Opel Corsa 1990–1993 car dimensions: 3652 mm long, 1535 mm wide and 1365 mm high. Braked towing is 800 kg.
The facelift brought a redesigned dashboard with clearer instruments. Power steering was optional from 1.4-litre engines upwards. ABS was available on higher grades like GSi. Air conditioning was an extra on selected models. No advanced driver aids were fitted. Cabin feels basic but functional for daily driving with good all-round visibility.
Boot holds 270 litres with seats up. Folding the rear bench expands it to 1060 litres for larger loads. Space suits shopping and weekend trips well for a small hatch.
Braked towing capacity reaches 800 kg. Unbraked limit is 400 kg. Payload sits around 480 kg depending on engine and trim.
Sport suspension appears on GSi models. Suitable for light trailer work or occasional heavy loads in a compact package.
The 1990 facelift brings a redesigned dashboard and interior. Front seats recline fully and come with head restraints. Cloth trim is standard, with velour or sports seats on higher grades. Rear seats fold, with 60/40 split on some trims. Three-speed heating and ventilation includes face-level vents. Storage covers a full-width parcel shelf, door pockets and glovebox. Twin door mirrors and a heated rear window appear across the range.
Combined fuel use 5.7 l/100 km on 1.5 diesels, 6.6-6.9 l/100 km on most petrols, 7.2 l/100 km on 1.6 GSi.
Fuel tank holds 42 litres.
ABS is optional on most grades and standard on GSi.
Standard safety kit covers front and rear crumple zones, rigid passenger cell, burst-proof locks and hinges, inertia-reel seat belts with buckles fixed to the seat frames, and a collapsible steering column.
Front brakes are discs (ventilated on some), rear are drums.
Petrol engines run from 1.0 to 1.6 litres and diesels from the 1.5-litre range. Published combined figures sit between 5.7 l/100 km for the diesels and 7.2 l/100 km for the GSi. The tank takes 42 litres.
No manufacturer brochure states a fixed service interval for this generation.
Safety design uses finite-element analysis for a strong body with controlled crumple zones at both ends and a rigid central cell. Seat-belt buckles mount directly on the seat frames so they stay correctly placed. Impact-resistant locks and hinges are fitted. ABS is offered as an option and comes standard on the GSi. Airbags are not listed as available in the 1990-1993 period covered by the brochures.
The car is described as reliable and easy to run, with good all-round visibility and light controls that suit town use and longer trips alike.
Length 3652 mm, Width 1535 mm, Height 1365 mm, Wheelbase 2343 mm (Corsa 1990–1993)
Sources: manufacturer data, Adam Opel AG brochure Corsa A, August 1992, Bestellnummer 01006, Adam Opel AG price list 1 June 1992, Best.-Nr, Vauxhall Nova specification brochure, 1989 Edition No.