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Opel Confirms Electric Corsa GSE, Orders Open This Year

The model caps Opel’s Corsa range as a battery-electric performance flagship.

Overview

  • Opel announced a production Corsa GSE with ordering to start in 2026 and released a teaser showing an exclusive 18-inch wheel, yellow brake caliper and GSE badging.
  • The performance variant is built on the current Corsa generation as Opel extends its GSE line following last year’s Mokka GSE launch.
  • Full specifications were not disclosed, and reports suggest the car is likely to share Stellantis hardware such as a roughly 206–207 kW front motor and a 54 kWh battery.
  • Media expect chassis and brake upgrades akin to the Mokka GSE, including a mechanical limited-slip differential, stiffer rear components, larger brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires.
  • Coverage positions the Corsa GSE against GTI-style hot hatches, with pricing estimated around or above €40,000 and deliveries widely expected to begin in early 2027.