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The Vauxhall Corsa is firmly positioned at the top of the UK's list of best selling cars -- lining up alongside its direct rival, the stylish Ford Fiesta. Despite the Ford being the newer, more daringly styled model, Vauxhall has kept the Corsa competitive with extra equipment and revised engines - creating a greater value and more economical Corsa in 2010. The exterior styling remains appealing, as does the quality interior. The small petrol engines make the most sense, though the diesels do return fantastic economy - particularly the ecoFLEX model with its 76.3mpg capability.
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[@lennyrobson-trew2995]

Omg I’m here from 2022, little does Matt know he will be the best presenter of any KZbin car channel!

[@fariasttiago]

Ample knee room made me laugh. You can only just about fit your fingers there mat! 😂😂

[@Jaykae_t]

He was going to say "plenty" but instead changed it to "ample" which is still a stretch 😂

[@Joe-ez5zf]

Just bought a 2012 SE 1.4 and i love it

[@Joe-ez5zf]

Yeah definitely I'm 6'1 and fit in it perfectly

[@FlightSimX007]

I'm getting the 2012 1.4 SE model. I love the Corsa so much.

[@DallJoe]

I've had a 1.2 Corsa SXI for a year now and I'm pretty happy with it. Get about 40mpg with about 50/50 town and motorway driving and within a few weeks I didn't even notice the fat a-pillars.

[@ANB461]

12yrs

[@atalayapark]

These reviews are absolutely excellent

[@StephenFiorentini]

Just bought the 3-door corsa excite. Love it

[@MonicaRad19]

"our rubbish UK roads" *laughs in Eastern European*

[@dunndudebemelol]

I drive a corsa and have driven an old shape, brand new and one a few years old (sxi 1.2 engines) It's a easy car to get used to and the newer models come with cruise control which can be nice, I don't know the Ford in terms of drive but the Corsa is great even if it has a fair few blind spots you need to keep an eye on! The thing can take a hit though was hit in the back by a white van less than a week ago and it took it like a boss.

[@fn5k]

i tested the 1.4 100hp petrol model and it seemed pretty smooth if a bit gutless. the fuel consumption was pretty nice actually. i bought a diesel corsa in the end.

[@TheNiceJackass]

I don't get why people don't like this car. OK the standard version looks boring but I have the 2011 facelift SE 5 door version in metallic silver and I swear it looks better than the current E model. If anyone is considering buying a D, seriously look at getting a 2010-2011 as they are fitted with the improved steering. I did my driving lessons and test in 1.2 petrol and my god, joining a dual carriageway at only 40-45mph in fourth with my foot right down is SCARY. The 1.2 is CRAP, honestly don't bother with it. The 1.3CDTI in mine is MUCH faster, faster where it really counts like up a hill. Last week the car nicely surprised me when it was able to keep up with a 2004ish Focus ST up a hill going from 40 to 65-70mph!. The gearbox (coupled with the 1.3CDTI) is great. Will do both 25 and 85mph in fourth easy! Very driveable at any speed. Like the man said, there is loads of space both in the front and back. The ride really is a good balance between comfort and sporty handling especially with the 16inch 18 spoke alloys on my SE. The only thing about the car that can really annoy me at times is the automatic windscreen wipers but luckily it is easily overridden. In light rain it doesn't know wether to keep them on or off but it does work in heavy rain and will adjust the wiper speed automatically when it raining cats and dogs. The auto headlights work flawlessly.

[@ancientslav4863]

I have the OPEL CORSA 2010/2011 1.3CDTI (55kW/75PS) Enjoy Ltd. 111th Anniversary edition and it is superb! It has the full equipment like heated seats and steering wheel, auto-dimmed center mirror, Start&Stop etc. I wouldn't get any other than the 1.3CDTI diesel engine. The 2014+ version is nice, but...too modern for my taste. You can get the Enjoy or 111 editions for 4000-5000eur.

[@wellfedartist8502]

I want to buy the 1.2 2007/2008 5dr version as a first car because i am 20 and new driver. i will most likely have a black box since its the cheapest. Would you say thats ok.

[@billalnawaz]

This was really helpful. Cheers!

[@ratchetclan3]

Depends what version of the SE 1.3 CDTi you have, 73bhp or 93bhp. The 73bhp one goes 13.6-14.4 seconds 0-60 which is the same as the 1.2i 16V petrol, the 93bhp one is 11.9 seconds

[@ssxngh7983]

Hi.. when you say improved steering? Is it much of a difference?

[@atalayapark]

I'm learning to drive in this!

[@ogriofa1]

Yeah, good review. Impressed. Thanks

[@chezdez102]

awesome review :)

[@chrisevansgardenservicesjo8093]

I got a Vauxhall mareva design automatic and manual all black 2008 boot is huge and back seats go down flat so I get a 5 foots space really good car

[@MultiBandWagon]

These cars are assembled and built in Northern Spain, and shipped over to UK by boat, into Bristol somewhere I think... Well they did do, whether it's changed, some may come by road! They have an Opel badge for Europe and elsewhere, and a Vauxhall badge for the UK.

[@tomjardine100]

I have not yet driven a corsa, but I have rode on a 1.2 2007 one. It was very smooth, nippy around town but underpowered on dual carriage ways. My driver, had to floor It to get to up to 60 mph.

[@mattkaythetimelord]

nothing wrong with a 1.4 in terms of power. I've driven 3 of these new model corsas on and off, and they're really not that good at all. On all 3, the gears have not changed smoothly at all and the car is always jolting. There are also some other nit-picky bits.

[@jaroroytapel]

I'm with you with the car feeling very under powered especially on highways ,That being said though the seat was very comfortable and didn't give me any back aches.Also the built quality felt very up market and German as it should.

[@buraktasyurdu9981]

Tom Jardine

[@yusufgta4341]

I own a 2009 Ford crown Victoria P71 and does up to 135mph due to rear axle ratio. Its a great car.

[@ancientslav4863]

I have the OPEL CORSA 2010/2011 1.3CDTI (55kW/75PS) Ltd. 111th Anniversary edition and it is superb!

[@Pete762]

this car handles corners very well

[@galacticgaminghd1859]

Might buy one in the future when I am able to drive

[@wesleyncube2608]

Do u have it

[@MikeyLaaa]

If youre not up for paying the most insurance, get the corsa. Its cheap to run and insure compared to the fiesta for a 17 year old.

[@retroboydeccles]

May get a 3 door s model, looks nice!

[@rhodrijm]

Don't hate on him. He makes a very agreeable point. I'm a Corsa owner, and the seats are so bad to the point of me having to take pain medication after most journeys in the thing. It's a lovely car, but the seats are tiny, which isn't great for us broad shouldered lot.

[@Superdsheppard]

Cool, thanks for the info:)

[@johnnyjones6517]

I know somebody with one of these (in the UK) they were told it was being built in Spain that was in summer 2008... they've still got it actually... it's got over 100,000 miles on the clock now and still running ok apart from a new clutch at around 80,000 miles :-) I didn't know they were also made in Germany but it doesn't surprise me there are other places they make them. The World is a big place! What is an RHD version please?

[@Dubster375]

what is the quality of the sound of the radio like in these?? i am thinking about getting one

[@arbimd2]

thank you

[@MrKingOthman]

I will get this in January hopefully

[@sivemtshakazana]

It's been 7 years now, I'm hoping you got it and still driving it.

[@HB45175]

Correct, but the Corsa is also made in Eisenach in Germany. I'm not sure where the RHD versions are made, but it's either there or Zaragoza.

[@sarahasher5418]

I want this car!

[@yusufgta4341]

I live in New York City and we dont get these here in the US. I drive a 09 Ford Crown Victoria. Its used commonly in the US as cop cars.

[@yusufgta4341]

Yeah,its a beast. It uses a 4.6L V8 250bhp 4 speed automatic transmission and top out at 130mph due to rear axle ratio. It weighs 1844kg(4,057lbs) and has a slow shifting 4 speed automatic. Ford Stopped making Ford crown Victorias and replacing them with Ford Taurus interceptors.

[@yusufgta4341]

Yeah , because its rare. They are common in the US. Newer police cars in the US now have over 300bhp and do 150+mph. US now have Chevy Impala PPV, Dodge Charger Hemi Pursuit,Chevy caprice PPV,Ford Taurus interceptor,Ford Utility Interceptor,and Chevy Tahoe PPV which all have over 300bhp. Dodge Charger Hemi Pursuit now does 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds with its 5.7l V8 370BHP 5 speed automatic and top speed 155mph, its also AWD. Ford Taurus interceptor does 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds with its 3.5L V6 365BHP twin turbo Ecoboost and AWD with top speed 150+mph. Chevy caprice PPV uses a 6.2L V8 355bhp 6 speed automatic and does 0 to 60 in 6.8 seconds with top speed 155mph. Chevy Impala PPV uses a 3.6l V6 302bhp 6 speed automatic and top speed 150+mph. But Ford crown Victoria is very strong built and reliable.

[@galacticgaminghd1859]

Yusuf elsayed There are opel varients.

[@kareemlawson878]

Gonna buy this

[@Bigcheez999]

Did you and would you reccomend one?

[@Thesohail217]

so do you think im better off getting the newer model?

[@agostinocangelli]

Love.this car

[@Gurn33y]

WAIT MATT WATSON ⁉️😭

[@davidcorbett341]

Does the corsa D have the dreaded corsa C problem of the leak from the brake servo bulk head and soaking wet drivers floorwell

[@arbimd2]

so which one is better this Vauxhall Corse or Hyundia i30

[@radiocaf]

Holy crap. I picked up my Corsa earlier, and I didn't know I could recline the back seats. Quite happy now I know that!

[@jamesloki9320]

I have a Vauxhall corsa 2006 and for longer trips I’m getting a Mercedes Vito 2010

[@lime_soda]

@Ciukyexacta Vauxhall is for UK, Opel is for Europe, both use the same cars.

[@wajidiqbal84]

Back then Matt didn't own many nice shirts.

[@Jpbremner]

my main gripe is the glove box, its tiny!!

[@shelg6082]

ik! it's ridiculous

[@cathalmcwilliams9073]

depends some do

[@HIvanH91]

Ironically, I have just traded in my 07 plate fiat grande punto for a 57 plate vauxhall corsa sxi. (I'm british by the way, born and raised) When did this turn into a decision based on ethnicity? All I said was that the features you get with the Hyundai (like bluetooth, parking sensors, cruise control as standard) really does out do what you get with the vauxhall.

[@forza223bowe5]

Nothing wrong with the Corsa, great car

[@Superdsheppard]

Not a bad car but I would buy the Seat Ibiza ecomotive because it is amazing on MPG!!!

[@ClarophonistCJ]

@234jari234 Opel is the name used in Southern Ireland and on the European continent for Vauxhall products. A Vauxhall Corsa is the same as an Opel Corsa, but just in RHD and for the GB market (Eng, Wales, Scot, NI)

[@MultiBandWagon]

I've driven a diesel one of these... Not bad!

[@omar2santos]

How much is it new?

[@Superdsheppard]

Dose the Corsa have USB for music???

[@mohamedabdulle358]

vauxhall corsa 2009 is it reliable i want buy

[@janettetaylor8760]

They do fold flat I have to adjust the seat lift forwards and push forward the other part of the seats.

[@NBA2knegro]

Man i want This car unfortunately Argentina doesnt sell they

[@Megadriver]

I've driven an old Corsa (The Corsa C - My godmother has one). And it was terrible! The steering felt liveless, the power was missing and it was an automatic. Shifting was really slow and the gearbox was dimwitted! Hope this one drives better...

[@anschiadrian]

Yes i Know that, even Ford have a manufactue in Romania,but I was referring to something else...the brand is Germany made and i I'm pretty sure that although is assembled in other countries, the quality is all German

[@serbetli100]

I wish Corsa had a turbo charger like VW's TSI engine. So it could reduce the rpm and get a better gas mileage even though it has a small engine.

[@1994JoeTurner]

would a 1.2 petrol be a decent engine or would you recommend higher?

[@dunndudebemelol]

New shape is a tank so it's nice and safe and post 11 reg models are not underpowerd as the new shape are pre that. that being said you are probably best of testing both cars they are both food you can't exactly go wrong!

[@randomness0480]

I’m looking to buy a Vauxhall corsa 1.3 design diesel eco flex , is it a good idea to buy it ? Looked at the main problems with the car online and worried I mate waste my money any help pls

[@shanu_yt2531]

I’ve got one aswell it’s doing great what’s the problem ?

[@maureenphillip7128]

Bought my corsa d new five years ago its had a new water pump and front spring, now its failed its mot another front spring drivers side, passengers side top spring bracket " well dangerous" this car has been well looked after and only done twelve thousand miles.

[@Kev9858]

same haha got my test on Tuesday though

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Hey kev did you pass

[@Whiponized]

2019?

[@Matti6950]

Disagree, Fiesta looks worse then this :) (in 2004 it was other way around for me), at at 2000 corsa i like more :D A pillar to big? Meh, the C pillar (if that's what i think it is) on 3-door car now THAT is nasty for seeing dead corner (the corner you can't see in your mirrors), 5 doors is massively better in that. Plus in the front you see so much that it doesnt matter that the pillar sometimes hides something, you saw it before unless you were sleeping in the big front and side window, in the dead back corner that is another story. Lower powered engines 'sluggish' if you mean 1.0 certainly, 1.2 is absolutely fine unless you race, even at 120km/h (if you no longer speed up or down but remain same speed cruising) it's very nice sound and calm enough, not to loud. Feedback on engine is amazing. 1.4 is for racing ppl, it's nice to have but not necessary and this one looses out on power consumption where the 1.2 doenst (it wins so much in off road that the small city loss compared to 1.0 is completely compensated) the 1.4 looses big time in city and only wins incredible minorly (unnoticable on the petrol bill) on off roads.

[@IanMcCully]

i like the advert thanks.

[@bossadave]

Had one of these on hire the 1.4 but have to say that engine is very down on power. The car feels heavy and sluggish even around town. Fuel economy was poor, I never got more than 38 mpg, I hired a Porsche Boxster recently that returned the same figure. The driving position feels odd also almost too high and it is hard to gauge the dimensions parking. A far better proposition is the new Meriva with the 1.4 turbo engine, an excellent little car.

[@Matti6950]

Meriva with 1.4 faster then 1.2 Corsa? no way, the car is massively more heavy and wind impacted by it's extra height, in cities it's 50% less fuel efficient then manufacturer claims (so might be even worse in reality) then 1.2 Corsa.

[@Superdsheppard]

Also you what is the 1.2 Diesel like???

[@truckerjames4749]

Superdsheppard 1.3 diesel CDTI loud in town and not as quiet as petrol on motorway sounds rough most of the time and dosent get any more MPG over the petrols if u look at it with everything considered petrol is better overall but depending on what u want and what it’s used for the diesel isn’t for pounding the motorway everyday it’s more of a town and occasional dual carriageway car in its 1.3 CDTI diesel form

[@serbetli100]

I rented 2 door 5 speed manual trans. corsa for 2 weeks from Sixt and drove in France and Germany. But the engine is too small, it gets more than 4000 rpm when driving in 130kph, I had to refuel it many times. It sucks more gasoline than my Nissan Skyline 250GT I have in Japan. My Skyline with 7 speed automatic transmission gets only 2500 rpm when cruising in 130kph. Gas mileage is twice better. Small engine is not always fuel efficient, it won't get a good gas mileage when its on highways.

[@MooMoo-qq9eo]

I have this car! x

[@sergh6663]

I'm too.but name is corsa Opel 2006. 1.2 Ecotec.bye since argentina

[@MooMoo-qq9eo]

sergio baez twins! Xx

[@TheMcooper17]

your wrong carbuyer. my S has a 1L 3cyl engine in and i love it, its quite nippy

[@TheMcooper17]

+Kieran “And Joan” McHugh I posted that 2 years ago and you can't go more than 2 hours without needing a break. plus my engine is 2014 not 2006

[@contraposaune]

The straight three (not turbo) is sh*t. I have one and regretted it from day one. Swapping it for a 1.4 shortly.

[@GrumpySalmon]

Funny to see mat

[@rob3018]

He failed to mention the scratchy plastics and cramped rear space... But said "ample room" in the back when he looks crammed in!😲 Strange review. 🤔

[@mercedes-benzcdirr3305]

And if you are 6.6 feet tall and 210 lbs weight will i fit to drive this car??? anyone with this kind of problem to give me a solution :D ??? thanks for the feedback

[@234jari234]

I'm getting all confused with the name "Vauxhall" Opel Corsa or Vauxhall Corsa, Opel Insignia or vauxhall Insignia... Know what i mean?! Can somebody explain because it's really confusing because im used to hear Opel instead of Vauxhall.

[@contraposaune]

234jari234 Vauxhall is simply a brand name. They're exactly the same car.

[@HIvanH91]

Go for the Hyundai i30, you get more for your money and it will hold it's value better.

[@gordonremsey8055]

Not trying to bash the car but I've heard story's about Corsa D's going on fire randomly.

[@m0m02k]

GOrDoN ReMseY Is that not the 1.4 Turbo Petrol variant only? I found an article about it and that was the only Corsa D it mentioned

[@joshbacon8241]

* Lunaleon * Actually, in December 2016, it was also reported that some Corsa E models could be affected as well, and if this was proven to be true, then this would have meant every Corsa built since 2006 would be affected by the recall. Link: www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/corsa/97578/vauxhall-corsa-fires-close-to-1m-cars-could-be-affected

[@soawn29]

Does this car have esp as standard?

[@Top_Gear_Clips_Central]

Nope

[@truckerjames4749]

2:21 danm Matt was absolutely THRASHING it no need to get it that high in the rev range to over take the camera car just build up ur speed and put it in high gear

[@Leon_FTP]

It’s near impossible to overtake in a corsa, believe me 😂😂😂

[@cathalmcwilliams9073]

iv got a 2007 vauxhall corsa 1.2 anybody else think they r sore on petrol

[@Thesohail217]

Hey guys i'm turning 17 soon and will be buying my first car , can anyone with actual experience tell me is the Corsa a good first car or am I better of with the Ford Fiesta Zetec

[@wesleyncube2608]

Hi what car do u have now

[@TramRide]

Did this man just say the Peugeot 207 is a better looking car??

[@dimiterdakov]

I drove this car as well, and never really found the pillars to be fat... strange.

[@radiocaf]

I gotta agree, with SHIN BET, one way to prove it is to take your Vauxhall's badge off on the front, and you will see the Opel badge underneath (molded into the grille.)

[@VictoriaLovesDrawing]

i love that wee car im 16 and im 17 next year in april and i might get this as my first wee car :) x

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2006-present Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom)/ Opel Corsa is assembled in Zaragoza, Spain Eisenach, Germany

[@JazzCrystalGloss]

I want a car

[@AmineMezghani3166]

me too

[@implodingbaby]

@Nikolaj Friis Pedersen good advice

[@j4cko56]

Maybe you should slow down then...seeing as they aren't racing seats, and if you stick to the speed limits then why are you slipping out, grease on the seats?!

[@JamesHanks]

is this rip of carwow with rip off/young Matt? (i can't quite tell if its him)

[@lj2684]

😂 yes it is the same person

[@sanity4613]

Peugeot 207 Or Hyundai I20

[@dunndudebemelol]

Really? I'm a 42 inch chest and have no issues that being said I am quite short

[@messin1000]

I can only get a 1.0 Vauxhall corsa 2007 as I'm a new driver dam is it worth it or should I get a Skoda Fabia 1.2 60ps They're both slow but They're in Insurance group 1

[@samir1423]

How to select return gear

[@bratosin1]

get the honda jazz 1,4 ivtec 99Cv .

[@serbetli100]

@TheHornyHomunculus Corsa gets like 4500rpm at 130kph(80mph). I didn't calculate its gas mileage but I guess it was approximately 10km/l. It's not really good for this size small car. At 100km(62mph) it does 3500rpm. My V6 2.5 liter engine 250GT even gets 15km/l at 130kph and close to 20km/l at 100kph.

[@chandramlakhan7102]

Dude throws a small rucksack in the boot and says you got lots of space, that's like putting a mouse on a donkey and saying sure he can carry a load. Why not throw in a few large suitcases so we can really see what fits?

[@giselengalula3175]

I can't believe that in Britain this car would be considered a "family car"!!!! Holy shit it's TINY!!!!. How do you put 2 or even 3 suitcases in that tiny Trunk?? I guess it would require having your visitors taking the subway from the airport, so you can carry their suitcases, because I don't see how you can fit 3 Passengers and their suitcases. But I guess for us North Americans it's all about space and bigger vehicles.

[@UKGRIMEdotTV]

for young parents with 1 or 2 children this would be an ideal car for commuting and the school run, impressive boot space, easy to park, reliable, cheap to insure and tax, cheap parts and you would get a pretty good deal for part ex when you are done with it, you could simply get a roof rack for space improvement but if space was an issue i doubt you would be buying a super mini in the first place, plus parents nowadays usually have more than one car in the house hold as both parents are working adults, i doubt anyone would consider relying on one supermini if they had a large family/passenger commitments. also i don't really understand your argument for 'picking up visitors from the airport' visitors usually drive to my house or get the train if its a long distance, maybe if you look at a map and compare the size differences of the united kingdom to the north American continent you will realise british people dont have to fly to visit their freinds or relatives living in the same country.

[@jamieroberts203]

This is in no way thought of as a family car as it's a hatchback, it's like the direct opposite and all he was saying is you can fit people in the back quite comfortably.

[@christianplummer3315]

Gisele Ngalula it isn't considered a family hatchback, it's a super mini, if you were to step up a class you'd be looking at Ford Focus's, Vauxhall Astra for example which are consider a (small family car)

[@cathalmcwilliams9073]

i have 1 at the minute they r sore enough on fuel

[@bakersmileyface]

It handles corners really well. Ive got a b class rally license and take my other car down the track a lot while I use the corsa as a day to day car. The corsa I have is only a 1.0 engine but I decided to take it on some grass roots for curiosities sake. I'm so impressed at how easy it is to drift that little 1.0 around corners hahaha. I tried it on the road with a quick shift to second on a 90° turn from 60mph. I took that turn at 25mph which was pretty impressive and the traction on the front wheels held pretty well to bring the rear in line. It's a pretty awesome car for what it is.

[@Ciukyexacta]

Vauxhall Corsa? The last time I've seen a Corsa it was an Opel! O.o How come?

[@Alex-yv1mg]

Opel and vauxhall are the same, it just depends where you are.

[@omar2santos]

It says 14 thousand pound. What the heck! I can get bmw x5 with that price. I thought it would be like 1500£

[@gabematthews4993]

The older models are cheaper

[@cathalmcwilliams9073]

hyundia i30

[@ClarophonistCJ]

@iraza1786 Not at all! Loads of men have the Corsa, so do women. Unisex car, like the Clio or Fiesta

[@revega]

Where do you live? Romania?

[@truckerjames4749]

revega England