To fully understand the 2024 Opel Corsa GS Line 1.2T, we need to delve into the corporate chicanery at Stellantis over the last decade. You see, the 2024 Opel Corsa GS Line 1.
2T may look very Germanic on the outside. But there is some strong French DNA coursing through its fuel lines . And before you jump into the comments section feet first saying we have a bias against French cars, just, no.
We feel quite the opposite, actually, having driven the incredibly good-value Citroen C3 Aircross Max recently. In fact, Stellantis seems to have a good bead on building robust every-day cars that people can still afford. So, let’s evaluate the 2024 Opel Corsa GS Line 1.
2T. 2024 OPEL CORSA GS LINE 1.2T About eight-years ago, Opel was acquired by Groupe PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) .
In time, this would grow into Stellantis with the inclusion of Maserati, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Fiat under its ever-widening umbrella. Many of those marques no longer play in South African soil . However, the revelation at the merger was that the new Opel Corsa would no longer run General Motors underpinnings.
Instead, it is the French PSA mechanicals and EMP1 modular platform from the Peugeot 208 and certain Citroens doing service. Of course, this has potentially huge ramifications for the ‘German engineered’ Opel, which still has more than a cult following of loyal fans in South Africa. Will some its essential ‘Opel-ness’ – that sturdy feeling of Germanic build quality and efficien.