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  • Vauxhall Corsa VXR hatchback 2014 review: bit.ly/1f8CyuH
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    The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that produces 189bhp- a considerable amount for such a small car and the most powerful Vauxhall Corsa ever. Brilliant fun on a B-road, the three-door only baby VXR has entertaining handling and strong performance although the looks can divide opinion. The central exhaust, bodykit and large alloys are far from subtle and certainly attract attention. Competiton comes in the form of the Renaultsport Clio, Abarth 500, or Mini Cooper S.
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Комментарии • 237

  • @1100HondaCB
    @1100HondaCB 11 лет назад +15

    My brother has just bought a Corsa VXR Nurburgring. He took me out in it the day he got it and scared the shit out of me.

  • @BenzinioB
    @BenzinioB 10 лет назад +58

    What is wrong if it is not a Mini?
    It looks much better then any of the Mini range (only the Paceman is close). The interior is miles ahead then the Mini and probably it is much more comfy and suitable for long journeys and everyday life then the Mini.
    ...so there is left only the Mini "famous" handling and image based on pretty much nothing NO THANKS - I would go for the VXR any way

  • @DoktrDub
    @DoktrDub 4 года назад +8

    I always found it funny that Corsa was an ideal car for new drivers since me or anyone I knew could never get a sensible insurance quote for one lol, probably loads of learner drivers before hand that have smashed them up and given them a bad rep with insurers

  • @cyclemartin4073
    @cyclemartin4073 9 лет назад +21

    Still getting torque steer with a limited slip diff,,sounds like they done a good job on the diff then,.

  • @JakeJWr
    @JakeJWr 12 лет назад +6

    Loving your reviews CarBuyer lately. You've been reviewing all the right vehicles, keep it up :)

  • @Ryan-vl9ok
    @Ryan-vl9ok Год назад

    Passed in may bought my vxr not long after ready for stage 2 now done 3/4k miles love it

  • @moddingpark
    @moddingpark 12 лет назад +7

    3:00 Glad that for once he didn't say "Ford Fiesta"

  • @benanderson89
    @benanderson89 11 лет назад +4

    I assume, then, that you've never been in an Astra GTC. That car oozes quality at every turn. From the excellent dashboard materials to the insane suspension system.

  • @SalahDemeer007
    @SalahDemeer007 12 лет назад +4

    looks very nice. too bad we don't have Vauxhall or once upon a time Opel in here anymore :(

  • @nasima1374
    @nasima1374 2 года назад +4

    Look at mat now on carwow

  • @hoffmanlol
    @hoffmanlol 5 лет назад +2

    Every reviewer allways say the seats lack a memory function but they dont! They slide back into place as long as u keep them tilted fully forward when people clomb into the back. If you tilt it back before you slide it back it will stay in that position. Very simmilar to every other 3 door car i have ever seen 😂

  • @Xtizxu
    @Xtizxu 9 лет назад +16

    Want a car that the majority of road users will say "oh dear..." And to impress boy racers at mcdonalds? Then this is for you lol

    • @freedom14639
      @freedom14639 8 лет назад +12

      you only need a 1.2 limited edition to do that on a daily basis

    • @rosskopeekoracing
      @rosskopeekoracing 6 лет назад +5

      Alex Jones McDonald's boy racers couldn't afford the insurance on them 😂😂😂😂

    • @MrRohanThomas
      @MrRohanThomas 5 лет назад

      That is GOlf lmao

  • @crashtubes
    @crashtubes 12 лет назад +1

    My BSM learning car was a VXR! Passed in it about a week ago!

  • @benanderson89
    @benanderson89 11 лет назад +3

    I've been in both, I've test driven lots of cars because I'm looking to buy (decided to get a Kia GT in December. Far cheaper to buy and run+fun+looks amazing+reliable).
    Looks are also subjective. The GTC VXR is OTT and the S3 is as dull as ditchwater IMHO.
    Both the A3 and GTC use very strong plastics that can easily withstand years of abuse and, as mentioned, Studies show Vauxhalls to be more reliable.
    I guess my biggest problem with the S3 is the price. £30k is far too expensive.

    • @craigkendall8452
      @craigkendall8452 5 лет назад +2

      vauxhalls are far from reliable, i own one and i know quite a few people who own them and every one of them has been a headache, mines has went through 2 wiper motors, a washer pump, coil packs, spark plugs, synchro, and fuses all in the space of a year

  • @Joe-ks9lc
    @Joe-ks9lc 7 лет назад +18

    Lovely little car think i might get the nurburg edition i might even show it off at mcdonalds car park aint been their for a while might do it for all the haters hahahaha😂 so many haters on this car its unreal get a fucking life for god sake its a car ! Get watever u feel u want to get dont get put off by trolls on a keyboard just buy watever u want and enjoy it 🤓🤛

    • @Red-fq7mr
      @Red-fq7mr 6 лет назад

      Joe92 I was really put off this car by people's comments. I just wanted an hot hatch and I looked at the market, Fiesta ST, 208 GTI, Clio RS. In the end I bought an almost new Corsa D VXR. I LOVE IT!!!!!

  • @Kev50027
    @Kev50027 12 лет назад

    Casper, they can already match a Porsche in handling. Front wheel drive means that it's harder to put power down though.

  • @jayneice7021
    @jayneice7021 10 лет назад +8

    I cannot wait to get mine this month. Unless you have driven one it is hard to explain to people just what its like !! Absolute Lush

    • @freedom14639
      @freedom14639 8 лет назад +2

      i drive the 1.2 limited edition. love it

    • @123macbookair
      @123macbookair 7 лет назад +4

      Freedoms Battle Pirates do you have a 13 year old girlfriend?

    • @freedom14639
      @freedom14639 7 лет назад +2

      TheGreatSheikh dafuq.....muppet

    • @MrRohanThomas
      @MrRohanThomas 5 лет назад

      @@123macbookair Do you have a brain of a 13 year old?

    • @123macbookair
      @123macbookair 5 лет назад

      Covert Person no, that was 2 years ago so I have a brain of a 15 year old you dipshit

  • @ExAnimoPortugal
    @ExAnimoPortugal 12 лет назад

    This car is way better than the competition. :)

  • @mateok15
    @mateok15 8 месяцев назад

    Vaux making really good looking cars a specially opc lines.

  • @AnsisX
    @AnsisX 11 лет назад

    Fact is: I've been in both (other than you as it seems) and there are MILES between the quality of each car. Simply knock on the dashboard, the inner door, SIMPLY LOOK AT IT.

  • @Charlzey1998
    @Charlzey1998 3 года назад

    "The Vauxhall Corsa is the favourite car of learner drivers"
    Ford Fiesta: "Hold my petrol!"

  • @fuzzy5987
    @fuzzy5987 11 лет назад

    Dude its not a sticker its actually engraved into the B-pillar just to differentiate it from the normal VXR,you would, like you said have to replace the whole pillar if you didn't like it.

  • @oddities-whatnot
    @oddities-whatnot 5 лет назад

    Very young looking Matt, and he talks very fast ! Thats enthusiasm for you !

  • @DietSoap3
    @DietSoap3 12 лет назад

    I really hate how we don't seem to get any of these beautiful hot hatches in the US. Probably my favorite little segment of cars.

    • @daveyboiyeah
      @daveyboiyeah 6 лет назад

      DietSoap3 American markets aren't all that interested in our cars unfortunately

  • @omadaiz9673
    @omadaiz9673 12 лет назад

    I would rather go for the Abarth 500. Love the looks on that car.

  • @DK07x
    @DK07x 10 лет назад +10

    Is Vauxhall a bad name in the UK? Every time I see a Vauxhall review they go "but it's a Vauxhall" LOL? In Europe it's quite a solid brand Opel and is well known to compete with VWs.

    • @gebruikernsaam
      @gebruikernsaam 10 лет назад +1

      I don't know where in Europe you live but in Belgium Opel is still seen as miles behind the real german brands. At least in terms of quality that is

    • @DK07x
      @DK07x 10 лет назад +1

      Gijs van Heertum Miles behind? It's not like Opel Insignia is any worse than Passat.

    • @gebruikernsaam
      @gebruikernsaam 10 лет назад

      In terms of quality it probably is. Opel cars just aren't really built to last. Things might have changed in ecent years but if you see how many old VWs are out there and how little old Opels... says it all

    • @DK07x
      @DK07x 10 лет назад +3

      Gijs van Heertum Yeah but things have changed since the new opel generation came in. Insignia, Astra IV, Corsa D etc. You can check out the carbuyer review they did on the new insignia and the new passat. In the B7 passat review they said the quality of the materials in the centre panel is clearly worse than in the insignia (I think that's what they said - I can't remember what exactly but it was definitely about insignia's quality being better). Im not an Opel fanboy or anything, I think Ford is my 'native' kind of brand but when my dad was choosing between insignia and passat b7 he chose the insignia cause he simply liked it better. I think that just says that opel went through a long way to be where it is at the moment.

    • @MrRohanThomas
      @MrRohanThomas 6 лет назад +1

      Vauxhall has better reputation than other brands, its top 3 selling car brands in UK and in top 10 most reliable car brands. Jeremy said Vauxhall/Opel do not make ugly cars and Jeremy also said that the new Zafira tourer is one of the most comfortable cars he has driven, Vauxhall recalled Zafira B for catching fire but brands like Toyota had sticking accelerator pedal, they also recalled 1 million hybrids for risk of catching fire. Engines on some Vauxhalls are very good, an old Astra G reached 275k miles, Zafira have good engines.

  • @bigleemac
    @bigleemac 12 лет назад

    Coming to a council estate near you soon.....just add extra bass subs for the full chav effect.

  • @fuzzy5987
    @fuzzy5987 11 лет назад

    I have this car in the same colour,fantastic hot hatch!!

  • @sher854
    @sher854 12 лет назад

    I like the car but hate the devaluation vaxuhall cars get hit with, and this guy hasn't covered long term issues e.g these 1.6 has piston made out of plastic and cost a bomb to fix

  • @AnsisX
    @AnsisX 11 лет назад

    Im not saying, that the Vauxhall is a bad car in terms of price/quality, I just say that if I had the choice I'd go for the Audi.
    The Problem with the high Vauxhall Models is, that the engines sound good on the paper, but when driven feel less powerfull.
    This Corsa for example isnt that much faster than a Polo GTI, although he has 30 hp more.
    Problem is, the GTI is the same price / cheaper and has better quality, so why go for that vauxhall?
    I love KIAs btw., I really like the Ceed.

    • @craigkendall8452
      @craigkendall8452 5 лет назад

      you're right, and anyone who has driven both will agree, but the steering in the gti is terrible, at the end of the day its what you prefer and i like the vxr steering and it still feels pretty fast

  • @agostinocangelli
    @agostinocangelli 4 года назад +1

    Love this car

  • @cameronmilne6237
    @cameronmilne6237 3 года назад +1

    Matt went from VxRs to lambos with yanny

  • @adilakram67
    @adilakram67 12 лет назад

    6.5 seconds! Now i really need to get my e 350
    brabus chipped

  • @roflepiclol
    @roflepiclol 12 лет назад +1

    FINALLY!!! The Corsa VXR review!!!

  • @adamY2K
    @adamY2K 12 лет назад

    Corsa and Astra VXR are typical chav cars. especially in green orange and light blue

  • @briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206
    @briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206 7 лет назад +1

    IF you want people to giggle at you BEHIND your back and if you want to impress the people who hang about the McDonalds car park..THIS IS THE CAR FOR YOU.

    • @JulesD92
      @JulesD92 6 лет назад +5

      Dennis Smith You obviously have no idea.

  • @Richter.Belmont
    @Richter.Belmont 12 лет назад +1

    James May would hate this haha.

  • @benanderson89
    @benanderson89 11 лет назад

    (Hint, the reply button lets you reply to people.)
    The Astra GTC VXR is one of the best C-segment hot hatches on the market right now, second only to the Renaultsport Megane 265 Cup. The Audi S range has never been anything special.
    To repeat myself: If you're going to buy a fast Audi, you get a TT.

  • @afonsoflorim4313
    @afonsoflorim4313 12 лет назад

    What do you expected from a vauxahall corsa it isn't a ferarri, but I have to say it's better than any other of is conpetitors and if you don't think the engine has sharp response, so can you imagine what the clio rs would be like with it's natural aspirated engine

  • @samvrs
    @samvrs 3 года назад

    I’m more of a Ford guy myself but that’s peng 😍

  • @vxrtom
    @vxrtom 12 лет назад +1

    No, it's 205bhp which is 13 horses more than the standard Corsa VXR which is 192bhp. I've never heard a Corsa VXR being 175bhp...

  •  12 лет назад +1

    a review of a renaultsport clio, please ;] along with the review of a brand new 2012 clio :D

  • @Toledotourbillion
    @Toledotourbillion 12 лет назад

    Dear Mat, I subscribe to this channel because of your reviews. Can you review the Ford Focus ST?

  • @IIControlzII
    @IIControlzII 11 лет назад +1

    i actually had a reason to watch this video to see what people thought of it because i do have number 67 in green, you on the other hand have a ''M3 & Audi S5 on your drive'' yet you search for this video, and write a comment slating it… id like to see proof you have an 'M3 & S5' ;)

  • @sorenslothe
    @sorenslothe 12 лет назад

    You think? I really like it!

  • @benanderson89
    @benanderson89 11 лет назад +2

    Why the hell would you get an S3 over an Astra VXR?
    If you want a sporty Audi, you get a TT.

    • @daveyboiyeah
      @daveyboiyeah 6 лет назад

      benanderson89 if you want a hair dressers car you get a TT. If you want a sporty Audi well, you just have to have the Leon Cupra R unfortunately

  • @stanczyk11111
    @stanczyk11111 11 лет назад

    ..outgoing Clio RS is a proper hot-hatch (but the new one 'ill suck!:) - no 2-door version and only 200bhp --> Renault is killing the legend !:)

  • @fuzzy5987
    @fuzzy5987 11 лет назад

    Cool Hans,really like the Astra Coupe turbos :-) very nice

  • @danielrds
    @danielrds 12 лет назад

    I want that car in Brazil! OPEL, come here OPEL!
    VERY NICE VIDEO, VERY NICE CAR!

  • @Thesohail217
    @Thesohail217 11 лет назад

    is the vauxhall corsa limited edition same as the vxr or is it the same thing?

  • @Dale-pv5rj
    @Dale-pv5rj 9 лет назад +2

    Nice car!!

  • @derbigpr500
    @derbigpr500 12 лет назад

    Always in the shadow of the king, Clio RS.

  • @BionicOne77
    @BionicOne77 12 лет назад

    This guy was going good untill the end. comparing it to a mini john cooper works s then saying its just a corsa well why aint the mini just a mini cooper.

  • @SwPiotrek
    @SwPiotrek 12 лет назад

    Very cool car.
    Very cool review.

  • @IBSmpg
    @IBSmpg 5 лет назад

    Enjoy your Lexus RX the front desk

  • @coles8089
    @coles8089 8 лет назад +1

    my friend had one of these and I have to say just fuck off the back seat can fit 1/2 of a person

  • @clio2rsminicup
    @clio2rsminicup 11 лет назад

    Opel is the American General Motors in Europe so ask that at this USA builder ^^

  • @VikingQueen414
    @VikingQueen414 6 лет назад +1

    Well I’m getting one of these tomorrow although at the moment I have an Audi A5 black edition it’s looks stunning but only had it for 6 months and it’s been in Audi for a month and a half getting repaired really unreliable with only 30,000 miles on the clock I would never get an Audi again crap cars . Am I down grading nope not if it’s reliable

    • @oddities-whatnot
      @oddities-whatnot 5 лет назад

      michelle selby interesting to read your comment about Audi reliability, or lack of it. I got a new A1 last year and it was faulty as soon as it left the dealer. Got rid after 2 months. They are very nice looking cars with great interiors, but I dont trust them to last.

    • @dezalan437
      @dezalan437 5 лет назад

      michelle selby how is the vxr?

  • @DesertRunner602
    @DesertRunner602 5 лет назад

    If I had the money, I would import one

  • @fuzzy5987
    @fuzzy5987 11 лет назад

    I've got a special edition number on my centre console ;-)

  • @SoldatTalaban
    @SoldatTalaban 12 лет назад

    what colour is the best for this one?

  • @ijason279
    @ijason279 12 лет назад

    Whats up with the quantity of videos lately? We want more!!!!!!

  • @Bmwx5fan9
    @Bmwx5fan9 12 лет назад

    Can gm take the people from vauxhall and Opel and use them to design Chevys new cars

  • @AnsisX
    @AnsisX 11 лет назад

    I tell you why, with the S3 you get quality, while the Astra VXR just looks good on the paper.

  • @MsJustperformance
    @MsJustperformance 11 лет назад

    That was a good review.

  • @IBSmpg
    @IBSmpg 5 лет назад

    Enjoy your Lexus RX car but o lord the almighty bless and the front steps and I don't have a quick note the following around since we have a new message the front door and buy the back on track

  • @SuperR1991
    @SuperR1991 12 лет назад

    i fixed this up really nice in forza 4

  • @benanderson89
    @benanderson89 11 лет назад +6

    I'm not being sarcastic. The GTC including the VXR are excellent cars. I mean FFS, Vauxhall rank HIGHER on the What Car reliability survey than Audi and there are several Vauxhall models (including the Astra) and no Audi's in the Reliability Index's top 100.
    Stop being a badge snob. You'll find a lot of nice cars on the road that way.

  • @seannnn6
    @seannnn6 11 лет назад

    I'm guessing he means the Ring sticker

  • @bembaraM3
    @bembaraM3 12 лет назад

    yes

  • @benni1215
    @benni1215 10 лет назад +1

    My insurance is £1,500 at the moment (age 24)...well worth it though!

    • @prempz6106
      @prempz6106 10 лет назад

      do u thinki can get this as my first car ???? by the way im 23 lol

    • @jackhogwood6501
      @jackhogwood6501 10 лет назад +1

      I'm 17 and own this and my insurance is £2500

    • @prempz6106
      @prempz6106 10 лет назад

      Jack Hogwood thats alot of money for insurance

    • @jackhogwood6501
      @jackhogwood6501 10 лет назад

      The average for a 17year old is £4000 now

    • @prempz6106
      @prempz6106 10 лет назад

      isit ??? well hopefully me being 23 it will help it become lower than that

  • @tallen35875
    @tallen35875 12 лет назад

    James May doesn't like this car. It was developed at the Nurburgring.

  • @19kylegreer96
    @19kylegreer96 10 лет назад +4

    The main problem with this car is that it's still a corsa and there's millions of them whereever you go, how many abarth grande puntos or ever 500's have you seen? Not nearly as many.

  • @q3b26
    @q3b26 12 лет назад +1

    Vauxhall is Opel.

  • @D3v1p3r
    @D3v1p3r 10 лет назад

    How much would this cost?

  • @arminko18
    @arminko18 12 лет назад

    Do the new Honda Accord review!

  • @BelallNeemuth
    @BelallNeemuth 12 лет назад

    Love the color too... ;)

  • @Speck1119
    @Speck1119 12 лет назад +1

    Would still go for Mini JCW

  • @OriginalNoseBleed
    @OriginalNoseBleed 11 лет назад +3

    Yeah I'm jealous even tho I've got a m3 and a Audi s5 on my drive!!! ps its jealous not "jelous" MR Chav

  • @MAXXFIGO
    @MAXXFIGO 12 лет назад

    this is the car that May hates it...just because is developed at Nurburgring

  • @robz1471
    @robz1471 11 лет назад

    ive got a 458 italia with 15 turbos as a runaround if im not using my helecopter..... pointless arguements.

  • @MrAndersie91
    @MrAndersie91 12 лет назад

    Clio RenaultSport Cup is still the best all-round/benchmark for all Hot Hatches..
    And even the Mini Cooper S/Cooper S JCW isnt as good as you think

  • @julianaugusto1
    @julianaugusto1 12 лет назад

    can you get this car in canada?

  • @crakehallprimary8751
    @crakehallprimary8751 8 лет назад

    Lime green metallic

  • @mirola73
    @mirola73 Год назад

    A Vauxhall VXR is the same price as a mini, OK, let's get the damn Corsa.
    I HATE mini's as they're not really mini's anymore, they're MASSIVE !

    • @Kieran_OPC
      @Kieran_OPC 10 месяцев назад

      Ive got 3 vxrs, 2010 astra arctic, corsa clubsport and e vxrs, soon to be buying a chilli burg next week but the mikis are just awesome! A jcw/cooper s is a much bettee car over the corsa and im a vauxhall fan clearly. I think burgs will increase in value in the coming 5 years however.

  • @G0ML333
    @G0ML333 12 лет назад

    Theres just no way I would have a corsa over a mini cooper works or a clio cup. Noo way.

  • @clio2rsminicup
    @clio2rsminicup 11 лет назад

    ???
    And what I said?
    The same thing!...
    Who is the boss and decide for Opel?
    GENERAL MOTORS ...
    Like VW is the boss of Seat and Skoda or Renault the boss of Dacia for examples
    Thus I confirm with force that I said !

  • @xristosxristou4681
    @xristosxristou4681 9 лет назад

    Opel opc or Fiesta St?what do u think guys?

  • @Matticitt
    @Matticitt 12 лет назад

    Vauxhall doesn't really desined anything in that car so essentially it's just an Opel with Vauxhall badge.

  • @FrielyRFC
    @FrielyRFC 9 лет назад +2

    Smart as fuck car!

  • @fuzzy5987
    @fuzzy5987 11 лет назад

    What sticker dude?

  • @izutrippin
    @izutrippin 11 лет назад

    I feel sorry for anyone outside of Europe, they have limited decent cars co choose from.....

  • @benanderson89
    @benanderson89 11 лет назад

    Funny because I like the Audi TT or did you just feel like saying something so you'd feel special?

  • @EssraimanZ
    @EssraimanZ 12 лет назад

    Yeah, it needs to be a bit darker

  • @Matticitt
    @Matticitt 12 лет назад

    No, Opel is Vauxhall ;)

  • @12jamiegavin12
    @12jamiegavin12 11 лет назад

    and i you do care stick a beasty remus on it

  • @lockd00
    @lockd00 12 лет назад

    Their*

  • @ScottZ370
    @ScottZ370 12 лет назад +4

    nah i prefer my saxo

  • @Mr1998df
    @Mr1998df 11 лет назад

    So your talking about nice things you have !! My sa

  • @molinuexking
    @molinuexking 12 лет назад

    GoPro rattle at 2:21