Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (06 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 25 August 2006 Last Updated: 12 December 2011 The Corsa name used to have a reputation for being dull - until the latest model was introduced. With sharp styling and a great interior it's a huge improvement over its predecessor offering more space, comfort and refinement. Like the Astra, it has two distinct profiles for three and five-door models - and both look good. It's enjoyable to drive too and thanks to a comfortable ride and decent noise insulation makes a surprisingly smooth motorway cruiser. There's a wide choice of engines but it's the diesels that really impress, especially the frugal 1.3-litre CDTi that is used in the ecoFLEX version. There's also a performance model in the shape of the 1.6T SRi that is just as much fun to drive as the hot hatch VXR (covered in its own review). It may not have the badge kudos of a Renault Clio or the sporty appeal of a Mazda 2 but the Corsa is a great all rounder and a superb choice if you're after a good value, small hatchback. 4 out of 5 Other Vauxhall reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £9,495 - £18,910 View all new prices Used price range: £2,728 - £15,162 View all used prices See 148 new models for sale from £8,795 Get a Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (06 on) information pack Next steps Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 5,090 models like this for sale, starting at £3,295. Find used Vauxhall Corsa Hatchbacks for sale Excellent build quality, neat interior, roomy and comfortable cabin, safe handling, low emissions ecoFLEX model Lack of cabin stowage, lacklustre petrol engines The Corsa name used to have a reputation for being dull - until the latest model was introduced. With sharp styling and a great interior it's a huge improvement over its predecessor offering more space, comfort and refinement. Like the Astra, it has two distinct profiles for three and five-door models - and both look good. It's enjoyable to drive too and thanks to a comfortable ride and decent noise insulation makes a surprisingly smooth motorway cruiser. There's a wide choice of engines but it's the diesels that really impress, especially the frugal 1.3-litre CDTi that is used in the ecoFLEX version. There's also a performance model in the shape of the 1.6T SRi that is just as much fun to drive as the hot hatch VXR (covered in its own review). It may not have the badge kudos of a Renault Clio or the sporty appeal of a Mazda 2 but the Corsa is a great all rounder and a superb choice if you're after a good value, small hatchback. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"There's a good choice of engines in the Corsa range and all offer decent economy. The entry-level..." Handling 4 out of 5"Safe and composed best describes the Corsa in terms of handling - it corners well with bags of grip..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The ride is impressive on standard models and the suspension does a good job of ironing out road..." Practicality 4.5 out of 5"The 285-litre boot is impressive and marginally bigger than hatchbacks like the Peugeot 207 and Ford..." Equipment 4 out of 5"All Corsas come with power steering, a CD player, central locking, ABS, electric mirrors and front..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The new Corsa has an appealing interior design and some of the chunky controls illuminate in orange..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"Insurance ratings for this Corsa are low and some models qualify for group 1 while servicing costs..." Green credentials 4.5 out of 5"The Corsa performs very well on the eco front. With an average of 140g/km of CO2 across the line-up,..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The Corsa scored a maximum five-star rating in the official Euro NCAP crash tests, and was also..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"This Corsa feels far more robust and better built than previous models, but it's not been without..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"There's plenty of choice if you're after a small hatch like the Corsa so aim to get a couple of..." Buying used 4 out of 5"The Corsa is a staple of driving schools and the rental industry, so there should be plenty of..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"There will always be a market for solid small cars like the Corsa, so most versions should sell. Air..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (06 on) 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX Club (AC) 5d 4 out of 5 “ Good interior size, especially in the front, given the exterior dimensions. ” Richard Dorrell Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Vauxhall Corsa cars for sale We have 5,090 models like this for sale. Find Vauxhall Corsa cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (06 on) 1.3 CDTi ecoFLEX Club (AC) 5d 4 out of 5 “ Good interior size, especially in the front, given the exterior dimensions. ” Richard Dorrell