Overview
- At the end of August 2026 Opel published full specs, pricing and a late‑2026 market start for the Corsa GSE with a base price of €39,900.
- Opel quotes 207 kW (281 PS) and 345 Nm from a front‑axle motor, a 0–100 km/h time of 5.5 seconds and an electronic top speed limited to 180 km/h.
- The GSE adds chassis and driveline upgrades including a mechanical front limited‑slip differential, revised suspension, stronger brakes and 18‑inch sport wheels to improve grip and turn‑in.
- Independent first drives reported firmer, more focused handling but real‑world compromises: mixed driving returned about 300 km range, DC charging tops out near 100 kW and tyre/road noise is noticeable.
- Positioned as a compact electric ‘hot hatch’, the GSE continues Opel’s sporty lineage, undercuts a near‑identical Peugeot E‑208 GTi on price and sets a benchmark other small EV performance models will chase.