There are thousands of Vauxhall Corsas for sale, and seemingly thousands of trim levels. So finding the one for you might seem like a daunting task.
On the flipside, the huge choice of used Vauxhall Corsas for sale means you can be picky about age, mileage, spec and even colour.
The Corsa is a top supermini – it’s economical, well equipped, spacious enough and great value. You can get behind the wheel of a current-shape Corsa for around £150 per month, and even a nearly new car can be had for fairly modest monthly payments. Here’s how to choose the best Corsa model for you.
Vauxhall Corsa models
The Vauxhall Corsa has always been a small hatchback. In its most recent guise, it’s only been available with five doors; every Corsa generation before this offered the choice of three-door and five-door models. Vauxhall has repeatedly offered a Corsa van, converting a three-door hatch into a commercial vehicle by blanking out the rear windows and stripping out the rear seats.
In the UK, only the original Corsa (called the Nova here) was sold as a saloon car with an extended boot. But, in other markets, the Corsa has been spun off into multiple saloons, estates and even pickup trucks.
Vauxhall Corsa GSE
Introduced in 2026, the new Vauxhall Corsa GSE plays on the brand’s hot hatch heritage – but with a twist. The fully electric Corsa GSE hits 0-62mph in a scant 5.5 seconds, thanks to the instantly available 280hp. It features uprated suspension, a limited-slip differential for improved cornering, and massive brakes. Quite expensive for a Corsa (wait for second-hand discounts!) but very good fun.
Vauxhall Corsa VXR
From 2007 to 2018, Vauxhall offered hot hatch versions of the Corsa with the VXR badge. Short for Vauxhall Racing, the VXR models got bigger engines and more power than standard versions, as well as sporty styling and interior upgrades.
Vauxhall Corsa trim levels
The current Corsa is available in the following trim levels:
- Yes – a value-focused model with a surprising amount of equipment, including heated seats, a heated steering wheel, cruise control, parking sensors, LED headlights and more
- GS – meant to give a sportier appearance, this mid-range trim adds a reversing camera in place of the heated seats and wheel
- Ultimate – a top-spec car featuring automatic climate control, keyless entry and wireless phone charging
You’ll find recent models also available in:
- Design – replaced by the Yes trim, Design gets a good level of equipment for the price
- GS Line – a predecessor to GS with similarly sporty styling
If you’ll excuse us, we’ll avoid going into detail on the Corsa’s messy web of previous trim levels, which include Elite, Elite Edition, Elite Nav Premium (high-ish spec), SRi Edition, SRi Nav, SRi Nav Premium (sporty), SE, SE Premium (basic) and Griffin (value).
Playing around with trim levels seems to be a Vauxhall hobby, so double check the spec of the car you’re interested in to make sure it has all of your non-negotiable features.
Vauxhall Corsa generations
Vauxhall Corsa F (sixth generation) – 2019-present
- Current-shape car that’s expected to carry on until 2028
- You’ll find hundreds of these Corsas for sale at Motorpoint
- Facelifted in 2023
- Corsa Electric, and hybrid engine, introduced. Diesel engine available until 2022
- First Corsa developed in part with Peugeot
Vauxhall Corsa E (fifth generation) – 2014-2019
- You’ll still find examples of this car for sale at our stores
- Chassis, windows and some minor parts shared with Corsa D
- Touchscreen and up-to-date phone connectivity make the interior feel modern
- City steering mode helps make the car more manoeuvrable around town
- Petrol and diesel versions, plus sporty VXR hot hatch
Vauxhall Corsa D (fourth generation) – 2006-2014
- Cheap to buy and run; lots still for sale on the used market
- Facelifted in 2011
- Hardcore VXR Nurburgring limited-edition hot hatch topped the range
- First Corsa to feature the shark ‘easter egg’ on the side of the glovebox moulding
- Stop-start technology introduced to help reduce fuel consumption and emissions
Vauxhall Corsa C (third generation) – 2000-2006
- Starting to become rare, although existing examples aren’t worth much
- Petrol and diesel engines; all petrol engines naturally aspirated
- Facelifted in 2004
- Spun off a host of cars, including the Vauxhall Meriva mini-MPV
Vauxhall Corsa B (second generation) – 1993-2000
- Very rare now and prices starting to rise as the Corsa B becomes a bit of a classic
- Mildly facelifted in 1997
- Convertible briefly available in 1998
- Long-lived in other markets and spawned various models, including the Tigra coupe that was sold in the UK
Vauxhall Corsa A (first generation) – 1982-1993
- Sold as the Vauxhall Nova in the UK; introduced in 1983
- Over half a million sold in the UK; now extremely rare and collectible
- Nostalgia factor means prices of remaining examples now high
Which Vauxhall Corsa model is the best?
For most buyers, the latest Corsa will be the best. It’s a good-value supermini with low running costs and plenty of standard equipment, and is widely available on the used market.
Most recent Corsas come with a 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine, and turbocharged versions of these offer both nippy performance and impressive fuel economy. Electric Corsas offer around 200 miles of range and a smooth driving experience, and will be the cheapest to top-up if you can charge at home.
If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to the Corsa F, the Corsa E is still a good choice with its phone connectivity and infotainment.
Which Vauxhall Corsa model is the fastest?
That would be the Vauxhall Corsa GSE, the brand’s new electric hot hatch. No petrol Corsa can get close to the GSE’s 5.5-second 0-62mph time or 280hp power output, and the GSE is actually one of the quickest hot hatches you can currently buy.
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