The Vauxhall Astra has gained a brand new 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for a 19% discount in gasoline consumption and decrease CO2 emissions. 

Available in each the hatchback and property variants, it is the primary such powertrain to be provided within the in style household automobile. It combines a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with a 0.89kWh battery and an electrical motor, producing a complete of 151bhp and 169lb ft.

That energy is shipped to the entrance wheels by way of a six-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox that was developed particularly for this powertrain. 

The Miller-cycle engine makes use of a variable-geometry turbocharger, which permits the driving force to entry its efficiency at decrease bands of the rev vary.

Vauxhall claims gasoline consumption has been improved by 19% over the pure-ICE Astra, with WLTP economic system of as much as 60.1mpg. CO2 emissions in the meantime are as little as 112g/km, matching the Volkswagen Golf eTSI.

As properly as bettering economic system, the brand new powertrain will increase efficiency, significantly round city or when manoeuvring. 

The 0-62mph time has been slashed by 0.7sec for the hatchback, which completes the dash in 9.0sec. The property takes 0.3sec longer.

The Astra is the third mannequin in Vauxhall’s vary to make use of this powertrain, after the Corsa and Grandland. It’s additionally utilized by different fashions underneath the Stellantis umbrella, together with the Peugeot 3008 and Jeep Avenger.