Vauxhall has announced the pricing and specifications for the updated Corsa supermini. The facelifted model now offers new electric and hybrid powertrain options and features Vauxhall’s ‘Vizor’ grille, which is the last current Vauxhall model to receive this design element.
The base Design trim of the new Corsa will start at £19,625, while the mid-range GS cars will be priced from £22,005. The top-spec Ultimate trim will have an additional premium of £3,600.
The electric version of the Corsa, which comes with a 51kWh battery and a choice of 134bhp or 154bhp, will start at £32,445 and £38,585 respectively. This means that the entry-level Corsa electric is cheaper than the £34,470 Mini Electric but slightly more expensive than the £29,240 Renault Zoe.
The Design-spec cars will come equipped with a 7.0-inch infotainment system, parking sensors, and various safety systems such as lane departure warning and speed sign recognition. The GS trim will include a larger 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, rear parking camera, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The top-end trim will have matrix headlights, heated and massaging seats upholstered in Alcantara, and a heated steering wheel.
According to design boss Mark Adams, the new Corsa has taken a significant step forward in terms of powertrain options, particularly with the Corsa Electric. The electric version now features an upgraded 154bhp motor, which is also found in the Peugeot e-208, and offers an improved WLTP range of 246 miles.
Starting from 3 August, the Corsa Electric will be available with the current 134bhp motor and 51kWh battery, providing a range of 222 miles. Both electric versions will come with an on-board 11kW charger, allowing for a full charge from 0-100% in five hours and 15 minutes. Rapid charging from 10% to 80% is claimed to take 30 minutes.
In addition to the electric options, a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid engine, the Corsa’s first hybrid powertrain, will be introduced later this year. It will be available with two power levels: 99bhp and 134bhp.
The Corsa range will also include entry-level petrol engines with power outputs of 74bhp or 99bhp, available with a five-speed manual gearbox. Higher-power petrol engines will be paired with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Customers can begin ordering their Corsa now, and deliveries are expected to start towards the end of this year. Vauxhall hopes that the updated design and increased powertrain choices, along with the extended electric range, will help the Corsa regain its position as the best-selling car in the UK, a title it lost last year to the Nissan Qashqai SUV, with competition from the Tesla Model Y and Ford Puma.
According to Mark Adams, the Corsa has been a phenomenal success since its launch and has been an important car for Vauxhall.