Opel will soon offer the new Corsa with 48-volt hybrid technology for the first time. The system features a lithium-ion battery that automatically recharges under certain driving conditions and new 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engines with 100 and 136 hp that are specially developed for hybrid use. The engines are mated to a new electrified six-speed dual-clutch transmission and a 28 hp electric motor.
Opel Corsa with 48V
Efficient, fun to drive and easy to use, 48V hybrid technology is perfect for the new Opel Corsa. Compared to the non-electrified Corsa 1.2 with eight-speed automatic transmission, the new 74 kW/100 hp Corsa Hybrid with 48 V technology will save almost 1.0 l/100 km of fuel (around 15%) and reduce CO2 emissions.
In everyday driving, both in the city and on the highway, the Opel Corsa Hybrid’s gasoline engine and electric motor work together or individually to optimize energy consumption and efficiency. This system offers advantages especially in urban transport.
Opel Corsa with 48V
The electric motor allows the Opel Corsa to run fully electric for up to one kilometer with low torque (e.g. when maneuvering or below 30 km/h in city traffic) and assists the petrol engine when accelerating, for example when starting from a standstill. . When decelerating, the petrol engine stops and the electric motor acts as a generator to recharge the hybrid system’s 48V battery. The battery also stores energy recovered through the regenerative braking system.
The new Opel Corsa with 48V hybrid system is suitable for customers who mainly drive in cities and suburbs. State-of-the-art technology is accessible and easy to use; It will also appeal to customers who want to experience the joy of electric driving for the first time without recharging from the grid.
Opel Corsa with 48V
And with 48V hybrid propulsion, the new Opel Corsa offers a wide range of propulsion systems, from purely electric combustion engines to hybrid and high-efficiency engines, that are unrivaled in the small car segment. The technology gives new impetus to Opel’s ongoing electrification offensive, which will see Blitz offer at least one electric model in every car lineup by the end of 2024.
