Vauxhall Unveils 789bhp Corsa Concept: Vauxhall has revealed a radical new concept that reimagines the future of its iconic supermini. The Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo is a 789bhp, all-electric lightweight machine that offers a striking preview of where the brand’s performance arm is headed.
A Poster Car for the Future
Unveiled as part of the Gran Turismo video game series, the concept is more than just a fantasy racer. According to Vauxhall’s design boss Mark Adams, the project provides a clear indication of design cues and technology that will shape the next-generation Corsa, due in 2025.
Despite being created for the PlayStation game, Adams emphasised that the concept integrates “real-world” features and hints at the direction for future GSE (Grand Sport Electric) performance models. He even referred to the concept as Vauxhall’s “Type R moment” – a nod to Honda’s legendary performance cars – adding that the aim is to deliver “truly attainable poster cars” with genuine performance appeal.
Vauxhall Compact Yet Powerful
The Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo sits on Stellantis’s forthcoming STLA Small platform, which is expected to underpin the seventh-generation Corsa. By using a realistic foundation rather than a fantasy chassis, Vauxhall has ensured the car feels closer to production reality.
The concept tips the scales at just 1170kg, an impressively low weight for an electric car of its size, and is powered by a huge 789bhp output. Energy comes from an 82kWh battery pack, the same unit used in the larger Vauxhall Grandland SUV. By comparison, the biggest battery in today’s Mk6 Corsa is just 52kWh, highlighting how far the new generation could leap forward.
Design With Purpose
Visually, the concept is a bold statement, but beneath the radical styling lie elements destined for the showroom. At the front and rear, it showcases a sharper, “more technical” version of Vauxhall’s Compass design language, which will likely shape the face of future production models.
The car also takes inspiration from Vauxhall and Opel’s motorsport history, with nods to the Manta 400 rally car in its aggressive stance and flared lines. While its wide bodywork and race-ready aero won’t translate directly to showrooms, the design language signals a more youthful, performance-oriented identity for the brand.
Realistic Footprint
Despite its futuristic presence, the concept retains proportions close to a real-world supermini. Compared with the current CMP-based Corsa, it is just 130mm longer and 105mm wider, meaning the production Mk7 Corsa is unlikely to grow dramatically in size.
This decision was intentional. “When you badge it ‘Corsa’, it immediately becomes something real – something people can see as attainable,” explained Adams. Unlike many concept cars that are impractically oversized, this compact footprint reinforces the idea that a performance-oriented electric Corsa could soon be a reality.
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What’s Next for the Corsa?
The Mk7 Corsa, based on the STLA Small platform, is expected to debut next year, taking cues directly from this radical study. The GSE sub-brand will be key to expanding Vauxhall’s performance credentials, targeting younger drivers and enthusiasts who want excitement alongside everyday usability.
For Vauxhall, the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo isn’t just a concept car. It’s a statement of intent – to transform its most recognisable hatchback into a genuine performance icon for the electric age.
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