Segment: Small
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Due to the high demand for sedans in the South American market, in 2002, Chevrolet introduced a three-box bodywork version for the already known Corsa in Brazil.
While the Corsa was mainly developed for the European market, the South American customers also got their hand on it, albeit it was badged as a Chevrolet instead of an Opel or Vauxhall. The car was well-received, but from the customers' points of view, it lacked a very important element: a proper trunk. But GM had a solution for that, so, in 2002, it came with the Chevrolet Classic: a three-box Corsa.
From the front, it was the same mundane Corsa, with its headlights that combined in a triangular shape with curved lines and sharp angles. The most significant difference was in its profile. While the vehicle was similar to the five-door Corsa up to the D-pillar, including a third side window behind the rear doors, the back was completely different. The rear windscreen was raked-forward, not vertical like on the rest of the Corsa range. Moreover, a regular trunk replaced the hatchback-style rear end. That led to the introduction of a new set of corner-mounted taillights, extended from the quarter-panels to the trunk's lid.
Inside, the dashboard and the front seats were exactly the same as on the rest of the Corsa's lineup. Depending on the trim level, it sported cranked or power windows. Strangely though, the door mirrors were manual, even on the better-optioned versions. At the back, the split-folding bench was replaced by a fixed one, so the passengers couldn't feel like they shared the same area with the luggage.
Under the hood, Chevrolet used a few inline-four engines paired as standard with a five-speed manual. For selected versions, though, it added a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (99 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 72.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 99 HP @ 6000 RPM 98 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 129 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R 14 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.3 in (1608 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.8/55.4 in (1,417/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.2 in (2443 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.3 cuFT (433 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2299 lbs (1043 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3314 lbs (1503 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 5200 RPM 102 HP @ 5200 RPM 101 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 165 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R 14 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.3 in (1608 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.8/55.4 in (1,417/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.2 in (2443 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.3 cuFT (433 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L Flexpower 5MT FWD (79 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
Power: | 58.1 KW @ 6400 RPM 79 HP @ 6400 RPM 78 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 68 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 92 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R 14 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.3 in (1608 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.8/55.4 in (1,417/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.2 in (2443 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.3 cuFT (433 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2348 lbs (1065 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L Flexpower 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 77.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 105 HP @ 6000 RPM 104 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 132 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R 14 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.3 in (1608 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.8/55.4 in (1,417/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.2 in (2443 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.3 cuFT (433 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2299 lbs (1043 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3314 lbs (1503 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L Flexpower 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 80.2 KW @ 5400 RPM 109 HP @ 5400 RPM 108 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 178 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Ethanol |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R 14 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.3 in (1608 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.8/55.4 in (1,417/1,407 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.2 in (2443 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.3 cuFT (433 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2463 lbs (1117 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |