Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2014 - 2019) 1.4 Elite 5d Owner Review

Corsa Elite is definitely worth buying. This trim has many extras including reverse parking camera, Split folding rear seats, heated seats, heated steering wheel, climate control, alarm and much more. Would of liked to get the 1.0 litre turbo petrol, but there wasn’t any around in my area. The car drives like a dream and it is very easy to get a comfortable driving position as the steering wheel adjusts for Reach and rake as well as up and down. The boot space is a good size but not as big as a Skoda Fabia. I recommend buying a false boot floor, this makes the boot floor level, making it easier to lift heavy items in and out the car. It is cheaper to buy a good second hand one on eBay for around £50, otherwise it can cost around £160 off the Vauxhall website. The touchscreen system works very well and when you plug your phone into the USB port, the touchscreen doubles up as a sat nav. The Corsa was well ahead in this area, as a Ford Fiesta of the same age had not yet got a touchscreen radio like many rivals. The 3 door model is more sporty, but the 5 door is more practical if you carry passengers regularly. Life, Sting and Sting R are pretty basic specs, as you miss out on the touchscreen, air conditioning and other things, but these specs are ideal for young drivers. There are many trim levels to choose from, so finding the right Corsa shouldn’t be a problem. Just be aware in many Corsa’s the rear seats fold down in one piece. It’s ashame that split folding rear seats were not offered as standard equipment. I also think Vauxhall’s have been wise to not adopt keyless entry and start in this model. I was disappointed that my Ford Fiesta was so easy to steal. Well done Vauxhall for adding deadlocks to your vehicles too. Sorry for the long review, but I highly recommend this car, the best car I have ever owned.