Opel Corsa

Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa D (Facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called
  • Vauxhall Corsa (United Kingdom)
  • Vauxhall Nova (United Kingdom, 1982–1993)
  • Holden Barina (Australia and New Zealand, 1993–2006)
Production
  • 1982–present (Europe)
  • 1993–present (Vauxhall brand)
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorOpel Kadett City
Vauxhall Chevette

The Opel Corsa is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Opel since 1982 as well as other brands, namely Vauxhall, Chevrolet, and Holden.

At its height of popularity, the Corsa became the best-selling car in the world in 1998, recording 910,839 sales, assembled on four continents, marketed under five marques and offered in five body styles. By 2007, over 18 million Corsas had been sold globally.