The new electric Opel Mokka GSE Rally competition vehicle, the Opel Mokka GSE road car and the high-performance Opel Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo concept car: 2025 marked the resurrection of the Opel GSE badge. Now, hot on the heels of the new Mokka GSE road car, just launched, Opel has announced that the new Opel Corsa GSE is coming to Ireland.
The Opel Corsa GSE or Grand Sport Electric, brings the sporty genes of previous Corsa generations back to life. Compact, quick and seriously powerful, the new Opel Corsa GSE delivers electrifying driving pleasure in its purest form. With 207 kW (281hp) and 345 Newton metres of torque. it will offer just as much electric power as the Opel Mokka GSE, the current Golden Steering Wheel title holder.
The new Corsa GSE stores its energy in a 54kWh lithium-ion battery (51kWh usable capacity). Corsa GSE drivers can choose from three different driving modes. In Sport mode, the electric car is tuned for pure performance and calls up full power with its special racetrack-optimised calibration and an acceleration of 5.5 seconds from 0 to 100km/h. In Normal mode it delivers 170 kW (231hp) and a sporty set-up design, with a top speed of up to 180 km/h. In Eco all settings are trimmed for the greatest efficiency with a top speed of 150 km/h.
The Corsa GSE has front-wheel drive with Torsen-multi-plate limited-slip differential and a lowered sports chassis with specifically designed axles, stabilisers and hydraulic shock absorbers. GSE-optimised steering and pedal tuning underlines the highly dynamic driving experience. Four-piston performance brakes ensure immediate deceleration from high speeds.
The new Corsa GSE displays its hot hatch credentials with18” rims, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 215/40 R18 tyres, Alcon brake calipers with visible GSE lettering, and a GSE-specific front apron, immediately catching the eye. Just like the rear, the front is even sharper than in the other model variants, sporting visual ‘air intakes’ as well as a black trim on the lower part of the vehicle and on the wide wheel arches, which contrasts with the contour white shimmering paintwork. The black roof and the black rear spoiler reinforce the overall effect.
The bold GSE design is also reflected in the interior. Here, the ‘hot hatch’ idea comes back to life, with a nod to the sporty models of the Corsa A generation, in a modern twist. The front passengers sit on performance seats with Alcantara applications and integrated head restraints, adorned in a black, grey and yellow chequered pattern. Bright yellow seatbelts form a strong contrast against the Alcantara-covered steering wheel and door inserts, complementing the armrests with yellow stitching and the instrument panel with GSE logo. Acceleration and braking commands are given via the aluminium sports pedals.
Necessary information is transmitted to the driver by the central 10-inch colour touchscreen and the personalised digital driver information display, which contains GSE performance data, G-force display, acceleration values, and battery management data.
In addition, the Corsa GSE is equipped with numerous technology and comfort details including heated seats and steering wheel, 180-degree reversing camera, Keyless Entry & Start, and vehicle to load charging, which can be used to supply external devices from e-bikes to electric grills with energy directly from the vehicle’s battery.
