The Corsa has been the starter car for many a learner driver in Ireland, usually in the form of a small, easy to manuever manual, with a 1.2 litre engine that set the learning curve for Irish drivers everywhere.

The Corsa has continued to mature over the years and now the supermini combines the efficiency of a hybrid powertrain with the practicality of a compact car. While the elctric Corsa is a fantastic drive, does the hybrid powertrain affect the dynamics?

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