• Clean dash design with straightforward controls
• Material quality slightly disappointing
• Proven infotainment setup

How is the quality and layout?

Both are reasonable, and very little has changed for the facelift. Unlike the 208 it’s based on, the Corsa has physical climate controls mounted on a panel in the centre console rather than a climate control sub menu in the infotainment system. We like this old school setup – it’s a lot easier to use on the move.

However, the Corsa’s cabin can feel a little drab, especially on grey days. It’s a relentless sea of black plastic and dark upholstery, which looks gloomy alongside the range-topping Hyundai i20‘s bright interior trims.

This lack of flair is particularly evident on the digital dials fitted to high-spec Corsas. Rival models feature well-integrated screens with loads of configurable displays, but the Corsa’s dinky seven-inch screen is surrounded by a huge plastic bezel, looks dark and can’t even display an analogue-aping dial setup. If you’re torn between the Design and GS-Line models, don’t step up for the digital gauges alone.

Infotainment and tech

One small update is the Qualcomm Snapdragon infotainment system with 10.0-inch screen and over-the-air updates. The base-model comes with a 7.0-inch setup, while the flagship Ultimate car gets a 10.0-inch screen. Both feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

We find the Corsa’s screens to be not as responsive, easy-to-use or straightforward as a Volkswagen Group system, like the ones you’d find on a Volkswagen Polo or Skoda Fabia. They’re more than adequate for most applications, though.

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Comfort

• Firm ride, especially on larger alloys
• Seats aren’t that supportive
• Jerky automatic gearbox

The Corsa’s seats are rather flat and haven’t got a lot of lateral support, which means you might find yourself sliding out of them when cornering with a bit of vigour. Drive a few hundred miles in the Corsa and you might be a little stiff when you hop out on the other side, too.