The 2022 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Turbo Auto in Elite Edition trim is a reminder of just how far the supermini class has come. Once considered little more than utilitarian runabouts, cars like this are now packed with technology, refinement and just enough polish to make them a viable downsizing option for drivers used to something larger. Slip behind the wheel and it?s clear Vauxhall has aimed for a broader audience: the driving position is low and comfortable, visibility is good, and the cabin feels contemporary with its slick digital dials and neatly integrated infotainment. Under the bonnet sits the familiar 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing a respectable blend of efficiency and pep. Paired with the automatic gearbox, it?s a setup that suits urban driving particularly well, smooth, unfussy, and able to deliver a little punch when gaps appear in traffic. Out on the open road the Corsa feels composed if not especially exciting, the suspension tuned more for comfort than outright dynamism, but it?s all the better for it when you hit the inevitable potholes and speed bumps. Being the Elite Edition, this Corsa doesn?t feel bare-bones. Equipment levels are generous: heated seats, a decent infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, plus a sprinkling of chrome and smart alloy wheels to lift the appearance. It?s not flashy, but there?s a maturity about the car that suggests Vauxhall has deliberately aimed at those who want grown-up sensibility in a compact package. Practical, well-equipped, and reassuringly easy to live with, it?s the kind of supermini that quietly makes a lot of sense.