• New Corsa now accessible with 48V hybrid powertrain
• New Corsa Hybrid encompasses a new 1.2-litre petrol engine accessible in two states of tune (100hp and 136hp) with a six-speed twin clutch automated transmission and a 28hp electrical motor
• Hybrid powertrain leads to roughly 20 per cent decrease gas consumption in addition to decrease CO₂ emissions in comparison with petrol Corsa
• Available in Design (100hp), GS (100hp and 136hp) and Ultimate (136hp) specs
• Orders are open now, with costs ranging from £22,890

Vauxhall has opened orders for the New Corsa Hybrid, that includes 48-volt hybrid know-how for improved effectivity and decrease emissions in comparison with equal petrol fashions. Prices begin from £22,890 with first deliveries commencing from March.

The new hybrid powertrain encompasses a lithium-ion battery with a useable capability of 432Wh, which is recharged mechanically below sure driving situations. This is mixed with a brand new technology of 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine specifically developed for hybridisation. It is accessible in two states of tune, with peak energy of 100hp or 136hp produced at 5,500rpm and most torque of 205Nm or 230Nm accessible at 1,750rpm.

The engine is coupled to a brand new electrified six-speed twin clutch automated transmission that has additionally been designed particularly 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. The transmission casing homes the electrical motor, the DC inverter and the ECU (Engine Control Unit), optimising the dimensions and weight of the drivetrain and making certain that wonderful driving efficiency is delivered. The battery is put in below the entrance left seat to make sure no compromise on boot area.

Efficient, enjoyable to drive and user-friendly, 48V hybrid know-how is good for the New Corsa. Compared with the same non-electrified Corsa 1.2 (100hp) with an eight-speed automated transmission, the brand new 100hp Corsa Hybrid affords a discount in gas consumption of roughly 20 per cent (60.1-62.8 mpg, WLTP mixed) and decrease CO₂ emissions (102-106g/km CO2, WLTP).

Seamless: Petrol engine and electrical motor function collectively or individually

In on a regular basis driving, on a mix of metropolis and nation roads, the Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid’s petrol engine and electrical motor function collectively or individually to optimise vitality consumption and efficiency. The system affords benefits above all in metropolis visitors.

The electrical motor permits the New Corsa Hybrid to be pushed quick distances on electrical energy alone below low torque necessities (e.g. when manoeuvring or below 18mph in metropolis visitors). It additionally assists the petrol engine below acceleration, comparable to when launching from a standstill. This contributes to a 0-62mph time of 10.7 seconds for the 100PS powertrain and eight.6 seconds for the 136PS powertrain – each 0.1 seconds faster 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 recuperated by the regenerative braking system.

The new petrol engines have been optimised for effectivity and function within the Miller combustion cycle. This thermodynamic cycle is enabled by the variable geometry turbocharger, which boosts efficiency at low rpm, and variable valve timing. A belt-driven starter combines with the e-motor to begin the petrol engine from chilly. The belt-starter additionally restarts the engine shortly and seamlessly whereas driving.

The New Corsa Hybrid widens the powertrain choices accessible to prospects, with the Corsa additionally accessible with a alternative of two totally electrical powertrains in addition to environment friendly petrol engines.

Specification

In line with Vauxhall’s simplified trim line-up, the New Corsa Hybrid is accessible in Design, GS and Ultimate specs.

Design is the entry-point to the New Corsa vary and is extraordinarily nicely outfitted. It options 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome-effect badging, whereas inside it advantages from a brand new 10-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ included as normal. All Design fashions characteristic LED headlights and daytime working lights, excessive beam help and rear parking distance sensors as nicely an array of driver-assistance tech, together with lane departure warning with lane hold help, velocity signal recognition, driver drowsiness alert, cruise management and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

GS fashions add a sporty flavour to the New Corsa’s design. Among the enhancements are a contrasting black roof and A-pillars, high-gloss black B-pillars, a black Griffin emblem and Vizor body on the entrance and 17-inch diamond-cut gloss black alloy wheels. Other additions over Design specification embody LED entrance fog lights and tail-lights, entrance and rear parking sensors and a rear view digicam.

Top-of-the-range Ultimate fashions improve the Corsa even additional, with Vauxhall’s class-leading IntelliLux adaptive LED® Matrix headlights offering enhanced visibility at evening with out dazzling different highway customers. A heated steering wheel, heated seats and keyless entry and begin present further consolation and comfort. More superior driver-assistance options comparable to enhanced automated emergency braking and prolonged visitors signal recognition are additionally included.

New Corsa Hybrid – Pricing

Trim	CO2 emissions (g/km, WLTP)	MPG (WLTP Combined)	OTR MRRP
Corsa Design Hybrid 1.2 100PS e-DCT6	102	62.8	£22,890
Corsa GS Hybrid 1.2 100PS e-DCT6	102	62.8	£25,270
Corsa GS Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6	104	61.4	£26,240
Corsa Ultimate Hybrid 1.2 136PS e-DCT6	106	60.1	£29,020