Citroën, like all the Stellantis Group brands, is changing the commercial name of its Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) engines. From now on, these engines will refer to the combined power of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor, in line with the practice already adopted by most car manufacturers. This change does not alter the technology in any way, but allows for greater clarity of the brand's hybrid offering.
A performance that was previously only thermal
Since their launch, Stellantis' Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrains have been named according to the output of the combustion engine alone, with versions ranging from 100 to 136 bhp. This differed from some competitors, such as MG, who quote the combined power of their hybrid powertrains directly. The MG 3 Hybrid, for example, is advertised as having 195 bhp, while the actual output of its combustion engine is only 102 bhp.
This method of communication could lead to a discrepancy in the perception of actual performance, as customers comparing engines may see different figures depending on the method used. Citroën and Stellantis therefore decided to revise the naming of their hybrid powertrains to better reflect the technical reality and to adapt to the market.
A new name more in line with the competition
With this new approach, the Stellantis hybrid powertrains are changing their names:
The 100hp Hybrid becomes the 110hp Hybrid
The 136hp Hybrid becomes the 145hp Hybrid
It is important to note that this change only concerns the commercial name. There are no technical changes to these powertrains: performance, CO2 emissions, taxable horsepower and homologation data remain strictly unchanged.
This new nomenclature is in line with what Stellantis already uses for its Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), where the combined power of the internal combustion engine and the electric motor is already emphasised.
With this change, Citroën and Stellantis are aligning their product communication with that of the competition. Consumers will benefit from a more transparent understanding of the real performance of mild hybrid vehicles. This development also allows Citroën to position itself more favourably against brands such as Renault, which already offers a hybrid engine called "140 hp". With this strategy, Stellantis is strengthening the clarity of its hybrid offer and meeting the expectations of consumers who want more precise information on the performance of their vehicle.
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