2023 VAUXHALL CORSA GS

Right, lets be honest - despite what every car advert screams at you like its trying to sell protein powder, you do not need an SUV. Youre not crossing the Sahara, youre going to Tesco.

There was a time - brace yourself, younger people - when we all drove hatchbacks. Normal cars. Sensible cars. And the Vauxhall Corsa was basically running the show. Alright, fine, maybe it was lurking behind the Ford Fiesta like a slightly less popular cousin, but still strong presence.

Now this is the 6th-generation Corsa, which basically means theyve had years - years - to fix everything they got wrong before, and theyve finally gone, yeah, thatll do. And to be fair, it actually looks great. Proper smart. Finished in Contrast Grey, which sounds like a Dulux colour but genuinely works.

Its small enough that you wont have a breakdown trying to park it outside your house, but big enough inside that you can actually go somewhere in it without hating your life. Road trip? Fine. Weekly shop? Fine. Escaping your problems? Also fine.

Its set up for comfort, not pretending to be a race car - which, frankly, is refreshing. Itll glide over potholes instead of firing them directly into your spine. Unlike the Fiesta, which always feels like its got something to prove.

This ones also got the full black pack - gloss black roof, mirrors, alloys, the lot - so it looks like its made an effort. The wheels have just been refurbished, and its got brand new tyres, so theyre basically fresh out the box.

Mileage? Just over 20,000. One owner. One. Thats rare. Its come through Motability too, which basically means its been looked after better than most people look after themselves. Full service history, all done properly.

Spec-wise, its got everything you actually need - air con, cruise control, automatic lights, touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can use sat nav, Waze, send messages (responsibly, obviously), plus rear sensors so you dont embarrass yourself in a car park.
And then, just to remove any lingering anxiety, it comes with a fresh MOT, a service, and a 12-month warranty. All included. No funny business.
So yeahyou dont need an SUV. You need something like this. Sensible, well-specced, and doesnt make you look like youve given up.

Features:

Banda Fabric with Mistral Fabric Side Bolsters - Marvel Black with Signal Red and Dark Titanium Stitching, Contrast Grey