyres are on it and how they have worn. I have Pirelli on mine and they are fairly quiet, there isn't much more tyre noise than my old Audi which had fairly quiet tyre noise

[@anjunasteve2986]

Great review first of all, and a great choice of car !! Watching your video i think you missed some of the great selling points of the car. 1st is this car has cruise control, 2nd the multi function trip computer operated on the wiper stalk, 3rd yes the glovebox is useless but you have the under seat storage tray on the passenger front side. Also this car is now 10 years old in design and is still selling like hot cakes. Enjoy your Corsa Sxi and cheers for sharing your review.

[@metaldetectingforum]

Hi ste, thanks for your kind words, yes there were a few more selling points I did not mention, I really do like the Corsa on a whole but wish I had purchased something with a little more power, the 1.7tdi would of been the idea car for me, power when you need it, great mpg etc, I noticed recently when I had a trip up North it did struggle on the motorways especially with hills and overtaking etc.

[@mrix]

Hi ste, thanks for your kind words, yes there were a few more selling points I did not mention, I really do like the Corsa on a whole but wish I had purchased something with a little more power, the 1.7tdi would of been the idea car for me, power when you need it, great mpg etc, I noticed recently when I had a trip up North it did struggle on the motorways especially with hills and overtaking etc.

[@jockwav]

Went out today for a round trip in the countryside of about 150 miles to test out the mpg & it worked out i am getting about 53 MPG. It will differ depending upon the terrain you travel i suppose but anything over 50 MPG i am very happy with that.(:

[@jockwav]

Picked my corsa up tonight & drove home,about 20 miles,absolutely love the car,very comfortable to drive after the nissan pixo.

[@mrix]

Hi James, best of luck with your New Corsa, please keep us updated.

[@SnGrg]

hey its 3 years now still feel the same abou youe car.

[@DJNeeC]

Frankly, you can't expect a car with 83BHP weighing 1135KG to be anything other than underpowered. I own a Corsa C 1.2, which is slightly quicker than the D. It's only down to the fact it weighs less. Anyway, happy motoring my Corsa friends!

[@mrix]

I am wondering how many are using the boot liner or the mudflaps you can purchase from Vauxhall for these cars, if so do you highly recommend them???

[@jockwav]

Update,i had a test drive & i pick my 2013 plate,(so one year old) on tuesday night,love the car.

[@mrix]

Hello James, please post back with any tips, additional accessories you end up adding or generally just how your getting along with your SXI, how much did you managed to pay for yours? was it from a main dealer? thanks mrix

[@jockwav]

mrix Hi,it was a main vauxhall dealer,i am getting the car from & the price is £7862 less my trade in,on top of that there is £99 admin fee £20 for some petrol,£110 for a year,s road tax,pick the car up tuesday about 5pm,the car is 9 months old,very happy.

[@bugatti1075]

+James Bingham Very late but valuable info for the future, the £99 admin fee is basically a HPI check they do before they sell you the car(not before they sell but when you buy it to show its clear) you can do it yourself for £5. So when you go for a car in the future and they want to charge you the £99 admin fee tell them you refuse to pay it and if they say its compulsory say you will walk and not buy the car they will redact it. There is a competition within the offices between the salesmen as to how many admin fees they can rank up a month.

[@mrix]

I have been looking around for aftermarket accessories, so far I have some pretty nice mats front and back for just £25, I have just ordered some sill protectors also that come in polished stainless steel with the letters SXI engraved on them! will post another video when I have receive them, if anyone else has purchased a nice accessory please let me know! thanks mrix

[@roddy2body]

You prob drive an Audi now lol but I have the 2014 1.4 sri 3 door & bought a arm rest that fits in the bottle holder behind the hand break (still to fit it though) and like you say - im buyin mats that go with red & black interior. Also going to buy wind deflectors. Last car was a Volvo c 30 1.6 R design and you could say I miss it and is beyond me why they stopped makin them.. best car I've had!

[@ZBOYYS]

Hi, great review! Is there an AUX jack anywhere in the car? Thanks

[@metaldetectingforum]

Hello yes there is, just in front of the gear stick, my wife uses it to plug here ipod into.

[@ZBOYYS]

Thanks! Excellent review once again!

[@AnonymousHLT]

What about a cigarette lighter 12v portn

[@charlieelliott4880]

We are just about to buy one of these and this has been really helpful. We have an 8 month old daughter and are going to be using the isofix base for her car seat. The seats in our current car are too spongy to be particularly safe for her seat. You mentioned that the passenger seats were uncomfortable. Is this because they are too firm (as this would actually be a plus for us!) Thank you in advance!

[@mrix]

glad the video was of some use for you..thanks for your kind words.....mrix

[@bugatti1075]

+mrix Hi i dont as a rule post messages to uploaders but i am looking to buy a corsa and came across the same issue as you no door guards. Found a product on ebay you may want to look at paste "Vauxhall Corsa D 5D Rubbing Strips" I dont know what they are like but figure if you are still looking for a solution i would pass the information on.

[@UKtilly]

+Charlie Elliott You can turn off the passenger side airbag when you have a child seat on that side. The button bellow the hazard button. :)

[@justyesful]

Hiya mate i was looking at this car, Do you think the 1.2 is underpowered? thanks

[@mrix]

Hello Zdeno, its most definitely under powered, in hindsight of would of purchased a 1.4, you really do need that little bit more oomph! in certain driving situations and when overtaking etc.

[@sergiugabriel3996]

The lack of mats is not the car's fault, but the company you bought it from.

[@mrix]

Sergiu Gabriel oh yes sure... I just think it would be a nice gesture if these dealers would at least supply new mats especially when you have just forked out a lot on a new car.

[@sergiugabriel3996]

mrix I have to agree. Last year, I bought a second-hand Ford Mondeo and at the dealership/service shop I had the option toate have rubber or textile mats with rubber underside. The textile ones are brilliant. One question If I may. Does It have an on-board computer that shows info like actual consumption, average consumption, trip distance, average Speed and the likes? Also, does it have cruise control.

[@mrix]

Sergiu Gabriel hello yes it's surprising but it does have all the functions you asked about... strange having cruise control on such a small low powered car but nice to have on the functions.....mrix

[@nicolefox8391]

I cant decide between this car and Suzuki Swift as used car buy

[@etmontbelloj6346]

I had voxell corsa I had jus problem .naw I'm happy with my mercedez Benz Germany car they are very strong I got it for 6 years no problem you get what you pay .

[@mrix]

I also upgraded to a mercedes Benz C350 AMD Sport it's been fantastic, mrix

[@catalingheorghiu3571]

@@mrix can you please tell us if you had any major problems with the car? i could get a prety good deal on one but i'm not 100% sure yet

[@mrix]

@@catalingheorghiu3571 Hello, on a whole it was a really good car, as explained in the video it just lacks a little power, was very reliable... mrix

[@tesytesy9531]

Very good corsa

[@mrix]

Yes was a good car when I had it, lacked power but overall a reliable vehicle, thanks mrix

[@ajlendmedja5644]

i have a corsa of 2010 the 111 edition. im definitely happy about it but the worst thing ist that it is a slow car. have not too much PS.

[@123mastermatty]

I know your video has been up a while but I'm sure you should have storage under the passenger seat

[@majackslelo827]

matthew waters That’s right😁👌🏾

[@mrix]

Just managed to put a little ding in the drivers side door when opening hitting the wing mirror of the car parked next to me! so very annoying being a new car so have just contacted a couple of companies to see how much for repair??? will keep you updated on outcome and price etc, its not something I will likely worry about when the car ages a little but at the moment its staring me in the face every time I enter the vehicle!!!! 

[@jockwav]

Damn,sorry to hear that,we have all done it at one time or another,hope you get it sorted out.

[@mrix]

James Bingham Hi James, if it had been my old Vectra I would not of had a second thought but as the car is do new its very annoying as I am sure you can imagine, there is no paint loss or scratch so I am hoping they have some special system fro pulling the little ding out. thanks mrix

[@jockwav]

mrix If it is a small dent then possibly you can use a dent puller tool to bring it back out again,best of luck with it.

[@mrix]

James Bingham Yes I did have that in mind after looking around the net so it is an option but I`ll see what the professionals charge before I go down that route, thanks..mrix

[@mrix]

James Bingham Tried so many different ways to pull the very small dent with no joy, I am now cautiously tempted to remove the door panel and push it out, lot of messing around for such a small dent mind! see if I still feel the same way in a few weeks.

[@maureenphillip7128]

My Corsa d 1.2 active has done only twelve thousand miles from new and has already failed its mot test on suspension problems, this car looks the part but that's it.

[@sonnyday6210]

Its probably the previous driver not slowing down for speed bumps and potholes, any car will have suspension problems doing this. My sons seat Leon is 3 year oid and has leaking shocks

[@snakeman9902]

Just come across this vid and I think the bad point about the Corsa is the under power. I don't feel confident in overtaking. Especially on the motorway. However, good points. Great on petrol,insurance, tax and parts. Has anyone seen the body kits for these great little cars? Wow cheap as hell yet looks cool.

[@craigtrigg4288]

I BOUGHT A CORSA D 09 REG THAT DIDNT HAVE ANY MATS FROM A DEALER

[@stephantimmermans6107]

Buy a LH drive car when you want a larger glove box... ;-)

[@sonnyday6210]

its only got a basic stereo and dosen't have bluetooth or DAB radio. I bought a touch screen Pumkin android 10 Media system from Ebay its piano black same as the dash and looks factory fitted.

[@mrix]

Nice idea.... mrix

[@Loadarine]

10 people are telling me its an Astra. buts its a corsa

[@giggazcmg]

Does this model have a steering wheel button for making calls?

[@mrix]

Most definitely not, newer version likley will have, maybe 2018 onwards, mrix

[@giggazcmg]

Okay thanks, I thought as much.

[@nicolefox8391]

+mrix is this Corsa or Suzuki Swift better?

[@dezalan437]

Nicole Fox what did you end up with?

[@haroonbilimoria1957]

Does anybody know if this car has any internal faults? is it reliable? and this sxi version whats the Bhp and 0-60 figures? Also what group of insurance is this sxi version. P.S Been passed for exactly a year im a young driver and cannot wait to have my own car. i want the new corsa but want to know if they are reliable, Thanks

[@mrix]

Hi Haroon, Vauxhall have always been reliable for me, I had my Vectra for 10 years and it never failed to start! reliability is not something I personally worry about with a Vauxhall, if you purchase a new car I think they give you a 100,000 mile warranty so its great peace of mind. The SXI especially the 1.2 5 door is most definitely underpowered, Personally I wish I had gone for something with a little more oomph! The Corsa SXI is a lovely little motor but it does need that slightly more powerful engine, well more powerful than a 1.2. Not noticed any internal faults to date.

[@haroonbilimoria1957]

Thanks, I been looking at the 1.2 16v Life trim, and checked the stats with 80bhp and does 0-60 in 13 seconds. I think for me this would be just right! Whats the BHP for your sxi? and 0-60 stats

[@mrix]

Haroon Bilimoria Hi Harroon, BHP = 73 bhp and 0-60 = 11.6 secs, that does not sound so bad but for a 5 dr it is most definitely underpowered, around town and short journeys its not noticable but on motorways and slopes you really do need that extra power, overtaking is dreadful.

[@haroonbilimoria1957]

mrix Thanks alot

[@armaanhafiz]

mrix what about insurance for a young driver?

[@soundseeker63]

I can tell you've not had the car long from this review! Compared to your vectra 2.2 it may well be great on fuel, but you will not see anything like 50mpg day to day like the brochure figures suggest. 38mpg is what I've been getting on avarage, and you have to be very patient to get that because the engine is gaspingly underpowered and needs 4000rpm on the dial to get the car up any kind of hill! I also find the gearbox to be rather clunky and stiff. I would not recommend this car, the 1.3cdti is both much better for economy and drive ability and actually seems to be quieter than the petrol too cos you dont have to rev it so hard to get it to move.

[@Gazshadows]

The 1.3cdti is a noisey unreliable piece of dog turd haha

[@craigtrigg4288]

THEY SELL DOOR TRIMS ON EBAY UK OK

[@ShaneBoard]

What are the speakers and sound system like on that Corsa?

[@mrix]

Look who it is! Hello Shane, there are 6 speakers in total dotted about the car, the sound system seems fine to me, I like the option to allow use of an ipod or iphone by a simple jack plug, have no idea what the speakers are or what wattage etc.

[@tomjardine100]

Is the Ford Fiesta a better car?

[@mrix]

That`s very difficult to say, to give an unbiased reply you would need someone who has actually owned and driven both.

[@emc9265]

Probably depends on the model you choose. The Fiesta Titanium and Zetec models have the heated front screen which is great, Titanium also has parking sensors and other features, but then it is the priciest, If you can only afford a lower spec Fiesta, either are good.

[@joel9977]

Em C Tom, yes it is!!! I have a 3 door 13" Corsa SXI 1.2. A few weeks ago i had a courtesy 64 P 1 LTR fiesta Ecoboost which is 20 times better! felt quicker, more solid and better to drive. Didn't want to give it back!

[@Loadarine]

Tom Jardine Yes Its easier to work with.

[@Victor-DOOM]

I hate the Ford fiesta love the corsa

[@jeffspiers307]

no thermometer guage

[@mrix]

Very good point, this was my very first car that never had this Gauge!, mrix

[@saidul02]

um

[@alexhickey5633]

The 1.2 is definitely underpowered. In town not so much but on the motorway youll be revving the thing to the moon and back and youll be going nowhere

[@mrix]

Hi Alex, my issue was trying to overtake and going up hills, almost impossible to quickly get out of sticky situations, mrix

[@alexhickey5633]

@@mrix exact same as that. I got very fond of driving a 1.8 litre honda before i got my licence which was 140hp. Big step down from that to a 1.2

[@sonnyday6210]

mine 1.2 SXI is fine, i dont need to "Rev it to the moon"😃even with 4 passengers, it gets along nicley, Don't need to speed or waste fuel.

[@arkatoz]

Nice review but the constant "um" and "ah" every 5 seconds for the whole video is too off putting.

[@alexsavca]

He's British that's normal