Vauxhall and Vauxhall are fully electric. Like some of their counterparts, they’ve just announced the launch of a new sub-brand dedicated to electrified performance, hence the name GSe. Opel had already widely hinted that this name and direction was taken for the future when it presented the concept car Opel Manta GSe Electromod. 100% electric, sporty look and already the name GSethe manufacturer officially materializes.
Sport is good for the planet
The German car manufacturer, part of the Stellantis group, states that GSe means Grand Sport Electric and that models emblazoned with this special mark will benefit from a more sporty aesthetics while getting updates on yours frame. In addition, power units more electrified powerful will only be used on non-GSe marked models.
Hello GSe! No need to say more 🖤💛 https://t.co/iXtBHUAIDY #OpelGSe pic.twitter.com/5T45YXHdee
— OPEL (@Opel) September 14, 2022
” The GSe will offer sporty handling and looks combined with the performance and responsibility of electrified powertrains Vauxhall acting chief executive James Taylor described in a press release. ” Taking its place at the top of the newly streamlined range, the GSe name is both a nod to the sporty GSi models of our heritage and a complement to the GS versions of our current range. Opel/Vauxhall strives electrify your range and GSe shows that performance and driving pleasure will be part of our electric future. »
The hybrid is not forgotten with the GSe
Vauxhall and its British counterpart Vauxhall are currently in production Corsa-e, Mokka-e, Combo Life Electric and Vivaro Life Electric. Their range of electric vehicles will soon expand with the launchElectric Astra (cousin of the recently introduced Peugeot e-308) and‘Astra Sports Tourer electricas it aims to offer an electrified version of every model by 2024. After all, from 2028, the manufacturer wants to sell only fully electric vehicles. Currently, plug-in hybrid models are already available with the Astra, Astra Sports Tourer and Grandland models.
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— OPEL (@Opel) September 14, 2022
The GSe sub-brand will fill the void left by the former Opel OPC performance sub-brand. The automaker hasn’t revealed which model will get the new GSe trim first, but the Astra and Astra Sports Tourer appear to be well positioned to get more powerful plug-in hybrid powertrains. more than 300 hp.
Source: Auto Plus
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