Well, it finally happened. Vauxhall has decided the humble Corsa wasn’t dramatic enough, so they’ve gone ahead and dreamt up the CORSA GSE VISION—a concept so outrageous it makes a Lamborghini look like a sensible hatchback. And yes, it’s still called a Corsa.
This is no ordinary small car you’ll see trundling down the high street with a Halfords exhaust and a McDonald’s wrapper on the dash. No, this is a virtual hyper-hatch designed to melt retinas and convince the world that Vauxhall, of all people, can still make something properly exciting.
What Exactly Is the CORSA GSE VISION?
The idea is simple: take the UK’s favourite little runabout and crank the insanity dial all the way up. The CORSA GSE VISION is an 800 horsepower, all-electric monster powered by two motors—one on each axle. That’s right: the same badge your neighbour’s student son proudly rocks on a 1.2-litre, but now pushing almost four figures in horsepower.
It’ll supposedly rocket from 0–62 mph in just 2 seconds—faster than you can say, “Wasn’t this meant to be a small hatchback?” Top speed? An utterly unnecessary 199 mph. Because clearly, every Corsa driver needs to hit near-200 on the M8.
And despite all that madness, it’s feather-light—just 1,170 kg thanks to clever materials. Compare that to your average electric car that weighs about the same as a detached bungalow.
Here’s the Catch: It Doesn’t Really Exist
Yes, before you start selling your nan’s jewellery to get one, a reality check: the CORSA GSE VISION is only available in a video game. Specifically, Gran Turismo 7. So unless you’ve got a PlayStation, this pocket rocket remains firmly on your wish list.
That said, Vauxhall will be showing off a physical concept version at a motor show later this year. Expect it to be locked behind glass, swarmed by camera phones, and absolutely not destined for your local dealership.
Design That Looks Straight Out of a Comic Book
Visually, the CORSA GSE VISION looks like someone fed a normal Corsa into a blender alongside a Formula 1 car and a Star Wars TIE fighter.
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Huge aero kit: wings, splitters, diffusers, and vents in places you didn’t even know needed them.
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Oversized wheels: 21-inch at the front, 22-inch at the back, because why not.
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Striking colours: pearl white paint with aggressive yellow highlights and black detailing.
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Lighting trickery: Vauxhall’s signature “Vizor” design upfront, with a rear end that screams “don’t even try to overtake me.”
It’s bold, brash, and unapologetically ridiculous. Exactly what you want from a car that exists purely for bragging rights.
The Cabin: Race Car Meets Sci-Fi Minimalism
Step inside (if you could) and you’d find a cabin that’s part fighter jet, part gym bench. Forget your fancy touchscreens—there aren’t any. Instead:
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A head-up display throws all the vital info in front of your eyes.
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A stripped-back steering yoke controls everything.
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Racing bucket seats hang off the frame, complete with six-point harnesses.
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Oh, and a roll cage, because apparently your virtual driving needs race-level safety.
The fabric inside even lights up to warn you of blind spots. Very clever, but let’s be honest—if you’re doing 199 mph in a Corsa, blind spots are the least of your problems.
A Bit of Racing Tech Sprinkled In
The engineering side is just as wild as the styling. The CORSA GSE VISION gets:
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Dual-motor AWD system for ridiculous traction.
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Pushrod suspension by Bilstein, like something from an F1 car.
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Boost button: yes, an actual one, giving you an extra 80 hp for four seconds—basically a Mario Kart mushroom in real life.
And if you use that boost, don’t worry—it only takes 80 seconds to recharge. Enough time to laugh smugly before blasting off again.
Why Has Vauxhall Bothered?
Good question. The CORSA GSE VISION is less about making a real car and more about making a statement. Vauxhall wants to remind the world that “GSE” is their performance sub-brand for the electric era.
Back in the day, the Corsa VXR was the hot hatch everyone’s younger cousin wrapped around a lamp post. Now, Vauxhall’s shouting that their future performance cars will be electric, mental, and a bit playful.
It’s also a clever bit of marketing. By dropping this car in Gran Turismo, they’ve guaranteed millions of gamers will play with it, talk about it, and slap clips of it all over TikTok. Way cheaper than developing a real 800-hp road-going Corsa.
Should You Be Excited?
Absolutely—though not because you’ll ever own one. The excitement here is what the CORSA GSE VISION represents: Vauxhall hasn’t forgotten how to have fun.
For years, the brand has churned out sensible, dependable cars that sell in droves but never exactly get hearts racing. This concept is proof they can still think outside the box, and that performance EVs don’t have to be dull.
Sarcasm Mode: On
Of course, there’s something very British about all this. We’re talking about a Corsa—the car most famous for cheap insurance and alloys from eBay—now being pitched as a near-200 mph super-hatch.
Imagine explaining this to your younger self in 2005, while fitting a subwoofer in the boot of your 1.2 SXi. “One day, mate, this’ll have 800 horsepower and a Formula 1 suspension setup.” You’d laugh yourself silly. Yet here we are.
Final Thoughts
The CORSA GSE VISION isn’t a real car you’ll ever drive down Paisley High Street. It’s not going to be parked outside your house, unless your house happens to be inside a PlayStation.
But it is a brilliant piece of theatre. A showcase of just how far carmakers can push imagination when freed from things like crash tests, warranty claims, and the laws of physics.
It tells us that Vauxhall sees performance EVs as loud, proud, and completely mad. And if that means we get even a watered-down version of this lunacy in the next-gen Corsa, we should all be very, very excited.
TL;DR
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CORSA GSE VISION: Vauxhall’s virtual hyper-hatch concept.
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800 hp, 0–62 in 2s, 199 mph: faster than anyone needs, but who’s complaining?
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Only in Gran Turismo: for now, it’s a gamer’s toy.
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Design: outrageous aero, futuristic cabin, pure theatre.
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Why: Vauxhall wants to shout about electric performance.
So there you have it. The Corsa has officially gone from budget first car to full-on fantasy weapon. Somewhere out there, a teenager in a 1.2 Life model is shedding a single proud tear.
