Opel Grandland X Hybrid4: 300 hp and four-wheel drive - Preview
Opel Grandland X Hybrid4: 300 hp and four-wheel drive - Preview
The German crossover will also receive PSA Group's new plug-in hybrid powertrain from 2020.
Shortly after joining the PSA group, Opel announced that its entire range would be electrified starting in 2024. Brand name Rosenheim keeps its word, this year we'll see new Opel Corsa electric and from today, starting in 2020, the Grandland X line will also offer Opel's first plug-in hybrid system (considering that the old Ampera was actually an electric vehicle with increased autonomy).
A few months ago, Peugeot unveiled the new 3008 Hybrid4 rechargeable dual-fuel powertrain, which will also go on sale next year. And so too Grandland X, a clone 3008, will share the new hybrid technology with the French “other twin”, which will then be adopted by other French brands DS and Citroen.
300 h.p. and four-wheel drive
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
Everything we know about the future of the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 we can apply accordingly to new Opel Granland X Hybrid4... Mechanical base provides 1.6 Turbo petrol 200 HPsurrounded by two electric motors 80 kW (109 hp) eachpowered by a 13,2 kWh battery in combination with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Total power round: 300 CV, with an average consumption of 2,2 l / 100 km (WLTP) and CO2 emissions of 49 g / km. An electric motor is installed on each axle, which powers the Granland X's all-wheel drive. However, at the time, Peugeot also announced the 4X2 3008 Hybrid, a variant that may also appear on the Opel Granland X Hybrid's price lists.
4 driving modes
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
Credits: Opel Grandland X Hybrid4
La Off-road vehicle ibrida di Opel will allow you to choose one of four driving programs: Hybrid, 4x4, Sport and Electro... In the first case, the Grandland X guarantees the highest possible efficiency by alternating or combining all engines. The 4 × 4 program activates the rear axle electric motor for better traction on low-traction terrain. With the Sport button, the electric powertrain helps more, while when EV is selected, only the electric propellers work, mainly the front. In the last mode Opel Grandland X Hybrid4 can guarantee up to 50 km of autonomy, with a maximum speed of 135 km / h.
Charging time
The battery charges in 50 hours XNUMX minutes. with 7,4 kW chargers (wall box) available as an option. The standard charger has a power of 3,3 kW, and a 6,6 kW charging system can also be requested from the accessories. The new Opel Granland X Hybrid4 also features a regenerative braking system that uses braking and deceleration phases to recharge the battery. In addition, the driver can change the rate of recharge so that the brake pedal is not pressed to reduce the speed until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
