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Opel Corsa
Holden XC Barina City
Manufacturer General Motors
Production 1982—present
Class Supermini

The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European subsidiary Opel since 1982. It has also been sold under a variety of other brands (most notably Vauxhall, Chevrolet , and Holden) and names and spawned various derivatives in different markets, all of which are listed in appropriate sections below. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 450 pixelsFull resolution (1980 × 1114 pixel, file size: 615 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM or The General, an American multinational conglomerate corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by annual production volume for 2006, and the second largest by sales volume as of the first half of 2007, behind Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... A subsidiary, in business, is an entity that is controlled by another entity. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... For information about the football team see Vauxhall Motors F.C. Vauxhall Motors is a UK car company. ... Chevrolet (IPA: - French origin), (colloquially Chevy) , is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors (GM). ... Holdens rule This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ...


Despite its global presence, it has never been sold in the United States or Canada.


The Corsa was built at GM's plant in Zaragoza in Spain, and also in countries like Germany (Eisenach), Argentina (Rosario), Brazil (São Caetano do Sul and São José dos Campos), Colombia (Bogotá), Mexico (Ramos Arizpe), South Africa (Port Elizabeth), India (Halol), and China (Shanghai). For other uses, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ... Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. ... Rosario is the largest city of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. ... São Caetano do Sul (or São Caetano) is a city of São Paulo state in Brazil, placed in the Greater São Paulo Metropolitan Zone. ... Nickname: Motto: Aura Terraque Generosa(Latin) Generous are my airs and land Location in the state of São Paulo and Brazil Coordinates: , Country Region State São Paulo Government  - Mayor Eduardo Cury (PSDB) Area  - City 1,099. ... Motto: Bogotá, 2600 metros más cerca de las estrellas Bogotá, 2600 meters closer to the stars Localities (localidades) of Bogotá Country Department Foundation August 6, 1538 Government  - Mayor Luis Eduardo Garzón, PDA Area  - City 1,587 km²  (612. ... Ramos Arizpe (RAH-mos ah-REES-pe) is a city and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Coahuila. ... The Donkin Reserve Fort Frederick Horse Memorial Port Elizabeth (Afrikaans: Port Elizabeth; Xhosa: Ibhayi) is a city in South Africa, situated in the Eastern Cape Province, at . ... Halol is a city and a municipality in Panchmahal district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ...

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Opel Corsa A

Corsa A
Opel Combo A
Also called Vauxhall Nova
Production 1982—1993
Body style(s) 3/5-door hatchback2/4-door saloon
Layout FF layout
Platform GM4200 platform

The front-wheel drive Corsa was first launched in 1982 to replace the Opel Kadett City . Built in Zaragoza, Spain, the first Corsas were three-door hatchback and two-door saloon models, with four-door and five-door versions arriving two years later. The basic model was called just the Corsa, which was followed by the Corsa Luxus, Corsa Berlina and the sporty Corsa SR. Two years later, the Corsa received a facelift, which included a new front fascia and some other minor changes. The models were called Corsa LS, Corsa GL, Corsa GLS and Corsa GT. The Corsa was known in the UK market as the Vauxhall Nova. The car became best known in the UK as a popular choice of car driving schools. Although many young British 'boy-racers' and 'Chavs' customised or 'souped up' their models (and continue to do so to this day), the Nova was usually seen as dull. Power came from 1.0 L, 1.2 L, 1.3 L, and 1.4 L gasoline engines which were short on performance but strong on economy. There was also a 1.5 L diesel engine available, which was also used in the Isuzu Gemini at around the same time. All of these engines were based on well proven GM Family II design with the exception of the 1.5 L diesel engine and 1.0 L engine, which were based on the OHV unit from the Kadett C. The engines and most of the mechanical components were derived from those used in the Astra/Kadett. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1632x1224, 490 KB) Summary Car owned by lawrence Newman. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... General Motors introduced the front wheel drive GM4200 platform in 1983 with the introductions of two subcompacts, the Opel Corsa A and the Vauxhall Nova. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... For alternative meanings, see Zaragoza (disambiguation). ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... ... A Boy racer is a person- usually male and in their late teens or early 20s- who drives his car over the speed limit for fun. ... This article needs cleanup. ... The Isuzu Gemini was a compact car built by Isuzu and sold from 1974 through 2000. ... The Family II is a straight-4 piston engine that was originally developed by Opel in late 1970s for use in the Opel Ascona B and Opel Kadett D. Over time, the engine block has evolved to include many modern features such as DOHC and fuel injection. ... The Opel OHV family (also known as the Kadett engine after its most-famous application) is a pushrod straight-4 engine. ... Opel Astra The Astra is a small family car of the General Motors Corporation, badged as an Opel in India, continental Europe and the Republic of Ireland; a Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, a Holden in Australasia, and a Chevrolet in Latin America. ...


A 1.6 L multi-point fuel injected engine with 100 PS (74 kW) and capable of 186 km/h (115 mph) was later added to the Corsa/Nova, giving decent performance and being badged as a GSi or, in Britain, GTE (only pre-facelift models, later models were all called GSi). A model with an 82 hp 1.4 L multi-point fuel injected engine also became available as SRi, which was otherwise mechanically identical to the GSi. The car's handling was still criticised and the styling called dull. There were also numerous reports of single-vehicle rollover accidents that called the handling into question. Fuel injection is a technology used in internal combustion engines to mix the fuel with air prior to combustion. ... Fuel injection is a technology used in internal combustion engines to mix the fuel with air prior to combustion. ...


The design was freshened in 1990 with new bumpers, headlights and grille and with a new interior, but the car was showing its age against strong competition from cars like the Renault Clio and Peugeot 106. The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... 1995 Peugeot 106 XSi 1. ...


In the UK, it has developed a cult following amongst enthusiasts because of the simplicity of modification. Popular modifications include C20XE (150bhp) and C20LET (204bhp) engine conversions, which create reasonably quick cars, quite cheaply, which are ideal for hill climbs and track days. There are several clubs which provide users with good sources of information on maintaining and modifying. Hillclimbing (also known as hill climbing, speed hillclimbing or speed hill climbing) is a branch of motorsport in which drivers compete against the clock to complete an uphill course. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Vauxhall Nova

The Vauxhall Nova was produced by General Motors between 1983 and 1993. It replaced the Vauxhall Chevette and Opel Kadett City. All Nova and Vauxhall Corsa models were made in Spain. General Motors Corporation, also known as GM or The General, an American multinational conglomerate corporation, is the worlds largest auto company by annual production volume for 2006, and the second largest by sales volume as of the first half of 2007, behind Toyota Motor Corporation. ... Vauxhall Chevette - rare HSR rally model in road-going trim The Vauxhall Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983. ... The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1937 and 1940, then from 1962 to 1992. ...


Sales in the UK were strong right up to the end, but by the time the last Nova was made in early 1993, it was looking very dated in comparison to more modern rivals like the Peugeot 106 and Renault Clio. Its successor was the Corsa, which was the first Vauxhall to adopt the same model name as the Opel version. By 1996, the whole Vauxhall and Opel ranges were identically named. 1995 Peugeot 106 XSi 1. ... The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ...


A clever TV advert in 1986 featured the Los Lobos hit "La Bamba" playing in the background as trick computer technology allowed the Nova to drive over vehicles in a busy city. Los Lobos is an American rock band, heavily influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country music, folk, R&B, blues, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as boleros and norteños. ... La Bamba is a traditional song created in the Mexican state of Veracruz over 300 years ago. ...


The Nova is still a fairly common sight on British roads, though many of these cars have been modified by younger owners and gained the car a strong association with "chav" culture. Look up chav, charva in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


Opel Corsa B

Corsa B
Also called Vauxhall Corsa
Opel Vita
Holden Barina (SB)
Chevrolet Corsa
Chevrolet Chevy (Chevy C2)
Chevrolet Classic
Buick Sail
Chevrolet Sail
Production 1993—present
Predecessor Opel Corsa A (Europe)
Holden Barina (Australia/New Zealand)
Chevrolet Corsa (South America)
Body style(s) 3/5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
5-door estate
2-door pickup truck
Layout FF layout
Platform GM4200 platform
Related Opel Combo A
Opel Tigra A
Chevrolet Celta
Chevy C2

In 1993, a curvier, more attractive, Corsa was unveiled, and in the UK, Vauxhall dropped the Nova name, with the car now being known as the Corsa. The following year, it was launched by Holden in Australia, as the Barina replacing a version of the Suzuki Swift sold under that name. This proved a success, and was the first Spanish-built car to be sold in significant volumes on the Australian market. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Holden Barina is an automobile produced by General Motors since 1985 and sold by the Australian automaker Holden. ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... General Motors introduced the front wheel drive GM4200 platform in 1983 with the introductions of two subcompacts, the Opel Corsa A and the Vauxhall Nova. ... The Combo is a small commercial van and leisure activity vehicle from General Motors, which is branded as Opel, Vauxhall, Holden and Chevrolet, depending on the market. ... 1994 Vauxhall Tigra The Opel Tigra is a sports car produced by Opel (a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation) based on its Corsa supermini. ... The Chevrolet Celta (Suzuki Fun in Argentina) is a cheap supermini car produced by Chevrolet in Brazil for Latin America, namely a restyling of the second-generation Opel Corsa (sold in Europe between 1993 and 2001). ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa SXi 1999 Vauxhall Corsa Envoy The Corsa is a small car or subcompact produced by General Motors in Europe. ... Holdens rule This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... The Suzuki Swift is a supermini car from the Suzuki Motor Corporation. ...


Power came from 1.2 L Family 0, 1.4 L and 1.6 L Family 1 petrol engines, as well as an economical 1.5 L turbodiesel engine. Unlike the previous model, there was no saloon version, but one was designed in Brazil for the Latin American market, as saloons were much preferred to hatchbacks. This was also introduced in South Africa and India. A station wagon, panel van and pick-up truck were also introduced. The wagon version was sold in some European markets, including Italy, badged as an Opel. The Corsa also spawned a small coupé called Opel Tigra. The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM-Opel Powertrain, a subsidiary of Adam Opel A.G., as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall. ... The Family 1 is a straight-4 piston engine that was developed by Opel Powertrain, a subsidary of Adam Opel A.G. to replace low-displacement versions of GM Family II engine for use on subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall. ... A turbodiesel is a name for a turbocharged Diesel engine. ... 1994 Vauxhall Tigra The Opel Tigra is a sports car produced by Opel (a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation) based on its Corsa supermini. ...


A 1.0 L 3-cylinder Family 0 economy version was launched in 1996, and a Lotus-tuned suspension was added as well as an exterior refresh. Strong competition came from new models like the Peugeot 206, Fiat Punto and Škoda Fabia. A Straight-3 is an internal combustion engine with three cylinders arranged in a straight line side by side. ... The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM-Opel Powertrain, a subsidiary of Adam Opel A.G., as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall. ... Lotus Logo with monogram of its founder, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. ... The Peugeot 206 is a supermini manufactured by the French automaker Peugeot since 1998. ... The Fiat Punto is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993. ... 2006 Å koda Fabia. ...


The sedan model is still built and sold in Brazil as the Chevrolet Classic, and Chevrolet Corsa Classic in Argentina and also in Chile up to the 2006 version. A budget version, the Chevrolet Celta, has bodywork resembling the late 1990s Vectra and Astra. The Celta is sold in Argentina as Suzuki Fun. Mexico has their version of the hatchback and sedan, known as the Chevy C2, which is also sold in Colombia. All Mexican versions were known as the Chevy, with the names Monza used on the sedan, and Swing and Joy on the hatchbacks. The Chevrolet Celta (Suzuki Fun in Argentina) is a cheap supermini car produced by Chevrolet in Brazil for Latin America, namely a restyling of the second-generation Opel Corsa (sold in Europe between 1993 and 2001). ... The Opel Vectra is a large family car produced by Opel, the main European subsidiary of General Motors. ... See also Vauxhall Astra, Holden Astra, and Saturn Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries. ...


The saloon and wagon versions were produced in China by GM Shanghai as Buick Sail and Buick Sail S-RV, respectively, until 2005. In 2005, they became known as the Chevrolet Sail and SRV. In September 2006, Chile became the first country outside China to receive the Chinese-assembled Sail; it is called the Chevrolet Corsa Plus, available as a four-door sedan with a 1.6 L 92 PS (68 kW) engine. The Corsa Plus includes dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, power windows and central locking doors as standard equipment. Categories: Automobile stubs | Automobile manufacturers | Companies of China | General Motors ...


In India, the hatchback, saloon, and wagon versions were sold as the Corsa Sail, Corsa (or Corsa Joy) and Corsa Swing respectively until the end of 2005. The hatchback model is also still produced, and extensively marketed in South Africa as the Corsa Lite under the Opel branding.


Names and markets

  • Opel Corsa - Europe (except for UK)
  • Vauxhall Corsa - United Kingdom
  • Holden Barina - Australia, New Zealand (has just been replaced by Daewoo Kalos)
  • Chevrolet Corsa - Latin America
  • Chevrolet Classic - South America (after the launch of new Corsa)
  • Chevrolet Corsa Plus - Chinese-assembled Corsa sold in Chile
  • Opel Corsa Lite - South Africa (after the launch of new Corsa)
  • Opel Swing - South African station wagon
  • Buick Sail - China, until 2005
  • Chevrolet Sail - China, since 2005
  • Opel Vita - Japan (Toyota already registered the Corsa name for one of their domestic models, the Toyota Tercel)
  • Chevrolet Chevy - Mexico
  • Chevrolet Monza - Mexico (4 door version)
  • Chevrolet C2 - Mexico & Colombia (facelifted Chevrolet Chevy)
  • Opel Corsa "Classic" - South African sedan
  • Opel Sail - India
  • Chevrolet Swing and Joy - Mexico (hatchbacks)

It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chevrolet Aveo. ... This article is about the automaker. ... The term JDM Japanese domestic market (JDM) is used to describe Japans economic market for Japanese-brand goods, chiefly automobiles and parts. ... The Tercel was Toyotas entry-level vehicle in North America during the 1980s and 1990s. ... A facelift is the revival of a product through cosmetic means, for example by changing its appearance while leaving its underlying engineering or design intact. ...

Opel Corsa C

Corsa C
Opel Corsa C, 5-door, facelifted
Also called Vauxhall Corsa
Holden Barina (XC)
Chevrolet Corsa
Production 2000—present
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
4-door saloon
Layout FF layout
Platform GM Gamma platform
Related Opel Combo B
Opel Meriva
Opel Tigra TwinTop
Chevrolet Montana

The Corsa C was introduced in 2000, with distinctive styling for the three-door and five-door hatchbacks. General Motors dubbed the new chassis Gamma and intended to use it in a number of other models. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 380 pixelsFull resolution (2816 × 1336 pixel, file size: 4. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Gamma is General Motors new subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The Combo is a small commercial van and leisure activity vehicle from General Motors, which is branded as Opel, Vauxhall, Holden and Chevrolet, depending on the market. ... Chevrolet Meriva The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV based on the platform of the third generation Opel Corsa and sold under that name on all of the European markets with the exception of the UK, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva. ... 1994 Vauxhall Tigra The Opel Tigra is a sports car produced by Opel (a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation) based on its Corsa supermini. ... The Chevrolet Montana is a light pickup truck sold by Chevrolet in Latin America. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... Gamma is General Motors new subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform. ...


A sedan version is also offered in Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. The Brazilian version of the Corsa sold in those countries is a no-frills car and has a distinctive front end, more conservative than its European counterpart. Brazil also offers a pickup truck version of the Corsa named the Chevrolet Montana (sold in some markets as Tornado), which, as well as the sedan, is exported in completely knocked down (CKD) form to South Africa for local assembly. GM South Africa markets the hatchback simply as The New Corsa and the pickup version, as the Utility. Since 2007, the Corsa C saloon has been discontinued in South Africa. No-frills or no frills is the term used to describe any service or product for which the non-essential features (or frills) have been removed. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ... The Chevrolet Montana is a light pickup truck sold by Chevrolet in Latin America. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Delta Motor Corporation was a South African car manufacturer, which was created through a management buy-out after General Motors (GM) divested from South Africa in 1986. ...


A new 1.3 L CDTi Ecotec turbodiesel engine was supplied by Fiat (MultiJet) and 1.7 L 16-valve DTi Ecotec turbodiesel was supplied by Isuzu (Circle L). JTD is Fiats term for its turbocharged diesel engines. ... The Circle L is an automobile engine produced by Isuzu Motors Polska in Poland. ...


The 1.0 L and 1.2 L Ecotec Family 0 engines are carryovers from the Corsa B; but 1.4 L Family 1 engine was replaced with a new Family 0 model of the same displacement. The 1.8 L Family 1 engine is an upgrade for the previous 1.6 L 16-valve engine and produces 125 PS (92 kW) and 165 Nm of torque. The edition with the 1.8 L engine was named Corsa GSi and was the predecessor of the new Corsa OPC. In 2003, Opel introduced updated versions of these engines with TwinPort technology, and the 1.2 L engine gained another 5 hp, reaching 80 hp (59 kW). The Family 0 is a family of inline piston engines that was developed by GM-Opel Powertrain, a subsidiary of Adam Opel A.G., as a low-displacement engine for use on entry-level subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall. ... The Family 1 is a straight-4 piston engine that was developed by Opel Powertrain, a subsidary of Adam Opel A.G. to replace low-displacement versions of GM Family II engine for use on subcompact cars from Opel/Vauxhall. ... Rje 14:01, 1 Jan 2005 (UTC) Categories: Possible copyright violations ...


In 2002, the Corsa chassis spawned a mini MPV called the Opel Meriva, development of which began under Opel in Rüsselsheim but finished by Chevrolet in Brazil. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Minivan. ... Chevrolet Meriva The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV based on the platform of the third generation Opel Corsa and sold under that name on all of the European markets with the exception of the UK, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva. ... Rüsselsheim is the largest city in the Groß-Gerau district in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. ...


The Corsa C is still manufactured and sold in South America. The production plant that produces this car model is located in Rosario City, Argentina. The plant exports the CORSA C mainly to Brazil. Corsa C 2007 model is sold under the name of Chevrolet Corsa, and comes in a hatchback version and sedan. The 2007 edition features a new logotype of the Chevrolet brand introduced in the South American market when the New Vectra model came out in Brazil. A new color, the "Grey Bluet" is offered too.


In Australia, the car was launched to much fanfare from many motor journalists, and went on the win the Wheels 2001 Car Of The Year (COTY). In December 2005, The Corsa C was dropped from the Australian & New Zealand Holden ranges, as a cost-cutting measure by GM, and was replaced by the Daewoo Kalos, which is now the new Holden Barina. This article needs to be wikified. ... Coty may refer to: François Coty (1874 – 1934), perfume maker and founder of Solidarité Française and Coty, Inc. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chevrolet Aveo. ...


Names and markets

  • Opel Corsa - Europe (except for United Kingdom), South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong
  • Vauxhall Corsa - United Kingdom
  • Holden Barina - Australia, New Zealand
  • Chevrolet Corsa - Latin America
  • Chevrolet Corsa Evolution - Chile, Colombia
  • Opel Vita - Japan (see Corsa B for explanation)

Opel Corsa D

Corsa D
Opel Corsa d
Also called Vauxhall Corsa
Production 2007—present
Body style(s) 3/5-door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Platform Fiat/GM SCSS platform
Related Fiat Grande Punto

The Corsa D was created using a new version of the Gamma platform, which was codeveloped by Fiat and Opel and is also employed by the 2006 Fiat Grande Punto. The first official pictures of the Corsa D were released by Opel in May 2006. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 763 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1100 × 864 pixel, file size: 323 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... Renault Megane hatchback, a proper hatchback which has shown huge success in Europe Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Hatchback is a term designating an automobile design, containing a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind the vehicle by... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... Gamma is General Motors new subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The Fiat Punto is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993. ... Gamma is General Motors new subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform. ... Fiat S.p. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... The Fiat Punto is a supermini produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat since 1993. ...


The new Corsa is available in both three and five-door versions, and once again marketed as a Vauxhall in the UK. The same engines sizes from the Corsa C are available at launch, although the 1.3 L CDTI and 1.7 L CDTI engines were upgraded, with power ranging from 75 PS (55 kW) to 125 PS (92 kW). The 192 PS (141 kW) OPC/VXR version went on sale in early 2007, with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol engine powering the front wheels. The 75 PS 1.3 CDTI engine was updated mid 2007 to bring CO2 levels to just 119 g/km, meaning that a full 12 months road fund license is a mere £35. Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ...


Flexfix

Flexfix is an integrated bicycle rack. It is essentially a drawer that can be pulled out from the car's rear bumper. On it are two wheel-mount bike racks, an extra rear licence plate, and supplemental brake lights. When not in use, one would not even know the system was there if not for the drawer cutout. A bicycle rack is a device to which a bicycle can be securely attached to prevent theft. ... The bumper of a BMW M5, highlighted in red A bumper is a part of an automobile designed to allow one vehicle to impact with another and to withstand that collision without severe damage to the vehicles frame. ...


Names and markets

  • Opel Corsa - Europe (except for UK), Singapore, South Africa
  • Vauxhall Corsa - United Kingdom

Hybrid version

In the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show Opel exhibited the Opel Corsa Hybrid Concept, a coupe that combines a belt-driven starter and alternator with a lithium-ion battery [1] . Frankfurt Fairground The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) is the worlds largest motor show. ... Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. ...


References

  1. ^ http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewmonthlyreleasedetail.do?domain=82&docid=38703

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 v  d  e Opel, a subsidiary of General Motors, road car timeline, 1980s-present
Type 1980s 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Supermini Corsa A Corsa B Corsa C Corsa D
Small family car Kadett C Kadett D Kadett E Astra F Astra G Astra H
Large family car Ascona B Ascona C Vectra A Vectra B Vectra C Vectra D
Signum
Executive car Rekord E/Commodore C Omega A Omega B
Luxury car Senator A/Monza Senator B
Sports Tigra Tigra TwinTop
Manta B Calibra Speedster GT
Mini MPV Agila A Agila B
Meriva A Meriva B
Compact MPV Zafira A Zafira B
Large MPV Sintra
SUV Frontera A Frontera B Antara
Monterey
LCVs Combo A Combo B
Arena Vivaro
Movano
Preceded by
Toyota Yaris
Semperit Irish Car of the Year
2001
Succeeded by
Renault Laguna

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NETZEITUNG AUTO & TECHNIK: Opel Corsa wird zum Mini-Van (244 words)
Der Opel Corsa ist kaum auf dem Markt, doch da präsentieren die Rüsselsheimer bereits eine neue Studie ihres Erfolgsmodells: einen kleinen Citytransporter.
Corsa und S-Max mit Höchstwertung bei NCAP 25.
Das Concept-Car basiert auf dem Corsa Dreitürer und soll zeigen, wie das Erscheinungsbild dieses Kleinwagens auf einen City-Transporter übertragen werden könnte.
Opel Corsa,Opel Corsa Car,Opel Corsa Reviews,Opel Corsa Cars In India,General Motors (242 words)
The new Opel Corsa is available in a notchback, sedan body style.
The Corsa is expected to compete with the Esteem, Accent and Ikon.
Orders for the Corsa can be placed with GMIL from February 7 and deliveries will start from the first week of March.
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