corsa

Corsa is an Italian noun meaning "race" or "run," and it appears in various Italian phrases related to speed and sport. In English and other languages, the term is commonly used as a proper name for products and models, most notably a family of small cars.

The Opel Corsa is a subcompact hatchback produced by the German carmaker Opel for the European market since 1982. In the United Kingdom, the same model is marketed as the Vauxhall Corsa. Over multiple generations, the Corsa has become one of Opel/Vauxhall's best-selling models, known for its compact size, efficiency, and affordability. Depending on generation, it has been offered as three- or five-door hatchback, with gasoline and diesel engines, and more recently electrified powertrains. The electric variant, the Corsa-e, was introduced in the 2020s to reflect a shift toward zero-emission urban mobility. The current generation, the Corsa F, emphasizes modern safety features, infotainment, and efficient engines.

In other markets the name has appeared in GM’s lineups, notably as Chevrolet Corsa in Latin America during the 1990s and 2000s, a regional adaptation of the Opel platform. Outside automotive use, "corsa" remains the Italian word for race and is encountered in sports journalism and cultural contexts.