What is a Hybrid Car?

Hybrid cars (HEV) are often referred as self-charging hybrid cars. They combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and battery to power the car. A Hybrid electric vehicle can't be plugged in to charge. Instead, the battery charges in decelerating, stopping or coasting phases.

How do Hybrid cars work?

It's simple really. Along with a petrol or diesel engine, hybrid cars (HEV) have an electric motor powered by a small but effective battery. The electric motor in a hybrid electric vehicle assists the engine for improved fuel efficiency.

What's it like to drive a Hybrid car?

A hybrid drives like a traditional combustion engine car but with a few bonuses. It’s a lot quieter for a start and you systematically benefit from the convenience of clutch-less drive with either an automatic or dual-clutch auto transmission.

What does Hybrid mean?

A hybrid electric vehicle combines two different types of power: electricity and petrol. Hybrid cars regenerate energy through the braking system to power the battery. The engine and battery tend to help each other out. They can work together or separately.

What are E-Hybrid cars?

E-Hybrid cars are plug-in hybrid vehicles. We don't use this terminology in our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles.

What is a Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)?

PHEV is the abbreviation for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This type of hybrid electric car runs on electricity as well as petrol or diesel. A Plug-In Hybrid is perfect for those who want to travel further in electric mode. It’s got a bigger battery than a Hybrid and can give you a 30-mile plus electric range. When that electric range is depleted, the car automatically switches to Hybrid mode. The battery can be recharged from an external outlet, which enables them to run solely on electric power for longer.

What is the meaning of PHEV?

PHEV is the abbreviation for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle. This type of hybrid electric car runs on electricity as well as petrol or diesel. PHEVs have a large battery that can be recharged from an external outlet, which enables them to run solely on electric power for longer.

How does a Plug-In Hybrid work?

A Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) works in a similar way to a standard Hybrid – there is a petrol engine combined with an electric motor and a battery however, in a Plug-in Hybrid, the battery is much larger than in a Hybrid and it is rechargeable from an external outlet. This means the car is able to travel around 30-40 miles (depending on the model) on battery power alone – more than enough for the average daily commute – but it can also call on the petrol engine for longer trips. Like a Hybrid, the battery can be charged whilst driving, but for the full benefit, you will need to plug in. Charging PHEV cars should take less than three hours. Put this all together and you can enjoy miles of low-cost, all-electric driving while still having a petrol engine for those rare long distance trips. Perfect.

What's it like to drive a Plug-In Hybrid car?

Relaxing and rather fun, actually. When running on battery power, PHEVs are very responsive, because unlike combustion engines, electric motors produce maximum torque at any rpm. Acceleration is brisk. We expect most charging to be done at home or at work but If you want to top up on the go, there is a vast and fast-expanding number of stations accessible across the UK. When the battery level is too low to propel the car in electric-only mode, the combustion engine kicks in and works with the battery as a supporting element - just like a regular, self-charging hybrid.

What's the difference between Hybrid vs Plug-In Hybrid car?

The main difference between hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars is that plug-in hybrids have a larger batteries than hybrids and that this battery is rechargeable from an external outlet. This enables plug-in hybrid cars to run on electric power alone for much longer distances than hybrids.

What's the difference between MHEV vs PHEV?

A Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) uses a 48V battery and electric motor to increase the efficiency of its internal combustion engine (ICE). Unlike a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), an MHEV cannot run solely on electric power, although its combustion engine shuts off during braking, coasting and stopping.

What is a Plug-In Hybrid SUV?

A Plug-In Hybrid SUV is a passenger car with increased ground clearance. It uses a hybrid system, which battery is rechargeable from an external source. Our Plug-In Hybrid SUV range includes popular models like Niro PHEV and Sportage PHEV.

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1.6 12.4kWh GS Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto

This Vauxhall Astra available from Drayton Motors Bolton has a 1.6 litre Plug-in Hybrid engine, 8 Speed Automatic Gearbox and finished in the colour Black.

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1.6 Plug-in Hybrid
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24,985 mi
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Key Detail

The 2023 Vauxhall/Opel Astra Plug-in Hybrid is a cornerstone of the brand's modern, "bold and pure" design philosophy, featuring the distinctive Opel Vizor front-end that integrates LED headlights and sensors into a single black panel.

24,985 mi
Current odometer mileage reading.
MW73SVR 2023
This Astra was first registered in September 2023.
8 Speed Automatic
8 forward gears in a Automatic transmission.
1.6l Plug-in Hybrid
The 1598cc engine produces 184lbs of torque.
BLACK
This vehicle is finished in BLACK

Power 180ps

Engine Power in PS (Pferdestrke)
CO2 28 g/km

Carbon dioxide emissions (grams per kilometre) WLTP CO2: N/A g/km
Economy 235.0 mpg

Combined miles per gallon
Max Speed 140 mph

Maximum vehicle speed in MPH (miles per hour).

Features

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Drivers Assistance Parking Camera
Drivers Assistance Parking Sensors
Audio and Communications Sat Nav
Interior Rain Sensitive Wipers
Drivers Assistance Adaptive Cruise Control
Safety and Security Keyless Central Locking
Interior Heated Front Seats
Interior Heated Steering Wheel

Audio and Communications

Pure Panel Digital Display
Pure Panel Pro Navigation
Vauxhall Connect
Drivers Assistance

Adaptive Cruise Control
Drive Mode Selector - Sport
Driver Drowsiness Alert
Extended Traffic Sign Recognition
Forward Collision Alert
Front and Rear Parking Distance Sensors
Intelli-Vision 360 Degree Panoramic Parking Camera
Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist
Speed Sign Recognition
TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Exterior

17in Alloy Wheels - Black
Black Griffin Logo and Vizor Frame
Black Lower Window Mouldings
Black Painted Door Mirrors
Body-Colour Door Handles
Bumpers - Body Coloured Sports Style
Carbon Black Roof and Rear Spoiler
Dark Tinted Rear Windows
Electrically Operated Front and Rear Windows with Safety Autoreverse and One-Touch Up-Down Facility
Locking Wheel Bolts for Alloy Wheels
Soundproofed Insulated Windscreen
Twin Electrically Adjustable - Foldable and Heated Door Mirrors with Puddle Light
Illumination

Automatic Lighting Control
Headlights - High Beam Assist
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Front Fog Lights
LED Headlights
LED Tail Lights

Interior

60-40 Split-Folding Rear Seat Back
Ambient Lighting - Customisable with Eight Different Colours
Black Facia with Isabella Trim Inserts
Black Headliner
Centre Rear Armrest with Load-Through Facility
Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control
Ergonomic Active Sports Style Front Drivers Seat - AGR Approved
Frameless Anti-Dazzle Rear View Mirror - Automatic
Front Centre Armrest with Cup Holder
Front Passengers Seat - Four-Way Adjustable
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Instrument Panel Bar - Liquid Palladium
Mistral Black Trim Inserts on Front Doors
Pedals - Sport - Alloy Effect
Rain Sensitive Windscreen Wipers
Reach and Rake Adjustable Steering Wheel
Rear Reading Lights
Shift Paddles
Steering Wheel - Audio - Phone - Cruise Control
Steering Wheel - Leather Covered - Flat Bottom
Vanity Mirrors - Illuminated
Performance

3.7kW On-Board Charger
PAS - Power Assisted Steering
Safety and Security

ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Deactivation Switch For Front Passengers Front and Side Impact Airbags
Drivers and Front Passengers Airbags
ESP - Electronic Stability Programme
Electric Parking Brake
Front Seat Side-Impact Airbags
Full Length Curtain Airbags
HSA - Hill Start Assist
ISOFIX Child Seat Fixings on Outer Rear Seats with Top-Tether
In-Crash Braking
Keyless Entry and Start
Remote Control Ultrasonic Security Alarm System

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Technical Specification

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Dimensions

Length4,374 mm

Height1,441 mm

Width2,062 mm
Weights & Capacities

Number of Seats5

Gross Vehicle Weight2,150 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity42 litres

Boot Capacity (Seats Up / Down)352 l / 1,268 l

Kerb Weight1,678 kg
Performance

Engine Power ps / bhp180 ps / 178.0 bhp

Engine CC1598

0-62 mph~

Top Speed140 mph

Torque lbs / nm184 lbs / 250 nm

carbon-black - 2021

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Drayton Motors Bolton

Manchester Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester (BL3 2NY)

01204 389999

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Warranty

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Vauxhall’s new vehicle warranty ensures your peace of mind against material or manufacturing defects for three years (unlimited mileage for the first 12 months and subject to a total mileage limit of 60,000 miles from first registration). This applies to all cars and vans except Vivaro and New Movano, the additional warranty for which carries a limit of 100,000 miles from first registration.

It guarantees repairing or replacement of parts and substituting parts for your new vehicle at no charge by a Vauxhall trained technician.

To have a repair carried out on your vehicle, please take your service booklet containing your New Vehicle Warranty and Vauxhall International Service Certificate to a Vauxhall Retailer.

The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or tyres and does not apply to: damage due to accidents, misuse or alteration, damage or corrosion caused by the environment, chemical treatments or aftermarket products, lubricants, fluids, third-party repairs, equipment on vehicles not built or supplied by Vauxhall or an affiliated company or to non-Vauxhall accessories. We recommend that the vehicle is maintained in line with Vauxhall published Service Schedules.

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