The facelifted Opel Corsa has been launched in South Africa. Here are the updated prices and features for the refreshed hatchback.
New Look, Same Engine Options
The updated Opel Corsa, which made its overseas debut just over a year ago, has arrived in South Africa with refreshed exterior styling in line with Opel’s latest design language - first seen on the latest Mokka. However, the engine range remains the same, meaning we do not receive the diesel, mild-hybrid petrol, and fully electric powertrains available in other markets.
New Lineup and Pricing
The local lineup consists of three derivatives, with the pre-facelift Elegance trim level being replaced by the new GS Line grade. The new generation Corsa range starts with the Corsa 1.2T Lite, now priced from R374,900.
Specifications and Features
The Corsa Lite is powered by a turbocharged 1.2 litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine, delivering 74 kW and 205 Nm to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, cloth upholstery, height adjustment for the driver’s seat, manual air conditioning, a 3.5-inch instrument cluster, a 10-inch touchscreen, rear parking sensors, cruise control, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, lane-keep assist, tire-pressure monitoring, and six airbags.
The Corsa 1.2T Edition remains the mid-tier derivative, now priced at R394,900. This variant uses the same powertrain as the Lite but adds features such as front LED fog lamps, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, front parking sensors, a 180-degree parking camera, blind-spot alert, and electrically folding side mirrors.
The new range-topping Corsa 1.2T GS Line starts at R459,900, which is R5 000 more than the Elegance derivative it replaces. It features an upgraded version of the turbocharged 1.2 litre, 3-cylinder engine, delivering 96 kW and 230 Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
GS Line Features
The GS Line variant includes sportier exterior styling with additional chrome and gloss-black trim, a black roof, and two-tone alloys. Interior features include leatherette/cloth upholstery, leather trim for the steering wheel, heated front seats, height adjustment for the front passenger seat, climate control, a model-specific front console, traffic-sign recognition, driver drowsiness alert, and low-speed collision mitigation braking.