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The brand's top-of-the-line SUV's state-of-the-art all-wheel drive system

Opel has an all-wheel drive model that is ideal for use in adverse weather conditions or on less grippy surfaces: the new Opel Grandland Hybrid4 - the top of the range SUV (consumption of 83.3-76.9 km/l and CO2 emissions 31- 29 g/km WLTP, weighted and combined) doesn't just provide tremendous driving pleasure under these most extreme conditions. The state-of-the-art all-wheel drive system in Opel's top-of-the-line SUV also offers high levels of safety.

New Opel Grandland Hybrid4: the best of both worlds...The new Opel Grandland Hybrid4 combines the power of a 1.6-liter supercharged (turbo) gasoline engine and two electric motors to obtain up to 300 hp of total system power. Electric propulsion consists of two electric motors on the front and rear axles. The power of the front electric motor corresponds to 110 hp and that of the rear engine to 113 hp. The front electric motor transfers its power to the front wheels via an eight-speed electrified automatic transmission.

The second electric motor and differential are integrated into the rear axle, making the Grandland Hybrid4 a permanent all-wheel drive vehicle with optimized traction. In addition, the high torque of the electric motors is available when accelerating, providing the best traction on low-grip surfaces. The top speed of this plug-in hybrid is 235 km/h.

Four driving modes: traction for hills, efficiency for the city...In the Opel Grandland Hybrid4, drivers can choose between four different driving modes, depending on their preferences and needs:

In 'All-Wheel Drive' mode, the Grandland Hybrid4 is powered by both the front and rear wheels.

‘Sport’ mode combines the power of the combustion engine and the electric motor for a more dynamic driving style.

In 'Electric' mode, the Grandland Hybrid4 is powered by electricity only. In most cases, propulsion is provided by the rear electric motor, adding the front motor when the driver demands more power when pressing the accelerator. In sudden acceleration ('kick-down'), the combustion engine also kicks in temporarily to provide maximum power. In 100% electric mode, the top speed is 135 km/h.

The 'Hybrid' mode gives priority to optimizing the vehicle's fuel consumption. The combustion engine and electric motors work together or alternately, depending on usage conditions and driving style.

Regenerative braking captures kinetic energy during deceleration, which would otherwise be dissipated as heat. The customer can choose between two recovery modes that transform the electric motors into generators, so that the electric energy can be returned to the 13.2 kWh battery, where it is stored.

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