
For decades, Vauxhall has built some of Britain's most memorable performance cars. From the Nova GSi to the Corsa VXR, enthusiasts have always had a hot hatch bearing the Griffin badge to aspire to. Now, Vauxhall is entering a bold new chapter, bringing that performance heritage into the electric age with two exciting new additions to its line-up: the Vauxhall Corsa GSE and Vauxhall Mokka GSE.
The Corsa has been a staple of British roads since its launch in 1993, but it's the performance variants that have earned the model its cult following. The original Corsa GSi became a true pocket rocket, while later generations introduced drivers to the exhilarating Corsa VXR, combining practicality with genuine hot hatch performance.
After the end of the Corsa VXR era, many wondered if Vauxhall would ever create another performance-focused Corsa. The answer has arrived in the form of the new Vauxhall Corsa GSE.
Developed with lessons learned from Vauxhall's electric rally programme, the Corsa GSE combines the everyday usability that has made the Corsa Britain's best-selling small car with the sort of performance that would make previous hot hatch generations proud.
The new Corsa GSE proves that going electric doesn't mean sacrificing excitement.
With 281hp (207kW) and 345Nm of torque, the Corsa GSE launches from 0- 62 mph in just 5.5 seconds, making it quicker than many traditional hot hatches.
Performance isn't just about straight-line speed, though. The Corsa GSE features:
Together, these upgrades deliver the agile handling and driver engagement that hot hatch fans expect.
It's a car designed to make every journey enjoyable, whether you're navigating city streets, tackling your favourite B road or simply enjoying the instant response that electric power provides.
If the Corsa GSE is the spiritual successor to Vauxhall's iconic hot hatches, then the Mokka GSE brings those same performance credentials to the SUV market.
Inspired by the Mokka GSE Rally car and Vauxhall's return to electric motorsport, the Mokka GSE transforms the already popular Mokka into the fastest production electric Vauxhall ever built.
The numbers are impressive:
Yet the Mokka GSE isn't simply about power. Vauxhall's engineers have equipped it with:
The result is a compact SUV that feels genuinely engaging behind the wheel while retaining the practicality and elevated driving position that so many motorists love.
GSE stands for Grand Sport Electric, but it's about much more than performance figures.
The GSE models represent Vauxhall's commitment to combining electric mobility with genuine driving enjoyment. Rather than simply adding more power, both cars have been developed with chassis upgrades, motorsport-inspired engineering and distinctive styling that reflects their performance credentials.
This marks the evolution of a tradition that stretches back through the Nova GTE, Nova GSi, Corsa GSi and Corsa VXR. Today's performance drivers want efficiency and electrification, but they still want excitement. The GSE range aims to deliver both.
The arrival of the Corsa GSE and Mokka GSE signals an exciting future for Vauxhall performance models. Both vehicles demonstrate that electric power can enhance the driving experience rather than diminish it, delivering immediate torque, impressive acceleration and engaging handling.
Whether you're drawn to the classic hot hatch appeal of the Corsa GSE or the rally-inspired performance SUV character of the Mokka GSE, one thing is clear: the spirit of Vauxhall performance is alive and well.
Experience the latest chapter in Vauxhall's hot hatch heritage and see how electric performance is redefining what a Corsa can be.
Explore the Vauxhall Corsa GSE today.
Combining SUV practicality with motorsport-inspired engineering, the Mokka GSE delivers performance with everyday usability.
Explore the Vauxhall Mokka GSE today.