Vauxhall Corsa YES 2025 adds 8-speed auto from £21,640

What changed in Corsa YES 2025

Vauxhall adds a 1.2-litre turbo 100PS 8-speed automatic to the Corsa YES 2025. Price starts at £21,640, with strong spec.
The YES 2025 line now covers petrol, hybrid, and electric options. Five powertrains keep buyers in the Corsa family.

Powertrains and core numbers

The YES 2025 trim matches clear use cases. Here are the headline figures from Vauxhall.

Corsa YES 2025 powertrains and pricing

Powertrain	CO2 (g/km)	0-62 mph	WLTP mpg / range	BiK 25/26	OTR price	Approx USD
1.2 100PS 6-speed manual	118	9.9 s	53.3 mpg	29%	£19,910	~$26,650
1.2 100PS 8-speed automatic	127	10.8 s	50.4 mpg	31%	£21,640	~$28,980
Hybrid 1.2 110PS e-DCT6	103	10.7 s	62.8 mpg	26%	£22,260	~$29,810
Electric 50kWh 136PS	0	8.9 s	221 miles	3%	£26,005	~$34,830
Electric 51kWh 156PS	0	8.2 s	265 miles	3%	£27,400	~$36,700

Key takeaways

The new 8-speed automatic adds comfort at a lower step than hybrid.
The hybrid tops fuel economy for mixed driving.
The EV 156PS offers the longest WLTP range in this line.

Equipment that matters at this price

YES 2025 borrows bold cues from GS but keeps price low. You get 16-inch diamond-cut alloys, black Vizor frame, and black Corsa lettering. Exclusive Kiss Red, Cobalt Blue, and Eucalyptus Green paints cost £650 (~$870).

Inside, you get sports front seats, a heated flat-bottom steering wheel, and heated front seats. A 10-inch touchscreen runs PureConnect with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Safety kit includes AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keep assist, drowsiness alert, cruise control, and rear parking sensors.

The 8-speed auto includes paddle shifters for manual control. That helps on hills and quick merges.

Where the Corsa sits in the UK market today

Superminis still move volume, even as crossovers dominate. In March 2025, Corsa led UK supermini sales year-to-date.
The overall market dipped in July, but BEV share grew and YTD registrations rose 2.4%.

Why this matters: the mixed petrol-hybrid-EV spread lets Vauxhall hold share across budgets. That reduces churn to rivals during the switch to electrified cars.

Head-to-head: Corsa vs 208, Clio, and i20

Shoppers cross-shop these four models. Below is a clean comparison using current UK data.

Rival snapshot: prices, performance, and efficiency

Model	UK RRP	Approx USD	Powertrain highlight	0-62 mph	WLTP mpg / range
Corsa YES 1.2 100PS 8-speed	£21,640	~$28,980	Petrol automatic	10.8 s	50.4 mpg
Peugeot 208 petrol range	£20,245-£31,550	~$27,100-$42,250	Petrol / mild-hybrid	n/a	54.9-64.9 mpg
Renault Clio E-Tech 145	from £21,895	~$29,320	Full hybrid	~9.3 s	up to 67.3 mpg
Hyundai i20 1.0 T-GDi 7DCT	from £22,780	~$30,510	Petrol DCT	11.4 s	~52 mpg
Peugeot e-208 51kWh 156	from £28,210	~$37,780	BEV	n/a	up to 268 miles

What the numbers say

Corsa automatic lands cheaper than many DCT rivals with similar output.
Clio hybrid leads economy on paper for city-heavy use.
i20 7DCT trails on acceleration but stays keen on price.
e-208 posts strong WLTP range that matches the Corsa Electric 156PS range ballpark.

Which Corsa powertrain fits your use case

Match your miles and environment to the right Corsa YES 2025 variant.

Mostly urban, short trips

Pick Corsa Electric 51kWh 156PS for clean city miles.
WLTP range hits 265 miles. Overnight charging fits this pattern.

Suburban mix, light motorway

Pick Hybrid 1.2 110PS e-DCT6 for efficiency without plugs.
Official combined 62.8 mpg helps running costs.

Daily commuting with traffic, budget focused

Pick 1.2 100PS 8-speed automatic.
You get smooth shifts, paddle control, and a price under many rivals.

Company car drivers

EV BiK at 3% reduces monthly tax most.
Hybrid 26% and auto petrol 31% suit mixed fleets.

Equipment value vs rivals

YES 2025 includes heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. Many rivals keep similar comforts for higher trims.

Paint options in Kiss Red, Cobalt Blue, and Eucalyptus Green add pop for £650 (~$870). That sits below many segment paint premiums.

Where the automatic fits in a shifting market

Automatic take-rates continue to climb in small cars. The new 1.2 100PS 8-speed meets that demand at a lower entry point. It keeps buyers away from pricier jumps to hybrid or EV if budgets are tight.

Charging and running cost context

Corsa Electric 136PS hits 221 miles WLTP. The 156PS version stretches to 265 miles WLTP. These figures cover weekly urban duty for many drivers.

Hybrid supports longer mixed routes with 62.8 mpg WLTP. That reduces fuel stops without new charging habits.

Shopper cheat-sheet

Use this quick list before you place an order.

Define your weekly miles. If most trips run under 40 miles, shortlist Corsa Electric.
Check charging access. Home or reliable public options make the 156PS EV the easiest daily pick.
Balance purchase price and tax. EV BiK at 3% aids company drivers. Hybrid helps private buyers on fuel.
Want an auto at a low step? Choose the 1.2 100PS 8-speed and keep options open later.
Confirm must-have kit. YES 2025 includes heated seats, heated wheel, and driver assists as standard.

Competitive pricing context (USD shown for clarity)

Corsa YES 1.2 auto: £21,640 (~$28,980).
Corsa Electric 156PS: £27,400 (~$36,700).
Peugeot 208 petrol: £20,245-£31,550 (~$27,100-$42,250).
Peugeot e-208 156: from £28,210 (~$37,780). WLTP up to 268 miles.
Renault Clio E-Tech 145: from £21,895 (~$29,320). WLTP up to 67.3 mpg.
Hyundai i20 7DCT: from £22,780 (~$30,510). 0-62 mph 11.4 s.

Why the Corsa YES 2025 strategy works

Choice sells cars. Vauxhall now covers manual, automatic, hybrid, and two EV outputs in one trim. That keeps buyers inside the brand at renewal.

Price discipline matters in this segment. YES 2025 stays below Design on entry price while borrowing GS style. That mix boosts perceived value.

Fleet math also tracks. BiK at 3% on EVs changes monthly costs more than small list-price gaps. Hybrids at 26% help drivers without home charging.

Action plan for shoppers and fleets

Private buyers on a budget: Start with 1.2 100PS automatic. Add paint and winter pack if needed. Keep payments tight.
Urban households with driveway charging: Go Corsa Electric 156PS for range headroom and low BiK if needed.
Mixed-use drivers: Pick Hybrid 110PS. You gain economy gains without charging setup.
Fleet managers: Use EV for salary sacrifice. Keep hybrid for high-mileage pool duty. Balance BiK and fuel.

Bottom line

The Corsa YES 2025 adds a usable automatic, holds aggressive pricing, and offers clear EV range options. It gives buyers and fleets a simple path from petrol to hybrid to electric without changing brands. That is the result that matters.