Opel Corsa

"Corsa" redirects here. For other uses, see Corsa (disambiguation).

Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa F
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called
  • Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom)
  • Vauxhall Nova (United Kingdom, 1982–1993)
  • Holden Barina (Australia and New Zealand, 1993–2006)
Production
  • 1982–present (Europe)
  • 1993–present (Vauxhall brand)
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Kadett City
Vauxhall Chevette

The Opel Corsa is a supermini car[1][2][3] manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982 — as well as other brands, namely Vauxhall, Chevrolet, and Holden.

At its height of popularity, the Corsa became the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales, assembled on four continents, marketed under five marques and offered in five body styles.[4] By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally.[5]

  1. ^ "Vauxhall Corsa (2014) in pictures: GM's new supermini grows up". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  2. ^ "New Vauxhall Corsa unveiled at Paris Motor Show". Auto Express. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Vauxhall Corsa hatchback". Carbuyer. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  4. ^ Gasnier, Matt (16 January 1999). "World 1998: GM Corsa the best-selling car in the world". Best Selling Cars Blog. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Opel Corsa Celebrates 25th Birthday - Huliq". 17 August 2009.