Opel Astra Hybrid 136 hp: with 48 volt micro-hybrid

Within the Stellantis group, it was undoubtedly Peugeot that launched a smooth electric wave through the 48 V system that will spread throughout the entire range of the French manufacturer. Citroën did the same once, especially on the C5 Aircross Hybrid 136 that we tested in September 2023. Opel’s turn to comply. The first model to adopt this technology MHEV en 48 V therefore it isOpel Astra – and station wagon Opel Astra Sports Tourer – to reduce CO2 emissions, it is good for taxes, and consumption, it is good for the customer. In this way, Opel Astra offers three electric variants with MHEV (minimum hybrid), PHEV (plug-in hybrid) and BEV (100% electric versions). Of course, only the petrol engines – the “popular” 1.2 Puretech ex-PSA – have been preserved.

Also read our detailed Opel Astra Electric review

A small hybrid with 48 volts

In fact, the Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer MHEV use a three-cylinder turbo 1.2 in its 100 kW/136 hp variant (this is not Puretech, editor’s note) linked to a dual-clutch robotic gearbox with 6 and 21 kW gears. /28 hp electric motor. The latter’s mission is to assist the petrol engine during the acceleration phase as well as during start-up by providing additional torque at low speeds. At times, the car can even move using the power of the electric motor alone, but at a reduced speed and for a maximum of 1 km. Opel announces the possibility of carrying out up to 50% of city trips using only ion power.

Also read our Opel Astra Sports Tourer 1.2 Turbo 130 review

Three driving modes are offered on this MHEV version: Eco, Normal and Sport. In terms of performance, the blitz manufacturer announces a top speed of 210 km / h and 0 to 100 km / h in 9 seconds. On a practical level, a small battery is placed under the driver’s seat and an electric motor in the transmission housing. This small variation therefore has no effect on the load space.

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