When Vauxhall and Opel first announced the new Corsa Gsi, no mention was made of the car’s engine. Now that incongruous omission has been addressed.

It features a relatively insurance-friendly 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol unit which produces 147 bhp (110 kW / 150 PS) with 220 Nm (162 lb/ft) of torque. The sole available transmission is a six-speed manual gearbox.

Consequently, performance is brisk rather than ultra-rapid. The zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) sprint takes 8.9 seconds, for example, while the more relevant 50 to 75 mph (80 to 120 km/h) increment can be completed in 9.9 seconds when using fifth gear. Top speed is 128 mph (207 km/h).

A combined cycle fuel efficiency figure of 45.5 mpg (6.2 l/100km) is acceptable if not outstanding. CO2 emissions of 143 g/km are rather disappointing, though.

Corsa GSi deliveries are expected to start in the summer, but pricing has yet to be disclosed.


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