Opel Corsa

Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa F (pre-facelift)
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 manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982. The car is known as the Vauxhall Corsa in the United Kingdom. Before General Motors sold Opel and Vauxhall to PSA Group in 2017, the Corsa was also rebadged under the Chevrolet, Holden and Buick brands.

The Corsa was once the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales. At that time, the Corsa assembled on four continents, marketed under five different marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally.