# Turbocharged Hatchback Cars The Corsa OPC Will Be Unveiled At the Geneva Motor Show By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corsa-opc References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/opel-corsa-opc-hot-hatch/36000/) & [media.opel](http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2015/opel/02-04-new-corsa-opc.html) The [Opel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept) Corsa OPC is a turbocharged hatchback, set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, that is set to compete with the [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-capri) Fiesta ST and [Renault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo) Clio RS for the attentions of old-school drivers who enjoy manual gearboxes and lively, responsive handling. Equipped with a four-cylinder, turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, the Corsa OPC will be able to zoom from stationery to 100 km/h in only 6.8 seconds. These impressive numbers come courtesy of a peak power figure of 207 horsepower, with 245 Nm of torque available between 1,900 and 5,800 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. The Corsa OPC proves that the market for old-school drivers who enjoy manual gearboxes is still strong. While handling modern automatic cars is as simple as playing a video game, the thrill and control of stick-shift gearboxes continues to hold strong. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Turbocharged Hatchback Cars:** The trend of turbocharged hatchback cars provides an opportunity for car manufacturers to target old-school drivers who enjoy manual gearboxes and lively, responsive handling. - **Competing with Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS:** The trend of competing with Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS in the turbocharged hatchback car market presents an opportunity for car manufacturers to attract and capture the attention of performance-oriented drivers. - **Strong Market for Manual Gearboxes:** The trend of a strong market for manual gearboxes in the era of modern automatic cars offers an opportunity for car manufacturers to cater to the thrill and control-seeking drivers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by investing in the development of turbocharged hatchback cars and targeting old-school drivers who prefer manual gearboxes and responsive handling. - **Performance Car Manufacturing:** The performance car manufacturing industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by competing with established brands like Ford Fiesta ST and Renault Clio RS in the turbocharged hatchback car segment. - **Transmission Technology:** The transmission technology sector can take advantage of the opportunity to innovate by developing advanced manual gearboxes that offer enhanced performance and control for drivers in a modern automotive landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charged Electric Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r5-turbo.md) - [High-Performance Hatchback Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-volkswagen-golf-r-333-limited-edition.md) - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Adventurous Pint-Sized EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-rocks-electric-extreme-concept.md) - [Rally-Ready Subcompact Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance.md) - [Ultra-Fast Manual Transmission Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venom-f5m.md) - [Sporty Four-Cylinder Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-integra.md) - [Reimagined Compact EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ev.md) - [Electric Five-Door Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fivedoor-cars.md)