03/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/04/2024 07:16
04 Mar 2024
Electrified, Efficient, Lower CO2 Emissions:
Opel Corsa and Opel Grandland with 48-volt Hybrid Technology
Rüsselsheim. Opel is now offering hybrids with 48-volt technology for the first time. Both the small car bestseller Opel Corsa and the top-of-the-line Opel Grandland SUV are now available with this technology. The new drive alternative is perfect for customers who primarily travel in towns and sub-urban areas. In addition, the advanced technology is easy to use and will also appeal to drivers who want to enjoy electric driving pleasure for the first time without having to recharge electricity externally.
The system features a lithium-ion battery that is recharged automatically under certain driving conditions and new turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engines with 100 kW/136 hp for Corsa and Grandland and 74 kW/100 hp as an additional option for the Corsa that have been developed especially for the hybrid application. The engines are coupled to a new electrified six-speed dual clutch transmission and a 21 kW/28 hp electric motor.
This enables hybrid drivers to enjoy particularly efficient and user-friendly electrified mobility combined with plenty of driving pleasure. For example, compared to the similarly motorised non-electrified Corsa 1.2 with eight-speed automatic transmission (fuel consumption according to WLTP1: 5.5-5.4 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 124-121 g/km; each combined) drivers of the new Corsa Hybrid with 74 kW/100 hp (fuel consumption according to WLTP1: 4.8-4.5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 108-101 g/km; each combined ) can save around one litre of fuel per 100 kilometres (around 18 percent) and thus also reduce CO2 emissions.
48-volt hybrid technology: Electrified, efficient, simple and space-saving
The compact 48-volt hybrid technology consists of the following components:
Seamless transition: Petrol engine and electric motor operate in perfect coordination
In everyday driving in the city and on country roads, the petrol engine and electric motors of the Opel Corsa Hybrid and Opel Grandland Hybrid work together or separately depending on requirements - always in optimal harmony between energy consumption and performance. The technology really shines in city traffic.
To ensure that the catalytic converter and brake assistant function optimally from the first tap on the accelerator pedal, the petrol engine is always used when starting the Corsa Hybrid and Grandland Hybrid. The electric drive supports the petrol engine when accelerating and starting from a standstill. The electric motor contributes torque, especially at low engine speeds, which benefits driving dynamics and CO2 savings.
At low speeds, the electric motor also enables fully electric travel for up to one kilometre or up to 50 percent of the time used in the city - for example when manoeuvring. The vehicle automatically switches to electric drive when the battery charge, outside temperature and catalytic converter temperature are appropriate. If the Corsa Hybrid and Grandland Hybrid decelerate (at speeds of up to 140 km/h), the petrol engine switches off and the electric motor acts as a generator to recharge the 48-volt battery of the hybrid system. At the same time, when the accelerator pedal is released, the hybrid can "sail" with the support of the electric motor.
Grandland Hybrid and Corsa Hybrid drivers can choose between the three driving modes Eco (for particularly efficient operation), Normal and Sport. In Sport mode, the petrol engine is always running to ensure the required performance at all times.
At a glance: Driver information display with hybrid-specific information
Grandland Hybrid and Corsa Hybrid drivers can easily and conveniently keep an eye on the most important displays for the current operating mode, energy status and much more thanks to hybrid-specific information.
The numbers on the digital speed display are white when the petrol engine is running. If this switches off and the vehicle is operated purely electrically, the display changes to blue. The additional permanent power display (replacing the rev counter) in the driver information display is divided into:
When the driver brings up the energy flow display, a schematic representation of the vehicle appears in the driver information display showing the flow of energy between the battery, petrol engine and wheels as well as the charging status of the battery. The current operating status - 100 percent electric driving, energy recuperation or the power coming from the combustion engine - is displayed in different colours.
When the Grandland Hybrid and Corsa Hybrid are switched off, the trip summary display provides additional data such as the distance travelled, the duration of the journey, the average consumption, the remaining range and the percentage of the route driven purely electrically.
Opel Corsa Hybrid and Grandland Hybrid: The advantages at a glance
[1] Values determined using the more realistic WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) test method which replaces the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure. Vehicle not yet available. A vehicle's consumption, CO2 emissions and range not only depend on the efficient use of energy by the vehicle but are also influenced by driving style and other non-technical factors. The information on consumption and emissions does not refer to an individual vehicle and is intended solely for purposes of comparison between the various vehicle types.
Contact:
Colin Yong
+49 (0) 6142-6922084
[email protected]
Carina Elsinger
+49 (0) 6142-6927811
[email protected]
Other content