New Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid Review: Better than an MG3 Hybrid?

The Vauxhall Corsa has gained hybrid power for 2024, meaning buyers can now choose between petrol, hybrid or fully electric powertrains. While Vauxhall's system is technically a mild-hybrid rather than a full hybrid, some clever engineering allows it to run in EV mode-only at low speeds.

In this CarGurus UK review, Chris Knapman explains the differences between the various types of hybrid system, and puts Vauxhall's latest Corsa Hybrid to the test to see if is worth the extra cost compared with a standard petrol model.

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[vp]

Reviewer is just nitpicking…. If it was too sedate then they would complain about poor handling. This is a perfect car for in town driving

[U-Chewb]

The audio went funny at one point. It sounded like you said the Corsa on test was £29K.

[KTBristol]

I get 50 mpg from my 1.2T version anyway so what's the point in the hybrid? Especially when its got such a high price tag. Not worth the money.

[EzekielOsawe-hf]

Nice video is it fun to drive actually

[isaacplans]

Looks like rubbish. Mild hybrids are questionably real hybrids. That combined with the infamous 1.2 pure tech engine unrefined ride quality and bad sound insulation makes for something that could never be compared to an MG3

[toyotaprius]

But no plugin hybrid... 8kWh like the VW GTE is plenty for a small body car

[TKMRacer]

That milk analogy is absolutely rubbish

[Kl-vd]

The front of the car is exactly same as TATA Altroz..😊😊😊

[myothurazaw]

Not better than mg 3 hybrid
Reason mg 3 is full hybrid and cheaper

[bikeman]

If it can run on battery only up ro 18mph it is a hybrid in my book. The Fiesta and i20 mild hybrids cant.

[davesmith]

1.2 or 1.4 petrol, all day long for me

[danieljosephley]

Why is the exposure so awful on this video?

[TheAllMightyGodofCod]

A hybrid is a hybrid is a hybrid...
All the names are just marketing jargon.
There is no actual criterion for one or another.
If you have a gasoline engine and an electric motor to get you around, it is a hybrid.
You should ask for the specs and get to know the car before you buy and know if the battery is enough or not.

[sargfowler]

Oh dear, they've gone down that route.
A tiny battery with no plugin ability.
It's just to tick the "hybrid" box with minimal costs to the original design.
Better economy, but really, you're better off with a decent plugin hybrid.
The VW/Seat/Skoda cars are going 20kwh batteries in their latest models with a good 50-60 mile range on electric alone.

[hojomoone]

Thank You! Decision made - NO! Vxl/Stellantis may lose out to something Chinese - frightening thought 🥴

[christophergraham]

Buy a Ford Puma instead. Puma is a better drivers car

[toyotaprius]

Anyone who needs a milk analogy to understand hybrids is still less insulting to their intelligence than Toyota's "self charging" misinformation.

Series, Parallel, Series/Parallel. Mild hybrids are nothing. Get used to it.