New Hybrid Powertrain Available for Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall has opened orders for the New Corsa Hybrid, featuring 48-volt hybrid technology for improved efficiency and lower emissions compared to equivalent petrol models. Prices start from £22,890 with first deliveries commencing from March.

Powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine specially developed for hybridisation and available in two states of tune producing either 99bhp or 134bhp.

The new hybrid powertrain features a lithium-ion battery with a useable capacity of 432Wh, which is recharged automatically.

The engine is coupled to a new electrified 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission that has also been designed specifically for hybrid applications. The battery is installed under the front left seat to ensure no compromise on boot space.

Compared to the similar non-electrified Corsa 1.2 (99bhp) with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the new 99bhp Corsa Hybrid offers a reduction in fuel consumption of approximately 20 percent with best overall economy rated at 62.8mpg and emissions of 102g/km.

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

Design is the entry-point to the New Corsa range and is extremely well equipped. It features 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome-effect badging, while inside it benefits from a new 10-inch touchscreen, with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ included as standard.

All Design models feature LED headlights and daytime running lights, high beam assist and rear parking distance sensors as well an array of driver-assistance tech, including lane departure warning with lane keep assist, speed sign recognition, driver drowsiness alert, cruise control and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

All Design models feature LED headlights and daytime running lights, high beam assist and rear parking distance sensors as well an array of driver-assistance tech, including lane departure warning with lane keep assist, speed sign recognition, driver drowsiness alert, cruise control and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

The electric motor allows the new Corsa Hybrid to be driven short distances on electric power alone under low torque requirements such as when manoeuvring or under 18mph in city traffic.

It also assists the petrol engine under acceleration, and the hybrid has a 0 to 62mph time of 10.7 seconds for the 99bhp powertrain and 8.6 seconds for the 134bhp set up – both 0.1 seconds quicker than the equivalent petrol models.

The Corsa Hybrid is available in Design, GS and Ultimate specifications with the GS models priced from £25,270 and Ultimate versions from £29,020.

Prices correct as of 11/01/2024 and are subject to change.