Years built: 2014-2019
Engines: 1.0-litre 3cyl-1.6-litre 4cyl turbo petrol, 1.3-litre 4cyl diesel
Power: 74bhp-202bhp
Number sold in UK: 322,239
Price: £2,000-£15,000
PARIS was the location for the reveal of the fifth-generation Corsa E, a car which, at first glance, shared similarities with its older brother. The previous model’s platform was retained, and features such as the glasshouse and roof were carried over.
However, the Corsa E moved the game on drastically, not least inside, where a complete cabin overhaul introduced a new dashboard layout (including lashings of piano black plastic trim), a contemporary steering wheel and a touchscreen infotainment system – the inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on later cars going some way to future-proof the set-up. As before, cabin space was one of the Corsa’s greatest selling…
