Opel was founded in Rüsselsheim in 1862 and became one of Germany’s largest carmakers. General Motors owned the brand from 1929 until PSA Group bought it in 2017, shortly before PSA’s own merger with Fiat Chrysler formed Stellantis. In the UK, the same cars are sold under the Vauxhall badge.
The Corsa is Opel’s best-selling model, competing in Europe’s crowded supermini segment. Within Stellantis, Opel shares platforms with Citroën, Peugeot and Fiat.