The new Vauxhall Corsa gives you a genuine choice of power, from an efficient 1.2 Turbo petrol and a self-charging hybrid to a fully electric drivetrain with up to 265 miles of range (WLTP). Every trim comes with Vauxhall's Pure Technology suite as standard, covering the essentials for safety and connectivity, whilst the all-electric GSE flagship adds a 281PS motor and a Torsen limited-slip differential for genuine hot-hatch performance. Whether you're commuting on electric power or covering longer journeys in the hybrid, there's a Corsa built around how you actually drive.
Few small cars ask you to compromise as little as the Vauxhall Corsa. One nameplate covers a 1.2-litre turbo petrol, a self-charging 48V hybrid and a fully electric version with up to 265 miles of range (WLTP). The technology fits your driving rather than deciding your car for you. That breadth of choice is rare in the supermini class, where most rivals commit to a single powertrain.
That choice now reaches all the way to a hot hatch. The all-electric Corsa GSE sits at the top of the range with 281PS and 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds, the most powerful production Corsa yet. The everyday versions keep the low running costs and easy town manners that have made the Corsa the UK's bestselling small car (source: SMMT).
Each powertrain suits a different driver. Lower-mileage drivers who mostly stay local are well served by the economical 1.2 turbo petrol, while those covering more miles who want electric assistance without ever plugging in can take the 48V hybrid. Drivers ready to go electric get that full range and zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving, with the GSE waiting for anyone who wants performance to go with it.
Vertu's Corsa range spans five trims, Design, YES, GS, Ultimate and the electric GSE, giving most budgets and driveways a version that fits. Whichever you choose, you get five seats, wireless smartphone connection and Vauxhall's full PureSense safety suite as standard.
Want to see how it looks and drives before you order? Our Vauxhall Corsa review sits above, walking through the cabin, the technology and the powertrains on offer.
Inside, the Corsa keeps things clear and modern, built around a 10-inch colour touchscreen that runs across every trim. Ahead of the driver sits a digital instrument cluster, 3.5 inches on Design and a larger 7-inch display from YES upward. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard throughout, so your phone connects the moment you get in.
That connectivity steps up on the higher trims. GS Electric, Ultimate and GSE add the Multimedia Navi system with European satellite navigation, 3D street mapping and a wireless charging pad. A ChatGPT-enabled voice assistant comes with it, able to find a destination and send it straight to the car.
Comfort is where the YES special edition earns its place. It brings heated front seats and a heated vegan leather steering wheel that Design and GS go without, features the Ultimate reinstates alongside a driver's seat with massage function and lumbar support. GS Electric and Ultimate add LED ambient lighting for evening drives, while the Ultimate's ReNewKnit seat trim is made from recycled materials.
Practicality holds up for a car this size. Five seats and 60/40 split-folding rear seats come as standard, and the boot handles a weekly shop or a pushchair with room to spare, expanding usefully when you drop the rear bench.
The Corsa wears Vauxhall's Vizor front, a full-width panel that houses the grille and headlights behind one clean face. Intelli-LED headlights and LED daytime running lights are standard across the range, with Intelli-Lux LED Matrix headlights available through the optional Sight and Light Pack.
Styling gets bolder as you move up. Design keeps a chrome Griffin badge and body-colour roof, while YES, GS and GSE switch to a black Griffin logo, black roof and A-pillars and dark-tinted rear windows for a sportier stance. Ultimate takes a different route, pairing its equipment with a body-colour roof rather than the black finish.
Wheels track the trims too: 16-inch diamond-cut alloys on Design and YES, 17-inch on GS and Ultimate. The GSE goes further with 18-inch aero-optimised alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Performance tyres, sitting behind four-piston Alcon yellow calipers.
Seven paint colours are offered. Carbon Black is the standard finish, so a black Corsa needs no extra spend, with Contour White, Crystal Silver, Graphic Grey and Voltaic Blue alongside it. Eucalyptus Green and Coral Orange are reserved for the YES range, each matched to colour-coded interior inserts.
The Vauxhall Corsa range spans five trims, each with its own character. Design and YES are offered with petrol and hybrid power, the Corsa Electric range begins at YES, and the GSE is electric only. The table below shows the key features and equipment across the range.
| Feature | Design | YES | GS* | Ultimate* | GSE* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology & Connectivity | |||||
| 10-inch colour touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital driver's cluster | 3.5-inch | 7-inch | 7-inch | 7-inch | 7-inch |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless phone charger | ✗ | ✗ | Electric only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comfort & Convenience | |||||
| Heated front seats | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated steering wheel | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyless entry and start | ✗ | ✗ | Electric only | Electric only | ✓ |
| LED ambient lighting | ✗ | ✗ | Electric only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Safety & Driver Assistance | |||||
| Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Enhanced | Enhanced |
| Front and rear parking sensors | Rear only | Rear only | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear-view camera | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | 180-degrees |
| Adaptive cruise control | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Side blind spot alert | ✗ | ✗ | Electric only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Styling | |||||
| Alloy wheels | 16-inch | 16-inch | 17-inch | 17-inch | 18-inch |
| Dark-tinted rear windows | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
*GS and Ultimate are available in petrol, hybrid and electric versions; features marked "Electric only" are fitted to the electric version of that trim. The GSE is available as an electric performance model only. "Enhanced" indicates the upgraded automatic emergency braking system fitted to Ultimate and GSE.
The Vauxhall Corsa gives you a genuine choice of powertrain, from an efficient turbo petrol to a self-charging hybrid and two electric options, topped by the performance GSE. The table below compares power, performance and efficiency across the range.
The 1.2-litre turbo petrol (100PS) is the familiar starting point, available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic and returning up to 54.3mpg (WLTP). For drivers covering higher mileage who want electric assistance without charging, the 48V hybrid pairs the same 1.2 turbo with a 21kW (28hp) electric motor for up to 62.8mpg and CO2 from 103g/km.
Going fully electric brings up to 265 miles of range (WLTP), zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving and 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds. The Corsa GSE turns that electric drivetrain into a hot hatch, with 281PS, 345Nm of torque and 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds, the most powerful production Corsa yet.
| Powertrain | Power | Torque | 0-62mph | Transmission | Range / economy (WLTP) | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol: available on Design, YES, GS and Ultimate | ||||||
| 1.2 Turbo (100PS) petrol | 100PS (74kW) | 205Nm | 11.2 secs | 6-speed manual | 53.3-54.3mpg | 117-119g/km |
| 1.2 Turbo (100PS) petrol auto | 100PS (74kW) | 205Nm | 10.8 secs | 8-speed automatic | 49.5-50.4mpg | 127-128g/km |
| Self-charging hybrid: available on Design, YES, GS and Ultimate | ||||||
| 1.2 Turbo Hybrid (110PS) | 110PS (81kW) | 205Nm | 10.7 secs | 6-speed e-DCT6 auto | 61.4-62.8mpg | 103-105g/km |
| 1.2 Turbo Hybrid (145PS) | 145PS (107kW) | 230Nm | 8.6 secs | 6-speed e-DCT6 auto | 60.1-61.4mpg | 104-106g/km |
| Electric: available on YES, GS and Ultimate | ||||||
| Electric (136PS) 50kWh | 100kW (136PS) | 205Nm | 8.2 secs | Single-speed auto | Up to 221 miles | 0g/km |
| Electric (156PS) 51kWh | 115kW (156PS) | 260Nm | 8.2 secs | Single-speed auto | Up to 265 miles | 0g/km |
| GSE: electric performance flagship | ||||||
| GSE Electric (281PS) 54kWh | 207kW (281PS) | 345Nm | 5.5 secs | Single-speed auto | Up to 232 miles† | 0g/km |
†Corsa GSE maximum range of 232 miles (WLTP) achieved only with optional Hankook Ventus Eco tyres.
WLTP figures are recorded under controlled laboratory conditions and offer a helpful guide for comparing models, though they may not always reflect real-world driving. Actual range and efficiency will vary with weather, driving style, road conditions, and vehicle load.
Every Corsa Electric car carries an 11kW on-board charger. A 100kW rapid DC charger takes the battery from 0 to 80% in around 30 minutes, and a 7kW home wallbox gives a full charge in about 7 hours 30 minutes. The 156PS versions add Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability to power external devices from the battery.
Vertu is a trusted Vauxhall retailer, with colleagues ready to talk you through the Corsa range in person or online. Whether you are drawn to the efficient turbo petrol, the self-charging hybrid, the electric Corsa or the GSE flagship, our team can explain the differences and match a trim to your budget. Browse the latest new Vauxhall deals or find your nearest Vauxhall dealership to book an appointment or arrange a test drive.
Vauxhall Corsa prices vary by trim, powertrain and finance choice, and the clearest way to compare them is a personalised quotation from your local dealership. Vertu offers flexible finance including PCP, HP and PCH, so you can spread the cost in a way that suits you, and a free part-exchange valuation can put your current car towards the deal. Our colleagues will talk you through every option and any current offers, and can keep your Corsa maintained afterwards with Vauxhall servicing.
Yes. Every Vauxhall Corsa Electric drives as an automatic, and the petrol and hybrid ranges add automatic options too. The 1.2 Turbo (100PS) is available with an eight-speed automatic, while both 1.2 Turbo Hybrid versions, the 110PS and 145PS, use a six-speed e-DCT6 automatic as standard. Contact your local dealership to check current automatic Corsa availability.
The Vauxhall Corsa measures 4,060mm long, 1,960mm wide including mirrors and 1,433mm tall, on a 2,538mm wheelbase. The Corsa GSE is slightly longer at 4,082mm with a 2,557mm wheelbase. That compact footprint makes the Corsa easy to place and park in town, while five seats and split-folding rear seats keep it practical for family use.
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric is one of the more capable small electric cars in its class. Its 51kWh version offers up to 265 miles of range (WLTP), and 100kW rapid charging takes the battery from 0 to 80% in around 30 minutes. It delivers zero tailpipe emissions whilst driving, with a smooth single-speed drive and 0-62mph in 8.2 seconds.
The Vauxhall Corsa hybrid is a self-charging 48V mild-hybrid that never needs plugging in. It pairs a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with a 21kW (28hp) electric motor built into a six-speed e-DCT6 automatic gearbox. The motor allows short electric-only running at low speeds and recharges through deceleration and braking, helping the hybrid return up to 62.8mpg (WLTP).
Yes. The Vauxhall Corsa suits first-time drivers well. Insurance groups start from 19, the 1.2-litre turbo petrol is economical at up to 54.3mpg, and its compact dimensions make town driving and parking straightforward. Standard safety includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist and six airbags, giving new drivers genuine reassurance behind the wheel. Read our Vauxhall Corsa review for a closer look, or see our guide to the best new cars for first-time drivers.
The Vauxhall Corsa offers 309 litres of boot space in petrol and hybrid versions, expanding to 1,118 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. The Corsa Electric provides 267 litres, or 1,081 litres seats-down, the small reduction accounting for battery packaging. It is competitive luggage space for the supermini class, easily handling a weekly shop.
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric covers up to 265 miles on a single charge (WLTP) in its 115kW (156PS) 51kWh form, or up to 221 miles in the 100kW (136PS) 50kWh version. The performance Corsa GSE returns up to 232 miles (WLTP) with optional tyres. Real-world range varies with driving style, speed and weather.
The Vauxhall Corsa Electric charges from 0 to 80% in around 30 minutes on a 100kW rapid DC charger. A 7kW home wallbox delivers a full charge in about 7 hours 30 minutes, while an 11kW public AC charger takes around 5 hours. Every Corsa Electric has an 11kW on-board charger as standard.
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