The updated Opel Astra and Astra Sports Tourer PHEV are more powerful and have a larger battery at the same price

Opel has updated the engine range for the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer models. The plug-in hybrid is now slightly more powerful - it now develops up to 144 kW (196 hp). But the most interesting thing is that this has not affected the price.

The system consists of a 1.6-liter petrol turbo engine with an output of 110 kW (150 hp) and an electric motor, which now has an output of 92 kW (125 hp) instead of the previous 81 kW. The maximum torque is 360 Nm.

Also new is the electrified seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, specially designed for the increased power of the plug-in hybrid. It has replaced the previous six-speed.

A key technical update concerns the battery: instead of 12.4 kWh, the Astra now has a capacity of 17.2 kWh. This increases the electric-only range of the models by 26 kilometers - up to 83 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. At the same time, fuel consumption has decreased. Opel specifies a combined energy consumption of 12.7-13.1 kWh and fuel consumption of 2.2-2.4 liters per 100 kilometers (average values in the WLTP cycle).

The characteristics correspond to standard compact cars with hybrid drive: the Astra accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds, the Sports Tourer in 7.7 seconds. The top speed is 225 km/h.

Standard equipment includes an infotainment system with two 10-inch displays, wireless smartphone integration (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto), and keyless engine start. The starting price of the Astra Plug-in Hybrid in Germany is €38,460, while the Sports Tourer is €39,960.

Source: Opel