Opel has announced the opening of orders for the new Mokka Hybrid with 48-volt technology, which combines the 1.2-liter, three-cylinder turbo gasoline engine, producing 136 hp and a maximum torque of 230 Nm, with an electric motor integrated into the new six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, providing an additional 28 hp and 55 Nm.
In addition to the specifically developed three-cylinder turbo engine for hybrid use, the system of the new Opel Mokka Hybrid includes a 48-volt lithium-ion battery that recharges automatically during deceleration phases. The electric motor then functions as a generator, eliminating the need for an external power source, such as a power outlet or charging station, to supply electricity to the vehicle. Instead, the electric motor assists the gasoline engine during acceleration and starting from a standstill.
According to Opel, the mild-hybrid system of the Mokka allows for a “roughly” 20% reduction in fuel consumption compared to the version with the same gasoline engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, while average CO2 emissions have been reduced from 137 g/km to 110 g/km.
In addition, the Mokka Hybrid claims to be capable of operating in electric mode for up to 50% of the time in low-speed urban circuits, although the battery only provides a range of 1 km in 100% electric mode due to its small size. Now available for order, the new Opel Mokka Hybrid has a starting price of €30,015.
