Peugeot 4008 Review 2012-2013

It’s the new SUV that the world is demanding, and it’s coming to Australia. With its distinctive, stylish appearance and its 4x4 capabilities, the 2012 Peugeot 4008 is the modern response to the needs of allterrain vehicle customers from Vaucluse to Vladivostok. Around the world the market of all-terrain SUVs has been growing strongly since 2005. In Russia, all-terrain vehicles have long been predominant and currently account for 20% of the market, the majority being in the compact SUV segment. In China and Western Europe the market share of the SUVs has reached 10%, and covers a variety of customer demands. In Europe, this market share ofthe SUVs in segments C and D is increasing to the detriment of the SUVs of the E segment. In China, it is the attraction of the vehicle's status that is sought after. In Europe, SUVs fulfil the demand for distinctive, compact multipurpose vehicles with an environmental impact comparable to that of a conventional saloon. And in Australia SUVs have accounted for a massive 23.5 per cent of sales for the first eight months of 2011. 2012 Peugeot 4008 is the ideal response to this burgeoning demand. To be presented as a world première at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the Peugeot 4008 will go on sale initially in international markets from the second quarter of next year. 

With the Peugeot 4008 completes its range of vehicles suited to the variety of demands made by allterrain customers. The Peugeot 4008 is aimed both at customers who already own an all-terrain vehicle and at those looking for an alternative to saloon cars or MPVs. It’s a vehicle synonymous with leisure. In Europe, it will be targeted specifically at customers who appreciate strong and dynamic performance, with a need for multi-purpose use and efficient fuel economy.

It is born of the PSA/Mitsubishi partnership but the 4008 has a strong Peugeot identity and palpable
European style. Peugeot’s unique identity is demonstrated in the floating grille and the feline design of the lamp units with the marque’s visual signature: at the front, a line of LED daylight running lamps that complement the headlamps and at the rear, three sculpted red claws making up the rear lamps.

The Peugeot 4008 off-road character is emphasised with a vertical grille design, the inclusion of body sill protectors and prominent wheel arch protection trims to accommodate large 18-inch wheels enhanced by the sophisticated design of the wheel rims. The almost-horizontal bonnet grooves and the style line - which extends to the rear wing where it dips again crossing the lamp make for a highly distinctive and personal appearance. They seem to hollow out along the body side, accentuating the strong and dynamic aspect of the Peugeot 4008.

The exterior is highlighted by chromed components and the interior ambiance is enhanced by a
careful choice of materials including the soft texture fascia extending to the instrument panel visor
and the lacquered black detail of the centre console. A panoramic glass roof provides an airy
environment with light flooding in, and is supplemented with side LED reading lamps. With its strong and distinctive style, the Peugeot 4008 is firmly rooted in the world of international compact SUVs. Its features and its equipment - like the Open & Go system, 18" alloy wheels, a touch screen navigation system and the reversing camera - are a result of Peugeot’s aim to provide a complete package for SUV buyers.

The platform of the Peugeot 4008, taken in part from the Peugeot 4007, has been reduced in length with shorter front and rear overhangs, down by 30 cm. Its long wheelbase and its wide front and rear track have been retained to guarantee maximum occupant space. And yet its compact exterior dimensions 4.34 m long, 1.80 m wide with a height of 1.63m make the 4008 particularly versatile. It’s truly manoeuvrable as well as being highly versatile, so it’s ideal for everyday use including in town and for leisure journeys or holidays.

In four-wheel-drive versions the driver can select three transmission modes: "2WD", "4WD" and
"LOCK" locking on four-wheel-drive. In both four-wheel-drive modes the distribution of the torque
between the front and the rear is managed electronically. In LOCK mode the four-wheel drive
transmission becomes permanent, with even greater distribution of torque to the rear wheels. Peugeot believes this transmission will represent more than 80% of sales and in some areas it will be the only transmission offered, including in Europe.

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2012 Peugeot 4008

2012 Peugeot 4008

2012 Peugeot 4008

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2012 Peugeot 208 Next Generation Review

The 2012 Peugeot 208 is another milestone in the Peugeot Marque project. The Peugeot 208 has the spirit of the Peugeot 205 and of the Peugeot 206, the praticality of the Peugeot 207, combined with 208 modernity. To meet the expectations of the more than 15 million customers worldwide who havendriven the Peugeot 205, 206 or 207, the Group has come up with a truly next generation vehicle in the Peugeot 208. The car will feature PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new generation of three-cylinder petrol engines made in Trémery, France, which consume only 4.3 litres per 100 km, for CO2 emissions of 99 grams per km. The 208 will also be equipped with e-HDi (micro hybrid technology) on 4 of its 5 diesel engines most notedly with a low consumption version which emits only 87 g of CO2 / km equivalent to 3.4 liters / 100 km in a mixed cycle. All the diesel versions will emit less than 99 g of CO2 / km.


Some 110 kg lighter and more compact than its predecessors, the Peugeot 208 contains 25% recycled or bio-sourced materials versus 7% for the Peugeot 207. This launch has provided substantial opportunities for the Group's suppliers in France, where 65% of the Peugeot 208's parts and components are made. The 2012 Peugeot 208 will also be produced at Group plants in Trnava, Slovakia for the Central European markets and Porto Real, Brazil for the Latin American market starting in 2013. In 2011, PSA Peugeot Citroën made twice as many vehicles in France as it sold there, for a positive contribution to France’s trade balance of several billion euros.


In 2011, PSA Peugeot Citroën made twice as many vehicles in France as it sold there, for a positive contribution to France’s trade balance of several billion euros. The new Peugeot 208 will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show and will be marketed in France starting in the spring of 2012.

The 2012 Peugeot 208 muscular sculpted body sides offer an identity, a posture which is very different in the 3-door and 5-door body types. The doors of this latter appear to be crossed by a "nerve" running from the rear lamps towards the front. On the top-of-the-range versions, the glazing is entirely surrounded with chrome, a feature never seen before in the segment. The profile of the 3-door is much more sculpted, hollowed out, in the image of the SR1 concept car (presented in January 2010 and chronologically designed alongside the 208). Another detail on this, the shape and movement of the quarter panel look at a glance like that of the 205, another iconic Peugeot.

The volume of the vehicle appears sculpted by the wind. From the "PEUGEOT" lettering machined in the block at the top of the grille issues a veritable spine which crosses the bonnet, bites into the top of the windscreen, leaves its mark in the centre of the roof and imprints its movement right to the rear and the line of the boot aperture. The rear lamps, true technological adornments, also incorporate a light signature with, notably, three illuminated claws. With their boomerang shape, and this is a technical feat, they appear at one with the body.


PSA Peugeot Citroën started production of the new Peugeot 208 today in its plant in Poissy, France. This major launch, which represents a total investment of €600 million in France, confirms the Group’s deep commitment to its home country. Philippe Varin, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Peugeot Citroën, gave the signal to start production of the Peugeot 208 today in a ceremony attended by the French Minister of Industry, Eric Besson, and numerous elected officials and guests.

This launch is the culmination of a large-scale investment programme in the Group’s French plants.

· In terms of R&D, the Peugeot 208 represented an investment of €350 million and occupied around 500 employees full time during its four years of development.
 
· At Poissy, investments totalling €150 million were made and 700 team members were hired in 2011 to prepare production start-up.
 
· Another €100 million was invested at the Group’s Mulhouse facility, which will start producing the Peugeot 208 this summer.

The 2012 Peugeot 208 also benefits from the Marque's leadership in terms of tertiary safety by offering, as on most vehicles in the range, a system which offers the Peugeot Connect SOS and Peugeot Connect Assistance services free of charge and with no time limit. As a reminder, Peugeot Connect SOS, currently available in 10 European countries and in more than 600,000 Peugeot vehicles, permits location of the vehicle and dispatching of the appropriate emergency services in the event of an incident. Since its launch in 2003, it has permitted rapid intervention by the emergency services in nearly 4,800 emergency situations.

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Peugeot iOn 2012 New Release

The Peugeot iOn is amongst one of the first of a new generation of 100% electric vehicles being produced by major manufacturers, and makes cutting emissions and extending your company’s environmental credentials a practical reality. With an all electric drivetrain, four doors, four seats and a range of up to 93 miles†, now you can play your part without your fleet users having to compromise. For Peugeot, electric vehicles are nothing new. We designed our first one, the VLV, in 1941. Now in production 2010 the Peugeot iOn is writing the next chapter equipped with the latest-generation 330-volt lithium-ion battery system, it can be charged quickly and easily at work or home using a normal electricity socket, or at a dedicated fast charging station.


Did you know that 90% of people drive less than 37 miles every day? It’s true, and even with fleet cars, many journeys are local or mid-range, rather than covering very long distances. With the 2012 Peugeot iOn Peugeot iOn, a fully charged battery will deliver up to 93 miles of driving†. It’s a practical solution for any fleet where your fleet users need a practical choice to get around the region, while you’d like to save on fuel costs and know you’re making massive reductions on CO2 emissions too. The Peugeot iOn handles just how you’d expect any Peugeot to perform. It’s suitable for all roads, including motorways, and comes with a full range of safety equipment. But one big difference you’ll notice is the quiet ride all your fleet users will hear is the tread of the tyres on tarmac, and nothing else.


The Government is committed to supporting the development and uptake of ultra low carbon emission vehicles in the UK. This means you could take advantage of the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) support package, which offers a 25% subsidy against list price (up to maximum of £5,000) on electric cars. It’s available to fleet customers on vehicles registered from January 2012.

You can recharge the Peugeot iOn anywhere at work, at a public service terminal or at home. It takes around six hours to fully recharge from a normal 240v mains power supply. If time is of the essence, a quick 30-minute charge is enough to provide 80% capacity thanks to the fast charging system*. In November 2009, Plugged-In Places were announced to support the UK’s growing electric vehicle market. Since then, £30 million worth of funding has been made available for the installation of recharging points in publicly accessible places like supermarkets and car parks. London, Milton Keynes and the North East will be the first areas to benefit from this investment, but that’s just the beginning.


To make the move to electric as simple as possible for you, Peugeot have developed an all-inclusive mobility offer for Peugeot iOn. The four year, 40,000 mile contract is available for a monthly payment of £415*** (excluding VAT) and includes: The lease of the vehicle (including the battery pack), Full warranty cover for the vehicle**, battery and electric powertrain for the period of the lease, Full servicing & full maintenance for four years and 40,000 miles^, Peugeot Connect Services (available mid 2012) features include direct access to emergency services at the touch of a button.

There are several other reasons why owning an electric vehicle will benefit you: VED exemption: electric vehicles are exempt from annual Vehicle Excise Duty, Congestion charge exemption: electric vehicles are also exempt from congestion charges in London, which could save you around £1600 per year, Benefit In Kind exemption, and 100% First Year Capital Write Down Allowance.

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Peugeot HX1 Concept New Review 2012

Peugeot will present at the Frankfurt Motor Show Peugeot concept HX1, a six-seat crossover unconventional that may foreshadow the future flagship Lion. at each car show , manufacturers of surprises in store for us. Peugeot also gives us a little taste Peugeot HX1 Concept unveiling its concept to be presented at the general meeting in Frankfurt. with lines inspired by the latest models 508 , the HX1 is presented with an aerodynamic unconventional and rather slender. With a length of 4.93 meters to 1.99 meters wide and 1.37 meters high, the Peugeot HX1 Concept gets Other interesting feature, small spoilers assets located on the rear window maximize aerodynamics of the vehicle after the opening 100 km / h exceeded. Wheels designed in the shape of a turbine effect also gives speed when the Peugeot HX1 is moving.
The passenger, an original 4 +2, is available with four doors with no center post and antagonists that open semi-scissor. With electric drive, the driver can get on and off the Peugeot HX1 Concept while having no problem when driving, the best position possible.

The interior is carefully finished with fine materials like brushed metal, leather or even fiber optics. Some surprises are also to go at the console with the appearance of a minibar and a coffee machine. Under the hood we find the now famous and soon available on the new 508

 This will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission reports as technology plug-in lithium battery with the consent Peugeot HX1 Concept to 30 km without any release of CO but in a more powerful version. The block of Peugeot HX1 develop a total 299 horsepower thanks to its two engines, 4-cylinder diesel 2.2 of 204 hp and 95 hp electric motor. Hybrid4 system already seen on the 3008 RXH The average consumption of the car should work to be around 3.2 liters per 100 km. The Frankfurt Motor Show is an opportunity to discover what Peugeot HX1 Concept, perhaps the basis of a future flagship of the French manufacturer.

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2012 Peugeot SXC Concept Luxury Car Review

In 2010, Peugeot unveiled an evolution in its stylistic codes through various concept cars: the Peugeot SR1 Concept (grand tourisme roadster), the Peugeot BB1 Concept (city car, 2.50 m long, for 4 people), the Peugeot EX1 Concept (two-seater roadster, 100% electric, which beat the homologated acceleration records in France and in China) and the Peugeot HR1 (exclusive, innovative and hyper-connected city car). At the Shanghai Motor Show, the Marque's stylists express themselves in another category, which is becoming increasingly popular in the Chinese market, that of the Crossover. So, with the Peugeot SXC Concept (which stands for Shanghai Cross Concept), this theme is revisited: this concept car adopts certain characteristics from the world of the SUV (strength, high driving position, protection, etc.), without caricaturing them, inspired by the modern styles, elegant and refined, close to the upmarket world of the saloons.

It was Peugeot's international style teams based at the China Tech Center in Shanghai who designed the vehicle. As a result, Peugeot asserts the vision of a style that is strong and recognisable, and that is able to adapt to different body types, as well as to the different expectations of the markets.

The 2012 Peugeot SXC Concept is a vehicle with a strong, asserted character, its style expressing strength and power, without ostentation, through lines both simple and refined, elegant and fluid, which subtly emphasise the athletic, even muscular, character of the vehicle. Each detail is precisely sculpted on a body of impressive size (with a length of 4.870 m, a height of 1.610 m and a width of 2.035 m). At the front, the Peugeot SXC bears the ‘stylistic codes’ of Peugeot. The theme of the unique "floating" grille, which appears to be independent from the bodywork, fits harmoniously with its stature. The feline headlamps, precisely chiselled, give it a piercing gaze echoing the Marque's emblem, the lion, proudly affixed on the front of the bonnet. This gaze is emphasised by a luminous LED signature, recognisable both by day and night. This visual signature returns with the rear lamps, the boomerang shape of which accompanies the movement of the rear, which has been designed with particular care.

Other "High Tech" details have been studied with great attention, in the same way as the tapered mirrors housing rear view cameras. The roof bars, of very original design, the border of the side glazed surface,… numerous components are made of brushed aluminium, a light material, dignified and upmarket, which subtly enhances the exclusive nature of the vehicle. Its wheel rims, of generous dimensions (22"), the design of which suggests refinement and strength, also contribute to the general balance of the vehicle. Finally, the very protective style of the vehicle, its generous volumes, it two-part panoramic roof, its accessibility through reverse-hinged doors, … promise a particularly vast passenger compartment in which each of its 4 passengers will benefit from all the attention they desire.

One of Peugeot's priorities is to continue its environmental leadership in the years to come. This concept car incorporates the HYbrid4 technology: with an internal combustion engine at the front (which drives the front wheels) and an electric motor at the rear (driving the rear wheels), this technology permits all 4 wheels to be driving wheels when the engine and motor are operating at the same time, benefiting safety and grip in extreme conditions. It also permits driving, at low speeds, in "zero emissions" mode with the electric motor only. Under the bonnet, the internal combustion engine is a 1.6 l THP delivering 160 kW (218 bhp): continuing its downsizing strategy, the PSA Group uses the most advanced technology to manufacture small capacity engines combining a high level of performance and environmental efficiency.

Coupled with an electric motor of 70 kW (95 bhp), the combined potential is 230 kW (313 bhp) with a combined fuel consumption of only 5.8 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 143 g/km. The efficiency of this drive train, coupled with the acknowledged expertise of the Marque in terms of road holding, allows the 2012 Peugeot SXC Concept Car to combine the emotion of real driving pleasure with the pursuit of excellence for a high level of environmental efficiency… promising its driver a unique driving experience.

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Peugeot 307 2012 New Release Review

Exhibited at the recent Paris Motor Show, the Prologue HYbrid4 concept car illustrated an approach initiated several years previously. Indeed four years earlier, as part of a strategic review and as preparation for the replacement of the Peugeot 307 and its many body shapes, the Marque began looking at new concepts that would stand out in the very large compact vehicle market. When laying down guidelines for a project (particularly if the latter is envisaged as a new offering within a range intended to win sales in new market segments), one essential step is to listen to and understand the expectations of potential customers, and then take risks by making resolute choices. After conducting polls and extrapolating the results of customer surveys, it quickly became clear that there were real aspirations on the part of some buyers for cars that did not fall into existing categories, such as hatchbacks and MPVs.

The Peugeot 307 emerging SUV segment, conveying an image of modernity, leisure and escape, was perceived by them to be too remote from their daily routines and unsympathetic to their growing environmental concerns. Sport-loving couples and modern families, senior citizens and active young people constituted a potential customer base whose profi le had not truly been identifi ed. This profi le represents the search for a vehicle that is at once modern, status-enhancing and personal, delivering real driving pleasure and able to adapt to different roles, regardless of situation or lifestyle. These users aspire, in short, to a vehicle that does not yet exist, a car offering a new synthesis of motoring values.


This observation strengthened an idea shared by the company’s decision-makers: the future of the motor car inevitably involves the hybridisation of concepts, assisted by technical innovation. In fact, Peugeot designers have often proved themselves highly creative when it comes to creating new body shapes. Indeed the creativity of stylists and engineers has always given rise to strong, modern and distinctive concepts in the Peugeot range, offering multiple benefi ts in terms of motoring enjoyment and day-to-day practicality.
 
Examples include the forward-positioned front windscreen (from the 206), the CC (coupé+cabriolet) body style, the Peugeot 307 SW (intelligence and interior brightness in the world of the estate), or the Peugeo t307 and Peugeot 308 (modern hatchbacks with a semi-tall architecture).

Avery precise and innovative specifi cation was then established for the project, which acquired the in-house code name of ‘‘T84’’. The aim with the T84 was fi rstly to create a spacious vehicle offering an original, dynamic solution that ensures maximum versatility. It would also offer a unique blend of driveability, safety, potential for adventure and leisure pursuits, while at the same time showing respect for the environment. Finally, it would be attractive both to customers in search of modernity (the ‘‘early-adopters’’) and users looking for a car that would simply make their day-to-day lives easier. To do this, the T84 had to successfully incorporate a number of features from different spectrums of the motoring world, and derive maximum benefi ts from each:

- The forward-positioned front windscreen, interior space, raised driving position and intelligent interior modularity are all benefi ts derived from the MPV segment.
 
- A luxurious interior ambience for the driver, an ideal driving position and road holding of the highest order are important features of the world of the saloon that would be taken on board.
 
- Elements of style which evoke adventure and functional attributes making daily life easier such as a split tailgate, a commanding driving position and innovative technology to maximise the off-road capability, are ingredients of the SUV segment essential to the desired concept.
 
- Advanced modern and original technologies have been developed in order to optimise the comfort and safety of all users.
 
- Finally, the T84 project, more than any other within the company, had to reduce its environmental footprint to a minimum, through optimised aerodynamics, weight optimisation, the use of low rolling resistance tyres and the adoption, eventually, of a hybrid technology currently being developed by the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group: the HYbrid4.

The T84 project was therefore designed to become a synthesis of several existing body shapes. Representing an original new concept in the market of ‘‘spacious’’ vehicles, it is positioned as a crossover of a new kind. The T84 project is based on platform 2 of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group. This platform, continually updated and optimised, benefi ts from exceptional rigidity and therefore provides the best possible location for mechanical assemblies and the suspension, but also ensures excellent acoustic and vibration properties. In this instance the ‘‘short wheelbase’’ platform 2 was used, the same as the Peugeot 308 hatchback, as it is able to meet the required objectives in terms of the car’s compactness and stylistic proportions.

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2012 Peugeot 3008 Crossover and Peugeot 3008 Hybrid Review

The 2012 Peugeot 3008 is a compact and spacious crossover. It represents a new and innovative offer, not only in the Peugeot range but also in today’s car market as a whole. Manufactured in Eastern France at the Sochaux manufacturing plant, its concept and specification has draw on all of Peugeot’s expertise and values. The  2012 Peugeot 3008 Crossover
is positioned at the crossroads between several existing vehicles: the SUV, the MPV and hatchback. The car derives its strengths from this blend of motoring concepts while at the same adopting a number of new and original technologies (Dynamic Roll Control, Grip Control, etc) enabling it to combine specifi cations often deemed incompatible (driving pleasure inside a “tall” vehicle, improved traction while at the same time being eco-friendly, etc). Through its non-conformist approach and its resolute styling, the 3008, designed as a pioneering vehicle, offers an original solution and optimal versatility to customers in search of modernity, practicality and driving pleasure. Protective, versatile and status-enhancing, the Peugeot 3008, a crossover in all respects, opens up new motoring horizons.



The architecture of the 2012 Peugeot 3008 Crossover and 3008 Crossover Hybrid successfully combines a single-compartment body shape with a forward-positioned front windscreen with elements borrowed from the world of the SUV, such as its lower tailgate (or hobby), its plunging side windows and its raised driving position. The vehicle’s style achieves a harmonious fusion of these different genres. Its balanced proportions and dynamic and robust lines provide an indication of the car’s innovative content. At the front, the Peugeot styling genes have evolved to adapt to the car’s generous size, while at the rear the wide sculpted fl anks help to visually attach the car to the road. Depending on the trim level, the vehicle can have off-road styling elements, in particular inserts for the sills and lower panels.


I nside its spacious interior, the driver occupies an ergonomic and particularly luxurious driving position that calls to mind the world of the luxury coupé and has some similarity to the cockpit of an aircraft. Passengers can enjoy a generous and extremely comfortable passenger compartment (in terms of design, seats, acoustics, etc), where each occupant will feel naturally at ease. For even greater interior brightness and visibility, they can benefi t from a large glass roof measuring 1.60 m2. Its Multifl ex interior can be converted at will thanks to its 3-position load area fl oor and folding rear seats. With the latter folded, together with the front passenger backrest, the 3008 offers a perfectly fl at fl oor from the lower tailgate hobby to the fascia panel. Its load volume under the parcel shelf then increases from 512 litres (or 432 dm3 in the VDA standard) to 1,604 (or 1,241 dm3 VDA) behind the front seats.


Thanks to Peugeot’s expertise and use of new technology, the  2012 Peugeot 3008 Crossover offers road holding qualities worthy of the best saloon cars, no mean feat for a ‘‘spacious and tall’’ vehicle. Every effort has been made to ensure class leading levels of road holding on all versions of the 3008, without in any way sacrifi cing passenger comfort. Indeed the 3008 will become the new benchmark in the world of spacious, compact vehicles in terms of driving pleasure and active safety. It achieves this through its excellent body rigidity, large wheels and suspension comprising of a McPherson type front suspension and a rear suspension consisting of a rear torsion beam.


Combined with two of the most effi cient engines (the 1.6 litre THP and the new 2.0 litre HDi FAP), the Dynamic Roll Control system, fi tted to the rear suspension, sets new standards in terms of body roll control while still retaining optimal damping characteristics. Another innovation is the Grip Control system. Consisting of an advanced traction control system and special Mud & Snow tyres, it optimises the traction of both front wheels of the 3008 for real off-road driving. The driver controls the system by means of a knob with fi ve settings: Standard, Snow, Off Road (Mud/Dirt/Wet Grass), Sand and ESP off.


At an early stage of the project, the search for optimal environmental effi ciency was a major priority, especially as the vehicle was a crossover. Particular attention was paid to the car’s aerodynamics (Cx of only 0.296), weight optimisation (lightweight materials, laser welding, etc) and Michelin tyres with a low rolling resistance (derived from the 308) are fi tted to most versions. At the heart of the 3008’s eco-effi ciency, its six power trains feature the most advanced technologies in the market segment, both for petrol (with the 1.6 litre VTi and THP engines developed in co-operation with the BMW Group) and diesel versions (1.6 and 2.0 litre HDi fitted with a diesel particulate emission fi lter). Fuel consumption on the most eco-friendly version is therefore reduced to only 4.9 litres/100 km or 130 g/km of CO2.


In 2009, the 3008 range will be as follows: 
HDi FAP diesel: 
* 1.6 litre HDi FAP 80 kW (110 bhp), 240 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox – CO2: 137 g/km
* 1.6 litre HDi FAP 80 kW (110 bhp), 240 Nm, 6-speed electronically-controlled manual gearbox
– CO2: 130 g/km (1)
* 2.0 litre HDi FAP 110 kW (150 bhp), 340 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox – Euro 5, CO2: 146 g/km  * 2.0 litre HDi FAP 120 kW (163 bhp), 340 Nm, 6-speed automatic gearbox – Euro 5, CO2: 176 g/km  

Petrol: 
* 1.6 litre VTi 88 kW (120 bhp), 160 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox – Euro 5, CO2: 165 g/km
* 1.6 litre THP 110 kW (150 bhp), 240 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox – CO2: 176 g/km, and the 1.6 litre
* THP 115 kW (156 bhp), 240 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox – Euro 5, CO2: 170 g/km 

Finally, from 2011, the Peugeot 3008 will be the fi rst vehicle in the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group to benefi t from HYbrid4 technology, as unveiled on the Prologue HYbrid4 concept car at the last Paris Motor Show. This technology, representing a real breakthrough in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions (in the order of a 35% reduction), it also allows four wheel drive thanks to front wheel drive provided by the HDi FAP diesel engine and rear wheel drive provided by an electric motor. The latter also allows an ‘‘all electric’’ drive mode, i.e. with zero emissions.


Based on the same processes fi rst introduced with the launch of the Peugeot 308, both perceived quality and driveability were made a priority during the design, development and manufacture of the Peugeot 3008. For example, a major 3,000,000 kilometre on-road test programme is under way to gather information that will help to optimise the vehicle’s quality at the time of its launch. Similarly, the number of quality control checks has been increased at each stage of production. This constant drive for higher quality at all levels will also have a positive effect on the durability, reliability and running costs of the Peugeot 3008. It will also have a direct effect on the ‘‘overall cost of ownership’’, an important factor for many owners and a crucial consideration for fl eet buyers. Running costs and the vehicle’s residual value will also depend on the attractiveness of the car, its environmental effi ciency and its repair costs, parameters for which the Peugeot 3008 has solid arguments in its favour.

According to countries, the  2012 Peugeot 3008 Crossover Hybrid range will be available in four trim levels. To offer the widest possible choice, it will be available in nine body colours and, according to trim level, two different ambiences: Tramontane (anthracite) or Guérande (bluish light grey). The latter come with cloth, leather or ‘‘integral leather’’ seats and fascia panel.

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2012 Peugeot 508 RXH Driving Sensations Review

After the launch of the Peugeot 508 Saloon and Peugeot SW>  in spring 2011, acclaimed for its styling elegance, its presence and its high-level build-quality and attention to detail, the Peugeot 508 RXH> again raises the profile of the entire Peugeot brand reinforcing its technological lead. Its Peugeot 508 RXH posture and its specific design immediately place it in the all road world. Unique, refined, raised, widened, it is also distinguished by a singular visual signature, with its distinctive LED lights visible both at day and night, giving an impression of three vertical ‘lions’ claws on each side of its ‘floating’ grille, the style of which is even more striking. To reinforce its exclusive character, the interior of the Peugeot 508 RXH benefits from special features with distinctive colours and luxurious materials, like its premium quality interior and upholstery.


2012 Peugeot 508 RXH> unique level of trim and equipment is coherent with the top-of-the-range and technological positioning of the vehicle. Richly equipped as standard (keyless entry system, electric front seats, head up display, 18" wheels, panoramic glass roof, dark-tinted acoustic laminated side windows, latest audio generation and satellite navigation unit), it welcomes its occupants with care, refinement and a high level of comfort.


Equipped with the 2.0 l HDi FAP HYbrid4 drive train, the world first full hybrid diesel-electric engine, the 508 RXH extends driving pleasure and freedom to travel anywhere on all roads. With a maximum power of 147 kW (200 bhp), four-wheel drive and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, the 508 RXH has been designed to adapt to all uses, in a spectrum of conditions. Furthermore, it opens up new perspectives in the segment, offering a ZEV 100% electric mode, ideal for driving in town and for reducing consumption in the combined cycle to 4.2 l/100 km, with emissions of 109 g/km of CO2.


After the nearly launch of the 3008 HYbrid4, the Peugeot brand will continue its innovative strategy, combining driving sensations and advanced environmental developments, extending HYbrid4 technology to other models. The 508 RXH will be unveiled as a world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2011, and will be on sale in spring 2012.  Consumption (l/100km) – figures pending : urban = 4,3 / extra-urban = 4,0 / mixed = 4,2 / CO2 emissions (g/km) = 109.

The Peugeot 508 RXH Full hybrid diesel-electric and distinctive allure combine to offer an original view of the all road world and enhanced driving pleasure: the new Peugeot 508 RXH. This vehicle, unveiled in preview today, embodies a modern and original upmarket approach for Peugeot. The style of the 508 RXH and its innovative HYbrid4 drive unit provide features allowing it to combine freedom and driving pleasure in a form never seen before in the segment: 200 bhp, Four-wheel drive, ZEV 100% electric mode, and Emissions of 109 g/km of CO2.

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Peugeot HR1 Concept Car Review 2012

Peugeot has always explored new motoring territories, proposed new offers in response to the aspirations of customers in search of innovation and emotion, but also pragmatic and efficient solutions. Through a mix of ideas, this inventiveness has given rise to many production vehicles and concept-cars which include a number of genuine commercial and design successes (Coupé/Cabriolet, the 3008… and more recently the BB1 concept car).  The 2012 Peugeot HR1 Concept Peugeot HR1 Concept is also based on the crossover of several body shapes: city runaround, coupé, SUV… deriving as a result its own identity and new and original advantages. The Peugeot HR1 Concept is positioned as the ideal vehicle for young city dwellers, individuals and couples, who interact with their world yet are protective of their privacy but, at the same time alert to new living experiences in relation to their leisure activities and their mobility.

With the HR1, Peugeot once again reshuffles the pack in terms of the individual car segments. The Peugeot HR1 Concept is an exclusive and innovative urban concept car that blends together a number of genres (city runaround, coupé, SUV …). It is targeted at active young city dwellers smitten with design and innovation that are in search of a vehicle that matches their profile. HR1 breaks new ground with new trends in hyperconnectivity, modularity and responsiveness, and offers an entirely new driving experience:

- The original door system facilitates access to a novel passenger compartment which can be totally transformed to offer either two seats and a large load area or four seating positions;

- T he interior with its movement recognition interface is simple and intuitive and very innovative;
 

- A gile, reactive and responsible, the Peugeot HR1 Concept features HYbrid4 technology, with a new three cylinder 1.2 litre THP petrol engine at the front and a rear electric motor for: reduced CO2 emissions (80 g/km or Zero in electric mode), a maximum power (147 bhp) and four wheel drive.

The 2012 Peugeot HR1 Concept is designed to facilitate urban travel. With this vehicle, driving is always a pleasure, even in the busiest or most confined of spaces. It benefits firstly from particularly compact dimensions (length of 3.69 m, very short front and rear overhangs), but also an original system for getting into and out of the vehicle. Based on the Marque’s experience in this field, the HR1 has two electric gull-wing doors to facilitate access under all circumstances (restricted parking, small garage, etc). Finally, its raised ground clearance provides a dominate driving position with key benefits in terms of visibility and manoeuvrability.


The Peugeot HR1 Concept  carries the genes of the Peugeot Marque, whose changing stylistic design codes were first revealed on the SR1 concept-car. The Peugeot HR1 Concept has the same expressive headlamps with a finely chiselled design, as well as a single “floating” front grille seemingly detached from the rest of the body. Here, style is completely at one with the vehicle’s concept: athletic, powerful and dynamic. It is also sensual, with flowing flanks showcasing large wheels and a double bubble on the rear windscreen reminiscent of the curves of the RCZ Coupé. The finesse of the superstructure, the two-tone interplay of polished and chrome materials, every component expresses build quality, a sign of the meticulous attention paid to every detail.

This is true also of the headlamps and “full LED” rear lights, finished in the style of hi-tech jewels that give the car a unique signature by day and by night. At the rear, roof bars serve ingeniously as a hinge for opening the one-piece, smoked-glass tailgate.In the final analysis the design of the Peugeot HR1 Concept  suggests agility, control and seduction, offering the promise of safety and environmental efficiency to its users.

In keeping with the trends illustrated on the Marque’s latest vehicles, the interior has a structured design, with a “high tech coupé” driving position offering enhanced sensations through a combination of style, quality of finish, equipment and ergonomics. The driver and passenger each have a privileged space, separated by a console which adds to the futuristic design and the bright interior ambience (helped by the use of electroluminescent diodes). Light is alsotransmitted through the two glazed sections of the roof, dedicated to the right and left occupant respectively and specially finished in electro-chrome to diffuse more light on request. The car’s instrumentation suggests total command of the vehicle by the driver, with ergonomically placed controls, a small steering wheel, and a “Head Up Display” allowing information to be seen without the driver taking their eyes off the road. The passenger compartment of the HR1 has a very “authentic” feel, dynamic, technological and protective, able to shield its occupants from the stress of the outside world.


The HR1 is equipped with particularly innovative controls which operate what is known as the “manmachine interface”. The concept-car thus has a “movement recognition” system. Simple and intuitive, this allows the driver to scroll through functions and select available settings with a simple movement of the hand. For example by rotating the hand the user can scroll menus, displayed in the manner of a carousel. The driver can also choose to switch control of the menus to the front passenger, with a sweep of the hand from left to right. The technology controlled by this method includes the audio, satellite navigation and air conditioning systems.

The driver can also select, at his discretion, the preferred type of information to be displayed in the instrument panel: rev counter, water and oil temperature during “dynamic driving”, or tourist information when “cruising”. The front passenger meanwhile benefits from a mobile PC tablet which allows data to be shared and exchanged with the driver’s display.

The ingenuity of the Peugeot HR1 Concept Car resides also in its modularity. The Peugeot HR1 Concept is designed basically for young city dwellers without children in search of a fun vehicle that is fashionable and roomy enough to carry leisure equipment (bicycle, diving equipment, etc) or be loaded up with shopping, etc. Its boot, practical and accommodating thanks to its flat floor and sides, offers a load space of 734 litres. The passenger compartment of the concept-car can also very quickly be configured to accommodate three or four full size seats, according to the particular requirements, thanks to a clever “stowaway seats” system. The rear seat frames fit snugly behind the front seats, making it possible to modulate the interior configuration in the twinkling of an eye. As on the RCZ, the special shape of the rear windscreen with its double bubble allows the rear capacity to be optimised. When both rear seats are present, the boot capacity is naturally smaller, but remains a substantial 180 litres nonetheless.

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Peugeot EX1 Concept Car Nexteer Engine Technology

The Peugeot EX1 Concept Car
, developed by PSA to demonstrate how dynamic and desirable electric vehicles can be, has a current production single pinion electric power steering (EPS) system from Nexteer Automotive at the heart of its innovative steering concept. The low-friction, high-efficiency singlepinion system helps to ensure that the Peugeot EX1's driving experience matches its futuristic looks. The Peugeot EX1 Concept uses four electric drive motors to provide a combined power of 250kW (340bhp) and a torque of 240Nm, giving the car a maximum speed of 260 km/h, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.58 seconds. The Peugeot EX1 Concept replaces the steering wheel with two control handles, similar to those found in aircraft cockpits, to make piloting the zero-emission car a unique experience.



The heart of the Peugeot EX1 Concept steering system is Nexteer’s most experienced EPS, which other than bringing about 10 years of evolution to reach unparalleled level of performance is also highly energy-efficient and helps to ensure the vehicle’s manoeuvrability and its range. The low-friction design of the single-pinion architecture provides a purity of steering feel for the driver and ensures that the on-demand system consumes the minimum amount of energy in the process. Thanks to in-house patented development of advanced non-contacting sensors, brushless motors and controls, Nexteer EPS systems provide more natural feedback and feel, and steering effort builds in a more linear fashion as the steering wheel is turned.

“The Peugeot EX1 demonstrates how electric power steering can create new driving sensations that also reduce vehicles’ environmental impact,” says Laurent Bresson, Nexteer Automotive’s Executive Director Global Sales & Marketing and Executive Director European Region. “We are proud to support PSA’s exciting vision for the future of electric driving. The fact that Nexteer already has this highly versatile EPS technology in production, helping to reduce CO2 in current production models, shows that vehicle electrification is a reality.”

Nexteer engineers worked closely with PSA on the software tuning of the system to deliver a fully-resolved system in a very short space of time. “As the industry’s only Tier One supplier focused on steering systems, with broad experience in electric systems and with all our software development in-house, Nexteer can deliver projects of this nature faster than anybody else,” Bresson adds. Nexteer has EPS systems in production on the broadest range of vehicle platforms, across more vehicle sectors than any other supplier. This experience makes the company’s high-performance EPS systems the technology of choice for manufacturers seeking class-leading steering feel and refinement. Nexteer supplies its single-pinion architecture to current high-performance models such as the Citroën DS3 and C3.

“Nexteer’s people have worked on EPS systems for everything from electric urban vehicles to high-performance muscle cars and so bring a lot of know-how to manufacturers developing new types of vehicles. Not to mention the fact that Nexteer EPS can provide information to other systems like ESP for vehicles that needs it, thus contributing to enhanced vehicle safety and comfort” says Paul Poirel, Nexteer Automotive’s Chief Product Engineer for Europe. “Nexteer’s engineers have an unrivalled understanding of how to create steering characteristics that meet and exceed brand expectations.”

Nexteer Automotive is a multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business solely dedicated to electric and hydraulic steering systems, steering columns and driveline products for original equipment manufacturers. Its 8,300 workforce serve more than 60 customers in every major region of the world. The company has 22 manufacturing plants, six engineering centers and 14 customer service centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Nexteer Automotive's customers include GM, Fiat, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler and PSA Peugeot Citroen, as well as automakers in India, China and South America.

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Peugeot BB1 Concept 2012 New Review

Peugeot has unveiled the Peugeot BB1 Concept. The Peugeot BB1 Concept is powered by an electric motor which powers the rear wheels and develops 15 kW (20hp) and 2 x 320 Nm of torque on the wheel. The  Peugeot BB1 Concept
has a maximum speed of 90 km/h and can accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 4.0 seconds. The lithium-ion batteries of the Peugeot BB1 Concept can offer it a range of around 120 km on a full charge. With its BB1 concept car, Peugeot has fearlessly pushed back the conventions and boundaries of automobile manufacturing to bring a totally original response to the current and future needs of urban mobility. Capable of seating four people in a vehicle just 2.5 metres long, the BB1 concept car is a full electric vehicle that reinvents the automobile in every way: architecture, style, interior design, drive, connectivity while all the time respecting the environment. At the forefront are the values of liberty, optimism even “altruism”. The Peugeot BB1 concept car is the promise of a new driving experience.


Peugeot BB1 Concept is fitted with electric motors in the rear wheels, designed in association with Michelin. The Peugeot BB1 Concept comes with a maximum power output of 15 kW (20hp) or 7.5 kW per motor and response at start-up (0 to 30 kph in 2.8 seconds) and excellent in-gear acceleration (30-60 kph in 4 seconds). The  Peugeot BB1 Concept interior can be transformed as required to offer a load volume of 160 liters (with four occupants), rising to 855 liters (with just one person in the car).

The world is always on the move. Urban traffi c is ever increasing. Everyone wants to save time and the environment is a bigger priority than it ever has been before. Designers are seeking ever more ingenious ways to visualise a plethora of solutions for the future. To meet all these needs, Peugeot has developed an amazing mobility offer. Depending on age and their current needs, everyone can fi nd a suitable solution in Peugeot’s lion-branded range of bikes, motorbikes and automobiles. Peugeot are constantly studying and sharing mobility solutions, bringing together various internal companies to pool their expertise and their creativity to give rise to particularly original projects. Indeed, Peugeot has always sought to be a global, durable provider of mobility, with an inventive, responsible and competitive range of vehicles, whether they are on two, three or four wheels.

The Peugeot BB1 concept car, unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, paves the way for this ideal by pushing back the barriers to bring a renewed driveability, expressiveness and allure... This electric vehicle aims to explore new grounds with regards to urban mobility.

The Peugeot BB1 concept brief was to tackle all issues of the modern world faced by people on a daily basis in order to offer maximum versatility, a compact size; be dynamic and manoeuvrable (3.5m turning circle). To achieve all this, the Peugeot teams faced a real challenge never before seen in the history of the automobile: accommodating four people in a car 2.5m long. This record use of interior space could potentially lead to a larger load capacity, even though its “compact” size gives it the ability to park in extremely tight spots even perpendicular to the pavement.

To meet this challenge, the structure of the passenger compartment has drawn inspiration from two-wheeled vehicles in terms of ergonomics: the driver controls the vehicle by adopting a new driving position - more vertical than is usual. This is mainly made possible through the absence of fl oor pedals. The rear passenger is seated in tandem behind the driver. On the right-hand side, front and rear passengers adopt the same position. It is thanks to this original confi guration for a four-wheel vehicle that the BB1 has such a totally original design. Access to the vehicle is through the inverted door opening mechanism, while boot access is through a tail board and a tailgate. The interior can be transformed as required to offer a load volume of 160 litres (with four occupants), rising to 855 litres (with just one person in the car).

The style of the vehicle highlights the interior space and the driving ergonomics. With its sweeping styling lines at the front, large glazed area, low doors (for the passenger compartment ventilation system) and very clear wheel arch space. The car also represents a break with the past through its exterior styling in relation to the automobiles we have seen to date. As well as the openness and brightness brought by the large windows, the BB1 presents an extensive set of interactive technologies. The colour display and the Robust and protective, the quality and technology shine through in every detail, such as the “full LED” front headlights and rear view cameras. The double bubble roof, as in the RCZ, helps with the rear space of the vehicle.

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