Motul NGEN Hybrid is targeted specifically for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs).
This high-performance engine oil is as much a technical marvel as it is a response to a shifting landscape, one where stop-start traffic, cooler running temperatures and engine reboots are the norm, not the exception.
“Hybrid cars need hybrid oil,” quipped Carlo Savoca, Chief Marketing Officer of Motul Asia Pacific. “NGEN Hybrid is designed to support fuel efficiency, protect engine components, and reduce environmental impact, all in one bottle.”
The engine in your average hybrid doesn’t behave like conventional cars. It’s off, then on. Then off again. The RPMs flirt with extremes. Electric motors kick in. The whole orchestra of propulsion is in constant flux. And that’s precisely where conventional oils fall short.
Motul’s answer is NGEN Hybrid, a tailor-made solution with faster oil circulation, quicker pressure build-up, and low-speed pre-ignition protection that exceeds API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 standards.
8.1% improved fuel economy is claimed compared to regular 0W-20 oils, which is about 45 extra kilometres per tank, or one fewer stop at the petrol station every week.
But performance is only half the story. The other half is sustainability; Motul’s NGEN Hybrid is made with 10% regenerated base oils and bottled in containers that use 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.
With Southeast Asia’s hybrid vehicle market expected to grow at 18% CAGR until 2030, and countries like Indonesia and Thailand rolling out generous incentives for low-emission vehicles, the timing couldn’t be better.
Yet, despite the surge in hybrid ownership, Motul’s research shows that most drivers are still in the dark about the need for hybrid-specific engine oil. Many lean on bundled servicing packages and OEM-recommended fluids that don’t necessarily cater to the demands of hybrid systems. That’s a knowledge gap Motul is eager to close.
Not content with just lubricating engines, Motul has also unveiled two new sidekicks in the hybrid care lineup:
- NGEN MATIC ATF VI – An eco-designed automatic transmission fluid made with 30% RRBO, fit for gearboxes, transfer cases and power steering
- E DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid – A synthetic long-life brake fluid engineered to meet the high-performance demands of modern hybrid and EV braking systems
NGEN Hybrid is available in SAE 0W-16 and 0W-20 viscosities. And whether you’re coasting through urban sprawl or quietly gliding down expressways in EV mode, the oil working behind the scenes ensures your hybrid system remains efficient, responsive, and protected.
For more information or to find your nearest Motul dealer, visit Motul’s website.
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