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Vauxhall Corsa (old)

By:Auto Express team

26 Mar 2008

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corsa

Overall Average Rating - 77.85%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 93rd

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 61st
Build Quality: 76th
Running Costs: 35th
Performance: 94th
Braking: 87th
Ride Quality: 94th
Handling: 78th
Practicality: 87th
Comfort: 93rd
Ease of Driving: 77th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 34th)

A shocking performance. Vauxhalls are reasonably practical and frugal, but little else recommends them. Can the firm expect continuing strong sales if this is how drivers rate it?

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