Opel Corsa: Germany's Favourite Small Car Goes Electric
The Opel Corsa has once again proven its dominance as Germany's most popular small car, maintaining its title for the third consecutive year. Official data released by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA) reveals that Corsa outshone its competitors in the B segment, with nearly 54,000 new registrations in 2023. This achievement marks a remarkable 7 per cent increase compared to the previous year and represents the highest number of Corsa registrations since 2016.
A notable milestone for Opel is the rapid adoption of battery-electric technology, with preliminary internal data indicating that one in every four newly registered Corsas was the battery-electric Opel Corsa Electric. This transition to electric mobility aligns with the industry's evolving landscape and demonstrates Opel's commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
Meanwhile, across the English Channel, the Vauxhall Corsa also solidified its status as the UK's best-selling supermini for the third consecutive year. According to the 2023 new car registration figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the Corsa was the most popular supermini. It ranked as the country's third-best-selling car overall. Impressively, it outsold its closest competitor in the supermini segment by a substantial margin of 55.5 per cent, with 40,816 units sold.
The Corsa's enduring popularity can be attributed to its legacy of excellence since its debut in 1982. With over 14.5 million units sold worldwide, the Corsa has established itself as a beloved and trusted choice among consumers. In 2023, Opel introduced a new iteration of the Corsa, featuring the characteristic Opel Vizor brand face, an intuitive cockpit design, the innovative Intelli-Lux LED® Matrix Light, and numerous other cutting-edge technologies. This latest version earned recognition in the "Small Car" category at the Auto Motor and Sport Readers' Choice Awards, where it was named the "Best New Design of 2023."
Patrick Dinger, the head of Opel in Germany, expressed his satisfaction with the Corsa's ongoing success, stating, "Our Corsa continues to lead the B segment and represents an important pillar of our car registrations in Germany. In these times of transformation, this shows that we have the right offer for our customers in our Corsa and Corsa Electric. This year, we will continue transitioning to becoming a purely electric brand. We will offer at least one battery-electric model in each carline annually. The Crossland successor and the new Grandland will also be available with pure electric drive."
Opel's steadfast commitment to electric mobility and its unwavering popularity in Germany and the UK reinforce Corsa's position as a critical player in the evolving automotive industry. With its successful blend of tradition and innovation, the Corsa is poised to continue its journey toward an electrified future.
