In 2011, the car "Opel Ampere" was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. This is the first hybrid hatchback from a German concern. Stylish, technical, economical - these are the characteristics that apply to this machine. Today, it is in great demand abroad. Officially, the "Opel Ampere" in Russia is not yet for sale. However, many motorists with interest follow this issue.
Appearance
The external component of the "Opel Ampere" (photo confirms this) is modern, attractive and even original. In front of the hybrid:
- Massive, brutal body.
- Expressive headlights in the form of boomerangs.
- Unusual streamlined and curly bumper.
The dimensions of the car allow it to be attributed to the C-class:
- Length - 4498 mm.
- Width - 1787 mm.
- Height - 1439 mm.
The Opel Ampera hybrid weighs exactly 1,732 kg in total.
Interior decoration
Inside, the Opel Ampere also maintains a contemporary style. The front panel has its own unique design, which is inherent in almost all hybrid cars. So, the following parameters are displayed:
- Stock of energy.
- Residual mileage.
- Indication of modes.
- Gasoline stock, etc.
The materials from which all interior parts are made (including buttons, switches) are of excellent quality. The steering wheel is covered in genuine leather. At the same time, it is able to be adjusted by tilt, height. Also, the seat can be set both in height and longitudinally. This is one of the advantages, because each driver will be able to find the most comfortable position for himself.
"Opel Ampere" - a 4-seater car. Therefore, behind it has exactly 2 separate seats. Between them is a tunnel. It is in it that the battery is located.
This new model has a fairly roomy trunk. Its volume is 310 liters. If necessary, it can be increased by folding the backs of the rear seats. The result is a little more than 1000 liters.
The infotainment part of the Opel Ampera is very diverse. The package includes:
- Bluetooth headset.
- CD | MP3 radio stereo system.
- Climate control.
- Heated front seats.
- Parking brake.
As for safety, in this car, experts thought through everything to the smallest detail. There are 3-point safety belts here. They provided all seats without exception. Numerous airbags protect the peace of every passenger and driver. Opel Ampera has passed the EuroNCAP test. The result is the maximum number of points (5 stars).
Technical part
Under the hood, the Opel Ampere has a 150-horsepower electric motor. Along with it is a 1.4-liter gasoline engine. Additionally, there is another electric motor. It is activated automatically if the car develops a high speed. In total, the engine produces 150 hp. At the same time, it functions in several possible modes:
- Sport (all reactions of a car are automatically aggravated when you press the gas pedal);
- Normal
- Hold-charge mode (for saving energy);
- Mountain (if you need to climb up for a long time).
The electric motor is powered by batteries. These are lithium-ion batteries. Their total capacity is 16 kW / h. This is enough to provide about 70 km of track. As soon as the charge is completely exhausted, the gasoline engine starts. To charge the electric motor, it takes about 2.5-3 hours. You will need a regular 220-volt outlet.
"Opel Ampere" - a very nimble car. It is capable of accelerating to 161 km / h. At the same time, it picks up speed of 100 km / h in just 9 seconds.
Cost
Opel Ampera in Europe is offered for 45,900 euros. This price is for the basic (most minimal) package:
- 8 airbags.
- Virtual dashboard.
- Climate control.
- Audio system and 6 speakers.
- Multimedia complex.
- 17 inch wheels.
- Keyless start.
- Power windows.
Expert Score
The new "Opel Ampere" appreciated by numerous experts. In their opinion, the car won the following ratings:
- For appearance - 3 out of 5. It looks pretty good.
- For the dynamics - 4 out of 5. Very well moves around the city. There is no need to shift gears. On highways, the car moves confidently.
- Manageability - 3 out of 5. Compared to other electric cars, the Opel Ampere is less maneuverable.
- Comfort - 4 out of 5. Excellent equipment even at a basic level, convenience for both the driver and passengers at altitude.
- Safety - 5 out of 5. Safety measures are the most modern.
- Quality is still unknown. Because the model is still new, then time will show how high the build quality is.
- Costs - 5. Despite the fact that the car is not cheap, it is very economical in fuel and energy consumption.
"Opel Ampere": reviews
What do motorists say about the new car? Despite the fact that in Russia "Opel Ampere" is not yet sold by authorized dealers, many motorists have already managed to sit behind the wheel of it and evaluate its performance data. The main advantage that all drivers pay attention to is practicality. "Opel Ampere" - it is convenient, maneuverable and comfortable. Especially note the absence of any noise during movement, even if the route is difficult, and the road surface leaves much to be desired.
There are those who appreciate the capacity of the trunk. Even for transportation of overall things, this car will come in handy. His trunk is big. It is possible to further increase it due to seats in the second passenger row. They fold compactly and allow you to double your luggage space. Therefore, some for business would prefer to take such a car.
Of the minuses:
- The steering wheel is too light.
- Too high cost of a car.
- Only 4 seats (of which 1 is for the driver), some believe that this is not enough. Therefore, for a family such a car will not be chosen.
Despite these shortcomings, many emphasize that the Opel Ampera is an economical car. She has enough electric charge for a long time, and she consumes little gasoline.