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 Line Hatchback 5dr Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Auto

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Key Detail

Essential information about this Astra.

8 Speed Automatic
8 forward gears in a Automatic transmission.
1.6l Petrol
The 1598cc engine produces 266lbs of torque.
Electric Yellow
This vehicle is finished in Electric Yellow

Power 180ps

Engine Power in PS (Pferdestrke)
CO2 23 g/km

Carbon dioxide emissions (grams per kilometre) WLTP CO2: N/A g/km
Economy 256.0 mpg

Combined miles per gallon
Max Speed 140 mph

Maximum vehicle speed in MPH (miles per hour).

Available immediately is this Astra 1.6 GS Line Plug In Hybrid finished in the stunning Electric Yellow. Having only got this one available at this price! We strongly urge you to contact us today as this very rare vehicle and the lead times are around 9-12months! With Vauxhall's 3 Year Warranty as well as being able collect it this month, you will also benefit from £3250 FDA! We strongly urge you to give us a call today as we doubt it will be with us for long!

Features

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Interior Air Conditioning
Drivers Assistance Parking Camera
Drivers Assistance Parking Sensors
Audio and Communications Sat Nav
Interior Rain Sensitive Wipers
Interior Adaptive Cruise Control
Safety and Security Keyless Central Locking
Interior Heated Front Seats
Drivers Assistance Tyre Pressure Monitoring

Interior

60-40 Split-Folding Rear Seat Back
AGR Drivers Seat
Alloy Sport Pedals
Ambient Lighting - Customisable with Eight Different Colours
Black Facia with Isabella Trim Inserts
Black Headliner
Centre Rear Armrest with Load-Through Facility
Chrome Effect Interior Door Handles
Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control
Frameless Anti-Dazzle Rear View Mirror
Front Centre Armrest with Cup Holder
Front Passengers Seat - Four-Way Adjustable
Heated Front Seats
Instrument Panel Bar - Liquid Palladium
Jet Black Greta Side Bolsters and Surrounds
Mistral Black Trim Inserts on Front Doors
Pre-Conditioning of Vehicle Temperature
Rain Sensitive Windscreen Wipers
Reach and Rake Adjustable Steering Wheel
Rear Reading Lights
Shift Paddles
Steering Wheel - Audio - Phone - Cruise Control
Steering Wheel - Flat Bottom - Heated - Perforated Leather-Covered
Vanity Mirrors - Illuminated
Safety and Security

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
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
Dark Tinted Rear Windows
Electrically Operated Front and Rear Windows with Safety Autoreverse and One-Touch Up-Down Facility
Locking Wheel Nuts
Soundproofed Insulated Windscreen
Twin Electrically Adjustable - Foldable and Heated Door Mirrors with Puddle Light
Two-Tone Roof - Black
Drivers Assistance

Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Speed Adaptation
Drive Mode Selector
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
Speed Sign Recognition
TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Illumination

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

Aerial - Shark Fin
Pure Panel Digital Display
Pure Panel Pro Navigation
Speakers - x6
Vauxhall Connect
Performance

3.7kW On-Board Charger
PAS - Power Assisted Steering
Type 2 Charging Cable Plus Cable Bag

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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 / ~

Kerb Weight~
Performance

Engine Power ps / bhp180 ps / 178.0 bhp

Engine CC1598

0-62 mph7.7 secs

Top Speed140 mph

Torque lbs / nm266 lbs / 361 nm