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{{Infobox Automobile|name = Opel Corsa|image = |manufacturer = General Motors-->The Opel Corsa is a [supermini car that has been produced by General Motors Corporation European subsidiary Opel since 1982. It has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall Motors, Chevrolet , and Holden) and names and spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below.

Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada.

The Corsa was built at GM's plant in Zaragoza in Spain, and also in countries like Germany (Eisenach), Argentina (Rosario), Brazil (São Caetano do Sul and São José dos Campos), Colombia (Bogotá), Mexico (Ramos Arizpe), South Africa (Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape), India (Halol), and China (Shanghai).

Opel Corsa A {{Infobox Automobile generation|image = |name = Corsa A|aka = Vauxhall Nova|production = 1982—1993|layout = FF layout|body_style = 3/5-door [hatchback2/4-door sedan-->

The front-wheel drive Corsa was first launched in 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett City . Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door Saloon (car) models, with four-door and five-door versions arriving two years later. The basic model was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina and the sporty Corsa SR. Two years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called Corsa LS, Corsa GL, Corsa GLS and Corsa GT. The Corsa was known in the UK market as the Vauxhall Nova. The car became best known in the UK as a popular choice of car driving schools. Although many young British 'boy racer and 'Chavs' customised or 'souped up' their models (and continue to do so to this day), the Nova was usually seen as dull. Power came from 1.0 L, 1.2 L, 1.3 L, and 1.4 L gasoline engines which were short on performance but strong on economy. There was also a 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini at around the same time. All of these engines were based on well proven GM Family II engine design with the exception of the 1.5 L diesel engine and 1.0 L engine, which were based on the Opel OHV engine unit from the Kadett C. The engines and most of the mechanical components were derived from those used in the General Motors Astra.

A 1.6 L multi-point fuel injected engine with 100 PS (74 kW) and capable of 186 km/h (115 mph) was later added to the Corsa/Nova, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi or, in Britain, GTE (only pre-facelift models, later models were all called GSi). A model with an 82 hp 1.4 L multi-point fuel injected engine also became available as SRi, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. The car's handling was still criticised and the styling called dull. There were also numerous reports of single-vehicle rollover accidents that called the handling into question.

The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights and grille and with a new interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition from cars like the Renault Clio and Peugeot 106.

In the UK, it has developed a cult following amongst enthusiasts because of the simplicity of modification. Popular modifications include C20XE (150bhp) and C20LET (204bhp) engine conversions, which create reasonably quick cars, quite cheaply, which are ideal for hill climbs and track days. There are several clubs which provide users with good sources of information on maintaining and modifying.

Vauxhall Nova The Vauxhall Nova was produced by General Motors between 1983 and 1993. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette and Opel Kadett. All Nova and Vauxhall Corsa models were made in Spain.

Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was made in early 1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the Peugeot 106 and Renault Clio. Its successor was the Corsa, which was the first Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version. By 1996, the whole Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named.

A clever TV advert in 1986 featured the Los Lobos hit "La Bamba" playing in the background as trick computer technology allowed the Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city.

The Nova is still a fairly common sight on British roads, though many of these cars have been modified by younger owners and gained the car a strong association with Chav culture. Worse still, many Novas have been targeted by joyriders due to the car's minimal security specification.

Opel Corsa B {{Infobox Automobile generation|name = Corsa B|image = |production = 1993—present|predecessor = Opel Corsa (Europe)
Holden Barina (Australia/New Zealand)
Chevrolet Corsa (South America)]|platform = GM4200 platform
4-door [sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door pickup truck
[Opel Tigra
Chevrolet Celta
Chevy C2-->

In 1993, a curvier, more attractive, Corsa was unveiled, and in the UK, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car now being known as the Corsa. The following year, it was launched by Holden in Australia, as the Barina replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift sold under that name. This proved a success, and was the first Spanish-built car to be sold in significant volumes on the Australian market.

Power came from 1.2 L GM Family 0 engine, 1.4 L and 1.6 L GM Family 1 engine petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel engine. Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks. This was also introduced in South Africa and India. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets, including Italy, badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra.

A 1.0 L straight-3 GM Family 0 engine economy version was launched in 1996, and a Lotus Cars-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. Strong competition came from new models like the Peugeot 206, Fiat Punto and Škoda Fabia.

The sedan model is still built and sold in Brazil as the Chevrolet Classic, and Chevrolet Corsa Classic in Argentina and also in Chile up to the 2006 version. A budget version, the Chevrolet Celta, has bodywork resembling the late 1990s Opel Vectra and Opel Astra. The Celta is sold in Argentina as Suzuki Fun. Mexico has their version of the hatchback and sedan, known as the Chevy C2, which is also sold in Colombia. All Mexican versions were known as the Chevy, with the names Monza used on the sedan, and Swing and Joy on the hatchbacks.

The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by GM Shanghai as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively, until 2005. In 2005, they became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, Chile became the first country outside China to receive the Chinese-assembled Sail; it is called the Chevrolet Corsa Plus, available as a four-door sedan with a 1.6 L 92 PS (68 kW) engine. The Corsa Plus includes dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, power windows and central locking doors as standard equipment.

In India, the hatchback, saloon, and wagon versions were sold as the Corsa Sail, Corsa (or Corsa Joy) and Corsa Swing respectively until the end of 2005. The hatchback model is also still produced, and extensively marketed in South Africa as the Corsa Lite under the Opel branding.

Names and markets

Opel Corsa C {{Infobox Automobile generation|name = Corsa C|image = |production = 2000—present|layout = FF layout|aka = Vauxhall Corsa
Holden Barina (XC)
Chevrolet Corsa|body_style = 3-door [hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan|related = Opel Combo#Combo B
Opel Meriva
Opel Tigra
Chevrolet Montana-->

The Corsa C was introduced in 2000, with distinctive styling for the three-door and five-door hatchbacks. General Motors Corporation dubbed the new chassis GM Gamma platform and intended to use it in a number of other models.

A sedan version is also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries is a No frills#No-frills automobiles car and has a distinctive front end, more conservative than its European counterpart. Brazil also offers a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana (sold in some markets as Tornado), which, as well as the sedan, is exported in CKD form to South Africa for local assembly. Delta Motor Corporation markets the hatchback simply as The New Corsa and the pickup version, as the Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa.

A new 1.3 L CDTi Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (JTD engine) and 1.7 L 16-valve DTi Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu (Circle L engine).

The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec GM Family 0 engine engines are carryovers from the Corsa B; but 1.4 L GM Family 1 engine engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125 PS (92 kW) and 165 Nm of torque. The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSi and was the predecessor of the new Corsa OPC. In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of these engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5 hp, reaching 80 hp (59 kW).

In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV called the Opel Meriva, development of which began under Opel in Rüsselsheim but finished by Chevrolet in Brazil.

The Corsa C is still manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produces this car model is located in Rosario City, Argentina. The plant exports the CORSA C mainly to Brazil.

Corsa C 2007 model is sold under the name of Chevrolet Corsa, and comes in a hatchback version and sedan. The 2007 edition features a new logotype of the Chevrolet brand introduced in the South American market when the New Vectra model came out in Brazil. A new color, the "Grey Bluet" is offered too.

In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the win the Wheels 2001 Car Of The Year (COTY). In December 2005, The Corsa C was dropped from the Australian & New Zealand Holden ranges, as a cost-cutting measure by GM, and was replaced by the Daewoo Kalos, which is now the new Holden Barina.

Names and markets

Opel Corsa D {{Infobox Automobile generation|name = Corsa D|image = |production = 2007—present|layout = FF layout|aka = Vauxhall Corsa|body_style = 3/5-door [hatchback-->

The Corsa D was created using a new version of the [GM Gamma platform, which was codeveloped by Fiat and Opel and is also employed by the 2006 Fiat Punto. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006.

The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again marketed as a Vauxhall in the UK. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C are available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTI and 1.7 L CDTI engines were upgraded, with power ranging from 75 PS (55 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW). The 192 PS (141 kW) OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS 1.3 CDTI engine was updated mid 2007 to bring CO2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that a full 12 months road fund license is a mere £35.

Flexfix Flexfix is an integrated bicycle rack. It is essentially a drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear Bumper (automobile). On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, an extra rear licence plate, and supplemental brake lights. When not in use, one would not even know the system was there if not for the drawer cutout.

Names and markets

Hybrid version In the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show Opel exhibited the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=82&docid=38703 .

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{{Infobox Automobile|name = Opel Corsa|image = |manufacturer = General Motors-->The Opel Corsa is a [supermini car that has been produced by General Motors Corporation European subsidiary Opel since 1982. It has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall Motors, Chevrolet , and Holden) and names and spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below.

Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada.

The Corsa was built at GM's plant in Zaragoza in Spain, and also in countries like Germany (Eisenach), Argentina (Rosario), Brazil (São Caetano do Sul and São José dos Campos), Colombia (Bogotá), Mexico (Ramos Arizpe), South Africa (Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape), India (Halol), and China (Shanghai).

Opel Corsa A {{Infobox Automobile generation|image = |name = Corsa A|aka = Vauxhall Nova|production = 1982—1993|layout = FF layout|body_style = 3/5-door [hatchback2/4-door sedan-->

The front-wheel drive Corsa was first launched in 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett City . Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door Saloon (car) models, with four-door and five-door versions arriving two years later. The basic model was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina and the sporty Corsa SR. Two years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called Corsa LS, Corsa GL, Corsa GLS and Corsa GT. The Corsa was known in the UK market as the Vauxhall Nova. The car became best known in the UK as a popular choice of car driving schools. Although many young British 'boy racer and 'Chavs' customised or 'souped up' their models (and continue to do so to this day), the Nova was usually seen as dull. Power came from 1.0 L, 1.2 L, 1.3 L, and 1.4 L gasoline engines which were short on performance but strong on economy. There was also a 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini at around the same time. All of these engines were based on well proven GM Family II engine design with the exception of the 1.5 L diesel engine and 1.0 L engine, which were based on the Opel OHV engine unit from the Kadett C. The engines and most of the mechanical components were derived from those used in the General Motors Astra.

A 1.6 L multi-point fuel injected engine with 100 PS (74 kW) and capable of 186 km/h (115 mph) was later added to the Corsa/Nova, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi or, in Britain, GTE (only pre-facelift models, later models were all called GSi). A model with an 82 hp 1.4 L multi-point fuel injected engine also became available as SRi, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. The car's handling was still criticised and the styling called dull. There were also numerous reports of single-vehicle rollover accidents that called the handling into question.

The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights and grille and with a new interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition from cars like the Renault Clio and Peugeot 106.

In the UK, it has developed a cult following amongst enthusiasts because of the simplicity of modification. Popular modifications include C20XE (150bhp) and C20LET (204bhp) engine conversions, which create reasonably quick cars, quite cheaply, which are ideal for hill climbs and track days. There are several clubs which provide users with good sources of information on maintaining and modifying.

Vauxhall Nova The Vauxhall Nova was produced by General Motors between 1983 and 1993. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette and Opel Kadett. All Nova and Vauxhall Corsa models were made in Spain.

Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was made in early 1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the Peugeot 106 and Renault Clio. Its successor was the Corsa, which was the first Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version. By 1996, the whole Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named.

A clever TV advert in 1986 featured the Los Lobos hit "La Bamba" playing in the background as trick computer technology allowed the Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city.

The Nova is still a fairly common sight on British roads, though many of these cars have been modified by younger owners and gained the car a strong association with Chav culture. Worse still, many Novas have been targeted by joyriders due to the car's minimal security specification.

Opel Corsa B {{Infobox Automobile generation|name = Corsa B|image = |production = 1993—present|predecessor = Opel Corsa (Europe)
Holden Barina (Australia/New Zealand)
Chevrolet Corsa (South America)]|platform = GM4200 platform
4-door [sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door pickup truck
[Opel Tigra
Chevrolet Celta
Chevy C2-->

In 1993, a curvier, more attractive, Corsa was unveiled, and in the UK, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car now being known as the Corsa. The following year, it was launched by Holden in Australia, as the Barina replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift sold under that name. This proved a success, and was the first Spanish-built car to be sold in significant volumes on the Australian market.

Power came from 1.2 L GM Family 0 engine, 1.4 L and 1.6 L GM Family 1 engine petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel engine. Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks. This was also introduced in South Africa and India. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets, including Italy, badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra.

A 1.0 L straight-3 GM Family 0 engine economy version was launched in 1996, and a Lotus Cars-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. Strong competition came from new models like the Peugeot 206, Fiat Punto and Škoda Fabia.

The sedan model is still built and sold in Brazil as the Chevrolet Classic, and Chevrolet Corsa Classic in Argentina and also in Chile up to the 2006 version. A budget version, the Chevrolet Celta, has bodywork resembling the late 1990s Opel Vectra and Opel Astra. The Celta is sold in Argentina as Suzuki Fun. Mexico has their version of the hatchback and sedan, known as the Chevy C2, which is also sold in Colombia. All Mexican versions were known as the Chevy, with the names Monza used on the sedan, and Swing and Joy on the hatchbacks.

The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by GM Shanghai as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively, until 2005. In 2005, they became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, Chile became the first country outside China to receive the Chinese-assembled Sail; it is called the Chevrolet Corsa Plus, available as a four-door sedan with a 1.6 L 92 PS (68 kW) engine. The Corsa Plus includes dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, power windows and central locking doors as standard equipment.

In India, the hatchback, saloon, and wagon versions were sold as the Corsa Sail, Corsa (or Corsa Joy) and Corsa Swing respectively until the end of 2005. The hatchback model is also still produced, and extensively marketed in South Africa as the Corsa Lite under the Opel branding.

Names and markets

Opel Corsa C {{Infobox Automobile generation|name = Corsa C|image = |production = 2000—present|layout = FF layout|aka = Vauxhall Corsa
Holden Barina (XC)
Chevrolet Corsa|body_style = 3-door [hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan|related = Opel Combo#Combo B
Opel Meriva
Opel Tigra
Chevrolet Montana-->

The Corsa C was introduced in 2000, with distinctive styling for the three-door and five-door hatchbacks. General Motors Corporation dubbed the new chassis GM Gamma platform and intended to use it in a number of other models.

A sedan version is also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries is a No frills#No-frills automobiles car and has a distinctive front end, more conservative than its European counterpart. Brazil also offers a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana (sold in some markets as Tornado), which, as well as the sedan, is exported in CKD form to South Africa for local assembly. Delta Motor Corporation markets the hatchback simply as The New Corsa and the pickup version, as the Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa.

A new 1.3 L CDTi Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (JTD engine) and 1.7 L 16-valve DTi Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu (Circle L engine).

The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec GM Family 0 engine engines are carryovers from the Corsa B; but 1.4 L GM Family 1 engine engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125 PS (92 kW) and 165 Nm of torque. The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSi and was the predecessor of the new Corsa OPC. In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of these engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5 hp, reaching 80 hp (59 kW).

In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV called the Opel Meriva, development of which began under Opel in Rüsselsheim but finished by Chevrolet in Brazil.

The Corsa C is still manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produces this car model is located in Rosario City, Argentina. The plant exports the CORSA C mainly to Brazil.

Corsa C 2007 model is sold under the name of Chevrolet Corsa, and comes in a hatchback version and sedan. The 2007 edition features a new logotype of the Chevrolet brand introduced in the South American market when the New Vectra model came out in Brazil. A new color, the "Grey Bluet" is offered too.

In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the win the Wheels 2001 Car Of The Year (COTY). In December 2005, The Corsa C was dropped from the Australian & New Zealand Holden ranges, as a cost-cutting measure by GM, and was replaced by the Daewoo Kalos, which is now the new Holden Barina.

Names and markets

Opel Corsa D {{Infobox Automobile generation|name = Corsa D|image = |production = 2007—present|layout = FF layout|aka = Vauxhall Corsa|body_style = 3/5-door [hatchback-->

The Corsa D was created using a new version of the [GM Gamma platform, which was codeveloped by Fiat and Opel and is also employed by the 2006 Fiat Punto. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006.

The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again marketed as a Vauxhall in the UK. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C are available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTI and 1.7 L CDTI engines were upgraded, with power ranging from 75 PS (55 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW). The 192 PS (141 kW) OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS 1.3 CDTI engine was updated mid 2007 to bring CO2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that a full 12 months road fund license is a mere £35.

Flexfix Flexfix is an integrated bicycle rack. It is essentially a drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear Bumper (automobile). On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, an extra rear licence plate, and supplemental brake lights. When not in use, one would not even know the system was there if not for the drawer cutout.

Names and markets

Hybrid version In the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show Opel exhibited the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=82&docid=38703 .

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