Peugeot's Geneva Motor Show Debuts Limited to 308 Facelift and Special Editions of RCZ and 3008 Hybrid4

Unless Peugeot is hiding a surprise in its pouch, the French carmaker's presence at the upcoming Geneva Salon will most likely go under the radar. Aside from the subtly facelifted 308 family which includes the hatchback models, an estate and the coupe-cabriolet, Peugeot's stand will also host the premiere of two limited edition models.

The first is the RCZ Asphalt which is based on the most potent variant of the coupe model with the 200-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, and is set to go on sale in Europe this spring. Exclusive features include a matt grey body colour, two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels and numerous other interior and exterior appointments.

The second model is a limited edition of the 3008 HYbrid4 crossover, which features a 163HP turbo diesel driving the front wheels and an 37HP electric motor at the rear for a maximum power output of 200-horses, a “zero emission” mode and an average fuel consumption of 74.4 mpg UK, equal to 3.8lt/100km and 61.9 mpg US. Production will be limited to 300 numbered cars, all of which get a Pearlescent White exterior finish and two-tone full leather trim.

The 308 facelift and the two special edition models will be joined by two older concept studies, the HR1 and EX1, plus the new 908 Le Mans race car which was unveiled by Peugeot Sport in February.

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New Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4: World's First Diesel - Electric Hybrid Returns 3.8lt/100km or 61.9mpg US

For those of your torn between petrol-hybrid and diesel cars, Peugeot may have the answer for you as the French automaker has presented the world's first production diesel-fueled hybrid vehicle, the 3008 Hybrid4. Unlike your common hybrid that makes use of a petrol engine, the Peugeot crossover combines a 163bhp 2.0-liter turbo diesel unit powering the front wheels and an electric motor (27bhp continuous / 37bhp maximum) driving the rear axle.

As a result, the car is not only more fuel efficient than a typical hybrid, but (and though the two powertrains are not connected) also offers a four-wheel drive mode.

The total system output is 200-horsepower with a combined maximum torque of 500Nm (369 lb-ft), split 300Nm (221 lb-ft) at the front axle from the diesel unit and 200Nm (148 lb-ft) at the rear generated by the electric motor. The diesel engine, which features a second generation Stop & Start system, is hooked up to an electronically-controlled manual six-speed sequential gearbox.

An energy recovery system harnesses the kinetic energy created by the vehicle during deceleration and transforms it electrical energy to recharge the Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries located under the boot floor, near the electric motor.

The hybrid setup, which adds 264lb (120kg) to the vehicle's weight, allows the 3008 crossover to run in front-drive only, rear-drive only and all-wheel drive modes. The driver can choose between four different operating modes through a center-console mounted dial.

In "Auto" mode, the electronics manage the change between the diesel engine and the electric motor for maximum economy. The second choice is "ZEV" mode, in which case, the car runs on pure electricity for a maximum drive range of 4.5 km or 2.8 miles.. The third option is "4WD" mode, which instructs both power trains to operate together for as much as possible. Finally, there's a sport mode which makes use of the full 200-horsepower system.

Peugeot says the 3008 Hybrid4 returns a combined fuel consumption of just 3.8lt/100km (equal to 61.9mpg US or 74.4mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of only 99g/km. In terms of performance, the French automaker claims a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 209km/h (130mph).

The same hybrid drivetrain will be used next year on the newly introduced 508 sedan and station wagon, as well as other models of the PSA Peugeot-Citroen group. The 3008 HYbrid4 will be built at the firm's Sochaux and Mulhouse plants in France with European sales scheduled to start in the spring of 2011.

New Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4: World's First Diesel - Electric Hybrid Returns 3.8lt/100km or 61.9mpg US

For those of your torn between petrol-hybrid and diesel cars, Peugeot may have the answer for you as the French automaker has presented the world's first production diesel-fueled hybrid vehicle, the 3008 Hybrid4. Unlike your common hybrid that makes use of a petrol engine, the Peugeot crossover combines a 163bhp 2.0-liter turbo diesel unit powering the front wheels and an electric motor (27bhp continuous / 37bhp maximum) driving the rear axle.

As a result, the car is not only more fuel efficient than a typical hybrid, but (and though the two powertrains are not connected) also offers a four-wheel drive mode.

The total system output is 200-horsepower with a combined maximum torque of 500Nm (369 lb-ft), split 300Nm (221 lb-ft) at the front axle from the diesel unit and 200Nm (148 lb-ft) at the rear generated by the electric motor. The diesel engine, which features a second generation Stop & Start system, is hooked up to an electronically-controlled manual six-speed sequential gearbox.

An energy recovery system harnesses the kinetic energy created by the vehicle during deceleration and transforms it electrical energy to recharge the Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries located under the boot floor, near the electric motor.

The hybrid setup, which adds 264lb (120kg) to the vehicle's weight, allows the 3008 crossover to run in front-drive only, rear-drive only and all-wheel drive modes. The driver can choose between four different operating modes through a center-console mounted dial.

In "Auto" mode, the electronics manage the change between the diesel engine and the electric motor for maximum economy. The second choice is "ZEV" mode, in which case, the car runs on pure electricity for a maximum drive range of 4.5 km or 2.8 miles.. The third option is "4WD" mode, which instructs both power trains to operate together for as much as possible. Finally, there's a sport mode which makes use of the full 200-horsepower system.

Peugeot says the 3008 Hybrid4 returns a combined fuel consumption of just 3.8lt/100km (equal to 61.9mpg US or 74.4mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of only 99g/km. In terms of performance, the French automaker claims a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 8.8 seconds and a top speed of 209km/h (130mph).

The same hybrid drivetrain will be used next year on the newly introduced 508 sedan and station wagon, as well as other models of the PSA Peugeot-Citroen group. The 3008 HYbrid4 will be built at the firm's Sochaux and Mulhouse plants in France with European sales scheduled to start in the spring of 2011.

Peugeot 3008 Features

The Peugeot 3008 is a 5-seater compact CUV unveiled by French automaker Peugeot in May 2009 and presented for the first time to the public in Dubrovnik, Croatia. A 7-seater version is going to be launched in 2010 called 5008.

In January 2010, the British motoring magazine What Car? awarded it Car of the Year 2010.
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