Vauxhall announced the pricing details of the new
Corsa GSi, the latest addition to the supermini’s range and the fastest
derivative this side of the hot VXR version, which will stop being offered. Prices for the new Corsa GSi start
from £ 18,995 OTR, with the first examples set to arrive in UK dealerships this
September.
The warm derivative of the Corsa is powered by a
turbocharged 1.4-liter petrol engine that makes 147 hp and 220 Nm of peak torque between 2,750 and 4,500 rpm. Paired to it is a six-speed
manual gearbox, which is the only option. Performance 0-100 km/h taking 8.9 seconds and the top speed being 207 km/h.
However, Vauxhall promises a genuine fun-to-drive
character, thanks to the adoption of the Corsa VXR chassis (that’s the OPC
version in you live in mainland Europe). That includes things like the springs,
dampers and big brakes while the suspension also features the same geometry.
In addition, customers will be offered the GSi Plus
Pack as a £ 1,900 option, consisting of a set of 18-inch diamond-cut alloy
wheels, Recaro bucket seats and bi-xenon headlights. The
exterior of the Corsa GSi gets larger air intakes, a different grille and
deeper side skirts from the VXR model, as well as a rear spoiler.
