The cute Corsa has been given a visual makeover and update for 2024. Here’s a look at the changes.
Despite the popularity of crossovers and small SUVs, there’s still a market for compact hatchback. A glance at the sales figures locally for the Volkswagen Polo and Vivo will confirm this. The Opel Corsa is still around and recently the Corsa Lite name made a return to the SA showrooms.
Internationally, the Opel Corsa update has just been announced and it consists of a visual update, some trim upgrades and an enhanced feature offering. Visually, the Opel Corsa update adopts the same styling cues and design language as the Opel Mokka. There are new alloy wheels as well as a new Grafik Gray paint colour.
The standard specification has been enhanced with adaptive Intelli-lux LED matrix headlights, two 10-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Hey Opel voice command, over-the-air updates, high-res panoramic camera for parking and enhancements to the semi-autonomous safety package. Inside, there are new fabrics for the seats.
Mechanically, the Opel Corsa update now includes mild-hybrid engines. Both the 1.2 naturally-aspirated 74 kW and 1.2 turbo 100 kW petrol engines feature a 48-volt tech and new dual-clutch gearboxes. There’s a pure electric powertrain too, with two power options: 100 kW and 115 kW, from a 50 kWh battery. The former has an uprated range of 357 km, while the more potent model offers up to 402 km.
