Can all-new Corsa GSi reignite brands sporting past?

[Graham]

See the blog feature on this - The Vauxhall Corsa, undoubtedly one of the most popular small cars on our roads since the mid-nineties, yet one that saw itself dissolve into the unexciting, just another run of the mill model that sold by the thousands.

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[genman]

nice write up but these new generation GSI cars just dont float my boat vs the original car concepts.
Just a watered down pointless PR attempt to keep the brand afloat amongst younger drivers...not that they have £19k to spend.. . £2k more than the VXR models cleared showrooms at.

 

[Graham]

nice write up but these new generation GSI cars just dont float my boat vs the original car concepts.
Just a watered down pointless PR attempt to keep the brand afloat amongst younger drivers...not that they have £19k to spend.. . £2k more than the VXR models cleared showrooms at.

Thanks... The Insignia GSi is fantastic, the Corsa though, not priced competitively enough once basic spec is added...

 

[genman]

Thanks... The Insignia GSi is fantastic, the Corsa though, not priced competitively enough once basic spec is added...

interesting that you like the GSI insignia.. . everything BUT the lame engines works for me.....why oh why didnt they tweak a bit more out of them.. I'll be keeping the VXR a while longer whilst they attempt to churn out middle of the road cars

 

[Graham]

interesting that you like the GSI insignia.. . everything BUT the lame engines works for me.....why oh why didnt they tweak a bit more out of them.. I'll be keeping the VXR a while longer whilst they attempt to churn out middle of the road cars

I done the launch at Bruningthorpe in it, with F1 driver coach Rob Wilson instructing us on track and then the head of OPC, Valker talking us through the development and what makes it better, without the extreme of the GSi - it was good then, but since, i have had one for a week and as an everyday car, that is different and affordable compared to the usual German stuff of similar spec, it works for me, especially in estate guise

 

[roverspeed]

interesting that you like the GSI insignia.. . everything BUT the lame engines works for me.....why oh why didnt they tweak a bit more out of them.. I'll be keeping the VXR a while longer whilst they attempt to churn out middle of the road cars

What is especially annoying is the Buick Regal in the USA the same shape as the new insignia gets the normally aspirated 3.6 V6 with just over 300hp for their flagship

But the truth is if they did that model here they will sell about 2 a year. We are stuck with 4 cylinder turbos in almost everything now :-(

At least the Insignia GSI is 270bhp for the petrol model?

 

[genman]

What is especially annoying is the Buick Regal in the USA the same shape as the new insignia gets the normally aspirated 3.6 V6 with just over 300hp for their flagship

But the truth is if they did that model here they will sell about 2 a year. We are stuck with 4 cylinder turbos in almost everything now :-(

At least the Insignia GSI is 270bhp for the petrol model?

but why can't it be 300+ like other manufacturers 4 pots..... there are 1.6T pushing close to 270 ( Peugeot RCZ-R )

Anyway, the wee GSi will suit some, just not at the list price they ask.

 

[roverspeed]

but why can't it be 300+ like other manufacturers 4 pots..... there are 1.6T pushing close to 270 ( Peugeot RCZ-R )

Anyway, the wee GSi will suit some, just not at the list price they ask.

It might well have that 1.6 turbo in it come face-lift time!

 

[Graham]

It might well have that 1.6 turbo in it come face-lift time!

The 200ps 1.6t is now available on higher trim levels, I drove it recently too, very adequate

 

[Gaz]

I was a big fan of the original mid-90s GSi Corsa but this seems a very lukewarm version for the amount of ££ they're asking.

 

[Eamo_vxr]

If only they’d just build this and stick the 1.6t in it. I’d be ordering first thing in the morning.

 

[Lee]

If only they’d just build this and stick the 1.6t in it. I’d be ordering first thing in the morning.

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[Burt2000]

with standard wheels though!

 

[roverspeed]

The 200ps 1.6t is now available on higher trim levels, I drove it recently too, very adequate

Is that the PSA group 1.6 turbo or from GM though?

 

[KeithRobinson]

It looks like Vauxhall are ditching the VXR brand, at least for the time being. You can no longer buy any VXR new - all discontinued.

 

[Paddy_R]

You can no longer buy any VXR new - all discontinued.

Not quite true. You can still buy a Holden Commodore VXR. Need to live in Oz though.

 

[Graham]

Is that the PSA group 1.6 turbo or from GM though?

I'll assume PSA, can't see them introducing their own old engine when PSA are now pulling the strings

 

[roverspeed]

I'll assume PSA, can't see them introducing their own old engine when PSA are now pulling the strings

Amazing how quickly they were able to put their motors in the range. I wonder can a remap get that 1.6 up to 270bhp safely then.

 

[AMG]

Not quite true. You can still buy a Holden Commodore VXR. Need to live in Oz though.

GM must have kept the rights to the VXR brand then.

 

[roverspeed]

Arggh, they get the 3.6 V6 in Oz too! Damn our fuel prices.

 

[davey-dimples]

 

[genman]

aimed

clearly aimed at those who cant afford it....stupid advertising

 

[davey-dimples]

aimed

clearly aimed at those who cant afford it....stupid advertising

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[nathan46]

I previously worked for a Vauxhall dealership, the Corsa VXR never took off even though some of the contract hire deals were fantastic! I had one myself for just over a year and loved it. Cant help thinking that the GSI will flop as its underpowered and cant compete with similarly priced cars such as the Fiesta ST