To put some perspective on that pricing, you don’t even need to leave an Opel forecourt. A mid-level mild-hybrid Corsa costs €30,295, while the Astra sits in the €35,000 price bracket.

The Vauxhall Corsa is arguably one of the most recognisable cars in Britain, thanks to its consistent positioning at the top of the sales charts. But for its next generation, the Vauxhall Corsa ...