- Astra and Astra Sports Tourer now out there with 48V hybrid powertrain
- New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid function a brand new 1.2-litre petrol engine producing 136hp with a six-speed twin clutch computerized transmission and a 28hp electrical motor
- Hybrid powertrain leads to as much as 19% decrease gasoline consumption in addition to decrease CO2 emissions in comparison with petrol variations of Astra and Astra Sports Tourer
- Available in Design, GS and Ultimate specs
- Orders are open now, with costs ranging from £30,025
Vauxhall has opened orders for the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid, that includes 48-volt hybrid expertise for improved effectivity and decrease emissions in comparison with equal petrol fashions. Prices begin from £30,025 with first deliveries commencing from July.
The new hybrid powertrain, additionally out there on New Corsa and Grandland, includes a lithium-ion battery with a capability of 0.89kWh which is routinely recharged underneath sure driving situations. This is mixed with a brand new era of 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine particularly developed for hybridisation. It produces 136hp at 5,500rpm and most torque of 230Nm at 1,750rpm.
The engine is paired to a brand new electrified six-speed twin clutch computerized transmission that has been designed for hybrid purposes. A everlasting magnet synchronous electrical motor is built-in into the gearbox and produces peak energy of 21kW (28hp) and most torque of 55Nm.
Enhanced effectivity and improved efficiency
Efficient and enjoyable to drive, 48V hybrid expertise is good for the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer. Compared with the same non-electrified Astra 1.2 (130PS) with an eight-speed computerized transmission, the brand new Astra Hybrid provides a discount in gasoline consumption of as much as 19% (56.5-60.1 mpg, WLTP mixed) and considerably decrease CO2 emissions of 106-112g/km CO2 (WLTP).
In on a regular basis driving, the Vauxhall Astra Hybrid and Astra Sport Tourer Hybrid’s petrol engine and electrical motor function collectively or individually to optimise vitality consumption and efficiency.
The electrical motor permits the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid to be pushed quick distances on electrical energy alone underneath low torque necessities (e.g. when manoeuvring or underneath 18mph in metropolis site visitors). It additionally helps the petrol engine underneath acceleration, for instance when launching from a standstill. This contributes to a 0-62mph time of 9 seconds for the Astra Hybrid and 9.3 seconds for the Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid – 0.7 and 0.6 seconds quicker respectively than the equal petrol fashions.
During deceleration, the petrol engine stops and the e-motor acts as a generator to recharge the hybrid system’s 48V battery. The battery additionally shops the vitality retrieved by the regenerative braking system.
The new petrol engine has been enhanced for effectivity and operates within the Miller combustion cycle. This thermodynamic cycle is enabled by the variable geometry turbocharger, which improves efficiency at low rpm, and variable valve timing. A belt-driven starter combines with the e-motor to start out the petrol engine from chilly. The belt-starter additionally restarts the engine rapidly and effortlessly whereas driving.
The arrival of the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid widens the powertrain choices out there to clients, with each fashions already out there with absolutely electrical, petrol, Plug-in Hybrid and sporty GSe powertrains.
Specification
In line with Vauxhall’s simplified trim line-up, each the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid can be found in Design, GS and Ultimate specs.
Design is the entry-point to the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid vary, and is extraordinarily nicely outfitted. It options 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome-effect badging, whereas inside it advantages from a 10-inch touchscreen with wi-fi Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. All Design fashions function full LED lighting, excessive beam help, entrance and rear parking distance sensors as nicely an array of driver-assistance tech, together with lane departure warning with lane maintain help, velocity signal recognition, driver drowsiness alert, adaptive cruise management and computerized emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
GS provides various design enhancements that make the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid even higher to take a look at, together with a contrasting black roof, a black Griffin emblem and Vizor body on the entrance and 17-inch black alloy wheels. Other additions over Design specification embody an Intelli-Vision 360° panoramic parking digital camera, heated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and begin and the Pure Panel Pro digital show, which options an edge-to-edge glass end for the touchscreen and digital instrument cluster.
Top-of-the-range Ultimate trim enhances the Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid even additional, with Vauxhall’s class-leading adaptive IntelliLux LED® pixel headlights offering distinctive visibility at evening, whereas Alcantara seat trim and a panoramic sunroof improve the sense of favor. Intelli-Drive 2.0 can be out there and options Vauxhall’s most superior and intuitive driver help applied sciences, together with Semi-Automated Lane Change Assist and Advanced Intelligent Speed Adaptation.
Astra Hybrid and Astra Sports Tourer Hybrid – Pricing
|
Trim |
CO2 emissions (g/km, WLTP) |
MPG (WLTP Combined) |
BiK charges (23/24) |
P11D costs |
OTR MRRP |
|
Astra Design Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6 |
106 |
60.1 |
26% |
£29,795 |
£30,025 |
|
Astra GS Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6 |
109 |
58.9 |
26% |
£32,090 |
£32,320 |
|
Astra Ultimate Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6 |
112 |
56.5 |
27% |
£35,205 |
£35,460 |
|
Astra Sports Tourer Design Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6 |
108 |
58.9 |
26% |
£31,995 |
£32,225 |
|
Astra Sports Tourer GS Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6 |
111 |
57.6 |
27% |
£34,290 |
£34,545 |
|
Astra Sports Tourer Ultimate Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6 |
114 |
55.4 |
27% |
£37,605 |
£37,860 |