Futuristic concept car hints at new Opel Corsa

A new unnamed concept car from Opel hints at a sporty Corsa GSE hot hatch. Teaser shots were released by Stellantis overnight.

The next-generation Opel Corsa is due out in 2026, and the company is giving an initial glimpse of the all-new supermini. It is set to reveal the concept car imminently, more than likely at the Munich motor show.

Expect it to feature new interpretations of some classic styling elements. Opel’s ‘compass’ DRL (daylight running lights) arrangement will incorporate slim horizontal and vertical light strips. An illuminated badge grabs attention to the centre of the Vizor grille. This is similar to the design of the Vauxhall Experimental concept from 2023 (first image).

The rear will sport illuminated Vauxhall lettering between similarly thin light strips, with a floating vertical strip below that. Further down appears to be a large rear diffuser. Expect an aerodynamic wheel design too.

A hot GSE version of the next Corsa has been in the wings for a while. Opel evidently has high hopes for this new model. It is promising to “explore the boundaries of battery-electric performance vehicles”.

Opel has even gone to the trouble of fitting the concept with a roll cage and motorsport-style bucket seat. Evidently the concept is race track ready. Be that as it may, you can be sure the future road-going Corsa will have more modest ambitions. 

The square-shaped steering wheel also looks like it was inspired by motorsport, with a press-to-pass button. The interior features an augmented-reality head-up display, like in the 2023 Experimental concept. All will become clear at the Munich motor show.

Read our review of the Opel Corsa e-SRi.