Opel/Vauxhall Corsa has been around for many many years now and has established itself as a popular small hatchback in all of the markets it appeared in. Here’s the facelifted 2011 model with a totally new face and updated interior. The thing is though, with every new model the Corsa gets more and more girly!

It looks like a purse! And for that reason it’s still no match for the mighty Fiat 500. That’s a shame really, becasue the Corsa, specially the hot OPC or VXR models, are such fun cars to drive. But it’s embarrassing for a guy to drive it in public. This picture below says it all!

Technically the car is unchanged than the 2010 model, and that’s OK becasue it’s been heavily revised earlier this year. But it comes with a new ecoFLEX, 1.3 CDTI developing 70 kW/ 95 hp engine with Start/Stop technology as standard that does 3.5 liters diesel per 100 km, equal to 78.5 UK mpg, and so emits just 94 g/km CO2.

Opel Corsa engine lineup offers from 65 hp to 192 hp.

Other new feature of the 2011 Corsa is the “Touch & Connect” multimedia system incorporating seven, 4×20 watt loudspeakers, a five-inch color touch screen, full navigation coverage for 28 countries, Bluetooth, iPod and USB connections.Its five-inch touch screen display features both 2-D and 3-D (bird view) maps and SD navigation card. Another new feature is an option to choose the most ecological route, helping to save fuel and the environment. Points of interest can be downloaded by the user.

It also has an intelligent commuter function that uses TMC information to propose alternative routes in case of traffic problems, even when navigation is not active. This function is of special interest to commuters who know their routes but want to be informed automatically of traffic jams on their way.

As for the design features, 2011 Corsa which comes in two coupé-like three-door and the family friendly five-door formats, gets new 16-inch alloy wheels on normal models, while the 192PS OPC/VXR receives the option of a new 18-inch alloy wheel. The special Color Edition now features black painted roof and high gloss black 17-inch wheels, bright exterior colors and lots of extras.

A new “Linea” pack has been created to attract younger customers looking to personalize their Opel Corsa. It features two large white or black stripes along the Corsa body. The color of its 17-inch wheels and side mirror caps is coordinated with the stripes.

New exterior colours in the range include Lime Green pearlescent, Chilli Orange metallic, Guacamole, Sunny Melon ( bright yellow), and Pepperdust metallic.

Opel Corsa also features innovative technologies at an affordable price, including halogen Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL), a heated steering wheel, Hill Start Assist, a Panorama sunroof or the integrated FlexFix bicycle carrier which is unique to Opel.

In addition to its athletic, dynamic styling and great driving fun, the Opel Corsa also offers customers top class quality. Germany’s DEKRA Quality Report 2010 named the Opel Corsa the overall winner, with the lowest defect rate of all the vehicles tested. DEKRA (Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein) is a full-service provider for safe and efficient mobility and Europe’s leading technical expert organization

In UK, the 2011 Opel Corsa pricing starts at new £9995, based on the new 20 percent VAT.