Opel Corsa 2006–2010 car dimensions: 3999 mm long, 1737 mm wide and 1488 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,145 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Air conditioning comes standard on mid and higher grades like Design and Enjoy, with electronic climate control available as an option or in packs for steady cabin temperature. Cruise control is standard on Cosmo, Sport and SRi or part of Plus packs on Club and Design for steady motorway speeds. Rear parking sensors are optional and activate on reverse with audible warnings. The cabin has backlit controls, height-adjustable driver's seat on most models, reach-and-rake steering on Club and above, radio/CD with MP3 and aux socket, plus optional navigation display and Bluetooth phone prep. Dual-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags on higher grades, ABS with brake assist and optional ESP-plus provide the core safety kit.
Boot holds 285 litres under the cover with seats up and expands to 1100 litres to the roof with the 60/40 split rear seats folded. DualFloor on Club, Design, Sport and Cosmo gives a flat sill-height load floor or deeper space when lowered, plus underfloor storage.
Braked towing capacity is typically 1000 kg across most engines and grades, rising to 1200 kg on some diesels, with unbraked limits of 450-500 kg. Payload sits around 420-500 kg depending on version and equipment.
Sport and SXi grades use lowered sport suspension with firmer springs and dampers for sharper handling. The optional Flex-Fix bike carrier pulls from the rear bumper for two bikes without extra racks.
The cabin has sharp tailored fabrics, clean lines, modern finishes and chrome-effect detailing. Front seats recline with driver height adjustment standard on most grades and passenger height on higher ones. Space suits long legs and broad shoulders front and rear. Winter Pack adds heated front seats and heated steering wheel on SE as standard or optional elsewhere. Optional electric panoramic glass sunroof includes roller blind and twin-chamber insulation to cut noise.
Euro NCAP 5 stars adult occupant protection in 2006 test
Standard ABS with EBD, emergency brake assist and cornering brake control
Front dual-stage and side airbags standard. curtain airbags on higher trims
European service every 30,000 km or 1 year
Petrol and diesel engines with ecoFLEX low-emission options
Fuel options cover 1.0 to 1.6 petrol and 1.3 to 1.7 diesel units. ecoFLEX versions focus on lower consumption and CO2. Later cars added Start/Stop on select diesels. Shift-up indicator is standard to aid efficient driving.
Service follows fixed or flexible schedules. European interval is 30,000 km or one year. International is 15,000 km or one year. Work is logged in the service booklet at authorised centres.
Safety scored five Euro NCAP stars for adults, three for children and three for pedestrians. Body structure is stiff. Pedal release system and seatbelt pretensioners are fitted. ESP-plus was optional at launch and later more common. ISOFIX mounts sit on outer rear seats.
Keep the car with original parts from the wide Opel network. New-car warranty runs 24 months. Regular oil and filter changes help longevity on the chain-driven petrol engines.
Length 3999 mm, Width 1737 mm, Height 1488 mm, Wheelbase 2511 mm (Corsa 2006–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, Opel Corsa D Owner's Manual.