04/09/2026
FLASHBACK FRIDAY 🚗
Before the Corsa, there was the Nova.
Launched in the 1980s, the Vauxhall Nova became one of those cars that seemed to be everywhere. Compact, simple and affordable, it helped shape small-car motoring for a whole generation.
As the years moved on, the Nova made way for the Corsa, carrying that same small-hatchback formula into a new era with more comfort, more technology and a completely different look.
From the boxy charm of the Nova to today’s modern Corsa, it’s quite a transformation.
And with Vauxhall now part of the Haynes story, there’s plenty of heritage for us to look back on.
Which do you prefer: Nova or Corsa?