We Might Be Getting The Corsa Vxr!!

[MitchSRi]

Source: http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=45024&vf=2&IsPgd=0 (http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=45024&vf=2&IsPgd=0)



Grant says he wants an even cheaper model than the $42,990 [Astra] VXR to get people into the brand earlier.

“A sub-$40,000 car would be fantastic,” says Grant. “We’ve got the VXR, and there’s an opportunity to expand that type of product into the future.
“That ultra-light segment is booming at the moment. That end of the market is really on fire and we don’t compete in that area so we’d be crazy not to consider shoring up our business by offering products in that area.”

Grant offers the Corsa VXR – from the same Opel stable as the Astra VXR that is called simply VXR in Australia – as a prime HSV target.
The Corsa VXR is powered by a 141kW 1.6-litre turbo and is the performance variant of a light car that in its previous generation was sold here as a Barina before Holden switched to a rebadged Daewoo Kalos as a cheaper option.

“[The Corsa VXR] is an incredibly good product,” says Grant. “[The regular Corsa] isn’t sold here by Holden, so technical support, parts and service would need to be solely covered through [HSV]. None of that is impossible, but the costings have to be carefully thought through.”
Opel’s next-generation Vectra, due in 2008, is also on HSV’s "has potential" radar even though it’s unlikely to be imported by Holden. Grant also wants HSV to offer a rival for the Ford Territory-based F6 X from arch-rival Ford Performance Vehicles. HSV PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring out the Opel Vectra OPC :D

While at it, bring out the Corsa VXR.

If they don't its a pity Opel can't establish themselves as a seperate entity in Aus and bring out all the goodies the Holden softcocks don't think we want.

[tuzinski]

YES we need a cheaper HSV to start off from.

if the corsa VXR does come, i will buy it for a next car!
i reckon its more sexier then the astra VXR!!!!

[PaulyJ]

Black for me please...

[reedaaron]

i'll take the silver or blue.. i think seeing one in the flesh would help decide :p

[MK]

Red or white for us...

[Calibrated]

one cruising the streets of cape town....
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/tattoo_the_planet/corsaD.jpg

[Calibrated]

i will test drive one when i am back in SA :) oh, and their pricing in SA starts from around $20k equivalent. about $36k for the OPC.

[poita]

i dont care what colour, would just be nice to see holden come to there senses and start bringing more Opels into aus

[Calibrated]

i dont care what colour, would just be nice to see holden come to there senses and start bringing more Opels into aus
Ditto.

[SaInT]

i want a limited edition colour, like silver / blue pearl combination, nothing to hard of course :P

[bornwild]

Can we pre-order?

[Calibrated]

Testing at Killarney Race Track in Cape Town..
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Bustafatnutt/IMG_3160.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Bustafatnutt/IMG_3158.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i24/Bustafatnutt/IMG_3156.jpg

[MatsHolden]

Oh sucks to not get the full VXR kit in South Africa! Looks just like any other Corsa D.

[Calibrated]

Oh sucks to not get the full VXR kit in South Africa! Looks just like any other Corsa D.
that is just the normal Corsa D...;)

the OPC is arriving end of November apparantly. @ R220 000. +- $36000

[MatsHolden]

that is just the normal Corsa D...;)

the OPC is arriving end of November apparantly. @ R220 000. +- $36000

Oh when you said testing, I assumed you were saying it was your version of the VXR. I see VXR rims there however, or they look similar.

[kabel]

This would be great to see in Oz!!

[btm]

call me sceptic... but unfortunately i still cant see this happening

[reedaaron]

we can all still dream can't we? ;)

[btm]

we can all still dream can't we? ;)

absolutely... its what life is all about :D

[Shaun]

As a VXR owner i would love to see the Corsa sitting in the range beside the VXR Astra. Its a BIG Gamble for HSV to do because as mentioned in the article the Support for Parts isnt here because Holden dont have the Base version in the range. The cost of bringing in an Intial stock holding will mean HSV need to put a huge investment into the Corsa VXR. Meaning they would need to market the car in a MASSIVE way.

I truely would love to see the Corsa VXR in the range. But i have a feeling she may just be alittle way off at this stage because of the Parts stock levels are non exsistant . But im hoping for HSV to add the Corsa VXR to the range.

Shaun

[bornwild]

Yeah that'd be a gamble...wouldn't it.

Don't think Holden is ready for any big investments just yet, so soon after the release of the $1x10^9 baby.

[aussie_in_london]

great not so little mini hot hatch, easy tho throw about and puts its power down nicely, as well as can be for a fwd car anyway.
Easy to tune, a simple software upgrade is seeing around 220bhp & 225lb/ft of torque and putting it into the astra VXR territory for performance with its kerb weight being some 200kg lighter, it is a great everyday car to live with and perfect for those living in the city

my wifes
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/corsadetail040.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/corsadetail029.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/aussie32/corsadetail056.jpg

as for the vectra replacement, the insignia VXR should be seeing the light of day around Aug 2009, over 300bhp with an awd system helping to get all that power down nicely, this is what my astra will be replaced with.

[aussie_in_london]

I truely would love to see the Corsa VXR in the range. But i have a feeling she may just be alittle way off at this stage because of the Parts stock levels are non exsistant . But im hoping for HSV to add the Corsa VXR to the range.

Shaun

if Vxl can do it with the clubsport R8 rebadged as the VXR8, cant see it being a major issue for Holden/HSV.

[wishbone]

i'll buy it if it ever came down here.. it'll be perfect car to have. city driving... beautiful.. :P

[EL BURITO]

if Vxl can do it with the clubsport R8 rebadged as the VXR8, cant see it being a major issue for Holden/HSV.
but how many are they really selling in the UK.

Ok the main issue over there is the fuel cost, and ok the parts will still be a bitch to do either way.

Wat would the Corsa VXR go up against:
Polo GTI
XR4
Rally Art Colt

Ok that dose seem Holden is loosing out on there slice of the Pie
Clio Sport

[Shaun]

if Vxl can do it with the clubsport R8 rebadged as the VXR8, cant see it being a major issue for Holden/HSV.

True but the Demand for the VXR8 in the uk is alot higher then a Corsa VXR would be in the Australian Market. And remember Shane our Dollar is Weak against yours. I dont dispute it but i think its still a little while off before it hits out shores.

I want it to come . Thats for sure.

[Calibrated]

but how many are they really selling in the UK.

Ok the main issue over there is the fuel cost, and ok the parts will still be a bitch to do either way.

Wat would the Corsa VXR go up against:
Polo GTI
XR4
Rally Art Colt

Ok that dose seem Holden is loosing out on there slice of the Pie
Clio Sport
Corsa>Clio>ST(XR4)>Colt>GTi

simple as that. holden or HSV NEED to bring this car.

[aussie_in_london]

we are actually paying more over here for the clubsport than yourselves, numbers are approx 300 per year imported over 3 year, still to early to tell how popular the VXR8 is going to be plus we are now paying over a £ per litre for fuel so thats approx Aus $2.40 per litre.

[rjastra]

You could always wait for the Punto Abarth SS. If I am not mistaken the Corsa and the Punto are loosely based on the same chassis.

[oneightoo]

what would they call it?

we already have a HSV VXR, cant have another one...

they wouldnt call it the HSV Barina, cos well, it's not even near the same as our current Barina..

Would it be a HSV Corsa?

hmmm

[btm]

i would assume 'HSV Corsa'

[USC]

I would never buy a corsa vxr...its just wrong doing things to such a small car:p ..its meant to be cute...not aggressive.

[btm]

i think i speak for most males on this forum... i do not want my car to look 'cute'

[EL BURITO]

i think i speak for most males on this forum... i do not want my car to look 'cute'
I don't want a cute car. Its not like it is a VW lupo

[Shaun]

I would never buy a corsa vxr...its just wrong doing things to such a small car:p ..its meant to be cute...not aggressive.

141kw out of a 1.6ltr SCREAMS Aggressive. They arent Cute by any means. The Corsa VXR / Corsa OPC are all about preformance. The Body kit was wind tunnel tested on the car to make sure it is holding the car on the road to its max capabilty.

That dose not define cute to me.

[btm]

now this is a cute car :rolleyes:


http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/948/automobiles85vn9.jpg

[Wraith]

LOL, the pic of that Testarossa above, looks chopped not real though ?? hope it is fake :)

As for Corsa VXR I can see it happening - eventually, BUT I can never see a Vectra VXR coming down under, that ones a pipe dream for sure !!!

[btm]

LOL, the pic of that Testarossa above, looks chopped not real though ?? hope it is fake :)

i am assuming/hoping its chopped too :)

[USC]

a corsa can only look a little aggressive but it`s too small to scare anyone...despite it being fast may be....

If you were real aussie blokes, u would never buy corsa or astra....they are chicks` cars....vectra may be, but real male cars would be falcon GT, HSV GTS, Utes, etc

[Wraith]

a corsa can only look a little aggressive but it`s too small to scare anyone...despite it being fast may be....

If you were real aussie blokes, u would never buy corsa or astra....they are chicks` cars....vectra may be, but real male cars would be falcon GT, HSV GTS, Utes, etc

Agree, except for the Astra - I think it still passes as a blokes car :)

As for the Falcon and Commodore bridgade, I love em too (ie; HSV's and SS Commos) prob is these are also the purchase choice of alot of boguns :(

[poita]

yer but nothing beats a small hi-po 4 cyl blowing the doors of those commodores and falcons!

[USC]

yer but nothing beats a small hi-po 4 cyl blowing the doors of those commodores and falcons!


why? does that make u feel more manly?

who cares..its still a small tiny car...im not bagging any corsa/barina drivers here but just saying that that small car will NEVER be as much fun to drive as a for example a Liberty GT, FPV, etc...therefore, it would be better for Holden to import vectra VXR`s instead.

[btm]

yer but nothing beats a small hi-po 4 cyl blowing the doors of those commodores and falcons!

unless its you sitting in the commo :p

[btm]

therefore, it would be better for Holden to import vectra VXR`s instead.

but a VXR vectra (if they brought it out) would end up costing more than an SS commo

which one would you chose?

[EL BURITO]

a corsa can only look a little aggressive but it`s too small to scare anyone...despite it being fast may be....

If you were real aussie blokes, u would never buy corsa or astra....they are chicks` cars....vectra may be, but real male cars would be falcon GT, HSV GTS, Utes, etc
I hated my VS it was the biggest hunk of horse shit, Sorry but I do not see how harming the environment even more than can be avoided by driving around in a petrol powered penis extension would make me more of a man.

Its not the size that matters its how well you use it to do the job. Give me a front runner or AWD 4 potter any day, before i even consider to look at any thing bigger.

[GreyRex]

a corsa can only look a little aggressive but it`s too small to scare anyone...despite it being fast may be....

If you were real aussie blokes, u would never buy corsa or astra....they are chicks` cars....vectra may be, but real male cars would be falcon GT, HSV GTS, Utes, etc


Interesting, i'd have to disagree slightly. I reckon the mentality is slowing changing...

[USC]

Interesting, i'd have to disagree slightly. I reckon the mentality is slowing changing...


then cute can be manly too.

[poita]

why? does that make u feel more manly?

who cares..its still a small tiny car...im not bagging any corsa/barina drivers here but just saying that that small car will NEVER be as much fun to drive as a for example a Liberty GT, FPV, etc...therefore, it would be better for Holden to import vectra VXR`s instead.

no it doesnt make me feel more 'manly' to ahve a 4 cyl.
if i wanted to be more 'manly' i'd buy a HK GTS Monaro and put a big block in it with a lumpy cam so big the car rocks up and down a foot each side at idle.
i own a calibra, so its not exactly a small car, dam it weighs almost as much as a commodore!
yer teh Vectra VXR would be great here, but cost wise holden never will.
i think that would be too dear for the aussie market

[aussie_in_london]

Vectra VXR is a very sedate drive in comparison to an astra VXR, I would almost go as far to say boring, even compared to the corsa, the torquey V6 is nice but the overall vectra VXR needs to be tuned to have any real fun with it, i drove 888's 340bhp vectra VXR and that was more like it but still didnt have the same fun factor as my 300bhp astra VXR.
Now the vectra VXR replacement (INSIGNIA VXR) im hoping will be a bit of a beast iwth its awd system plus it will be built from the ground up alongside its lesser brothers so wont be another after thought as is the vectra VXR.

[USC]

Vectra VXR is a very sedate drive in comparison to an astra VXR, I would almost go as far to say boring, even compared to the corsa, the torquey V6 is nice but the overall vectra VXR needs to be tuned to have any real fun with it, i drove 888's 340bhp vectra VXR and that was more like it but still didnt have the same fun factor as my 300bhp astra VXR.
Now the vectra VXR replacement (INSIGNIA VXR) im hoping will be a bit of a beast iwth its awd system plus it will be built from the ground up alongside its lesser brothers so wont be another after thought as is the vectra VXR.


damn...the british get the best cars!!

[MatsHolden]

If you're a real motoring enthusiast, you don't worry about fitting in to a stereotype group. If you need to drive a car to feel manly even if that car doesn't drive all that well, then well I guess I don't have to say much more.
I'd buy one of these in a shot. I love my Corsa, especially making 5.7L V8's slide off into the greenery whilst trying to keep up on the twisties. But I love my Commodores too, but i'm not scared off from the fact that a few boys in their bonds singlets and footy shorts think that their VS Commodores are the shit. Plus considering if the Corsa VXR came out here, it wouldn't have a link to the Barina at all so there goes the 'chicks car' stereo type.
I think most of us here drive Astras and Corsas because we can see through the perceptions, and see the car for what it is.

[USC]

yeh, I agree...i dont think u guys got my point. someone here said the corsa is not cute...its aggressive and manly. that really pissed me off. does aggressive mean manly?

I dont care about commodores and falcons, I am NOT a fan anyways.

[btm]

does aggressive mean manly?

no way, not in my books it doesn't

[bornwild]

The corsa is a nice car, balanced for both genders. What's 'manly' anyway?

The corsa can be cute or aggressive or passive or friendly....whatever you want it to be.

[CNBLU]

i think the corsa VXR is one smokin peice of machinery. yes you might think its cute cause its small but wave bye bye to it at the lights:D

[USC]

i think the corsa VXR is one smokin peice of machinery. yes you might think its cute cause its small but wave bye bye to it at the lights:D (now thats manly)

that is a sexist comment....

[CNBLU]

statement retracted.

[btm]

its not sexist... its a generalisation

[OPC]

its aggressive and manly. that really pissed me off. does aggressive mean manly?

ofcourse not... did you see MANLY play in the Grand Final ?
Yeah right they were anything but aggressive BAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Red AH SRI T]

that small car will NEVER be as much fun to drive as a for example a Liberty GT, FPV, etc....

You've obviously never driven a RenaulSport Clio. I'd much rather drive one of these baby's than the Liberty or the FPV



does aggressive mean manly?



No. They are two totally different things. Duh

[MatsHolden]

You've obviously never driven a RenaulSport Clio. I'd much rather drive one of these baby's than the Liberty or the FPV


Exactly. Small cars are often more fun than the larger more powerful cars on offer... So nimble.

[USC]

A CLIOsport better than a liberty GT...mate...u r dreaming! I would MUCH rather have a sports luxury than a clio. each to their own.

[EL BURITO]

I agree with the scooby Vs the French but i d see the point

(I just don't like the French)

[GreyRex]

A CLIOsport better than a liberty GT...mate...u r dreaming! I would MUCH rather have a sports luxury than a clio. each to their own.

He's not dreaming, because I agree with him. We have a Liberty Spec B manual and I have driven it many times. My mate had a Peugeot 206 GTi 180 and I had a Barina SRi with 17's and suspension mods. For me the nimbleness of the smaller cars wins EVERY SINGLE TIME. The obvious downside is that they're not 'cruisers'. For me, I didn't need that. Pros and cons for both...

[USC]

He's not dreaming, because I agree with him. We have a Liberty Spec B manual and I have driven it many times. My mate had a Peugeot 206 GTi 180 and I had a Barina SRi with 17's and suspension mods. For me the nimbleness of the smaller cars wins EVERY SINGLE TIME. The obvious downside is that they're not 'cruisers'. For me, I didn't need that. Pros and cons for both...

yep...thats up to the individual..i prefer a nice sports cruiser....

[Red AH SRI T]

I don't doubt the Liberty being a great car. But you hit the nail on the head. Its a sport cruiser whereas my example of the RenaultSport Clio is a much more focused sports car.

Kind like how i think the current AH SRi T is more of a sports cruiser than an all out sports model. But someone else may think otherwise.

[GreyRex]

I don't doubt the Liberty being a great car. But you hit the nail on the head. Its a sport cruiser whereas my example of the RenaultSport Clio is a much more focused sports car.

Kind like how i think the current AH SRi T is more of a sports cruiser than an all out sports model. But someone else may think otherwise.

No... you hit the nail on the head lol!! Totally agree

[Red AH SRI T]

This complete **** wit walked into work yesterday and demanded to be able to take the Corsa VXR for a test drive because he saw it in a magazine saying it would go on sale here. This was after i told him on the phone that it wouldn't be on sale here unless HSV bought it here and there were no plans at this stage.

He looked like a crazy homeless man that you see sleeping in the church garden.

Enuff said.

[Shaun]

This complete **** wit walked into work yesterday and demanded to be able to take the Corsa VXR for a test drive because he saw it in a magazine saying it would go on sale here. This was after i told him on the phone that it wouldn't be on sale here unless HSV bought it here and there were no plans at this stage.

He looked like a crazy homeless man that you see sleeping in the church garden.

Enuff said.


Ahh yep... says it all..

[PaulyJ]

That was me...

[Shaun]

That was me...

As said before... Enough said :-P

[PaulyJ]

hahahaha

On a more serious note tho, what chances do you think we have of getting them here.
I had the thought of getting a letter and petition made up from OA and send it to HSV.
Just an idea.

[Shaun]

hahahaha

On a more serious note tho, what chances do you think we have of getting them here.
I had the thought of getting a letter and petition made up from OA and send it to HSV.
Just an idea.

Hmm there is " Talk" about it. But if its happening i would say maybe 2009. I Too want to see the Corsa VXR In the range. I guess its just a matter of weather other or not its priced right. But its a Screamer from what the guys in the UK tell us.

[EL BURITO]

I had the thought of getting a letter and petition made up from OA and send it to HSV.

come on then

[immenotu]

...I had the thought of getting a letter and petition made up from OA and send it to HSV.
Just an idea.

I think this is worth a shot, cant hurt. This may have been coincidence but a coupla years back I sent an email to HSV telling them their website looked like crap (at the time it was hopeless) and about 2 weeks later they had a whole new website! As I said may be coincidence but you never know.

[Red AH SRI T]

i'd sign a petition, if one was available i would definatley upgrade the SRiT to one. As it is I'm looking at the RenaultSport Clio when that thing finally comes out next year. I just don't know if I'm willing to risk buying a Renault

[aussie_in_london]

i'd sign a petition, if one was available i would definatley upgrade the SRiT to one. As it is I'm looking at the RenaultSport Clio when that thing finally comes out next year. I just don't know if I'm willing to risk buying a Renault

the clio 197 isnt a bad liitle car, cant quiet match it with the 182 and many say is a bit of a let down in comparison, ride is a bit harsh but suited well for track but the power in the corsa especially the torque leaves it behind and much more tunable, both score much the same by all the mags but the corsa is a more user friendly everyday hot hatch where as the clio can be a bit of work.