Opel Corsa
✓Easy to drive and park — compact urban dimensions
✓Relatively low fuel consumption — 5.5–6.5 L/100 km in mixed driving
✓Modern and distinctive European exterior design
✓Comfortable passenger cabin for two with relatively comfortable upholstery for the segment
✗1.2 PureTech engine (2019–2021) — known timing chain issue that can cause engine failure
✗Expensive spare parts not always available — limited service network locally
✗Low resale value — low demand for Opel in the used car market
✗8-speed automatic transmission tends to jerk during slow city driving in traffic
Opel Corsa — Common Problems →Volkswagen Golf
✓Effective air conditioning in extreme heat
✓Relatively good reliability given the level of use locally
✓Relatively high reliability for the current generation (since 2020)
✓Driver assistance technology (IQ.Drive) functional and effective
