We’ve heard on multiple occasions the 2019 Opel Corsa F has been pushed back and delayed as it switches from a General Motors platform to PSA architecture.
In turn, this means the upcoming Peugeot 208 and Opel Corsa F may become closely related. Autobild suggests the next Corsa may even forego GM-sourced engines, too. The publication suggests the Corsa may share PSA engines and truly become the first Opel with a heavy French accent.
The Corsa F was originally slated to still feature GM-sourced engines. However, making the Corsa F and Peugeot 208 more synonymous may be a major money saver for PSA. PSA Groupe predicts Opel will continue racking up losses this year.
Even as PSA begins the slow acquisition of Opel’s operations, GM influence will remain for years. Opel is slated to receive a new generation of diesel engines from GM, which will also be used in Cadillac vehicles. The current Opel Insignia Grand Sport—developed under GM leadership—will also remain a Buick and Holden for the entire life of the car.
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Still sad to read about Opel becoming Peugeot. For the new Diesel engines, Is Gm serious to use them only for Cadillac??? Chevrolet still needs Diesel engines ( 2.0 4 Cylinders, V6 and V8).
Not really GM’s problem for much longer, but I think PSA Groupe need to be careful. There already is one Peugeot; the world doesn’t need another.
now I know what meant PSA – Poland Stop Auto delivery – I ordered and payed for new insignia ,but brand new car still stay
at dealershop ; who knows how long and what problem they have? !!!!
New Corsa won’t be the first Opel with a heavy French accent. New Crossland is already a “Peugeopel”
It is based on a modified version of Groupe PSA’s PF1 platform, which is currently used by the Citroën C3 Picasso and the Peugeot 2008.
All Engines are from PSA too.
Same story for the upcoming Grandland x
Good point Aron. And of course the Vauxhall / Opel Grandland will arrive before the Corsa, which will be built at the PSA Group plant in Poissy, France.
Reference the Corsa, there are suggestions elsewhere that the F will not use a PSA floorpan, but instead will appear sitting atop a GM engineered floorpan and running GM engines. I guess as with all these things, time will tell.