Vauxhall Corsa hatchback (2006-2014) review - CarBuyer

[@jackwebster9898]

I have a 1.2L petrol (2011) that has 83hp and does 40mpg in town and about 60mpg on motorway (because of the constant speed), it can be slow up the hills but when you get up to speed it's a great first car to cruise around in. Easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces and easy to park as well - plus i like how the wing mirrors look and fold in.

[@misfit2022]

This version is an excellent car. I do not have one fault with it and regularly beat cars off the line and I drive it up and down motorways and I have never thought it was sluggish. One of my family used to have the Fiesta so I have driven both and much prefer the Corsa and it even kept up with a Honda over a long distance and on the motorway so definitely not slow and in fact I would say nippy and I have the points to prove it. The ride is much smoother. It has never failed an MOT in 5 years despite being 10 years old. I have only had it 5 years. In fact I have been looking to trade it in, just because it is 10 years old, but honestly can not think of another car even newer I want to buy hence why looking at the 2015 Corsa and that led me here but at the current time I may just keep it a little longer.

[@MadAlbo]

misfit which engine you had, petrol or diesel? What about reliability? Im so interested in this car... Having owned a BMW makes me go for a corsa 1.7 with 131 HP. Still dont know.

[@joker-mkd7625]

My girlfriend habe it and it’s SLOW car! 69hp wtf its feeling like 30 hp

[@misfit2022]

JOKER-MKD Maybe it depends if she has the 1.2 or 1.4 and also her driving style.

[@TheDx917]

for some random reason I find the Vauxhall logo more appealing on a car than the Opel logo.

[@je-cv6mp]

I always look to see where i can store my several bananas and coffee cups in a car

[@porkiechops7689]

I've got one of these and it does not feel sluggish on motorways or picking up speed at all. 2000rpm to 4000rpm you really feel the power of the turbo.

[@RealityClubX]

George C So what she said about the struggling from 50 to 70 is false?

[@porkiechops7689]

JustPlay247 yeh very, my car from 50mph in 5th gear pulls to 70 quite easily and quickly. Murging on to motorways it has enough power to over take any car in front as well.

[@SoulEater090]

You have a turbo though? And a bigger engine size?

[@joeg8567]

Bought Corsa SXi 1.2… BRILLIANT! Very Nippy… and is really fun to drive! defo recommend this car!

[@vizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

nippy? loool the 1.2 are underpowered

[@alyssataylor2652]

I love how cars are looking sportier these days even if they have a 1.4 or something lol

[@vettoorkaran]

Why banana"s so important in a car.??? Confused

[@ruudvangeldorp6256]

Come on dont be so naive.... traffic jams can be very boring.... In her case very boring she gots two of them....

[@MrKanevo]

Do you really want to die of hunger while driving ? its super important

[@droberts753]

Freudian maybe? 😏😂😂

[@TheMcooper17]

2:10 avoid the smaller engines? i have the 1L and its not sluggish at all. heres a tip. drop into 3rd or 4th and floor it. and its not vauxhall that does it. vauxhall just takes your money

[@AlexBensonAlex]

Plenty of banana storage

[@ToxicJumperify]

ha ha ha.... that's what I thought. they could've used a map, or a ice scraper thing, but no, they use a banana =)

[@SHERRYMJ]

bought 2014 black edition with all the extras going to pick it up today so excited :)

[@thehenchdude11]

hows it going?

[@SHERRYMJ]

sean cuff honestly speaking its a good car with good fuel consumption but it does have some issues Pros:fast car for a 1.4 turbo,comfortable,nice interior,nice Alloys ,overall good car Cons:no usb drive,not heated seats or heated steering,no sat nav,the lever to move seats forward gets stuck so passenger can get in really annoying. its nearly 20 grand car i had to buy a pioneer cd player for my own use optional btw other then that its a great car iv have for couple of months i still love it hope that helped.

[@thehenchdude11]

***** Thank you very much. I'm considering buying either this car or a nearly new volkswagen polo GTi. Im going for a test drive tomorrow to see how the corsa drives :D. Excited much.

[@TheCaddyAye]

I had a 1L ecoflex. It got me from A to b, but honestly it was falling apart and nothing really worked. Hated driving it but got used to it. For getting used to driving though, it was perfect. Just upgraded to a 2021 elite corsa and the difference is astounding! I finally enjoy driving again.

[@gregtunnock8700]

It's a great wee car like, but the only thing I don't like is the way the indicator and wiper stalks work!

[@DanielVectra212]

Can't really go wrong with a Corsa. There is good reason that they are popular with driving instructors. I always find it helpful to look at who uses the cars professionally when deciding on a new car. if the police, paramedics, taxis, driving instructors use them then they are pretty solid buy just my 2 pennies :)

[@BenzinioB]

I still fin it the best looking car in its class!!!

[@Mant0r]

For people saying wow corsas... such a slow car, it completely depends on the engine!!! You can have a 1L ecoflex that puts out 75hp to the 1.4T and 1.6T which are 120hp and 150hp respectively, and not to mention the Vxr with a 192hp 1.6T, the Arctic with 205hp, the Nurburgring edition with 203hp and the Vxr-r with 240hp!!! Ive owned one for 2 years and have loved every minute :)

[@MegaMissfitz]

So much for my day off! I Ended up in dumfries buying a car this evening! Sweet dreams 😚😚😚

[@seanglover6062]

corsa 1.2 12 reg first car looking forward to passing my driving test now.

[@ancientslav4863]

Do you still own it? How was the1.2 D Corsa?

[@lappal2027]

WakingCobain just bought one, the quoted acceleration time certainly is not as fast as the car actually is. Usually will beat most 1.0 and 1.2 turbo cars off the line as it’s naturally aspirated and the torque is already there hence not needing to wait for a turbo to spool.

[@alfu8868]

Becka, you have got to be the cutest auto reviewer I've seen.

[@BMWFTW123]

I have a 1.2 sxi 62 plate Vauxhall corsa and it's amazing :) my first car as an 18 year old and it's perfect, don't see why you would even compare it to a Polo seeing as a Polo looks like a dogs shit where as the current Corsa is beautiful, and with the darker head lights and tail lights, and the chrome tip chunky exhaust, as well as the fog lights, it's beautiful, as even is the standard corsa! So shut up corsa haters :P

[@funkslave9425]

She has a thing for bananas...

[@Lee2k4]

Great little Car for a runabout

[@AndyPandy33]

Does the 1.4 petrol struggles with acceleration like the 1.2? Is there a reason to pick 1.4 over 1.2?

[@Rosso1990]

Mine doesn't have heated seats :(

[@leodooley7572]

He he: "acceleration in cup of tea making time" Love it. Move over Jeremy Clarkson.

[@masterquadbiker]

I own a 2011 1.4 corsa Sri and even though it's only a small 1.4 engine I find it to be quite poor on fuel even when driving gently

[@Stitchpunk9]

Rented a 1.2L 5dr 62 reg Corsa for a couple of weeks. Rebecca's opinion is dead on with my experience. The 1.2L engine lacked power and the A-pillars were an annoyance. Everything else, great. Get a 1.4L petrol or the Ecoflex, and you'll have one of the best in class.

[@UKGRIMEdotTV]

the term sluggish can mean different things to different people

[@ridehead8771]

The reason why it doesn't accelerate that quick is because Vauxhall constricts the fuel supply for economy, the engine itself is no way underpowered.

[@WarthDader74]

The Corsa D is one of the very best cars Vauxhall(Opel) has ever built. In general this model has very few faults.

[@WarthDader74]

Azureecosse In fact, the diesels in these Corsas are not Vauxhall diesels at all. It is Fiat engines (sadly) with Opel badges. The original Opel petrol engines are of much better quality. I have to disagree with you on the Yaris thing. I think it is a soulless car, it has less space than the Corsa, worse riding comfort, worse seats. And the Corsa looks very much better. But but...people have different taste

[@WarthDader74]

Azureecosse I highly regret that I dont mentioned in my last comment that I have been working in the car industry for many years. Maybe you think it is something I came up with right now, but it is the truth. I know there is many common of faults on the Insignia, but the Corsa...no way! From my experience, I dont recognize much from what you write. The Corsa D has a very good reputation on the second hand market because of few faults(Something longterm-tests in Europe have proved). This is also a knownd fact for both Meriva A/B and Astra H and J. I know there are some people that only wants an A-B car. But my experience from the last years is that things have changed. Just look at Toyota, they recently admitted themselves that their cars have been too "booring", and have started to work with the design.

[@mattkaythetimelord]

pahaha the new model Corsas are awful I've driven 3, and all of them have bad gearboxes, the car jolts when you change gear and is not smooth at all, they are easy to stall, they have those massive pillars that restrict your view at junctions, interior design is ugly, exterior design is ugly.

[@WarthDader74]

***** I have worked on these cars for 8 years, and have not seen ONE with a bad gearbox to this day. If I should buy a car of this size, the Corsa D would be my obvious choice. That is based on two things; 1. It is a car of high german quality with very few faults, and It has proven its reliability 2. I think it looks much better than all of its competitors both outside and inside. Especially the front and the dashboard looks very sporty.

[@xXMatix700Xx]

***** sounds to me like your just bad at driving a manual

[@deejaykrystof]

I wish for once that the comments on a carbuyer video are actually about cars.

[@calumevans1160]

In a year of driving one of the least powerful corsa d cars i have never found it to be slow from 50-70

[@xiiBuzzinx]

+Calum Evans She was probably trying to accelerate back to 70 in 5th gear -_-.

[@jadeobrien5360]

Isn't 50mph 5th gear ?

[@DEVILMATE1996]

I really wasn’t ready for that banana.

[@MrAndersie91]

If I was going to buy one of the New Corsa D, it would have to be 1.7CDTI 130hp.. That is a blend of performance and economy

[@warren6815]

Have to agree,,, although I've not driven a new Polo, but compared with the Fiesta I'm in the minority of people that prefers the Corsa!

[@NikesZ28]

The problem i see is that many people seem to think that it is the old Vauxhall and that it is a brittish car, it isnt. Yes its called a Vauxhall but its still a german Opel. Seem to be alot of misunderstandings.

[@danbartley6041]

I have the same car it is such a good car for new drivers as it is cheap to insure

[@lewisroxar3948]

Dan Bartley think I’m gunna get this

[@jamespaterson5101]

Is the Vauxhall corsa exoflex 1.0 litre engine any good ? Tempted to buy it but heard a few people saying not only struggles going up hills but struggles on the motorway as well ?

[@Bishx43]

Any others get this for a first car? (Finance) is it a good option

[@aylix89]

Try arranging a bank loan instead.

[@IllusivePrime]

+Bishx43 I'm going to be taking my lessons soon, so if I pass I might get a Corsa or a Vectra. I do like the Vauxhall brand.

[@mustsilm]

This is a sport version? The styling seems sporty.

[@acidrain55]

Nice review, I see they a run of limited edition corsa's. I think maybe you should replace the banana with a small bottle water or coke bottle and possible try young teens drinks like redbull or relentless, as I don't know many whom carry a banana :).

[@Moto-411]

orry for pointing out something i didn't know people were sending writing lots of comments about bananas revew wise i could point out that you could have told us a bit more about the car coz im still stuck is this a good car or not im 50/50 like the look not sure bout power wise whats it look with a tow bar ? whats best to go for 1.2 1.4 or 16 sxi sri standard limited ed ? h8 limited edition its not limited i live in small town there must be at least 100 white ones

[@avan9ny]

Noticed that the 2013 corsa struggles to go up to 70mph after 50mph average speed zone.

[@81giorikas]

Materials are not bad quality, although all of them hard. The fit is where it kind of lags behind. Not so upmarket as a result.

[@verliebt3465]

lifetime warranty means actually "model's lifetime", so as long as they produce that model of the car. which for cars is on average 7 years.

[@Matty12333]

I think the vauxhall corsa is much better built than the ford fiesta, but the fiesta, is better to drive.

[@iletelyastraightmate]

Good car, handles bumpy roads well, the 1.0 l Breeze is a bit slow but, still quite smooth. I've had my AC re-gassed 3 times but the gas escapes after a few months. It's a good car for maybe your first car. Not for serious motorists though. I'll be upgrading to a crossover very soon

[@stuckinthemiddle7390]

I drive a 59bhp Skoda citigo and before that a 59bhp Ka. Had the 1.0 corsa for a week and found it dangerously slow

[@TheMrsansari]

Thinking of buying one. Is good on the motorway? what she said worrys me a bit.

[@Rexy_Raccoon]

+Nilufa Ansari I don't know if it's relevant or not anymore, but people commenting here aren't complaining. Maybe she was just keeping the rpm low? If you shift down, you should get more than enough power to accelerate to the motorway.

[@TheMrsansari]

+Sam Rogiers thanks for your comment. I did end up buying this car in 2014. So far I'm very happy with and also experienced no issues on the motorway.

[@Rexy_Raccoon]

Can you please tell me more about how it's driving? How is the response of the steering wheel? Is it fun to drive, or is it more a boring car?

[@TheMrsansari]

+Sam Rogiers Drives smoothly, easy to steer and park as bonet is small. Hope that's helpful.

[@Rexy_Raccoon]

It is. I'm just doubting between the corsa and the astra at this point

[@Alex-zi6ym]

These cars good on fuel?

[@TheyCallMeMannes]

the 1.3L Diesel 95BHP 6+1 is alot snappier and better suited for long journeys

[@CrazyPrivateer]

HEATED SEATS! Mine doesn’t have that! Why are they obsessed with storing bananas?!

[@cullun1235]

Does it have an aux input?

[@adrian17cy]

Year 1 All new Vauxhall passenger cars are covered by a one-year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty with qualifying repairs at no cost to you. Years 2 and 3 The manufacturer’s warranty is extended for two more years up to a maximum of 60,000 miles. Lifetime! After that, Vauxhall provides a unique Lifetime Warranty, available to the first owner for an unlimited time and a maximum of 100,000 miles.

[@JBENNETT921]

Can someone please say if the window tints are stock? Trying to get insurance and don't know if it's been modified or the car just comes like that

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

JB92192 stock

[@bambinoesu]

she's gorgeous!!

[@indigocarhire]

Yeah we really like the new Corsa!

[@shoelace510]

I've had good luck with GM's warranty program. The few times I've had issues I haven't paid a penny!

[@treytroy190]

Anyone got a clue what automatic transmission oil suitable for this car?

[@brizeeuk]

well i bought one on the 2nd December and what she has said is all true .

[@bigbadsam100]

Does she come with the car?

[@JonathanCox94]

Lifetime warranties are the biggest scam ever. You need to have the car serviced at the dealer to keep the warranty in tact, which costs way more than it needs to be compared to a trusted local garage/DIY. Vauxhall do good finance deals I give them that.

[@maevamaia]

Oh man I'm so confused, Do you guys think it would be ok with 2 small kids at the back? 2 Years and 5? Its a 2007 1.2 i 16v Club 5dr. I'm going to see a Suzuki SX4 and this one... I need a small family car - cheap insurance wise. I've seen so many that I'm lost in translation.

[@hassanhussain3764]

Own a Sri Corsa 1.7 Diesel 130BHP Quick Around Corners And Roundabouts

[@wetlettuce4768]

Slow in a straight line though.

[@101chrismac]

check out at 2:36 how much in front she has the drivers seat...

[@TangoR34]

I disagree. Many British people are well aware that Vauxhall are known as Opel in Continental Europe and they do see it as an American owned European car just like Ford. GM also have R and D department and testing facilities in the UK which means a lot of Opel car are co-developed in the UK and Germany. You should be more worried about Opel in South America and China where they are re-badged as Chevy and Buick, and they genuinely think those cars are American.

[@szuko18]

Ive got corsa 56plate 1.4 sxi and its an really good car

[@Kavasacation]

They might do more than one review a day?

[@AsherPiesman]

The current Corsa feels centurys old, I wish Vauxhall would make a new up to date one

[@janrdoh]

Well lifetime warranty kinda negates any issues of reliability.If it breaks they fix it for life and you can't say that for vw polo that make you buy a warranty.

[@CanonKind]

I think it is so cute that you English still call Opel 'Vauxhaull' :)

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

It’s Vauxhall not vauaull and it’s British not English

[@TheBlujeansify]

Car featuring in this video...is it petrol or diesel?

[@OrianaSophiaa]

Blu Jeansify diesel

[@alexpinches]

It's the 1.4t black edition petrol

[@MrMaxer13]

no she is selled apart. if you know what i mean.

[@yuxuanhu2882]

where is mat?

[@josephheffernan2954]

What model is she driving?

[@TheTGIgamer]

anyone know if it has a start/stop system

[@thehenchdude11]

yes and yes.

[@joshstreet3919]

Have one, its quite good!

[@allangardiner9661]

I checked on car checker my neighbour has 78 hsp

[@tbracelin0016]

I realize that, but the Corsa is a gorgeous car. We have to make due with the likes of the Chevy Sonic. :/

[@Kefasestel]

omg why didn't you show dashboard?

[@jamh9723]

not the one i have,i had a golf vr6 170 bhp,and this one about the same,once the turbo is worn in a bit its fast,double clutch it,never have i red lined it,its all about how you drive it,overall on my review they are quick cars,maybe its a case of a bad egg or a good egg catch my drift

[@kristianspencer1978]

There’s nothing wrong with Vauxhall, it’s an English brand, iv had lots of Vauxhall’s in my 23 years of driving, currently have a 2008 vectra 1.8 Vvt Sri, I love it, and my dream car is a vxr8, another Vauxhall. Corsas are good but the entry level cars are underpowered, sris and vxrs are very good.

[@dylanpower1438]

Kristian Spencer what do u think about the 1.2

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

It’s called British

[@mark1968]

The Air Con in these have a tendency to pack up. Nearly always the condenser. It's position being the problem.

[@r__b6095]

loads of headroom? Looks like 2 inches more than your height

[@imcalledsprite]

corsa black edition 1.4 (1364cc) manual petrol

[@GwenCoonen]

I've also had a corsa black edition 1.4 for 2 years, the car pretty well surprised me! For the money a good looking small trustworthy roadcompanion :) I even driven on the track ( nurburg/zolder) with it and had heaps of fun..lovely car !

[@emaniebo]

Isn't she gorgeously glowing in that red coat? I wasn't even listening until the banana made its comeback!

[@SirBioSnake]

I hate sporty looking slow cars cause what's the point of having something which looks sporty if it would be easily overtaken by a diesel Passat.

[@ltfenn88]

1. Sorry for my mistake. 2. I'm a boy and I like her red jacket, she looks lovely in it so I don't mind.

[@craigtrigg4288]

i say go for 5 doors better than 3 door

[@ltfenn88]

You have either replied to the wrong person or have read the wrong name. Funny though, I like it.

[@Ngamer834]

I haven't owned this new model admittedly, but my experience of a Corsa in the past has put me off of them for life. Vague steering, no power, loads of body roll and mine leaked. The polo or fiesta puts this heap of junk to shame

[@karlosnod]

to be one of the best selling cars in the uk, there's nothing to laugh at

[@seinsmeld13]

Six foot? Not six feet?

[@TangoR34]

Now people are going to talk about how this car should be called an Opel aren't they?

[@KanishQQuotes]

Lifetime warranty....wait....what....! Could somebody explain that

[@DoorisJ]

and for storage it fits bananas ..lol..I wana see some mega water bottle action

[@novice1070]

"The aid pillars are so huge"

[@desmondmchugh1006]

I think it is so funny how she just TEASES us men (matt included) with the banana, throughout all of her videos! So cute.

[@thewardejitzzz]

Matt Watsonn

[@KanishQQuotes]

This car is based on Fiat punto No wonder it handles well

[@mustsilm]

I want a cup of tea now

[@MattyRS125]

Dont waste your money on any of the engine sizes except the VXR! I have a Zetec s Mk5 and these Corsas eat my mud flaps daily and just to prove a point my 55bhp Volkswagen polo destroyed the 1.2 version! HEAVY, SLOW enough said x