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Autocar·Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Vauxhall Corsa GSE channels spirit of Nova GSi with 277bhp

Vauxhall Corsa GSE channels spirit of Nova GSi with 277bhp

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Vauxhall has unveiled the Corsa GSE, an electric hot hatch with 277bhp, stiffer suspension, and a limited-slip differential, aiming to evoke the spirit of the classic Nova GSi. While Vauxhall isn't sold in New Zealand, this model highlights a growing trend of performance-oriented electric vehicles in the compact car segment.

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Corsa GSE is said to 'bring the genes of the Nova GSi' – GTE forebear pictured – into the future Electric hot hatch brings stiffer suspension, limited-slip differential and a series of retro nods Vauxhall is channelling the spirit of the cult-classic Nova GSi with the new Corsa G

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