Technical data

1. Eight airbags as standard. The Ampera has dual-stage front airbags and

knee airbags, as well as side-impact airbags extending over both seating rows.

Adjustable head restraints help protect against whiplash, whilst the pedal release

system helps protect you in the event of an impact. All the seats feature three-point

seatbelts, with shoulder-belt retractors and front seatbelt pretensioners.

2. Safety measures proactively prevent accidents. The Ampera has safety

features which work to prevent potential problems developing into something

more serious. Features include ABS and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP),

which limits wheel spin or loss of traction. Because the Ampera is so quiet in

Electric Mode, the driver can activate the pedestrian alert system which emits a

chirruping sound to make sure people are aware of the car.

3. The rear view camera. Mounted above the Ampera’s rear number plate,

this camera shows the area behind the car on the centre console display, to help

you reverse safely, using your rear bumper as a point of reference. The screen

shows overlayed graphic lines indicating the reversing path based on the

steering wheel’s angle. Working in conjunction with the front and rear parking

sensors, you quickly appreciate just how easy it is to reverse the car safely.

Especially at night, when it combines with the rear central reversing light, to fully

illuminate your path.