1996 Chevy Corsica Review
1996 Chevy Corsica Review
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Long-life coolant is standard. Last year for Corsica.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1996 Chevrolet Corsica 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$171/mo for Corsica Base
Corsica Base
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Vehicle overview
One of Chevrolet's most popular models in years past, the Corsica, is just about the most boring car on the American road. The base engine drags the Corsica to 60 mph marginally quicker than a Ford Aspire. The interior seats four somewhat comfortably, five in a pinch. No passenger-side airbag is available, but ABS is standard. The sheetmetal is about as dull as it gets, and even badging on this sedan is so subdued that other drivers may have a difficult time figuring out what the heck it is.
The new Cavalier, which costs less than this outdated snoozebox, is a far better choice. The Corsica really has little reason for being, aside from providing cheap wheels to rental car fleets. We suggest you steer clear of the Corsica and try just about any other sedan on the market.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1996 Chevrolet Corsica.
5 star(29%)
4 star(51%)
3 star(14%)
2 star(6%)
1 star(0%)
35 reviews
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3 out of 5 stars
Typical GM: Solid, but under-rated.
Olive, 01/27/2010
1996 Chevrolet Corsica 4dr Sedan
Had this Corsi for 16 years now, and not once has it been to the shop for anything more than an alternator. It's a typical Chevy of the mid-eighties/nineties: an inexpensive vehicle for the masses with pretty solid build construction, marred by poor quality control. But considering how much more I would have paid for an equivalent Honda or Toyota, this was a good value. I spend … pennies on repair, not hundreds. I agree with others that the paint is awful, but in my case, the clearcoat is what's messed up. It has swirls and water spots even when dry. Cheap ABS plastic knobs keep breaking and falling off. The interior fabric is also chintzy, but isn't that why they make seat covers...
3.88 out of 5 stars
Good car
bamaminchew, 03/04/2012
1996 Chevrolet Corsica 4dr Sedan
I bought my 96 Corsica last year for $450 cash. The car looks like absolute crap, but it runs great. It has 159000 miles on it and still purrs. I feel that I have already gotten my money back out of this car. The interior headlight and wiper controls on those older Chevys are not designed very well so I have had to rig them up so they will work. No complaining from me though, this car … gets me from point a to point b reliably.
4 out of 5 stars
My first
terri31, 06/20/2015
1996 Chevrolet Corsica 4dr Sedan
I love my car very much. Every since I bought it I have been confident in my choice. The car is great I hope to have it a long time.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Bad Boy Chevy
wolfman12, 05/11/2002
1996 Chevrolet Corsica 4dr Sedan
I have driven this car in all types of
weather. Snow to Rain. Love how it
handles. Has great acceration. Nothing
wrong with this car except the paint
chips. That is it though.
1996 Corsica Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 24 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $171/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger2 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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